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Roadie 3 User Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL Table of Contents I. ​ G etting Started II. ​ T uning Settings III. ​ S tring Winder & Metronome IV. ​ T roubleshooting V. ​ U sing the Companion App...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Ready to give that Roadie 3 a go? It's really easy. Follow this guide to get started. Inside the box Get to know your Roadie...
  • Page 3 Power and recharging Roadie 3 has an extended battery life that can tune-up to 150 strings on a single charge, and is USB-C rechargeable. Though we strongly recommend using the charging cable included in the box, you can use other compatible USB-C chargers. Here's ​ a n example​ of a USB-C cable that is supported by Roadie.
  • Page 4 ● By default, Roadie will begin with the first tuning peg (the one closest to you). For example, if you are tuning a 6 string guitar in standard, that would be E2. However, if you want to jump straight to a particular string, you can use the navigation buttons (up and down) to change the selected note ●...
  • Page 5 Other Roadie 3 functions Though Roadie is indeed a small device, it comes with BIG possibilities. You can use Roadie to quickly ​ r estring and tune​ in one single step, it makes changing strings a lot less tedious. You can also turn on Roadie's vibration/beep ​ m etronome​ and feel the beat, this will help you keep a...
  • Page 6: Tuning Settings

    Tuning Settings We wanted Roadie 3 to be all about the details. Here are some of the little things that show our fellow musicians that we use what we make and that we listen to your needs. How to change your tuning There are over 100 built-in alternate tunings in Roadie 3 and it’s never been easier to switch...
  • Page 7 Well, we created this option in case you would like to tune a half step, full step, or even 2 steps down. For example, if you select capo -1, Roadie will tune your guitar a half step down. Sure, you can always choose the “Half Step Down” tuning but this might just be...
  • Page 8 How to change the A4 reference pitch The reference A440 Hz setting is customizable in 1 Hz increments from 420 Hz to 460 Hz. To change the reference pitch: ● Select your instrument ● Click right to enter the Instrument Settings screen ●...
  • Page 9 If you are looking for higher accuracy (like when recording your jams for instance) you can change the tuning mode to High Accuracy. By default, your Roadie device is set to Fast Tuning mode, which delivers accurate tuning as fast as possible for your everyday practice.
  • Page 10 While it might take a little longer to tune, ending a tuning by tightening the string ensures your instrument stays in tune longer. This will also help you get the best sound out of your instrument. Tuning in this fashion Roadie brings the string down below pitch then tightens it back up to the correct tuned pitch.
  • Page 11: String Winder & Metronome

    String Winder & Metronome Roadie 3 isn’t just your regular tuner. It is an all-in-one tool that comes with a built-in string winder and metronome. Restringing with Roadie 3 String changes are a little less tedious now. Roadie 3 will now very quickly wind your new string to tension with a motor speed of 120 RPM and then tune it up, all in one smooth step! Here’s how to do it:...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Note: Hard reset will not erase your data. Factory reset In case a factory reset is required, all you need to do is turn on your Roadie 3 and navigate to Main Menu > Settings > Scroll down to “Factory Reset” > Press and hold to confirm.
  • Page 13: Using The Companion App

    Connecting Roadie 3 to the app When you first start using your Roadie 3, it is important to connect it via Bluetooth to the Roadie Tuner mobile app in order to sync all of your instrument profiles and tunings and to avoid losing them.
  • Page 14 Syncing Roadie 3 with the app Every time you make changes on the app or on your Roadie 3 device, it is important to sync all changes. To sync all your data across the app and Roadie: ● Make sure that your Roadie is connected to the app via Bluetooth ●...
  • Page 15 Creating a custom tuning Roadie tuners come with many preset alternate tunings but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can also create your own custom tuning using the app: ● Launch the Roadie Tuner app ● Select your instrument ●...
  • Page 16 ● Press "x" and confirm delete when prompted ● Sync with your Roadie to delete it from your Roadie device Changing the instrument settings On the app, you can also change the instrument settings (alternate tunings, Capo, and A4 reference).