Mackie Thump Connect 2 vs VARI Series
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mackie Thump Connect 2
Control Mackie Thump GO and ThumpXT loudspeakers wirelessly. Adjust levels, modes, and link speakers for enhanced audio experiences. Explore all features in demo mode.
- Wireless control of levels and modes
- Music Ducking and Feedback Eliminator
- Speaker linking for stereo or dual zone
- High-resolution metering
- Demo mode for exploration
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The Thump Connect 2™ app for the Mackie ThumpV4, Thump GO™ and ThumpXT loudspeakers allows wireless control over everything from channel levels, speaker modes, music ducking, speaker linking, and more. Haven't purchased a Thump loudspeaker but want to try the app? The Thump Connect 2 app allows you to explore every feature and even emulate a connected ThumpV4, Thump GO or ThumpXT in Demo Mode. CONTROL EVERYTHING • All input and master output levels • Application-specific speaker modes • Music Ducking mode • Feedback Eliminator • Indoor / Outdoor modes • Auto Connect and Auto Link options • Monitor levels with high-resolution metering for channels and output SPEAKER LINKING • Wirelessly link 2 ThumpV4, Thump GO or 2 ThumpXT speakers together for music streaming applications plus complete control over the entire system • Up to 100 meters of range between linked speakers • Stereo or dual zone linking modes Thump Connect 2 requires ThumpV4, Thump GO or ThumpXT loudspeakers for operation.
VARI Series
Wirelessly control and customize your VARI powered speakers with an intuitive touch interface. Manage full-range speakers and subwoofers, adjust EQ settings, save presets, and control various audio parameters for an enhanced sound experience.
- Wireless speaker control
- Intuitive touch interface
- EQ customization (4-10 bands)
- Save personal presets
- Master volume and tone control
- Subwoofer and routing management
- Bluetooth control
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Control VARI V3412, V3415, V4112, V4115, V4412 and V4415 powered speakers wirelessly with an intuitive touch interface. By controlling the master speaker of a Smart Stereo setup, you can manage a pair of full-rage speakers plus a connected subwoofer. V3412/V3415 features controlled by app > Select and customize 5 Voicings with 4 bands of EQ > Save your personal Preset to VARI’s hardware memory > Control Bass and Treble > Control Sub Cut, Routing and Bluetooth > Set App Code V4412/V4415 features controlled by app > Digital mixing, with digital level control for each input > Set 3-band EQ and high pass filter for Input 1 and 2 > Set Reverb, Chorus and Compressor for Input 1 and 2 > Set Pan/Balance for each input > Control Master Volume, Bass and Treble > Select and customize 10 Voicings with 7 bands of EQ > Save 6 Presets to VARI’s hardware memory > Set Mix/Sub Out Mode, Level, Polarity and Sub Cut > Set System Delay and Mix/Sub Out Delay > Customize Reverb settings > Control Left/Right, LED modes and LCD sleep > Set App Code V4112/V4115 features controlled by app > Select and customize 10 Voicings with 7 bands of EQ > Save 6 Presets to VARI’s hardware memory > Control Master Volume, Bass and Treble > Control Sub Cut, Location and Left/Right > Control LED modes and LCD dimming > Set App Code
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VARI Series at 100% against Mackie Thump Connect 2's 11%. VARI Series also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8). Mackie Thump Connect 2's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VARI Series holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mackie Thump Connect 2 has 65 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Mackie Thump Connect 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of VARI Series's.
Mackie Thump Connect 2 ships an update every 11 months, VARI Series every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mackie Thump Connect 2 | VARI Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (65 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Loud Technologies, Inc. | Guitar Center, Inc. |
Customer experience
Mackie Thump Connect 2
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In-app purchases
Mackie Thump Connect 2
No in-app purchases
VARI Series
No in-app purchases
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