BIAS AMP 2 - for iPad Hack 2.1.15 + Redeem Codes
Ultimate Virtual Amp Designer
Developer: Positive Grid Inc
Category: Music
Price: Free
Version: 2.1.15
ID: com.positivegrid.bias
Screenshots
Description
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile is a professional virtual amp designer that offers replications of 36 of the best vintage, modern and boutique amps in rock. The app gives you the power to create new sounds by designing your own dream amplifier, letting you swap out tubes, preamps, power amps, transformers, tone stacks, cab, and microphones, all via a powerful and intuitive interface designed for your iPad. Whether you’re a classic rocker, metalhead, jazz player, bluesman or singer-songwriter - and whether you understand how amplifier electronics work or not - you’ll be dialing in killer and exclusive tones in a heartbeat.
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile adds a host of new features, including a powerful new user interface, new preamp and power amp modules, tubes, tone stacks, Blues and Bass amp packs, new Dynamic Tone Control, new speaker cabinet module with multi-mic capability and open/closed back cabinet emulation and much more. In addition to all of these amazing new features, we’ve also partnered with legendary Celestion to create brand new custom multi-mic speaker cabs using their famed impulse responses! (Additional preamp, power amp and cab models are available via in-app purchase)
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile seamlessly integrates with Positive Grid’s ToneCloud®, which is far more than a simple storage tank for your own custom tones - it’s an active community where thousands of guitarists upload, share and discuss tones. The ToneCloud® gives you access to thousands of custom amps created by artists, recording studios and guitarists like you, so you’ll never lack for sonic inspiration.
To take your tones to the next level, there are 9 full-featured reverbs in BIAS AMP 2 Mobile. These aren’t just simple two-knob reverbs either - they range from lush halls and chambers to intimate rooms, and each reverb has control of decay time, mix level, high and low cut filters, damping and dwell.
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile integrates seamlessly with Positive Grid's BIAS FX and JamUp guitar multi-effects apps for iPad, expanding BIAS AMP 2 Mobile into a powerful and completely unified professional guitar system for live use, recording and jamming. Both JamUp and JamUp Pro include effects processors, Jam player, 8-track recorder and phrase sampler, tuner and metronome, effectively turning BIAS AMP 2 Mobile into a recording studio and top-of-the-line practice utility.
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile also works with GarageBand and other audio apps using iOS’s Inter-App Audio and Audiobus. Whether you’re recording, writing songs or honing your chops—at home or on the road—BIAS products place unequaled tone at your fingertips.
Features:
• Complete, accurate and versatile component-level amp modeling
• 36 amp models included with the introductory release, with thousands more available via the ToneCloud®
• Factory categories that allow you to organize amps by music genre and sonic impact (clean, blues, glassy, crunch, metal, acoustic, and bass)
• Fully customizable preamps, tone stacks, power amps, transformers, cabinets, and mic selection and placement - mix and match!
• Customize the look and feel of your amp panel by changing the name, tolex, front panel and knobs
• Ability to work the way guitarists think: Tweak gain and overdrive, swap out tubes and transformers, change the cabinet and mic position and shape the tone with different tone stacks and two 8-band equalizers
• Noise gate
• 9 lush and full-featured reverbs
• Create a virtually unlimited number of custom amps
• Preset to recall each of your 8 favorite settings
• Seamless integration with BIAS FX and JamUp; open and save your amp models inside BIAS FX and JamUp with one tap (available via in-app purchase)
• Works with GarageBand and other audio apps via Inter-App Audio and Audiobus
Also check out BIAS AMP 2 for desktop machines (AAX/VST/AU) at: www.positivegrid.com
For more information, please visit:
www.positivegrid.com
Twitter: @PositiveGrid
facebook.com/positivegrid
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile adds a host of new features, including a powerful new user interface, new preamp and power amp modules, tubes, tone stacks, Blues and Bass amp packs, new Dynamic Tone Control, new speaker cabinet module with multi-mic capability and open/closed back cabinet emulation and much more. In addition to all of these amazing new features, we’ve also partnered with legendary Celestion to create brand new custom multi-mic speaker cabs using their famed impulse responses! (Additional preamp, power amp and cab models are available via in-app purchase)
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile seamlessly integrates with Positive Grid’s ToneCloud®, which is far more than a simple storage tank for your own custom tones - it’s an active community where thousands of guitarists upload, share and discuss tones. The ToneCloud® gives you access to thousands of custom amps created by artists, recording studios and guitarists like you, so you’ll never lack for sonic inspiration.
