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Garage band tuner

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 17:26
James Micarelli
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Hello Kinya.   Do you have any experience with the Tuner as part of the Garage Band app.  It seems to be one of my options in lnstead of purchasing an analogue Seiko.  Your opinion?  Thanks. 

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 18:55
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Hello James, as long as you

Hello James, as long as you can calibrate the GB tuner to a baseline of 442Hz, instead of the default 440Hz, I can't see how this won't work out for you.

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 19:21
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James Micarelli
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Garage band Tuner

They allow baseline to be adjusted to 442.  I'm waiting for several more tools and I will be able to start tuning in earnest.  I constructed a light box using a battery operated LED flashlight for a light source.  It works well.  I am trying to locate lint free swabs. I have acess to the foam swabs.  Will they absorb moisture as well as the lint free cotton?   Thank you for your patience and quick responses.

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 22:24
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Yes, the foam swabs will work

Yes, the foam swabs will work well for you.

Keep us posted on your progress!

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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