Programing the Sonic Research ST-300 tuner

John Neff · Post by **John Neff** » 5 Aug 2017 4:57 pm

I love this tuner, but was bummed to learn that I can't program a custom tuning using a Mac, which is what I have. Any ideas? Anyone willing to do it for me? I'd be happy to compensate.

Jan Ekenberg · Post by **Jan Ekenberg** » 6 Aug 2017 12:54 am

Maybe Iâ€™m misunderstanding you, but you donâ€™t need to hook up a computer to program a custom offset tuning on the Turbo Tuner.

Or some specific reason you want to program the tuning from a computer?

https://www.turbo-tuner.com/media/ST300fs_Manual.pdf
(page 6)

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 6 Aug 2017 2:17 am

According to the site it will be MAC compatible in the future.

An Apple version is in the works and will be available soon

I have an older model ST122a. I also have the new Peterson StroboPLUS HD. The Peterson wins out as it can be programmed with a computer. The manual programming is "clunky" at best on the ST122a. I've had to start over several times before I got it programmed to what I wanted.

Cartwright Thompson · Post by **Cartwright Thompson** » 6 Aug 2017 1:43 pm

It's a little tedious, but just follow the directions and it is pretty easy to program your offsets. If I can do it, anyone can. I love that tuner.

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 6 Aug 2017 3:47 pm

I've had a sonic for several years and love it. I didn't have a problem programming it. Plus, it's a very accurate and easy to read tuner.

John Neff · Post by **John Neff** » 6 Aug 2017 6:47 pm

Thanks!

Charlie Thompson · Post by **Charlie Thompson** » 10 Apr 2019 12:41 pm

I just received an ST300 This tuner is not capable as delivered of storing 10 string offsets. Apparently the new firmware doesn't support it. I have been on the phone with tech support.. they may be able to provide a Beta Version for pedal steel, or else it will be returned. I will update.

John Neff - did you get yours to work?

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 11 Apr 2019 4:16 am

Iâ€™m with Dennis on this one......Jim

Charlie Thompson · Post by **Charlie Thompson** » 15 Apr 2019 2:19 pm

Follow up: Happy Ending!

Roger in Sonic Research Support sent me a new tuner with the new firmware and all Newman presets pre loaded.
All working perfectly.

Excellent Customer service!!

Sam Werbalowsky · Post by **Sam Werbalowsky** » 11 Mar 2020 12:21 pm

I realize this post is a year old, but there's not much on this tuner. I just received one, and if you let them know that you are using it for pedal steel at the time of order, they'll put on firmware that lets you have up to 12 strings in an open tuning and comes with Newman offsets. They also sent Emmons/Newman C6 settings with it and a PDF tuning guide for pedal steel.

John Neff · Post by **John Neff** » 12 Mar 2020 2:22 pm

Just now seeing these recent{and not so recent} comments. I never did follow up with the presets for this tuner. Shortly after getting it, I decided to tune the Es straight up on the tuner with pedals down, and tune the rest by ear. It was also around this time that I started using NYXL strings, which are very stable. I've been very happy with them and the recent tuning method.

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