What is Variax Acoustic 700?
Variax® Acoustic is the world's first acoustic modeling guitar. It offers the user a selection of 16 richly detailed acoustic instrument sounds, phenomenal feedback-resistance, unique and intuitive tone-shaping options, and instant access to altered tunings.
Is the Variax Acoustic 700 a MIDI guitar?
No, the Variax Acoustic is a real guitar. All of the sounds start with the actual string vibrations of the instrument itself. Our proprietary modeling process shapes the raw string signal to replicate the sounds of the modeled instruments.
Where is the Variax Acoustic 700 made?
The Variax Acoustic was designed entirely by Line 6, by experienced luthiers and engineers. The Variax Acoustic is manufactured in Korea, by a manufacturer with many years of experience building high-quality guitars for some of the most respected brands in the industry.
How much does it cost?
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail List price is $1679.99. Actual retail prices may vary. This price includes the Power Supply/Direct Box, custom TRS (stereo) cable, and a heavy-duty custom-fitted gig bag.
What's up with the footswitch?
The amazingly warm and detailed models of the Variax Acoustic 700 sound best when amplified by a full-range system, so we include the XPS to give you the option to send these sounds a 1⁄4” input amplifier or an XLR input amplifier, mixer, or recording device. The XPS also provides power to the Variax Acoustic.
What's up with the extra jack?
This connector allows for connection to the “Variax Input” on Line 6 products like the Vetta™ II (and, at a later date, Variax Workbench). It also allows for future software upgrades.
What type of cables do I need to use for my Variax Acoustic 700?
The TRS (stereo) cable needed to connect the Variax Acoustic to the XPS is included. You can use any standard 1⁄4” TS (mono) or XLR (mic) cable to connect the XPS to an amp or mixer, or simply use a standard 1⁄4” cable to connect the Variax Acoustic to an amp or mixer when on battery power.
What happens if I use different strings?
The variation in sound from using different strings on the Variax Acoustic is similar to the effect of changing to a different gauge or type of strings on a traditional acoustic guitar.
How well does the Variax Acoustic 700 "track"?
Since the Variax Acoustic works by processing the signal from the actual vibrating strings, tracking is generally never an issue. You may find that some models, like the 12-strings, do not respond well to certain techniques.
