NGD: Variax acoustic 700

[arten]

Not really had a lot of time yet, but it sure seems perfect for what I'll be needing it: playing acoustic late night while the kids are sleeping.

I'll try to upload a sample soon

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[Mincer]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

I own one! It is an awesome guitar. I wish they would do an upgraded model. It is great for further processing, too. It sounds amazing through a loud PA, and it is my main acoustic I have been using for shows.

[arten]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

I just noticed that the manual says I need a trs cable? I just plugged in my regular cable and xlr to xlr to my audio interface and it worked as well?

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[Mincer]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

The TRS cable is there to supply power via the speical direct box. You can use a 1/4" TS cable if you are using batteries. Batteries last about 6 hours or so.

[arten]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

You're right. Just checked and there were batteries inside. Did contact the seller for the trs cable though

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[arten]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

by the way if you have any tips on how to make it sound less piezo in logic pro x or something that would be very nice

[Jeff_H]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

That's a nice looking acoustic, and Mincer is a good judge of tone, so you've got solid help there. I hope it works out for you exactly as you hope.

[Mincer]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

Well, I compress it and add reverb. Through a PA it sounds amazing. I only record using the 12 string setting, since I don't own an actual 12 string. I start by doing the same thing. I usually use Waves Renaissance Reverb & Compressor to the signal. It sounds a lot less 'piezo-y' than pretty much every other acoustic guitar plugged direct- and that goes for very high end Taylors and Martins.

[arten]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

Could you maybe share some compressor settings? Tnx!

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[Mincer]

Re: NGD: Variax acoustic 700

Well, to start, begin with the compressor on the Variax controls- middle slider, I think, about 3/4 the way up. For an outboard compressor, I usually use a ratio of 2.5:1 and adjust the gain accordingly. I don't want to kill all of the dynamics, but it does make notes pop out.