Name: David Symons
Location: New Orleans, USA
Comment: #150
2021 January 22
Great program. The ability to measure up to 3 reeds at once speeds up tuning a good deal. One suggestion for an update would be enabling the record and report function for simultaneous octaves, as it already works for musette tuned reeds. You can record the octaves separately, but this does not account for the fact that reeds will sometimes have a slightly different pitch in different registers because of the change in air pressure. Another improvement I would make would be the ability to set the target pitch (as in A440 or 441) after measuring all the reeds, based on an average pitch that the program would calculate. Many times I have tested a few notes and decided on a target tuning, only to find after half an hour or more of measuring that the instrument as a whole is closer to another target pitch, requiring me to start the whole process over with a different target pitch.
Name: Patrick De Carmo
Location: Canada
Comment: #149
2021 January 21
Excellent Product. I am quite pleased with the ease of use. After learning to use the tuning lever all aches and pains, headaces and frustration was over. I think it was the first time my piano was so finely tuned. I am still learning to do this by ear but I am quite pleased with what I have been able to accomplish with the Dirk's piano tuner.
Thanks!
Name: Bruce King
Location: Florida, USA
Comment: #148
2021 January 15
Software program is easy to use and with accurate measurements. Would recommend to anyone that wants to maintain their Hohner harmonicas
Name: Smiley
Comment: #147
2021 January 11
I just wanted to express my gratitude to Dirk, and his professionalism.
I’ve been using his software for over a year and every time I needed help he was very helpful and prompt.
I would definitely recommend his Accordion tuner.
Thanks
Name: Henry Loudermilk
Location: USA
Comment: #146
2020 August 16
I have been using Dirk’s piano tuning software for years. I have found his customer service to be fantastic. Anytime I have had an issue and contacted Dirk he has gotten back to me within a day. Thank you very much!
Name: Juliet Winovich
Location: USA
Comment: #145
2020 July 31
The best piano tuning program I have encounter. Is easy to use and it has provide me with the tool I really needed. Being a professional pianist you can just imagine how happy I am.
One more thing, the costumer service is so reliable, I just had a technical problem having to do with my computer and Dirk work with me until solving the issue. Well with the price.
Name: Marshal Gordon Shepherd
Location: Jamestown, NC, USA
Comment: #144
2020 July 02
I found the program easy to load and use. My only problem is I allowed a faux computer service to work on my PC and they corrupted it when I was halfway through tuning my piano. I was horrified til I realized I was down to fine tuning the last strings so I should be able to just sound all the strings to get my best curve again and fine tune those that are left! I will have to download the program again which the user comments said is possible! [Dirk: No problem, it's solved already]
Name: Hervé
Location: France
Comment: #143
2020 June 07
Great product... the software is friendly, easy to use, and last but not the least leads to well tuned piano.
I also much appreciate the technical support (answers to questions prior to buy the software, and technical support... my bad - I made some errors when I first installed the software, then I was again lost when I updated the BIOS of my laptop...). The answers to questions were always quick even during week-ends! Dank u wel :-)
Name: Ian
Location: UK
Comment: #142
2020 May 15
A great product. I have been using this for several years. Relatively easy to use, reliable and a well tuned piano is the result.
Name: Peter Ulfeby
Location: Värmdö, Stockholm, Sweden
Comment: #141
2020 April 27
A real good product. I bought Dirk's Pianotuner after testing several tuning applications all with capability to deliver a stretched tuning curve by setting some initial parameters depending on type and size of grand/piano and some allow recording some keys to measure inharmonics. The really smart functions with Dirk's program that it optimize the best tuning curve by examine millions of intervalls and chose the right interval for the specific part, low bass, low middle part etc. Shortly, it take in account your specific piano. The software is user friendly with a clean user interface. The recording phase was surprising very quick done an took me only about 20 minutes and all keys could be recorded. The tuning was a great pleasure with good support from the precise graphs. Then it's still up to you how skilled you are with the tuning hammer. The end result sounds really good in my ears and I will warmly recommend Dirk's Pianotuner.
Name: Lars Renman
Location: Lidingö, Sweden
Comment: #140
2020 April 18
I experienced Dirk's PianoTuner as a well designed and easy to use program which gave me great results when tuning my grand piano. The documentation was also very helpful with good instructions and explanations of the tuning works. Thank you for a good tool.
Name: Massimo Bartolucci (Bartx Studios)
Location: Lodi, Italy
Comment: #139
2020 March 04
I use the Dirk's Piano Tuner since 2014 on my Baby Grand Clement Piano. Tuning now is a really simple and fast task I can do by myself. Thank you Dirk for this great tool!
