Electronic Tuners

[Frank Cahill]

Yes the SAT is not intuitive.

This is pretty standard in most stand-alone, computerized (microprocessor
based) equipment. This is because the engineers have very limited space
(memory) to store the program, yet have lots of functions to include in the
product.

If Dr. Sanderson used a laptop for his tuner, he could have made it very
intuitive...lots of memory in PCs.  But he didn't, so he had to use
multi-function keys to give users access to all the functions.

If you have the opportunity to visit an electronic lab, you'll see to amazing
array of test gear. Without the manual, you wouldn't be able to use the test
gear. Lots of multi-function keys, just like the accutuner.

Practice and you'll learn what you need to know.

J Patrick Draine wrote:

> >The SAT is very "computer unfriendly".  Unless you have a instructions
> >manual nearby or have memorized the instructions,  there is no way you can
> >figure out how to use all of its functions
> >-----------------------------------------------------
>
> OH COME ON!!! If you're so danged "computer friendly" hung-up, just point
> your browser to http://www.concentric.net/~fast440/atm/atm.html and read
> the manual online!! Or print it out if you if you can tolerate than low
> tech medium, paper.
> If one can't push his or her memory cells hard enough to learn how to use
> an SAT ... WOW! "Nuff said!
>
> Curmedgeonly yours,
> Patrick Draine

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Frank Cahill
Associate Member, Piano Technicians Guild
Northern Va