musicimpossible Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 A few more questions regarding a new versus used Variax. If I were going to go with a used guitar, I assume the hardware that I would want to see with the guitar is the VDI cable and the USB interface? However, because I am using a Helix rack, then I would not need the USB interface correct? Lastly, because I am using the Helix as interface for my DAW and also using the Helix editor, would I need the Workbench software? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 You will need the USB interface to use Workbench, the Variax editor. You can use the Variax with Helix without ever using Workbench, but Workbench allows you to customize the Variax models stored in your guitar and create new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnmx Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Line 6 doesn't ship VDI cables with new Variaxes. It's not an automatic given that all players will buy a VDI cable, so don't automatically expect each used Variax to come with one. But I'm pretty sure the USB interface has shipped with all Variax guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 USB only shipped with JTV's (and I guess the Standards) IT did not ship with the older Variax's and the older Variax's do not work with Workbench HD either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 That's right - Workbench was not included with the purchase of older Variax models. It was an optional add-on and its purchase included the USB interface device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicimpossible Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thx all, when I mean used I am speaker of a "newer" used model - JTV or Standard - one that has the newer technology. If I do go used, I now understand that for my applications, I need to look out for an interface, battery and VDI cable. The Line 6 shop states that currently the batteries are "out of stock." That seems a bit concerning. The more I watch and listen to some of these YouTube presentations the more blown away I am. Think I am leaning towards the JTV69 or 69S. I guess this being a Line 6 sponsored forum is why there are no Classified links here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 NO Helix VDI cable. You will have to purchase your own. JTV Variax's come with Battery, battery charger See here http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/231974-Line-6-JTV-Variax-Battery-Charger-Kit?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleps&st-t=googleshopping-parts&vt-k=&vt-mt=&vt-pti=231974&gclid=CJDGueSCmc0CFdgQgQodVpwGeA USB interface with a cable See here http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/503900-Line-6-99-065-0005?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleps&st-t=googleshopping-parts&vt-k=&vt-mt=&vt-pti=503900&gclid=CJy8w66Cmc0CFdgUgQodTJ8O-g And a bag with some hex wrenchs. Anything else is extra. This is the VDI cable you want to hook up to your Helix http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.