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Question posted by nallard on July 28th, 2013

Tuning The Wx5 To A440

I am using the WX5 with a Rokand XV5050 which is tuned to A440 and works correctly. When using the WX5 the tuning is at least a whole step or more flat. How can i adjust the WX5 to A440? Thanks Norm

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