At home, in class or in the studio

Our VARIO products

VARIO digital systems are built-in modules for acoustic pianos. They can be retrofitted to any upright or grand piano model, regardless of manufacturer.

VARIO connect

Connect your piano via Bluetooth/USB-C to your smartphone, tablet, or PC and use it as a digital input instrument.

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VARIO duet

Experience the authentic C. Bechstein sound via headphones. Thanks to the mute function, you can play your piano silently at any time of the day or night.

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More than just playing ‘silent’

Acoustic kisses Digital

The VARIO digital system is a holistic solution that values the acoustic instrument as such. It adds to it numerous digital applications for creative music making.

Digital extension

The C. Bechstein VARIO adds digital components to your acoustic instrument, combining high-quality music electronics with masterful upright and grand pianos.

State-of-the-art sensor technology precisely captures your playing and translates it into digital signals. This opens the door to a virtually limitless ecosystem of creative apps and music software.

Silent-System

Play undisturbed on your own or allow neighbors and roommates their peace and quiet: This is made possible by our hammer stop bar, exclusively developed for all piano and grand piano models. Simply put your piano into silent mode in no time at all and enjoy your playing through headphones.

The high-quality sampled sound shines with clear delineation across the entire dynamic range and makes individual notes literally tangible.

Bluetooth & USB-C

Connect your smartphone, tablet or notebook via USB-C or wirelessly via Bluetooth to your instrument. Tune the digital piano sound via the VARIO app and adjust parameters such as reverb algorithms, velocity and piano sounds according to your individual needs. Explore the world of music with other creative apps for learning, playing, and composing.

The heart of the VARIO digital system

The sensor technology

Invisible under the keyboard, our sensor system detects the finest nuances in the movements of the keys. The sensor system works optically and thus contactless – without any influence on the playability and the aesthetic experience of your acoustic instrument.

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Which VARIO is the right one?

VARIO systems in comparison

VARIO connect

Key to the digital world

VARIO duet

The Silent System from C. Bechstein

Zimmermann Studio Line with VARIO

Hybrid instruments ex factory

Not visible

Black | White

Black

Bluetooth-MIDI
low energy

VARIO App
iOS / iPadOS and Android

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Silent System
Premium hammer stop bar

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Digital sound generation
Full sound spectrum
2 GB sound memory

Digital sound generation
Reduced sound spectrum
1 GB sound memory

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2 headphone connectors
6.3 mm jack, stereo

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Audio connectors
2x audio outputs
(cinch, -10 dBV)

2 x audio inputs / AUX-In
(Cinch, -10 dBV)

Audio connectors
2x audio outputs
(cinch, -10 dBV)

2 x audio inputs / AUX-In
(Cinch, -10 dBV)

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incl. VARIO headphones
semi-open

(optional with VARIO connect+)
USB-C 3.0, USB-MIDI, PD
charges connected
devices

USB-C 3.0, USB-MIDI, PD
charges connected
devices

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Installation
in uprights and grand pianos
of all brands possible

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