VOX VXT-1 Strobe Pedal Tuner – incredible accuracy and visibility
While the incredible accuracy of strobe tuners is well known, they are hard to find and simply too expensive for most musicians.
Thanks to VOX and their VXT-1 Strobe Tuner, this cutting edge technology is now within reach of all.
Featuring a high-visibility diamond-shaped LED display, the name of the note is clearly displayed in the centre making it highly visible on even the darkest stages.
The VOX VXT-1 delivers tuning accuracy of ±0.02 cents! This scientific level of accuracy is equal to the accuracy of the original (and very expensive) 12-wheel mechanical strobe tuners.
VOX worked closely with leading musicians in the development and design of the VXT-1. They have incorporated three tuning modes into the VXT1 – Strobe, Diamond and Vertical — giving you access to whatever makes the most visual sense to you whether tuning up on stage, setting your intonation or using alternative tuning. The ultra-smooth LED meter and versatile display modes make the diamond visual display easy to read. This tuner also features offset tuning modes that let you tune your instrument for harmonious resonance and a true bypass design that does not affect the tonal character in any way.
The VOX VXT-1 is a pedalboard-friendly stompbox-sized tuner that offers unbeatable accuracy that will keep you perfectly in tune every time you hit the stage. The VXT1 also has a buffered DC output that enables it to power other pedals in your signal chain.
The VXT-1 has been designed and built to meet the needs of the professional musician and priced to make it accessible to all.
The aluminium diecast body ensures outstanding durability and a DC out allows parallel connection to other pedals. The eco-friendly ultra efficient electronics provide extended operation that allows 24 hours of continuous use when using alkaline batteries. Yes, there are many pedal tuners however, the VOX VXT-1 stands at the peak, providing class-leading visibility and accuracy for all guitar and bass players.
Diamond visual meter provides large note name display and smooth meter movement for excellent visibility
This diamond visual meter exemplifies VOX’s first stomp tuner.
The large and easily visible note name indicator together with a smooth LED meter make pitch discrepancies and pitch changes obvious at a glance. While stringent tuning requirements for accuracy within ±0.02 cents are difficult for previous LED meters (display mode: strobe), the diamond visual meter makes this possible.
You can switch the display mode between three types of display method as appropriate for the player’s style.
Strobe
This is designed on the principle of a strobe tuner. Tune your instrument to stop the flow of the LED meter illumination. The LED meter illumination rotates clockwise when the pitch is sharp and counter-clockwise when the pitch is flat. This is highly precise, allowing more accurate tuning.
Diamond
Tune your instrument so that the angle above the LED meter is lit. An LED to the right of the center is lit when the pitch is sharp, and an LED to the left of center is lit when the pitch is flat. When the pitch is correct, the blue LED of the top angle is lit.
Vertical
Tune your instrument so that the left and right angles of the LED meter are lit. The LED above the center is lit when the pitch is sharp, and the LED below is lit when the pitch is flat. When the pitch is correct, the left and right angles of the LED are lit simultaneously with the upper blue LED.
Ultra high-precision tuning to an accuracy of ±0.02 cents
Perfect tuning is always a requirement for performances in a professional recording or stage environment. When the VXT-1’s display mode is set to strobe, it allows ultra-high-precision tuning to an accuracy of ±0.02 cents. This is a professional-spec pedal tuner that enables you to eliminate even tiny inaccuracies of pitch with extreme precision.
DC out that allows parallel connection
When using a separately sold AC adapter, power can be supplied from the DC OUT jack to another effect unit. Since a dedicated power supply circuit is provided for DC OUT, a stable and noise-free 9V 200 mA power supply can be provided.
True bypass has no effect on the sound
The true bypass design (when the tuner is off) allows the input sound to be passed through without any effect on it, meaning that the tuner circuit does not modify or degrade the sound in any way. The input sound is completely muted when the tuner is on, making this unit ideal for on-stage use.
VOX VXT-1 Specifications:
• Tuner Format: Chromatic
• Display: LED
• Display Modes: Strobe, Diamond, Vertical
• Reference Pitch: A4 = 436-445Hz
• Calibration Range: 436 – 445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
• A440 Tuning Range: E0-C8 (20.6-4186Hz)
• Accuracy: 0.02 cents
• Input: 1 x 6.35mm (1/4″)
• Output: 1 x 6.35mm (1/4″) (thru) Bypass
• DC Connectivity: DC9V IN, DC 9V OUT
• Power Supply: 9V battery or 9V AC adapter (optional and sold separately)
• Power Consumption: 20mA
• Battery Life (A4 Continuous Input, Tuner On, Display Mode: Strobe): Alkaline Battery: Approximately 24 hours
• Dimensions: W65mm x H120mm x D53mm (2.56″ x 4.72″ x 2.09″) including the foot switch and rubber feet
• Weight: 309g / 0.68 lbs (including battery)
• Included items: 1 x zinc-carbon 9V battery for verifying operation
• Accessories (Sold Separately): 9V DC Power Supply Adapter
