Music Moment Boss TU 3 Unboxing and Setup Guide

[@alejandrowhitfield9437]

Excellent instruction video. Took me five tries until I finally found your video which is by far the best over the previous four. I now know how to use the Boss Chromatic Tuner. Thank you!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you for your amazing and kind words. I am glad you persisted and found what you needed. I hope it sees you to having tuned guitars for many years to come. it is one fantastic bit of kit.

[@lovemesomepollo]

Surprisingly there's really nothing else out there that goes into much detail about this ubiquitous tuner!

[@tukayo]

I have to second that. This is one of the better TU-3 videos out here.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you for your view and comment. Nice to have some great feedback. I may even finish the video I started a couple days after filming this one, for another pedal. Thanks again!

[@nomorebushz]

Thanks for displaying the battery compartment, as I'm an oboist and will test it for the orchestra tuning tomorrow using a floor mounted Shure 55S, and it's to replace my dropped a hundred times Boss TU-12H :-) I play a lot of guitar too.

[@Timmy111888]

finally a good video about TU-3, thanks for uploading

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you for your kind Words. Really appreciated. Many Thanks for your view and Comment. Hopefully My next pedal review will be just as good.

[@speedy7834]

Nice clear and concise review! Thank you 👍

[@MorrtMoribund]

Youre wlcome. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@freddysnip6257]

Only video that makes sense about the explanation of the Boss TU 3 indeed. About the bright mode? I noticed it goes automatically back to standard mode after disengaging the pedal. Would be nice if it would be a choice like the chromatic or any other mode. I think the chromatic mode is most accurate.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you for your kind words. I am very happy with this video and pleased with the response it has had over the years. As far as i can remember about the bright mode, it is something that has to be turned on when you need it. i guess it is a battery saving thing.... but then again. if you have it plugged into power, why wouldnt you want it to be a visible as possible.

[@jackbeakhust7532]

any idea to why my tuner constantly has 'G' on the screen even though im not playing any notes and when i do it still says they are G?

[@MorrtMoribund]

Unfortunately I have to say, No i dont. Hope youve been abale to fix the issue. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ROCK-hr9se]

Jack, I believe your G is actually a 6 which in Guitar Mode represents the 6th or Low E string. I was having that same issue which was even more of a Mindfuck as I was trying to tune up my Fender PJ 4 string bass, LoL. Just press the button on the right until it is all the way to the far right meaning it's in Chromatic Mode and that should get ya Right as Rain Bro. Peace and Brightest Blessings Always 🤟 ROCK 🤟

[@jahooper23]

Excellent video! Good speed of presentation and review! Thanks!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@JackDeiten555]

Can i use a normal boss 9V PSA adapter to power the TU3 and from there connect the pedals in a daisy chain? the current adapter i have only outputs 250 Milliamps, So do i need to buy another adapter that has the right Miliamps to power my 4 boss compact pedals? and if i still need to buy a adapter that supports higher levels of voltage/Miliamps then what's the use of the TU3 power supply output? I'm a bit confused regarding this matter, and i do not want to damage my pedals and equipment, so any help regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated!

[@MorrtMoribund]

That is a good question and seemingly some useful info that I left out of this video. Yes, I know ive probably missed a lot, but I have had a quick look. I use a Boss PSA-230 adapter because I am in the UK market. It comes in PSA-100 PSA-120 PSA-230 PSA-240 They are all the same adapter generally. The number just represents the Voltage/Plug of your particular market or Country. And they all output 500milliamps of power. Now, I know the other part of your question is about how much power you actually need altogether. They will vary but the standard Distortion pedal will use approximately 10ma. But the TU3 uses between 20ma and 80ma, depending on how bright you have the LEDs. You can check this on the Boss website for any currently on the market Pedal by going into the Spec page for each effect. But someone has done this amazing guide so hopefully you'll be able to use this and add up what you have. www.harmonycentral.com/forums/topic/1510243-pedal-power-consumption-list-in-milliamps-ma/ Work from that as a quick guide but the official website is probably the best if you can. And always try to give yourself at least a 10% buffer between your max load and what you are using. Other than that I use the Roland Connection Cord PCS-20A as my daisy chain cable. I hope this has been helpful Thank you very much for your view and Comment.

