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Description

The TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir is a compact yet robust pedal tuner that brings you the best of both worlds: the precision of chromatic strobe tuning and the convenience of a brighter display. Its sleek black enclosure not only adds a touch of class but also ensures better visibility in low-light situations. This tuner is designed to make your tuning experience as seamless as possible, living up to the promise of being truly pedalboard-friendly.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced chromatic strobe tuning capability for ultimate precision
  • Brighter display to ensure easy visibility
  • Sleek, black enclosure for a stylish look and superior durability
  • Ideal for low-light situations, thanks to its brighter LED
  • Highly pedalboard-friendly design, ensuring seamless integration with your setup

Product specs

Brand TC Electronic
Model PolyTune 2 Noir Tuning Pedal
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Tuner Pedals

FAQs

What tuning modes are available on the TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir?

The TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir offers polyphonic, chromatic, and strobe tuning modes, allowing for versatile tuning options suitable for different playing situations.

How accurate is the TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir tuner?

The PolyTune 2 Noir provides tuning accuracy within ±0.1 cent, making it highly precise for both quick stage tune-ups and detailed intonation setups.

Is the TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir suitable for bass guitars?

Yes, the PolyTune 2 Noir includes a dedicated bass mode, making it suitable for tuning bass guitars as well as standard guitars.

How does the display on the TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir perform in bright lighting?

The PolyTune 2 Noir features a bright LED display that is designed to be easily readable even under bright stage lights, ensuring clear visibility during performances.

Does the TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir require a specific power supply?

The PolyTune 2 Noir requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with most pedalboards, making it easy to integrate into existing setups.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Compact design saves pedalboard space

  • Responsive and fast tuning

  • Offers both single and polyphonic tuning modes

  • Strobe tuning option for enhanced accuracy

  • Bright and large display for easy reading

  • True bypass or buffer option available

  • Sleek "Noir" black design

  • Customizable with dip switches for continuous operation

  • Works well even on low B strings

  • Selectable buffered bypass for live use

CONS

  • Display can be hard to read under certain lighting

  • Polytune mode confusing and less precise for some

  • Ineffective for bass tuning, struggles with string recognition

  • Polyphonic function seen as impractical by some users

  • Does not allow tuning adjustment to 432 hz

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir.

Features and functionality

  • The polytune function can quickly identify which strings are out of tune but is not precise for detailed tuning.

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  • The stroboscopic mode on the PolyTune is preferred by some users for a clearer display, despite the higher precision of the poly mode.

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  • The PolyTune 2 Noir includes a Bonafide Buffer circuit, which can be toggled on/off to suit pedalboard setups, especially with vintage fuzz pedals.

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Value and pricing

  • The TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir was sold at a significant discount from $90 to $50 during a sale, making it an attractive buy.

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Use cases and applications

  • Some users prefer pedal tuners like the PolyTune 2 Noir over clip-on tuners for live performance settings.

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  • Poly mode is valued by gigging musicians for quickly identifying out-of-tune strings during live performances, despite mixed opinions on its overall utility.

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  • The always-on screen option is useful for checking pitch accuracy during string bends and learning fretboard notes during focused practice.

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Comparisons

  • The PolyTune 2 Noir is considered similar in function to the PolyTune Mini, with some users noting the only difference is the color and slightly smaller size.

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  • Several users find the Sonic Turbo Tuner significantly more accurate and faster than the PolyTune, suggesting it as an alternative for precision-focused guitarists.

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  • Owners find the PolyTune 2 Noir's display more readable and compact compared to older models like the Boss TU-2, especially for outdoor gigs.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Some Jazzmaster players report potential tuning issues due to resonance behind the bridge, affecting the PolyTune's accuracy for specific strings like the G and low E.

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  • The polyphonic mode is particularly helpful for balancing floating tremolo bridges, allowing quick identification of strings that have gone out of tune.

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User experience

  • Users appreciate the bright, large LED screen, which adjusts brightness according to ambient light, making it legible in various lighting conditions.

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Build quality

  • Some users have experienced switch failures in the PolyTune Noir, rendering the pedal unusable without professional repair.

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4.5 out of 5

Based on 30 Reviews and 152 Ratings

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gabriel_molina

A tuning Swiss knife

It does what it should and it does it well. The compact design is a plus too so you can take it with you anywhere without problems. I don't mind that much the polyphonic function, it is impressive but not that precise, it is a good and quick indicator if you are way too out of tune and you don't know which string is giving you trouble.

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Love the strobe setting, gives a much precise visual feedback IMO.

jaxon

Great

Reliable, compact and durable. Have been using for years and hasn't failed me.