Name: Martin H.
Location: Argentina
Comment: #138
2020 February 07
Efficient, slick, no-nonsense and to top it off... *drumroll*... Free! (though I'll be sure to give back some love once I start getting the odd paying gig)
Danke schön, Dirk :)
Name: Carlo Buongiovanni
Location: Italy
Comment: #137
2020 January 31
Very good program, very easy to use and very good stretching calculation. Of course a few bass strings, the most difficult to be tuned, need some adjustments by ear finding the best compromise between octaves, thirds and sixth but most of them are already ok from the calculation. [Dirk: There still is something not ok; all strings have to be optimal after tuning]
Name: mandeep singh sandhu
Location: Canada
Comment: #136
2020 January 22
Have been using it for 2 years, EXCELLENT PRODUCT. One can visit my music channel and experience the beautiful soothing sound of my tuned Harmonica's.
mandeep harmonica music
Name: Jim Wilcoxson
Location: US (Indiana)
Comment: #135
2019 September 22
I have had 2 university piano technicians check my piano (7' Baldwin SF10) after tuning with your program. One said "Do you want a job?", and the other said "I'm glad you already have a job, because you could put me out of business!"
I can hear beats and tune unisons and octaves by ear, but it is so much easier being able to use your program. I even use ear plugs while tuning and just use the meter. I usually start in the middle section and go down, tune the middle string of trichords, one string of bichords, and the single bass strings. Then start in the middle and tune the middle string going up. Then start in the middle going down and tune the other strings of each note, then the other strings from the middle to the top. It's almost like a pitch raise, and seems like it might be more trouble, but I think it helps keep previously-tuned strings from getting pulled out of tune.
Then I check every note by ear (without earplugs!) with all strings sounding to make sure there are no beats. I might have to re-adjust 3 or 4 notes at most, and continue to use the meter to decide which string is out. I don't do a bunch of checking with 4ths, 5ths, etc., but just trust your program to take care of that.
The first tuning took around 5 hours because I had to learn how to use a tuning hammer. To me, the 2 main secrets are to make sure the string is lowered or relaxed into pitch rather than pulled up and stopping; and also make sure to hit the note pretty hard occasionally to make sure the tension is even in the whole string. After tuning about 10 pianos - some of friends - I am down to 2-3 hours. A professional tuner is usually faster, but I get a lot of satisfaction knowing I can tune my own piano.
Thanks Dirk! -Jim
Name: RAY LAMONTAGNE Sr.
Location: NASHVILLE Tn
Comment: #134
2019 August 12
Have a small harmonica repair shop in nashville ... I use this tuner every day.... For me there is no other...For special tunings it is so on the money... it's scary... you can set it up for what ever situation you're dealing with at the time..tune chords right down to how many beats you want... this is so much more than just a good tuner.. and when you screw something up they are right there to fix it... which for me is a BIG plus well worth every penny...it's bad ass
Name: George
Location: Sunny South Africa
Comment: #133
2019 June 13
Hi Everyone,
Of the internet / books / videos I started to teach myself about the tuning craft. This is when I came across 'Dirk's tuning Video'.
After emailing Dirk, right up to my first download I must say it was pure pleasure. Not only is the program easy to use but Dirk himself is very helpful and generous. Last week when my computer crashed, Dirk willingly helped me with setting up again with a new computer.
Thank you Dirk and all the best to all you loyal Tuners out there.
Saludos,
George Mari
Name: Roger Thomas
Location: UK
Comment: #132
2019 June 04
No other software that I know of is capable of detecting up to three pitches at once...so Dirk's can measure the amount of tremolo but also tell you which notes are 'off' when tuning the bass side..and bass side tuning is probably the hardest thing to get right. I have the record and report addon as well, so it's great for analysis. Not sure where to start with an accordion? Analyse it first, to work out how it has been tuned and where you need to focus your attention. It's an essential tool really, and worth the money.
Name: Richard McMaster
Location: Carrickfergus Northern Ireland
Comment: #131
2019 May 04
I originally bought this programme way back in 2006. Sadly my laptop has finally been overtaken by all the technical updates so had to be replaced. My new laptop is great and one of the first items I downloaded was of course Dirk’s Chromatic Tuner.
I hope I get as much use out of this invaluable package as I did from the original. None better!