[@JackDeiten555]

@@MorrtMoribund Thank you so much for the info! i have watched a lot of videos and none of them explain this! ty!

[@JackDeiten555]

@@MorrtMoribund So i have a BOSS PSA adapter that supports (0.5)mA so 500 Miliamps, i plan on powering 3 boss Compact Pedals with this using a daisy chain, Do i still need to use the TU3 output?, Or can i connect the adapter directly to the daisy chain and power the pedals? thank you for helping with this matter!

[@yystyyst1567]

Great informative video! Awesome work

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very much. Your view and comment are indeed appreciated.

[@zer0ed779]

Make sure you use the bowel connector when going into the out. All joking aside, very informative video!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Youve always gotta use the bowel connectors! Thank you for watching and commenting. and for your kind words.

[@sylvesterbush1082]

Thanks for the advice on the proper way to use this tuner

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very Much for your kind comment. I am glad you found this video informative.

[@dsan05]

Thanks. Just got this delivered. Very succinct.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting. It is much appreciated

[@LuisGonzalez-qe2be]

Is this pedal is a buffer as well? Nice video!

[@lovemesomepollo]

Maybe a stupid Q, but if Chromatic Mode theoretically tunes to any note, then how does Flat Mode know to tune 1/2 step down relative to what? Like it doesn't necessarily know I'm looking to go from high E to D#, so how does it know to tune me to D#? Hope that makes sense

[@MorrtMoribund]

It is not a stupid Q. From What I remember, in chromatic mode the lights will sweep from left to right for every note. So if youre tuning your B String from adding a new string. its slack and lets say it starts at E. The indicators will say E with the sweeping LED's showing how close you are to E either as flat (left of center) or sharp (right of Center). and as you tune up your new string the leds will sweep from left to right for each note and the display will change E-F-FSharp-G-GSharp-A-ASharp and Finally B where you will fine tune to get your B perfect. But if you have it in any of the other modes like, as you say, the flat mode. It knows the exact note you are trying to tune to (B flat in this case), so the display would show the String number not the current Note being played. I think the b string would show as 2. So display would constantly show 2 and the sweeping LED gets closer to center as you tune up. hopefully that answers your question and I am actually right because it has been a while since I have used mine and I literally have used it in chromatic mode since I bought it except for when I first got it (testing out how I want to use it) and for this video. Thank you for your view and comment.

[@charlescockley7610]

Very helpful, I just got one today.. your video helped a lot. Thanks

[@MorrtMoribund]

I am very glad you are enjoying your new purchase. Thank you for your view and kind comment.

[@Jma952]

Thank you for the demonstration

[@MorrtMoribund]

Youre very welcome. thank you for your view and comment. Also, if there is anything i missed in the video. Then this comment section has more instructions! Hope you enjoy your new tuner!

[@AudreyYun]

best video on tu3 thank you

[@MorrtMoribund]

Absolutely Thank you for saying! Im hoping to find time to actually re-record this in my new studio space and make a series. My workload is so full though. Hopefully within the next 12months.

[@RebeccaHindle]

Does it matter on guitar mode mine doesn't say the right string I pluck 5 and it says 7 but I don't have 7 strings I have 6 string guitar

[@MorrtMoribund]

That is a wierd thing. i have never had that happen to me. Maybe take it to the place you bought it and replicate the problem. see if they have any insights

[@PUNKROCKSTHEBEST]

How come whenever I tune with this, it doesn’t zoom in to center? Like the two reds on side and green in middle? Like it won’t zoom in on light part. I only see the 2 orange triangles, 1 green line, and a red on one side. But never zoomed in with green in middle and 2 reds on side

[@PUNKROCKSTHEBEST]

I can’t activate accu pitch

[@MorrtMoribund]

Im sorry I havnt been able to get back to you quicker, unfortunately I'm really busy with a lot of things going on so I cant check fully for fixing your problem. but I believe you have to make sure there are no connections in the tuner before you activate accupitch. apologies if thats wrong. Thank You for watching and commenting. Much Appreciated.

