Band Industries has officially released the Roadie 4, the latest evolution in their lineup of intelligent, automatic guitar tuners. Building on the success of its predecessors, the Roadie 4 introduces significant hardware and software overhauls designed to make instrument maintenance faster and more precise than ever.
The device launched on Kickstarter earlier this year, targeting guitarists, technicians, and multi-instrumentalists who demand professional-grade accuracy with the convenience of automation.
Precision Engineering: What’s Under the Hood?
The core of the Roadie 4’s appeal lies in its “brain.” Band Industries has completely re-engineered the tuning algorithms and upgraded the internal audio circuitry. These improvements ensure the device can detect pitches more accurately in noisy environments, a common hurdle for digital tuners.
Key New Features at a Glance
The Roadie 4 isn’t just a software update; the physical interface has been completely reimagined:
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Expanded Visuals: A new 1.9-inch full-color LCD screen offers more than double the display area of previous models, ensuring crystal-clear visibility even on dark stages.
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Improved Ergonomics: The unit features a taller profile with an anti-slip backing for a more secure grip.
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Tactile Navigation: A redesigned scroll wheel replaces previous navigation methods, promising “lightning-fast” selection of instruments and settings without the skipping issues found in older iterations.
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Universal Peg Connector: The mechanical connector has been reshaped to fit a wider variety of tuning pegs, from tiny mandolin tuners to larger acoustic pegs.
Effortless Tuning and String Changes
The Roadie 4 maintains the “pluck and tune” simplicity that made the brand famous. Once the device is placed on a tuning peg, it automatically detects the string, rotates the peg to the perfect pitch, and alerts the user with a haptic vibration and an audible beep.
Beyond daily tuning, the Roadie 4 functions as a high-speed string winder. This makes the tedious process of changing strings on electric guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, and banjos significantly faster—a feature particularly valuable for roadies and guitar techs managing multiple instruments.
“The Roadie 4 excels at winding new strings quickly and accurately, making string changes a breeze for virtually any instrument with geared pegs.”
Connectivity and Portability
The device remains a staple for the gig bag, powered by a rechargeable battery via a modern USB-C port. For power users, the Roadie 4 syncs with a dedicated smartphone app, allowing players to:
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Create and save custom alternate tunings.
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Manage a library of different instruments.
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Keep the device updated with the latest firmware.
Availability
The Roadie 4 is available now and could be an excellent tool for guitarists.
Available at Thomann, priced €149/£132
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