Name: Ben
Location: California
Comment: #130
2019 April 15
I'm extremely happy with my decision to both tune my own piano and buying this software which has proved to be a solid, stable program with no glitches, how rare is that. I paid for 3 tunes the first year after the purchase of my piano, from 2 different tuners and my first attempt tuning using Dirk's was much, much better. Your good to go on the piano tuning software. Fyi, it's not a piece of cake turning all the pins so prepare for a learning curve but also the best your piano ever sounded. My tuners came highly recommend from a local store but I think it takes more time than they wanted to take and also think they don't tune every string to the perfect note. Plan on 4 to 6 hours your first time.
Name: Bert Smith
Location: Idaho, USA
Comment: #129
2019 February 19
I have been using Dirk's Piano tuner for windows for over five years. It has worked very well for me. I lost the program recently in a computer crash and needed a re-installation. I sent a message through the website and got a response very quickly and was able to re-install the program very easily. I am very satisfied with the program and with the service.
Name: Johann Pascher
Location: Austria
Comment: #128
2018 December 27
I use Dirk's Tuner now for many years must be since 2007 or earlier. There is no other tuner that can beat the functionality of this tuner. Still i would like new features to come, like special tunings, (Valotistimmung as example) in setup as reference.
Name: Doug McLemore
Location: Denver, Colorado
Comment: #127
2018 August 06
I have been using Dirk's Piano Tuner for more than three years and am very pleased. The calibration of the tuning scale makes it easy and fast to match the program's suggested stretch modifications. I tune my piano about every two months with complete personal flexibility of my schedule. This is great and sounds as good (or better) than tuners I've hired.
Name: Doug Legrand
Location: Tijeras, New Mexico, USA
Comment: #126
2018 July 21
I just used Dirk's Piano Tuner for Windows for the first full tuning. It is VERY accurate and the graphics plus digital display make it easy to determine the exact point at which the ideal pitch for each note has been attained. To me it is the most helpful with the highest and lowest notes, and it is great to not have to lay the bearing or guess at what the ideal stretch is. The result was great!
Name: Pierre Valk
Location: Nijmegen
Comment: #125
2018 June 13
Unbelievable, my week at Linard was even more than I hoped for. First of all the 2 people Ben and Inez who are like a warm blanket. Ben is really superb in his knowledge of (grand) piano’s, materials, and tuning and the same classification counts for Inez as a lovely host and cook. My goal was to learn tuning a grand, so I would be confident to tune my own Sauter Delta 185. Well, as a teacher, Ben learned me a lot, and gave me just “that” feeling to go on, buy tuning stuff, and just start with it. Impressive were also the restauration skills Ben showed me and his never ending patience. It is making me a bit jealous. Combined with the lovely surroundings, the perfect service from Inez it felt like holiday. Highly recommendable…….
Name: Victor Parrish
Location: NC, USA
Comment: #124
2018 May 17
I've tuned several pianos using the piano tuner. The results have exceeded my expectations. Professional musicians and amateur both are satisfied with the over-all temperament.
Thanks for a great tuning tool for those of us that don't hear as accurately as we once did.
Name: Dimitrios Grivas
Location: Moscow
Comment: #123
2018 March 20
After my first experience of tuning my own piano, (an upright SAMICK S-108s bought in 1991), I can say that it is a very good and easy to use application. The piano is perfectly tuned. The disadvantage is only that the first time you tune a piano, a lot of time is needed for the recording, and then the tuning. This took me more than 2,5 hours, maybe also because it was my first experience.
Name: Boris Odreitz
Location: Blaguš
Comment: #122
2018 February 15
I was try the beloved Guitar Tuner. Can say only, is amazing. Thanks for the author and all development team. The best tuner ever !
I hear for it from Robert Butolen and my next project is Piano tuner and course, to buy some acoustic piano, for my performances. Simply the best Mres Dirk respect !
Name: Harri Muhola
Location: Sweden
Comment: #121
2017 December 20
Had a problem with the microphone but it was fixed within a few hours. Thank you.
Name: Zoltan Kerekgyarto
Location: Hungary
Comment: #120
2017 December 17
This is a very accurate and useful software. The calculated stretching is excellent on all sizes and types of instrument. The support is great and fast.
Name: Robert English
Location: California, United States
Comment: #119
2017 December 01
Excellent product. Incredible time-saver, great support. Thanks Dirk!
I recommend Dirk's Accordion Tuner without reservation.
Name: Steve Hill
Location: Yorkshire, England
Comment: #118
2017 November 22
Just updated to the latest version on a better laptop, using Dirk's simple but streamlined system of ordering and downloading.
