Peterson StroboPLUS HDC Handheld Strobe Tuner, Metronome and Timer

Peterson StroboPLUS HDC Handheld Strobe Tuner, Metronome and Timer

The Peterson StroboPLUS HDC is a rechargeable desktop and handheld strobe tuner, metronome, and timer built for precision instrument setup and practice. It delivers 0.1-cent tuning accuracy through a 512-segment variable-color LCD while supporting acoustic instruments through its built-in microphone and electric instruments through a dedicated 1/4-inch input.

Designed for musicians, technicians, classrooms, studios, and instrument workbenches, the StroboPLUS HDC combines broad tuning capabilities with a highly configurable metronome. Its 10 to 280 BPM tempo range adjusts in precise 0.1 BPM increments and supports more than 100 subdivisions, over 50 accent patterns, polyrhythms, and programmable tempo maps. A built-in speaker, headphone output, tone generator, timer, and rechargeable battery make it useful as an all-in-one practice and setup tool.

Peterson Connect compatibility allows users to organize presets, create custom Sweetened Tunings, load tempo maps, and update firmware. The current model uses USB-C for charging and data, while earlier units manufactured before 2023 may use Micro-USB. Peterson specifies 219 Sweetened Tunings, unlimited tuner user presets, and 100 metronome preset locations for extensive customization across instruments and performance applications.

Key Features

• 0.1-Cent Tuning Accuracy: Provides high-resolution strobe feedback for instrument tuning, setup, and intonation adjustment.
• 512-Segment Color Display: Uses a high-definition variable-color LCD with 256 segments per row for detailed real-time pitch indication.
• Integrated Metronome: Offers a 10 to 280 BPM range with 0.1 BPM adjustment, extensive subdivisions, accent patterns, and polyrhythms.
• Built-In Microphone and Speaker: Supports acoustic instrument tuning and audible metronome or tone-generator operation without additional equipment.
• Rechargeable Operation: Uses an included lithium-ion battery and USB power for portable practice and tuning sessions.
• Peterson Connect Compatible: Enables firmware updates, custom tunings, preset organization, and programmable tempo maps.
• Flexible Audio Connections: Provides a 1/4-inch instrument input, 1/4-inch thru output, 3.5mm headphone output, and Vibe Clip connection.
• Timer and Tone Generator: Adds stopwatch functions and a C1 to G9 tone generator for practice and ear-training applications.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Peterson
• Model: StroboPLUS HDC
• Product Type: Handheld/Desktop Strobe Tuner, Metronome, and Timer
• Form Factor: Desktop / Benchtop
• Tuning Accuracy: 0.1 cents
• Note Range: C0 to A#8
• Note Selection: Automatic or Manual
• Frequency Response: 16.35Hz to 7302Hz
• Concert A Range: 390Hz to 490Hz
• Global Cent Offset Range: +/-50 cents
• Transposition Range: -6 to +5
• Sweetened Tunings: 219
• Tuner User Presets: Unlimited
• Metronome User Presets: 100
• Historic Temperaments: Supported
• Display Type: Variable-Color Backlit LCD
• Display Resolution: 512 Segments, 256 Per Row
• Metronome: Included
• Tempo Range: 10 to 280 Quarter Notes per Minute
• Tempo Increment: 0.1 Quarter Notes per Minute
• Tempo / Rhythm Maps: 100 Locations, Memory Dependent
• Accent Patterns: Over 50
• Subdivisions: Over 100
• Beats Per Measure: 1 to 19
• Beat Values: 2, 4, 8, 16
• Polyrhythms: Two Elements, 1 to 19 Each
• Set Timer / Stopwatch: Yes
• Tone Generator: C1 to G9
• Built-In Microphone: Yes
• Built-In Speaker: Yes
• Volume Control: Yes
• Input: 1 x 1/4-Inch Mono
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4-Inch Mono Thru, 1 x 3.5mm Headphone, Vibe Clip
• Headphone Jack: Yes
• USB: USB-C on Current Production; Micro-USB on Pre-2023 Units
• Rechargeable: Yes
• Battery Type: Lithium-Ion, Included
• Battery Specification: 1000mAh, 3.7V
• USB Power: 5V, 500mA
• USB Wall Charger: Not Included
• Peterson Connect Compatible: Yes
• Firmware Updateable: Yes
• Construction: ABS Plastic
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches
• Weight: 0.7 lb
• Warranty: 2 Years