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felkja

Does its job, very precise

Looks great, and small on the pedal board - also customizable dip switches if you want it always on

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I prefer sound off when pedal activated to tune the guitar

spyros_tsalouchidis

Does what it's supposed to, takes up little space

A great, small, accurate tuner that will satisfy anyone's tuning needs. Its reference frequency (A = 440 Hz) can be changed, and multiple strings can be checked at once, so it keeps tuning fast, which is important when you're on stage.

ryanbisson

Slow, slow, slow.

Tuning a bass? Good luck. You will spend half the time just trying to get it to Recognize which string you’re on.

Tuning a guitar? Good luck, it’s slow and the multi-string function is useless.

It’s on my board for the size, but it’s be better off purchasing a Sonic Research Turbo Tuner or Peterson strobe mini.

raucusbacchus

Small & Awesome

The Noir replaces my Hardwire HT-6 which was good, but this thing is great! The read out of the Noir is nice, bright and easy to read. The display automatically switches between poly mode with a full note spectrum and single string tuning with a larger readout. The only way the Noir could be better was if TC Electronics provided it in the Blacklight aesthetic. All said and done, the Noir works like a champ with a micro footprint that's be hard to beat.

alex_miles_

A Tuning sensation

This sleek and compact chromatic tuner is the best tuner I have experienced with. In comparison to the famous Boss Tu3, the Polytune has an easy to read screen due to its bright and large screen. You can easily see with a simple strum of all strings which string is out of tune which can make tunning even faster as you won't have to go through each string to find out the misbehaving string. If you use alternate tunings, don't want a tuner pedal to take space of your pedal board and want a large screen to see your tunning this is the tuner for you.

M

Good Tuner.

This tuner is good. Not great, but just good. I like it because it takes up about half the space of a Boss tuner. Lately I began to notice a delay in finding the note I'm playing. Or it would just be figuring out all the strings instead of the one I played. But my guitar is in perfect tune after all the struggling. I guess that is the most important feature.

trailwinder

Perfect tool

It's easy to see and it tunes accurately. Polyphonic tuning is useful. Option to use it in true bypass or as a buffer is nice. Requires very little pedalboard real estate.

The "Noir" black version looks cool.

tonylemieux

It’s a tuner, works great.

I really don’t use the all strings at once thing, it’s too small and far away and I don’t see it that well, but tuner works great!

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See how Johnny Marr uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Johnny Marr

Singer, Guitarist

Modest Mouse

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A TC Electronic Polytune Mini 2 Noir can be seen in this photo of Johnny's pedalboard which was taken from an interview with Radio X on June 14, 2018.

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Gary Clark Jr

Singer, Guitarist

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Gary Clark Jr. uses the TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir on his pedalboard, as shown in a post by Jim Dunlop Guitar Products on Facebook.

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Misha Mansoor

Guitarist, Drummer

Periphery

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Misha Mansoor uses the TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir on his pedalboard, as shown in his Instagram post detailing his current setup.

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Mateus Asato

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Silk Sonic

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In this video, we can see the TC Electronic Polytune Mini Noir in Mateus Pedalboard.

See how Robben Ford uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Robben Ford

Guitarist, Composer

Yellowjackets

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Verified via Vertexeffects

Interface (passive input), TC Electronic Polytune Mini, OD (prototype shown, however Zendrive is in its place now), Vertex Boost, Strymon Timeline, TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb Mini, Interface (buffer/splitter out to two amps)

See how Michael League uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Michael League

Bassist, Music Producer

Snarky Puppy

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Verified via Premierguitar

Among his gears you can find the TC Electronic Polytune Noir Mini 2 Pedal Tuner on his pedalboard on this premier guitar rig rundown.

See how Zachary Cole Smith uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Zachary Cole Smith

Singer, Guitarist

DIIV

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Zachary Cole Smith's pedalboard features the TC Electronic Polytune Mini Noir, positioned beneath his Behringer DR400, as seen in a photo shared on Twitter.

See how Scott Holiday uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Scott Holiday

Guitarist

Rival Sons

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Verified via Tcelectronic

Featured on Holiday's official TC Electronic artist page.

See how Steve Stevens uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Steve Stevens

Guitarist

Michael Jackson (band)

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Verified via Premier Guitar

According to a "Rig Rundown" video by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar, guitarist Steve Stevens uses a TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Noir on his live pedalboard.

See how Al Di Meola uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Al Di Meola

Guitarist

Dream Theater

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Verified via Premierguitar

The pedalboard guitar tech Sean Haines assembled for Al Di Meola is pictured in this article of Premier Guitar.

See how Mario Camarena uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Mario Camarena

Guitarist, Composer

Chon

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Verified via YouTube

This tuner can be seen at 6:05 into the video as it shows a full shot of Mario's pedal board.

See how Doyle Bramhall II uses TC Electronic Polytune 2 Noir

Doyle Bramhall II

Guitarist, Music Producer

Bryan Adams & Roger Waters

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Verified via Premierguitar

Not explained but plainly visible on Doyle Bramhall II's pedalboard for the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown, January 10th, 2017.

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