FAQs

Enabling Performance Mode on Your Cyber-Tone Re

• Activate Performance Mode
  • Press and hold the F# and E♭ buttons for at least 3 seconds.
  • (Tip: We recommend you count to five.)
• Disable Specific Notes
  • Press and release each note you want to disable.
  • When a note is disabled, your Cyber-Tone Re will remain silent for that pitch.
• Re-enable Notes
  • To enable a previously disabled note, press it again.
  • The Cyber-Tone Re will play a short tone to confirm that the pitch is re-enabled.
• Customize Your Configuration
  • Continue enabling or disabling pitches until your desired setup is complete.
• Save Your Configuration
  • Turn off your Cyber-Tone Re to save the enabled/disabled notes.
• Verify Your Setup
  • Turn the device back on to confirm your configuration.
  • If changes are needed, repeat the process above.
• Reset to Factory Settings
  • To restore all pitches and reset your Cyber-Tone Re:
    • Press and hold F – A – C – E for at least 3 seconds.
    • (Tip: Count to five for accuracy.)
    • Turn off your Cyber-Tone Re to save the factory reset
  • This will reset all settings, including any special tuning or range adjustments.

Changing Key in Metronome Mode

1. Start in Your Initial Key
   • Enter Metronome Mode in your desired starting key and set your tempo.
   • (For help with this, see the section below: How Do I Use Perfect Pitch Metronome?)
2. Activate Key-Change Mode
   • Press and hold the G and D buttons for at least 3 seconds.
   • (Tip: Count to five to ensure activation.)
3. Change Keys on the Fly
   • Your Cyber-Tone Re will maintain the set tempo.
   • Press any note to change the metronome to that key instantly.
   • You can switch keys as many times as needed—there’s no limit!
4. Adjust Tempo Again (Optional)
   • To reset the tempo, press and hold G and D for at least 3 seconds again.
   • (Tip: Count to five for accuracy.)
   • Once reset, adjust the tempo as described in the How Do I Use Perfect Pitch Metronome? section.

Using Tap for Tempo Mode

1. Enter Metronome Mode
   • Begin by entering Metronome Mode and selecting your desired key.
   • (Refer to the section How Do I Use Perfect Pitch Metronome? below for guidance.)
2. Set Your Tempo
   • Tap the C button repeatedly at the tempo you want.
   • Continue tapping until you are satisfied with the tempo—your Cyber-Tone Re will adjust to match your taps.

• Here is a Video demonstrating each note that the Cyber-Tone can play

Powering On and Using Your Cyber-Tone

• Turn On Your Cyber-Tone
  • Slide the power switch to the ON position (towards E) to activate your Cyber-Tone.
• Playing a Tone
  • Press and hold the button corresponding to the tone you want to hear.
  • Release the button to stop the sound.
  • Note: The Cyber-Tone™ Electronic Pitch Pipe plays only one note at a time.
• Turning Off Your Cyber-Tone
  • Slide the power switch to the OFF position (towards F).
  • In this position, the device will not produce sounds or respond to button presses.
• Tactile Aids for Confidence
  • Every pitch button features tactile markers to help you identify notes by feel.
  • With practice, you’ll grow accustomed to these features and gain confidence in using your Cyber-Tone without looking.

Customizing the Range of Your Cyber-Tone

Your Cyber-Tone Electronic Pitch Pipe comes pre-configured with the familiar “reed-style” tone in the standard F4 to E5 range. However, you can easily adjust this range to suit your needs by following these steps:

1. Enter Range Configuration Mode
   • Press and hold the F and C buttons simultaneously for 3 or more seconds, then release. (For best results, count to 5.)
2. Set the Lowest Note
   • Press and release the button corresponding to the lowest note you’d like in your range.
3. Verify the Range
   • Ensure the range meets your preference by turning OFF your Cyber-Tone to save the settings. Your Cyber-Tone will play tones in the newly configured range the next time it’s turned on.

