Welcome to VARIAX WORKBENCH HD, the world's only Virtual Custom Shop for Guitars - made possible by the
unique modeling technology in your Variax! It lets you dive deep into your guitar's sonic potential and build
your own unique guitars by customizing the body and pickup combinations to your heart’s content.
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Getting Started
Before you begin your rst Workbench HD editing session, you’ll need the following:
• The Variax Digital Interface that came with your guitar (to connect your Variax to your computer via USB).
• A fully charged Variax battery and a 1/4 inch guitar cable (plug your cable into your Variax to power it up).
• Headphones, a guitar amp or a playback system (to monitor your guitar’s output).
• An internet connection (to complete the steps below).
Run The Monkey
With all the above set up and ready to go, your rst order of business will be to run the Monkey, to make sure
your software and device rmware is up to date. Complete the following steps via the internet:
1. If you don’t already have it, download from the page at Line 6 Monkey Downloads LIne6.com.
2. Run the Monkey Line 6 Audio/MIDI Driver, download the latest , then connect your Line 6 device.
3. If Line 6 Monkey indicates you need the latest version of rmware for your Line 6 device, install it.
4. With your device up to date, plug in your guitar and make sure it has the latest rmware installed.
5. Make sure you have the latest version of the Workbench HD software; if not, update it.
6. With your software and device rmware up to date, quit Line 6 Monkey Workbench HD. and launch