Strobe
Strobe

Strobe

Music & Audio

| Peterson Strobe Tuners

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: June 03, 2025

Run Strobe on PC or Mac

Get freedom from your phone’s obvious limitations. Use Strobe, made by Peterson Strobe Tuners, a Music & Audio app on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, and level up your experience.

About the App

When you want your instrument sounding its absolute best, Strobe by Peterson makes tuning feel easy and precise. Whether you’re an experienced pro or just picking up a guitar for the first time, Strobe turns your device into a top-notch tuner trusted by musicians everywhere. No fuss, no distractions—just the accuracy you need to tune up and play on, anywhere your music takes you.

App Features

  • Precision Tuning in Real Time
    Get quick, pinpoint tuning with accuracy down to ±0.1 cent. You’ll see your pitch shift live on the display, with options for Classic or Guided strobe visuals, so you can tell in a split second if your note’s sharp, flat, or right on target.

  • Works for Any Instrument
    Guitar, violin, piano, brass, woodwinds—you name it, Strobe’s got you covered. No need for multiple apps or external tuners. If you make music, it’s ready for your instrument.

  • Sweetened Tunings & Custom Looks
    Dive into Peterson’s signature Sweetened Tunings for guitar, bass, and more, designed to match the quirks of different instruments or styles. Feeling picky? Change up the colors on your strobe display until it looks just right.

  • Flexible Reference & Transposing
    Set Concert A anywhere between 340Hz and 540Hz—even in precise 0.1Hz jumps. Capo a few frets up or tune a little down? Transpose quickly from -11 to +11 half steps and stay in control.

  • No Internet? No Problem—And No Ads
    Tuning offline is easy, so you’re never stuck without your tuner. Plus, you won’t have to close pop-ups or skip ads in the middle of your session.

  • Multiple Input Support
    Whether you want to use your phone’s internal mic, an external microphone, or a USB audio interface, Strobe adapts—perfect if you change setups or switch between instruments.

  • Beginner Friendly, Pro Ready
    Learning to tune or fine-tuning for recording? Strobe’s clear interface and reliable feedback help you out, wherever you fall on the musician spectrum.

And if you’re the type who wants your music apps on a bigger screen, Strobe plays nicely with BlueStacks so you can tune up right from your PC.

Big screen. Bigger performance. Use BlueStacks on your PC or Mac to run your favorite apps.

How to Download and Run Strobe on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Strobe in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Strobe from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Strobe

  • Click the Strobe icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Strobe - FAQs

  • How to Run Strobe on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Strobe on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Strobe on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Strobe PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Strobe on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.