Important Notes:

• Silent Configuration:
  When holding multiple buttons or selecting the new range, your Cyber-Tone will not produce any sound. This ensures you can make changes quietly.
• Save Your Settings:
  Always turn off your Cyber-Tone after adjusting the range to save your settings. If not powered off, the device will revert to the previous range after several minutes.

Charging and Battery Information for Your Cyber-Tone

Your Cyber-Tone is designed with maximum efficiency and features a rechargeable battery that lasts for weeks between charges. Here’s how to keep your device powered and ready to use:

Charging Your Cyber-Tone

1. Use a USB-C Charger
   • Charge your Cyber-Tone with any standard USB Type-C cable and adapter.
2. Recommended Accessories
   • For the best charging experience at home or on the go, consider the Cyber-Tone™ 20-Watt Power Adapter and Charge Cable, designed specifically for compatibility and fast charging.
3. Fast Charging
   • Plug in your Cyber-Tone, and it will fully charge to 100% in under two hours.
4. Battery Status Notification
   • If the charger is unplugged while the device is powered on, your Cyber-Tone will play a melody to indicate the battery status.

Checking the Battery Level

To check your Cyber-Tone’s current battery level:

1. Enter Battery Check Mode
   • Press and hold F, E, and B simultaneously for 3 or more seconds, then release. (We recommend counting to 5.)
2. Listen for the Melody
   • Your Cyber-Tone will play one of the following melodies:
   • Full Battery: A cheerful arpeggio melody.
   • Mid Battery: Five quick chromatic notes.
   • Low Battery: A sad melody—this is your cue to charge your Cyber-Tone promptly.

Using the Metronome Feature on Your Cyber-Tone

Your Cyber-Tone includes a versatile metronome function that operates in any key and supports tempos from 10 to 255 Beats Per Minute (BPM). Follow these steps to activate and adjust the metronome:

Turning on the Metronome

1. Activate Metronome Mode
   • Press and hold F and E for 3 or more seconds, then release. (We recommend counting to 5.)
2. Select a Key
   • Choose the pitch you want as the metronome tone. The metronome will start at 100 BPM using your selected key.

Adjusting the Tempo

• To increase the tempo by 1 BPM: Press F.
• To decrease the tempo by 1 BPM: Press E.
• To increase the tempo by 10 BPM: Press F#.
• To decrease the tempo by 10 BPM: Press E♭.

Resetting the Tempo

At any time, you can reset the tempo to 100 BPM:

• Hold F and E for 3 or more seconds, then release. Adjust the tempo again as needed.

Exiting Metronome Mode

• Turn off your Cyber-Tone to exit Metronome Mode.
• When you return to Metronome Mode, the last tempo you set will automatically be saved. Simply select a new key if needed, and the metronome will begin at the previous tempo setting.

Using the Sticky Tone Feature on Your Cyber-Tone

Your Cyber-Tone Electronic Pitch Pipe includes the Sticky Tone feature, which allows a selected note to play continuously for up to 5 minutes. This is particularly useful for tuning instruments or providing a stable key reference for vocal groups during challenging musical passages.

Activating Sticky Tone

1. Quickly press the desired pitch 5 times in succession.
   • The note will play continuously.
2. To stop the tone, simply turn off your Cyber-Tone by sliding the power switch to the Off position.

Micro-Tuning Your Cyber-Tone Electronic Pitch Pipe

The Cyber-Tone Electronic Pitch Pipe is factory-tuned to A=440 Hz in perfect equal temperament. However, there may be instances where you need to adjust a note sharper or flatter. With Micro-Tuning, you can individually fine-tune each note to within 1/100th of a semitone (cent), making it possible to customize your Cyber-Tone for specific musical needs. For example, orchestras often tune to A=442 Hz, which is 8 cents above A=440 Hz. A very good musician can begin to distinguish the difference between two pitches played successively if they are 5 or more cents apart. The Cyber-Tone is significantly more accurate than you can hear. You are only limited by your imagination here.