The tuner is a dream to use, taking all the guesswork out and replacing it with a logical process. My Galanti accordions now sound as good as new!
Name: Tony Hermanek
Comment: #117
2017 October 04
I am having sever problems with the original PC that Dirk's Full Accordion Tuner was installed on. Since I was unable to get windows 10 to start and therefore couldn't start any of my installed software I contacted Dirk's to see whether there was anything I could do. Dirk was very helpful by responding immediately. I am now able to use the product on one of my other PC's. I am absolutely happy with the product. I tested it with my Bell accordion and the product responded appropriately. I intend to use the product while tuning my other accordions. I'm a satisfied customer.
Name: Mitchell Paul
Location: Florida, United States
Comment: #116
2017 August 09
This software is great. Buying a hardware polyphonic tuner could cost thousands. This software is better and a fraction of the price. I recommend this to anyone who wants to tune multi reed instruments.
Name: Marius de Rijke
Comment: #115
2017 July 27
Hi Dirk,
thanks for reinstallation on my new laptop. Excellent service!
With the "Piano Tuner v4.0" our piano, after tuning, sounds better than ever. it is simply a great tuning programme.
Cherio, Marius
Name: Arman Beglaryan
Location: USA
Comment: #114
2017 July 13
Dirk's Piano Tuner the best
Name: Vikas Karandikar
Location: India
Comment: #113
2017 June 27
This is a must have product if you are a harmonica player.... Highly satisfied with the product & support by Dirk's projects.
Name: Panagiotis Katsikogiannis
Location: Greece
Comment: #112
2017 June 03
Fast and accurate. Very reliable. Simply great.
Name: Marco
Location: Rijwijk
Comment: #111
2017 May 24
Many thanks for Ben and Inez for their wonderfull hospitality. Ben's detailed and professional knowledge about the construction and technique of the piano inspires and infects you with appreciation for the piano.
The beautiful nature around the location and culinary surpises of Inez makes the experience complete.
Very complete and detailed info and time enough to practice.
No regrets and recommendable!
Name: Rebecca
Location: Australia
Comment: #110
2017 May 05
This course is amazing. How Ben has jam packed so many areas of learning into a week and deliver it with ease and enthusiasm is incredible.
I attended the course with my husband and both of us thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to get tuning pianos in Australia. We learnt so much and had so much fun. Ben provides a hands on learning approach and it was wonderful to get practice at tuning both grand and upright pianos.
The accommodation is beautiful as well. My family stayed with us in the cottage and it was so cosy and lovely. My two young daughters loved spending the day on the property and seeing the wildlife and cows. An experience not typical to the Australian tourist where we all experienced the enrichment of French culture in the countryside.
The meals are amazing. Inez's home cooked meals are delicious and you certainly won't go hungry. Such a treat to have a meal prepared for you between the study.
It was wonderful to get to know Ben and Inez. They are so welcoming and friendly. Also meeting the others doing the course. In the evenings we would stay up and chat, play music, watch videos. We certainly gained new friends after the week had ended.
Thanks Ben and Inez for having us. It was such a beautiful experience and we will keep in touch with our progress tuning pianos .
Name: Craig
Location: Australia
Comment: #109
2017 May 05
Course April 2017
This was a wonderful and professionally presented course. Piano tuning, restoration, regulation and repair are just some of Ben's many talents.
Ben has a fully-equipped workshop and is full of practical know-how on just about any piano-related subject you can think of.
The setting is beautiful, nestled amongst the flowing hills and valleys in rural France.
Mention must also be made of Inez' food included with the course. Each meal was amazing and delicious. Homely food cooked from the heart.
Name: guido janssens
Location: Belgium
Comment: #108
2017 March 31
This guestbook is already full of positive comments, so I can be short: Dirk's Piano Tuner is a great program. With a bit of patience you'll tune your piano perfectly, and will make the sound of it sparkle, even if you never tuned a piano before. (If it's the first time you tune a piano: foresee at least half a day; the next times it will go considerably faster).
Dirk's service is great. My computer broke and I lost my installation files. After sending a mail I received the next morning already fresh installation files. Thanks Dirk!
Name: Robert Hanisch
Location: Maryland, USA
Comment: #107
2016 December 01
What great user support! Emailed about Piano Tuner not working after MacOS upgrade to 10.12. Had a response in 30 minutes (1 am NL time), new download with the problem fixed.
