Potential Shuriken buyer - Standard tuning setup with Drop D option in tuning knob?

[smck20]

Hello all,

Just doing my research to make a thorough/informed decision on whether or not to purchase the Shuriken.  My original Line 6 "59" would be physically strung in standard EADGBE tuning, and there was a selection on the tuning knob for "drop D" tuning.  I don't see this option on the Shuriken...just the Drop C tuning, which i'm assuming is just dropping the physical drop D tuning of the guitar down a step.   Is there a way to set up drop D tuning on the variax effect tuning knob, while still keeping the guitar in standard tuning?  This would also be for playing Les Paul style hard rock/distortion.

Thanks in advance for your replies on this.

Steve

[smck20]

I think I may have found my answer.  By creating an Alternate Custom Tuning, I'd go into that mode, then hold down the high E at the 10th fret, play that note, then play all other strings on the 12th fret, then save over one of the pre-existing tunings.   That sound like the solution?

[psarkissian]

http://line6.com/support/manuals/shuriken 

 

To get deeper into the custom tuning aspects. 

[vmoncebaiz]

I think you've got it figured out, but you'll want to play the LOW E on the 10th fret while the rest are on the 12th fret.  

 

Basically you are able to keep the guitar physical tuned to standard or drop, and then you can base your alt tunings around your preference.

[Triryche]

I think it's easier to do it Workbench HD.

[psarkissian]

Be careful of physically tuning down. There is a limit as to how far the processor can pitch track.

And if there isn't enough tension on the string for good piezo contact, pitch tracking is also affected.

 

It's typically something most don't consider, so be aware of that when physically tuning down.

So like Triryche said, it's easier with Workbench HD.