Steps to Micro-Tune a Note

1. Activate Sticky Tone mode for the note you want to tune:
   • Quickly press the desired note 5 times in succession to begin continuous playback.
2. Enter Micro-Tuning mode:
   • Hold F and E together for 3 seconds, then release.
3. Adjust the pitch as follows:
   • Press F to raise the pitch by 1 cent.
   • Press F# to raise the pitch by 10 cents.
   • Press E to lower the pitch by 1 cent.
   • Press E♭ to lower the pitch by 10 cents.
4. Save and exit Micro-Tuning™ mode:
   • Slide the power switch to Off to save the changes. Your Cyber-Tone will retain these settings for future use.
5. Repeat for additional notes as needed.

Important Notes:

1. Resetting Notes:
   • To reset all notes back to factory tuning, hold F – A – C – E together for 3 seconds while your Cyber-Tone is powered on. Turn it off to save the factory reset.
2. Tuning Range Limit:
   • Each note can be tuned up to 100 cents sharp or flat.
   • If you lose track of adjustments, tune the note fully sharp or flat, then adjust back to zero from that position.
   • Alternatively, reset all notes to factory settings using the F – A – C – E method.

Check out our Pitch Calculator to help with translating between cents and frequency played.

Example:
If a note is tuned 95 cents sharp and you press F# again, the adjustment will stop at 100 cents sharp. To return to zero, press E♭ ten times.

Resetting Your Cyber-Tone to Factory Settings

To return your Cyber-Tone Pitch Pipe to its original factory configuration—resetting Micro-Tuning, Perfect Pitch Metronome tempo, any custom range settings, and Enabling all Pitches previously disabled in performance mode (Cyber-Tone Re only)—follow these steps:

1. Initiate the reset sequence:
   • Press and hold F – A – C – E buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds (we recommend counting to 5).
2. Save the factory reset:
   • Slide the power switch to the Off position to memorize the reset.
   • When you turn your Cyber-Tone back on, all settings will be restored to their factory defaults.

At Cyber-Tone we want you to have fun singing with your friends & family. Award-winning Barbershop Harmony Society Hall of Fame arranger, singer, coach and judge, Mr. Kevin Keller, has arranged a special tag for you. Each Cyber-Tone Electronic Pitch Pipe can play each singer’s part of the tag for you and your quartet or chorus to learn. I hope you’ll have fun letting this one ring!

To play each part of the Cyber-Tone tag:

• Tenor – Press and hold “F”, “A#” and “F#” for 3 for more seconds
• Lead – Press and hold “F”, “A#” and “G” or 3 for more seconds
• Baritone – Press and hold “F”, “A#” and “G#” for 3 or more seconds
• Bass – Press and hold “F”, “A#” and “A” for 3 or more seconds

Cyber-Tone was designed to be loud enough to hear in a large chorus setting. There is currently no volume setting. If you are needing a lower volume, we recommend a sticker over the speaker outlet.

Unfortunately, the Original Cyber-Tone Do does not have the new features of the Cyber-Tone Re and cannot be upgraded.

Cyber-Tone Do has black buttons and the Cyber-Tone Re has white buttons. This is the easiest way to see the difference.

If you are using a Cyber-Tone Do (black buttons), this issue is unlikely to occur.

For users of the Cyber-Tone Re (white buttons):

1. Enable pitches in Performance Mode:
   Follow the instructions outlined in “How do I enable Performance Mode on my Cyber-Tone Re” to enable any pitches that have been turned off.
2. Or if all else fails, Reset to factory settings:
   • Press and hold F – A – C – E simultaneously for 3 seconds (we recommend counting to 5).
   • Turn off your Cyber-Tone to save the reset.

Your Cyber-Tone will now return to its original factory settings. If you continue to have a buttons that will not play, please contact us.