Chromatic Auto-Tuner
Reference Tones
Professional Chromatic Tuner
Keeping your instruments perfectly in tune is the most critical step before hitting record. This online chromatic tuner uses your device's microphone and advanced pitch detection algorithms to provide real-time, highly accurate tuning directly in your browser.
Auto-Tuner vs Reference Tones
The Auto-Tuner visually guides you to the perfect pitch using the built-in meter. However, ear training is a vital skill for any producer or musician. We've included a Reference Tones generator with popular alternate tunings so you can practice tuning by ear or verify intonation.
FAQ
Why is the tuner needle jumping?
Background noise or plucking the string too hard can introduce overtones that confuse the algorithm. Try to mute the other strings, pluck gently with your thumb, and let the note ring out.
Is an online tuner accurate for intonation setups?
While extremely accurate for standard playing and recording prep, setting a guitar's physical intonation (bridge saddles) is best done with a dedicated hardware strobe tuner for surgical precision.