Silent system and digital sound
Our silent system lets you play your instrument without making any noise. The sound module of the VARIO duet offers you the original C. Bechstein sound via headphones.
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Silent mode activated
The acoustic mute function lets you enjoy your piano via headphones: Play at any time without disturbing others, or just by yourself.
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Keyboard Sensor Technology
An optical system under the keys captures even the finest nuances of your playing.
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Pedal sensors
Three contactless sensors measure your use of the pedals.
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VARIO operating module
Elegant and discreet: Control your VARIO at the touch of a button, and adjust the volume for up to two headphones.
(All components also available in silver/white)
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VARIO Headphones
Designed for a true audiophile listening experience when playing the piano digitally. Velvety-soft velour ear-pads.
(Headphones also available in white)
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Bluetooth built-in
Brings your acoustic instrument wirelessly into the digital world.
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The VARIO App: The perfect companion for pianos equipped with the VARIO digital system, and enhances your acoustic instrument with many functions for setup and control, plus practicing*, recording* and sharing* music.
(Tablet not included. *Functionality depends on mobile operating system; specific music features are currently only available for iOS.)
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DC / power supply
Connection on the back of the instrument
VARIO duet sound examples
This is what it sounds like when you play your piano through headphones.
VARIO duet in detail
Duet
The sound module offers two headphone amplifiers and HiFi level line I/Os: connect your piano to speakers or play live to playbacks!
Headphones
The headphones were developed specifically for our VARIO digital system. The focus was on high fidelity, “undisturbed piano playing” and optimal wearing comfort.
Control
You can operate the VARIO duet with just one button! The integrated USB Type-C interface offers you state-of-the-art connectivity and charges your smartphone, tablet and even notebooks at high speed.
Hammer stop bar
When you activate the stop bar, the hammers are stopped just before the strings and your acoustic piano falls silent. The natural playing style and the precise, controllable touch are retained.
Sensor technology
Optical sensors capture the finest nuances in the movements of the keys and pedals without contact. Experience perfect control of dynamics, articulation and agogic even digitally.
Bluetooth-MIDI
Wirelessly connect your smartphone, tablet, or notebook to your VARIO duet via Bluetooth. Interact with apps to learn, play, or compose using your piano’s keyboard.
Experience more tone by tone
The VARIO App
The free VARIO app for iOS / iPadOS and Android is the setup and control center for your VARIO digital system.