BIAS X
BIAS X is paid guitar amp and effects software for Windows and macOS.
What BIAS X is
BIAS X is paid guitar amp and effects software for Windows and macOS. It includes 33 amp models, 25 cabinet models, and 63 effects. The software can run as a standalone app and includes an impulse response (IR) loader. For use as a plugin, it supports AU, VST3, and AAX formats. BIAS X costs $149 as a one-time purchase, and no free plan is listed. Its combination of amp and cabinet models with effects gives musicians a range of modeled components to work with in one application. The platform support is limited to macOS and Windows, so users on other systems should account for that before purchasing. The listed price is one-time rather than recurring.
Good
- Includes 33 amp models.
- Includes 25 cabinet models.
- Provides 63 effects.
- Works as a standalone app.
- Supports AU, VST3, and AAX.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Supports only Windows and macOS.
- Costs $149 one-time.
Who it suits
BIAS X suits musicians using Windows or macOS who want amp, cabinet, and effects models in standalone or plugin form. Its plugin formats include AU, VST3, and AAX.
Verdict
BIAS X combines amp and cabinet models, effects, an IR loader, and standalone or plugin use. Check its Windows and macOS support and $149 one-time price before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From BIAS X's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| BIAS X | $149, paid once | Up to 5 computers · macOS and Windows desktop only · Perpetual license; no subscription required |
The facts
Each one read from BIAS X's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation and offline use
- Activation requires internet access, and the maker says the software can run offline after activation; AI tone creation requires internet access.checked 7 Oct 2001
- AI input limits
- Music-to-Tone accepts WAV, AIFF, MP3, and MP4 files from 10 seconds to 15 minutes, up to 150 MB, and requires an internet connection.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Custom IRs
- BIAS X supports loading third-party impulse responses.checked 7 Oct 2001
- DAW support
- The maker lists compatibility with Ableton Live, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, REAPER, Reason, and Studio One, with some differences by operating system.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Desktop requirements
- The maker specifies macOS 11.7 or later or Windows 10 (22H2) or later, 8 GB RAM, and 1 GB storage on Mac or 2 GB on Windows.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Included gear
- The product page says BIAS X includes 33 amp models, 25 cabs, and 63 effects.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Legacy compatibility
- BIAS FX 2 presets are not directly transferable, and its expansion packs are not currently supported in BIAS X.checked 7 Oct 2001
- License limit
- A BIAS X license can be activated on up to five computers.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Manual editing
- Users can manually adjust effects and amp stages, move gear within the signal chain, and create dual-amp or stereo setups.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Plugin formats
- It supports AU, VST3, and AAX on macOS and VST3 and AAX on Windows; VST2 is not supported.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The product page says users’ riffs, presets, and recordings stay private and belong to them.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Product
- BIAS X is an AI-powered guitar multi-effects platform for creating tones from text prompts or uploaded recordings.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Support
- Positive Grid’s BIAS X Help Center provides setup, compatibility, feature, and troubleshooting articles and links to contact support.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Tone creation
- Text-to-Tone builds a tone from a description, while Music-to-Tone analyzes an uploaded guitar track or song to recreate its tone.checked 7 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Unsupported platforms
- BIAS X is desktop-only and does not support mobile devices, Linux, ChromeOS, or ARM-based Windows systems.checked 7 Oct 2001
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