[@all4onej5]

You have to hold down the stream/cent button before you turn it on. While holding it down plug in your instrument to turn it on, let go of the button then hit stream/cent again.

[@SaxJockey]

@@all4onej5 Cheers. This feature seems to confuse a LOT of people. I remember reading similar comments months ago when considering getting this pedal. Maybe Boss made the instructions/method a bit too convoluted. My pedal has just arrived, sure your answer will help.

[@SaxJockey]

@@all4onej5 Well I can now see what all the fuss is about with this function! Cannot get it to work following the manual, your guidance or the video below. I suspect there is a timing issue with some of these pedals. The stream/cent button performs four functions which is asking a lot (stream/cent/brightness/accupitch). I get everything except accupitch, and I've tried load of times, with slight changes in timing 🤣. Once I get it done, I'll leave well alone! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bLfK2Pmr13h6s

[@artbylarry]

This good for the novise - well done !!!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Hey there, Thank you for your view and comment. It is very much appreciated. I'm hoping to do an updated version of this sometime very soon. And to do some more Pedal reviews. Thanks again!

[@Breuschling11]

Nicely done, bro! 👍🏻

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very much!

[@charlieisamonster]

You sound a bit like Frank Sidebottom. Thanks for the review. 👍

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very much. I dont hear it myself for that comparison but thank you for watching.

[@christiankettlewell]

This video was really helpful, thanks!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you for saying.

[@carlucho1012]

Good review mate! I got a 5 string bass. I want to tune B to C#. How it works? I only have to tight up the B string and it will automatically tells you or I have to put my finger in a note and play until it tells you? Cheers!

[@MorrtMoribund]

in chromatic tuning when you pluck the string, the display will tell you the current note being played. if youre wanting to change your low B to a C# then just keep plucking that string and adjusting your tuning peg until the display says C (and with a little dot to represent the #) and then when the 2 yellow arrows light up. Youre There! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@sudan47]

Great demo sir!!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very much.

[@shirtsguitar]

thanks for uploading :) great review

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thanks for your view and Comment! Im glad you think so.

[@ligaequilibrium]

Hi, I have a Boss Tu-3, however, I noticed that it is tuning above normal, as if it was configured at 450Hz, instead of the traditional 440Hz. So, I would like to know if this pedal has this frequency function, or if it really is a defect. Thank you.

[@MorrtMoribund]

I am so very sorry i have not gotten back to you sooner. Yes this does have a tuning frequency function. Press Mode and Stream buttons simultaniously Then press mode or stream to go through the settings. setting "0" is 44"0" it goes 436-445 so "6" on the display is 43"6" and then just count up from there

[@squirmdiggler9535]

Thanks bro just got one.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Did you get one because of this video. or did you find this video after. Thank you for your comment.

[@squirmdiggler9535]

@@MorrtMoribund I bought the pedal and then I found your video

[@patricklilly2520]

All Hail the CONN ST 11! The world's Best tuner of all time. Nothing else comes close...

[@MorrtMoribund]

I'm glad you enjoy a different Tuner. Some other people may prefer the Fender AG-6 Automatic Guitar Tuner. Maybe there are better, more accurate tuners out there or just ones that people get along with easier. But this video is all about the TU3 and how to use one. Thank you for your view and comment, they are much appreciated.

[@guitarman8462]

Input is plugged into guitar & Bypass to other pedals right ? So , is the Output into the amp if just using the tuner ?

[@MorrtMoribund]

Bypass is used when you dont want to mute your sound when you turn the pedal (tuner) on.

[@3nitron]

In the instructions for the patch connectors it is clearly written that they are for pedals with walls perpendicular to the ground, boss pedals do not have a wall perpendicular to the ground. You will unnecessarily destroy the jack connectors of expensive boss pedals.

