software resonator

allthumbs · #1 February 19th, 2005

what do you think of this? Is it possible to software model a resonator guitar? It seems to good to be true.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...1110?src=01350
allthumbs

manwithaplan · #2 February 19th, 2005

Ive played that guitar before, the models are near perfect but sound a bit to digital though, they are not bad though.

allthumbs · #3 February 19th, 2005

I found some soundbites of the 25 different styles. I don't get why any one would want a banjo in the mix. but, thats just me.
allthumbs
http://www.line6.com/variax/US/collection.html

Frankenstrat2 · #4 February 21st, 2005

I own that particular guitar. Thye resonator and dobro models are pretty good. They get better with an aphex exciter pedal in the signal chain. They dont feedback at high stage volume. There are a lot af advantages. I know a bit about the Line6 stuff. I used to be very involved with the product line, especially the Vetta amps. They will sonn be releasing free software that will interface with the variax guitar for virtual open tunings at the flick of a switch with no latency like with the guitar synths. Different technology. They are pretty smart people over there at Line6. By the way, you can pick up a used Variax500 on Ebay for around $500. Pretty good deal and you can swap out the necks- its a standard 4 bolt-on.
a lot of bang for the buck if you're not too fussy about 100% exact duplication. Some people with better ears than me have complained about the piezo 'quack' carrying over to the electric models. I don't hear it. Killer 335 and Les Paul Models. The electric Sitar is worth the price of admission.
The acoustic models need the help of an exciter and an acoustic guitar amp or good PA, IMO
Much more info on the Line6 LA Users Forum where I used to be a regular until I got bit with the boutique bug.

SlickCat · #5 March 28th, 2006

I dont know...I listened to that soundclip. Dont sound very much like a Reso at all.

Frankenstrat2 · #6 March 28th, 2006

I'm not going to debate the attributes or shortcomings of the Variax model of the dobro and reso.
I think its useful if you want to gig or do sessions with one guitar that can carry a multitude of sounds that approximate the instruments modeled. It will never replace the real thing, but sadly, I'm not going to own each of the 50 guitars that are loaded in it.
There is accompanying software from Line6 that will now enable a player to modify, tweak, and program the guitar for tunings as well as tone. All in all a very useful tool. Especially now that the prices have dropped significantly.
barry