NeilRobert Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I purchased a Variax 500 used from Guitar Center. It works fine, except that the previous owner wrote some strange and completely unusable alternate tunings over some of the guitar models. I've hooked the guitar through a Variax cable to a POD HD500X and from the USB into my computer. Line 6 Monkey doesn't recognize the guitar. I do not have the USB interface that is supposed to come with the guitar. I can't download Workbench, for unknown reasons. I am completely new to this and I have no idea what I am supposed to do to reset this guitar. I can't find the USB interface available anywhere. I love the usable sounds the guitar produces, but I'm at a complete loss. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 The Variax won't update through the HD500X. You will need to use a Variax interface set-up for that. Also, there's is the Forum page Knowledge base,... And the User's Manual PDF for the Variax 500,... https://l6c-acdn2.line6.net/data/6/0a060b316ac34f05943ed7907/application/pdf/Variax 500/700 User Manual.pdf … between that you should be covered. https://line6.com/software/ … for the Downloads page for Line 6 Monkey and other applications. Follow the prompts for the Hardware, Software and for your computer OS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRobert Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thank you for the quick reply! My next question is: Where can I get a Variax USB interface? Does Line 6 sell them? I've already read everything on performing the reset, I just need to get the correct gear to perform it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRobert Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Will this unit work: Line 6 RJ45 to USB I/O for Variax Workbench I promise this is my last inquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRobert Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thank you for that link! Looks like a goldmine of information! So the above unit will work to reset the Variax 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRobert Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 I'm going to pre-order one! Thank you so much for what has been the most useful information I've gotten so far from anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Just a heads up. If you have a problem installing and using the legacy Workbench software after you get your interface, there are various useful threads on the Workbench forum (see below for an example). Not everyone has problems, but if you do, check that forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRobert Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 The RJ-45 functions perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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