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Stroboflip users, which E9 sweetener preset are you using or which one would you recomend for different applications (with band, without band...). There are two, SE9 which sharpenes your open Es , or 0E9 which leaves you open Es at 00.0 and sweetens the other intervals. I appreciate the help if anyone with experience with this unit has an oppinion.

Hi Michael, This has been my experience using the Stroboflip which by the way is excellent. I decided from the beginning that the SE9 was the best sound to my ears of the two offerings. But, I had so much trouble in the first couple of months with tuning problems that I nearly gave up on the Stroboflip thinking that the calibration was wrong..(I must point out at this stage that my three piece band uses bass and drum backing tracks)It was quite by accident that the battery packed up at one gig and I had to use my Korg which I carry as a spare and Lo and Behold no tuning problems all night. And then it dawned on me what the problem was and you have probably guessed by now that the EO9 is the one to use if using backing tracks or if the other members are using their tuners which of course are set at 440. Seems to me that you can only use the SE9 if the other players take their E note from you with your pedals depressed as recommended. If I wasn't using backing tracks I would definitley use the SE9 - to my ears it is just that much sweeter. I'm trying to find a compromise where I can use both settings, somehow, anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks James that gives me a good basis to work from. Sounds similar to what I was expecting.

I always use the OE9. The SE9 didn't work for me when playing with other intruments tuned to 440 on an electronic tuner. It really clashes with a keyboard. So, OE9 works great with the band.

Perry, thanks for your imput.It so happens that I'm playing in a band this evening with a keyboard player and will be using the EO9 for the first time. Should be interesting! I've never seen any postings regarding this particular problem which leads me to think that most people who have this tuner don't play live in a band situation. Has anyone got a tuning set-up that combines both tunings? Who's gonna jump in here before my gig tonight?

Every steel has its own aproach to fine tuning it.I have several, and they all tune a little different.So Basically,the sweeten tuning may get you part way there, and could work pretty well on some, but not all. Get use to tuning out the beats in addition to useing your tuner this seems to work for me.I get a good 440 a with peds down ,snag an "e" off of that ,let off peds and tune off e at that point open then go back touch up peds down and knees.Al Brisco put me on to this years ago and it was a blessing.

I also use the preset where the Es are at 440. I do have to make both Es just a little higher than the tuner wants them to be to compensate for the cabinet drop.

-Jeff