[@MorrtMoribund]

You are most certainly correct. since filming this video i have stopped using those connectors. the jack points, although look to be in the same place on each pedal, very much are not. Thank you for your view and comment.

[@Shjandy]

Gonna pick one of these up, how would I run this and a marshall 2 way footswitch at the same time?

[@MorrtMoribund]

I would definately recommend picking one of these up. everyone needs a tuner, and this will last and last. If im thinking of the right thing. a marshall foot switch plugs straigtht into the back of the amp doesnt it?? and then with this you can either put it in your effects loop, or if you dont have the loop option, put it at the start of your effects chain/pedal board.

[@robertstephens2148]

Very nice job thank you

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you for watching and your comment

[@chrisp5109]

Just bought a new one and its making a beeping noise when plugged in. Why would it do that? Is it plugged in wrong?

[@MorrtMoribund]

Im sorry to hear that. My recommendation would be to take it back to the shop. never heard of anything like that before. unless anyone else in the comments has any ideas. Thank you for watching and Commenting.

[@bobbylight5875]

Great demo.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very much.

[@kalebleday9543]

Could I use this pedal with just the battery?

[@MorrtMoribund]

You can use this pedal on battery power. But I'm not sure if you can use the daisy chain functionality to power other pedals like that. or if you can. It wont last long.

[@kalebleday9543]

Morrt Moribund ok thanks. I won't be using the daisy chain at this point. I just need a tuner that will work on stage lol.

[@RylzMunkister]

Morrt Moribund Do you know how? Got mine fresh out of the box, battery's in with in and out cables and I still can't get it to display. I can switch it on/off but no display

[@MorrtMoribund]

Sorry, I didnt see thise message come through. Maybe you need to contact Boss and get that Replaced through warranty.

[@SaxJockey]

If you power the pedal from the internal battery be aware that bright mode consumes nearly three times the normal current (85mA Vs 30mA per the Spec).

[@whatthetruck777]

Ang ideas whats the best battery for this one? Mine is lowbatt already

[@MorrtMoribund]

From what i remember for when i used batteries. I think i used Duracell or Energizer. But one thing i did notice was that my batteries would run down faster if i kept the cables plugged in all the time. so if you are using batteries, un plug your cables when you are not using the pedal. One of the reasons i moved to plugs and daisy chains. I didnt want to have to set everything up every time i wanted to play. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@johnfrancis-staite7762]

Excellent

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you

[@jimsjoblom6873]

Start at 4:25. You're welcome.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Youre not a fan of the intro i take it? oh well. thank you for making it easier for everybody else to view. And also for watching.

[@KI080199]

Does anyone know if this tuner works with a wireless system, and if so, how?

[@MorrtMoribund]

Wireless systems arnt something ive ever really used. I would guess it does. But if you dont get an answer, you should go into your local guitar shop and ask to try out a wireless system and a pedal. Thank you for watching and commenting. Apologies for not being more helpful.

[@darkcaribou]

is this good enough for setting intonation?

[@MorrtMoribund]

This pedal is fantastic for accuracy on stage on the fly. it is what is built for. I have used it myself for intonation here and there. But if youre wanting perfect, then i would view this as what it is made for. Quick and accurate on stage tuning. Thank you for your Comment.

[@gtate135]

Nice job

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@petezamora3522]

THANK YOU.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Welcome!

[@lucagottimusic]

I just bought the TU3 today but the function "Accu-Pitch" is not functioning, despite the instructions, I can not make it active :-(

[@Skunkwerx]

Luca Bob Gotti Funnily enough I also just got one today, N I also couldnt make the accu pitch work! Accu pitch didnt work out the box like on every video I've seen, and I tried following the instructions to activate it, by holidng the cent button and putting a jack into the input, but It didnt work either! In the end I got it working by pressing and holding the cent button, while plugging a guitar lead into the input, then releasing the cent button but really quickly tapping the cent button again. Voila, it suddenly works. Accu pitch is active. I believe the instruction manual is misleading, it makes out that step 1 activates accu pitch, but if you read step 2, it says press the cent button to toggle accu pitch on or off. So I think step 2 needs to be done very quickly after step one to toggle the accu pitch on or off. If you wait even a second or two after step 1, then the cent button doesnt toggle accu pitch, and it goes back to its normal job of toggling between cent or stream. Try it and let me know dude!