And, of course, the software works great. I have a professional tuner come in once or twice a year, because he has a super ear and makes my Boston grand just sing. But in between times I can touch up and keep things sounding pretty good. Thanks, Dirk, for a great product!
Name: John Hamilton
Location: Graham, Washington, USA
Comment: #106
2016 November 12
I am a retired 'Professional Experimenter' and have used this great software in learning how accordions are put together and tuned. I have not found anything that works as well and does as much as Dirk's Accordion Tuner software. All in one package as well. The recordings eliminate a lot of sometimes illegible handwritten notes. One current project is to convert a Weltmeister CBA with LMMH ranks, to one that converts the picolo to an M rank. I can then tune LMMM for a true mussette sound.
My other project was to construct a single-keyboard Hammond organ from components obtained from Ebay. Dirk's Accordion Tuning software was a tremendous help wiring the tone generator, keyboard, and sliders together. Next up, the tremolo assembly.
Lucky for my wife, I do not have room for a Lin-o-Type machine - what a way to retire!
Name: Tony Fairfield
Location: New Zealand
Comment: #105
2016 October 26
I bought Dirk's piano tuner because of what I believe are diminishing standards of conventional tuning near where I live. I am not a trained tuner but am a perfectionist in piano matters. I can thoroughly recommend Dirk's tuner to anyone wanting to tune their own piano to a very high professional standard. The personalised stretch for my Model A Steinway grand sounds excellent, the tuner gives clear and accurate readings to within fractions of a cent and is easy to use. I had numerous Email discussions with Dirk before the purchase and found him always very prompt, professional, and informed, in his responses.
Thank you Dirk for a great product.
Name: Milko Lazar
Location: Slovenia
Comment: #104
2016 September 08
I've got Dirk's Piano Tuner few months ago. I am tuning my 218cm piano regularly with it now and I must say my piano was newer tuned better. Much better than tunings of my professional tuner.
Dirk's stretched tuning simply sounds amazing. You will have to adapt your ears to slightly wide thirds, but the fifths are more close to pure. The tuner itself is very simple to use and very precise.
For nearly thirty years I was frustrated with most of the time out of tune piano, which is I think, the serious problem of all the sensitive piano players. Now it takes me four hours every month or so, and I am more happy than ever.
One month ago, I've tuned my friend's almost new Steinway D, and he was totally impressed.
I recommend the Dirk's Tuner to every pianist, who has some ability to handle the tuning hammer or has will to learn how to use it (I recommend a good quality carbon hammer). It will make your life much much better.
Go on Dirk! Thank you!
Name: Leo Montero
Location: San Francisco, CA
Comment: #103
2016 July 17
Ben Verbon is truly a modern-day renaissance man who is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and proficient in so many pursuits. He is not only a master machinist, fabricator, woodworker, building constructor, artisan & craftsman, but also a very accomplished athlete! His patience and ability to share his knowledge makes this course most enjoyable.
I purchased Dirk’s piano tuning software six months before attending Ben’s workshop. Although it is an excellent tool, I struggled with the basic mechanical aspects of piano tuning. After attending Ben’s workshop, I became significantly more accomplished and confident as a piano tuner. The hands-on training combined with Ben’s aural tuning techniques have helped me achieve fantastic results with the 6 pianos I’ve tuned in the past few weeks.
The small group size allowed for individualized learning, and also gave students a chance to share cultures, experiences, and make new friends from around the globe.
This course is set in an idyllic retreat in the French countryside that is so peaceful, picturesque and unspoiled, that I really hated to go back home! To top it all off, Inez’s daily homemade, garden-fresh meals were just fabulous! It would be well worth it to come here just to visit and get away from the daily grind. In fact, I plan to take the course again, because there are so many topics and techniques that are really worth experiencing and paying for again!
Name: John Cave
Location: Brisbane Australia
Comment: #102
2016 May 15
I am an accordionist having played as a concert performer in my days.
I have in recent years started collecting some of the classic accordions in the world. I have with the help of some friends learned a lot about accordion repairs.
I have found Dirk's accordion tuner a very valuable asset and I would recommend to everybody.
Thanks Dirk!!
Name: A professional melodeon tuner
Location: UK
Comment: #101
2016 April 10
I used the original Dirk’s tuner for the past 6 (?) years and built a reputation as one of the best tuners of melodeons in the UK, using that software. Obviously, part of that is down to my understanding of pitch/setting/taper etc ... but Dirk’s tuner is capable of allowing me to carry out the work I want to the accuracy required. Since I purchased it, the Professional version has features that have taken my work to another level... especially the octave and chord features.