To take your tones to the next level, there are 9 full-featured reverbs in BIAS AMP 2 Mobile. These aren’t just simple two-knob reverbs either - they range from lush halls and chambers to intimate rooms, and each reverb has control of decay time, mix level, high and low cut filters, damping and dwell.
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile integrates seamlessly with Positive Grid's BIAS FX and JamUp guitar multi-effects apps for iPad, expanding BIAS AMP 2 Mobile into a powerful and completely unified professional guitar system for live use, recording and jamming. Both JamUp and JamUp Pro include effects processors, Jam player, 8-track recorder and phrase sampler, tuner and metronome, effectively turning BIAS AMP 2 Mobile into a recording studio and top-of-the-line practice utility.
BIAS AMP 2 Mobile also works with GarageBand and other audio apps using iOS’s Inter-App Audio and Audiobus. Whether you’re recording, writing songs or honing your chops—at home or on the road—BIAS products place unequaled tone at your fingertips.
Features:
• Complete, accurate and versatile component-level amp modeling
• 36 amp models included with the introductory release, with thousands more available via the ToneCloud®
• Factory categories that allow you to organize amps by music genre and sonic impact (clean, blues, glassy, crunch, metal, acoustic, and bass)
• Fully customizable preamps, tone stacks, power amps, transformers, cabinets, and mic selection and placement - mix and match!
• Customize the look and feel of your amp panel by changing the name, tolex, front panel and knobs
• Ability to work the way guitarists think: Tweak gain and overdrive, swap out tubes and transformers, change the cabinet and mic position and shape the tone with different tone stacks and two 8-band equalizers
• Noise gate
• 9 lush and full-featured reverbs
• Create a virtually unlimited number of custom amps
• Preset to recall each of your 8 favorite settings
• Seamless integration with BIAS FX and JamUp; open and save your amp models inside BIAS FX and JamUp with one tap (available via in-app purchase)
• Works with GarageBand and other audio apps via Inter-App Audio and Audiobus
Also check out BIAS AMP 2 for desktop machines (AAX/VST/AU) at: www.positivegrid.com
For more information, please visit:
www.positivegrid.com
Twitter: @PositiveGrid
facebook.com/positivegrid
Version history
2.1.15
2023-06-21
- Fixed issue with inability to open using IAA.
- Minor bugs fixed.
- Minor bugs fixed.
2.1.14
2022-11-04
Fixed the output clipping noise issue
2.1.13
2021-03-30
Hi there,
This update contains the following changes:
- Fixed an issue with Audiobus connection on iOS 14
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This update contains the following changes:
- Fixed an issue with Audiobus connection on iOS 14
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.12
2020-11-19
Hi there,
This update is for fixing the crash issue when opening the app from background mode
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This update is for fixing the crash issue when opening the app from background mode
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.11
2020-05-20
Hi there,
This latest version includes the updates below:
- Update DSP engine to r2244
- BIAS FX 2 Mobile integration
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest version includes the updates below:
- Update DSP engine to r2244
- BIAS FX 2 Mobile integration
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.10
2019-11-18
Hi there,
This latest update mainly adds new firmware version for BIAS MINI. The new version includes the updates below:
- New MIDI thru feature
- Improved preset switching speed when using MIDI message
- Fixed the issue that volume increasing when switching standard cab to Celestion cab
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update mainly adds new firmware version for BIAS MINI. The new version includes the updates below:
- New MIDI thru feature
- Improved preset switching speed when using MIDI message
- Fixed the issue that volume increasing when switching standard cab to Celestion cab
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.9
2019-03-12
Hi there,
This latest update addresses the issue of integration error with Audiobus 3 and other inter-app audio supported apps.
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update addresses the issue of integration error with Audiobus 3 and other inter-app audio supported apps.
