mjmeche Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Which model is this and what software firmware??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Variax 500: https://line6.com/legacy/variax500/ To really know which firmware is installed you'd need to check it with Workbench, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmeche Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Any help would be appreciated to get this guitar working with Workbench!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 There are plenty of articles in the forums and on the site. But you'll need to use the "original" version of Workbench, and not the newer HD version. You'll also need a USB dongle to connect to your PC or Mac. Also install Line 6 Monkey. There are lots of steps to getting the Variax connected properly to Workbench, but its worth the effort. Learn to fish. Here's a sample forum thread ... there are many more on using Workbench: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmeche Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 From what I am reading I need an Xt Live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 XT Live or X3 Live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 You don't have to get an XT or X3.....the cheapest path is to get a USB dongle, connected like (Variax guitar --> Variax cable or RJ-45 cable --> USB dongle --> USB cable --> computer) AND Variax --> guitar cable --> amp (to monitor your tones). https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Workbench--line-6-variax-workbench?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3248788736&rkg_id=0&product_id=Workbench&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping - Core - Software & Plug-ins&adgroup=Software & Plug-ins - Plug-ins: Virtual Instruments&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=209288398304&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAjwpIjZBRBsEiwA0TN1r73qZDms_x5Q_KvZkDBMEaUzDmRnWivdbrhrw6-JYAoaEMyiWJBiyBoCrFgQAvD_BwE the $99 kit includes the sw, RJ-45 cable, USB cable, and the dongle. A used POD is more fun, though, and more reliable for the connection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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