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Posted By: Blaulichtschutz Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 06/24/22 07:49 AM
Hi, as I always play my guitar tuned to 432 Hz, I want to ask for a possibility to fine tune BB 8 Hertz down. That would be great.
Posted By: Jerry - PG Music Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 06/24/22 11:38 AM
Hello and welcome to the forums Blaulichtschutz!

I will pass this request on to our development team and see if they can add this to a future version of Band-in-a-Box.
Posted By: MarioD Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 06/24/22 05:19 PM
Although this will not impact me I can see where others may want or need to change from 440 Hz. If this were to be implemented I would like to set the Hz to any amount and not have it only 440 Hz or 432 Hz because some pianos are tuned above 440 Hz.

So +1 for setting the Hz to settings other than just 440 Hz.
Posted By: Jim Fogle Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 06/24/22 10:05 PM
+1
Posted By: Matt Finley Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 06/24/22 10:46 PM
If this gets implemented I would like to see 442 as the upper range. My flute, for example, can be tuned that high to match whatever you throw at it. Some orchestras tune to A=442. Some percussion instruments are made at 442. Even the organ at the church where I play is at 441 (I don't know why). The point is, 440 is not the highest pitch encountered.
Posted By: MarioD Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 06/24/22 11:12 PM
Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
If this gets implemented I would like to see 442 as the upper range. My flute, for example, can be tuned that high to match whatever you throw at it. Some orchestras tune to A=442. Some percussion instruments are made at 442. Even the organ at the church where I play is at 441 (I don't know why). The point is, 440 is not the highest pitch encountered.


Yes our piano tuner has my wife's piano tuned to 432 Hz because of its age. it is over 100 years old.

He also tunes the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's piano which he says is tuned to 442 Hz.

Thus a few Hz on either side of 440 Hz is the ideal change if such change can be made.
Posted By: jcspro40 Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 07/05/22 12:03 PM
+ 1 for both Up AND Down shifting.....solid request! grin cool
Posted By: Rkives Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 12/12/22 01:53 PM
+1

Would really like this in the future
Posted By: PeterGannon Re: Fine tuning BB to 432 Hz - 03/04/23 09:09 PM
Interesting idea. A master tuning setting (semitones and cents) could be useful for sure.
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