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.8
2019-02-25
Hi there,
This latest update addresses the volume meter display issue in the Cab mixer section. We're also bringing you a few improvements as below:
- Added an option to disable public announcement
- Improved the check license and restore purchase process
- Fixed the level indicator display issue in the Cab mixer section
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update addresses the volume meter display issue in the Cab mixer section. We're also bringing you a few improvements as below:
- Added an option to disable public announcement
- Improved the check license and restore purchase process
- Fixed the level indicator display issue in the Cab mixer section
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.7
2018-12-13
Hi there,
This latest release brings an update to the factory presets found in the Metal and Insane categories. These updated amp models are now available for download on ToneCloud!
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
This latest release brings an update to the factory presets found in the Metal and Insane categories. These updated amp models are now available for download on ToneCloud!
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.6
2018-11-21
Hi there,
In this update, we've added a public announcement system that brings you the latest news and announcements right within the app. There’s also a new firmware update for hardware with the following bug fixes:
- Fixed the sound issue when using 96kHz presets on hardware
- Fixed the MIDI PC assignment missing issue after disconnecting BIAS Head/Rack
- New public announcement system
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
In this update, we've added a public announcement system that brings you the latest news and announcements right within the app. There’s also a new firmware update for hardware with the following bug fixes:
- Fixed the sound issue when using 96kHz presets on hardware
- Fixed the MIDI PC assignment missing issue after disconnecting BIAS Head/Rack
- New public announcement system
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.5
2018-10-30
Hi there,
In this update, we've added all-new updates to the factory presets in the Crunch and High Gain categories, available now for download from ToneCloud! This update also restored function for the back button in the Cab module.
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
In this update, we've added all-new updates to the factory presets in the Crunch and High Gain categories, available now for download from ToneCloud! This update also restored function for the back button in the Cab module.
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.4
2018-10-15
Hi there,
This latest update brings you:
- BIAS FX iPhone integration!
- Fixed BIAS AMP 2 from crashing when performing hardware serial number checkup
- Minor bug fixes and general performance improvements
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update brings you:
- BIAS FX iPhone integration!
- Fixed BIAS AMP 2 from crashing when performing hardware serial number checkup
- Minor bug fixes and general performance improvements
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.3
2018-09-14
Hi there,
In this update, we've added all-new updates to our Low Gain presets in the Clean, Glassy, and Blues categories. These preset updates are now available for download on ToneCloud!
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
In this update, we've added all-new updates to our Low Gain presets in the Clean, Glassy, and Blues categories. These preset updates are now available for download on ToneCloud!
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.2
2018-08-28
Hi there,
This latest update mainly addresses the MIDI assignment issue in BIAS AMP Hardware (BIAS Head/Rack/MINI). We’re also bringing you a new firmware update for BIAS MINI as well as the following bug fixes:
- BIAS AMP hardware can’t change MIDI PC setting in certain statuses.
- Some Celestion cabs do not show the correct status.
- Blues Preamp and Poweramp controls do not show the correct value.
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update mainly addresses the MIDI assignment issue in BIAS AMP Hardware (BIAS Head/Rack/MINI). We’re also bringing you a new firmware update for BIAS MINI as well as the following bug fixes:
- BIAS AMP hardware can’t change MIDI PC setting in certain statuses.
- Some Celestion cabs do not show the correct status.
- Blues Preamp and Poweramp controls do not show the correct value.
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.1
2018-08-09
Hi there,
This latest update mainly addresses the issue that blocked users from accessing the green bank within BIAS MINI. This update also includes a new firmware update for BIAS MINI.
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update mainly addresses the issue that blocked users from accessing the green bank within BIAS MINI. This update also includes a new firmware update for BIAS MINI.
Rock on,
The Positive Grid Team
2.1.0
2018-07-31
Hi there,
This latest update improves the microphone behavior and sound of the Phase Tube. This update also consists of the following changes:
Improvements and Feature Changes
- Improved volume compensation when a second microphone is added to the CAB module.
- Replaced the Phase Tube for Blues/Insane Poweramp.
- Revised BIAS Head/Rack/MINI firmware to fix the control issue while connecting with hardware device.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed the random crash issue that occurs when selecting presets between BIAS AMP 2 and BIAS MINI.
- Fixed the issue that occurs when renaming a module preset.
- Fixed the issue with custom background.
- Fixed some minor UI layout issues.
- Fixed the issue of “Save” light behavior while attempting to connect with BIAS Head.
- Fixed random crashes.
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update improves the microphone behavior and sound of the Phase Tube. This update also consists of the following changes:
Improvements and Feature Changes
- