gagsmedia Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 My standard arrives tomorrow Does the standard come with workbench ? Also what are my options for power? I will be using the standard in my studio so charging the battery all the time will become tiresome. I don't need loads of fx as I already have an Eleven rack I use...so something cheap I can power the guitar with would be good... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBell Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hi Gagsmdia, Congrats on your new Variax Standard! Workbench is a free download from our website. In addition to downloading Variax Workbench, I also recommend downloading the Line 6 Monkey Updater. When on the Downloads page, select the Variax standard as your product and download both Monkey and Workbench HD. http://line6.com/software/ The updater is used to update the firmware in your Variax Standard. I recommend checking your guitar to ensure its on the latest firmware. After registering your Variax, email notifications can be set to be informed on new and upcoming updates. As for powering, the battery used in Variax Standard will last up to 12 hours on a full charge. Extra batteries can be found here: http://store.line6.com/variax-li-ion-battery-pse-version.html also available at any Line 6 Dealer. Using the VDI cable that comes with your Variax can be used to connect to Line 6 processors such as POD HD, Firehawk, or HELIX. Longer and more robust VDI cables are also available: http://store.line6.com/accessories/variax-digital-cable.html or at any Line 6 dealer. I also recommend checking out the users manual as it has a complete model list of the guitars accessible on variax, as well cool features like 'Virtual Capo' : http://line6.com/data/6/0a064339bb54553678e8d3852/application/pdf/Variax%20Standard%20User%20Manual%20-%20English%20(%20Rev%20A%20).pdf Let us know if you have any more questions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indie_john Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Can a PODxt be used for only powering a variax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, indie_john said: Can a PODxt be used for only powering a variax? The XT Live or XT Pro can, but not the XT bean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indie_john Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 16 hours ago, phil_m said: The XT Live or XT Pro can, but not the XT bean. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 7 hours ago, indie_john said: :( Perhaps a moot point, but I was wrong about the XT Pro... Of those three, only the XTL has the VDI input. I was getting it confused with the X3 Pro in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidchambers Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Hi, is there any way to power the Variax standard through the VDI cable and a Line 6 V30 amp? Or does it only work through a Helix pedal (or similar)? I'd be grateful for advice, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 If your amp has a VDI connection then yes. Otherwise no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 This is the only thing I use to power my Variax's in the studio: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VariaxPwrKit--line-6-variax-cabled-power-kit Overpriced? Yes! Works? Every time and clean as a whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booboo4378 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I have a Variax 300 and an HD500 and am having difficulty using the VDI input. What is the correct procedures and settings to make this work? Everything works ok with the 1/4 inch connection. Thank You Jeff Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkyboy Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 12:46 PM, Booboo4378 said: I have a Variax 300 and an HD500 and am having difficulty using the VDI input. What is the correct procedures and settings to make this work? Everything works ok with the 1/4 inch connection. Thank You Jeff Jordan SET "VARIAX" as INPUT on your pod PRESS and HOLD SAVE and navigate to the inputs settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvessels Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Yesterday my Spark arrived. I tried to use my 700 with a wireless cable. Then I tried a regular cable. Neither worked. Don't know if it was coincidence or not, but 700 only works at all with power supply connected. Do I just take it to a service center? I know I have registered it, but it was so long ago, I think I have 2 different user names and can't get into either. Now it says contact user support, then User Support says you have to have a user name and password to contact them. I'm going in circles. How do I recover a user support account? Also, I don't know as much about the 700 as I probably should. For instance, I do not know if I can download/use Workbench? Can anyone answer any of my questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBochorno04 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Can i use the xps mini that came with the variax 300 to power the variax standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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