[@lucagottimusic]

Thank you dude, you are very kind ... I tried your point 1: "In the end I got it working by pressing and holding the cent button while plugging a guitar lead into the input, then releasing the cent button but really tapping the cent button again. " But ... It's not working !! I do not know where I'm wrong ... what a frustration! I have two questions: Does the pedal have to be on or off when we put in step 1? Do you intend to tapping it several times or once? Thanks in advance, dude, have a great weekend! ;-)

[@Skunkwerx]

Luca Bob Gotti Ah, sorry to hear its not working yet dude! The pedal itself should be off, but connected to power, or have a battery in. With nothing plugged into its input jack yet. Then press and keep holding the cent/stream button down, while quickly inserting your guitar lead into the input of the pedal. The pedal should then light up and turn itself on. So then release the cent/stream button, and press it one time, dont hold it down again, just press it and release. That should turn accu pitch mode on or off. So if you try it and it still doesnt work, just repeat the whole thing again from the beginning one more time. As its not very clear to tell when you've turned accu pitch on, or if you've turned it off! Hope that helps man. If not, have a look in the manual, or just google it if you havent got the manual, on how to do a factory restore, and see if that helps. You might have to try doing the accu pitch activation again after the restore/reset, but maybe it could work.. Hope you get it sorted mate!

[@lucagottimusic]

I've tried at least a thousand times, your explanation was clear from the beginning, it just does not work ... I think I'm one of the few in the world who found a Boss pedal that is not working properly or maybe I'm an idiot :-D ... Thanks again mate! I wish you the best! ;-) \m/

[@lucagottimusic]

I have tried the restore... Still doesn't work... maybe I should try an hammer

[@tidegoesin_tidegoesout]

I never knew they had test batteries inside Boss pedals

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thanks for watching and your comment. im glad i was able to show you something new about boss pedals. even if it was just a battery. Hope you enjoyed the rest of the video as well.

[@seek4truth]

BA' ERY!!! Luv your accent!

[@MorrtMoribund]

Thank you very much. Also for watching and Commenting. Maybe one day ill find the time to make more of these videos.

[@rahanvey1995]

I highly discourage solid pedal couplers. They can destroy your input sockets and internal circuitry with time due to the mechanical stress from the couplers

[@MorrtMoribund]

Honestly... I think I would have to agree with you. When I bought them I thought they would be great and solve wire problems. But even though boss pedals use the same form factor throughout. Those holes are not perfectly in the same place. Which does lead to the stress from heavy stomping.

[@3nitron]

@@MorrtMoribund in the instructions for the patch connectors it is clearly written that they are for pedals with walls perpendicular to the ground, boss pedals do not have a wall perpendicular to the ground.

[@kuroneko057]

This thing don't go to 432Hz ?!

[@MorrtMoribund]

No it doesnt. apologies if i have misled anyone

[@charlieisamonster]

You sound a bit like Frank Sidebottom.

[@MorrtMoribund]

Do I?? not something ive heard before. but oh well. Thanks for watching and commenting all the same. hope you enjoyed the vid.

[@davidrobertson5881]

Stop with the stupid ‘unboxing’….. Whoever came up with that anyway ?

[@MorrtMoribund]

I do believe, it was the first person that ever bought something that came in a box. Thank you for your view and comment.

[@rajeshhkkapoor8549]

Y so much talk.. plug in and play.. jesus

[@MorrtMoribund]

Gotta talk about how easy it is to plug and play. Thank you for watching and also commenting.

[@eugenio90s56]

how many pedals can it power?

[@MorrtMoribund]

The daisy chain I have has 8 plugs on it. 1 to go into the output power and 7 for other pedals. So in short 7. I wouldn't even try to do more than that. It's probably possible. But a tad unwise. Thank you for watching and commenting.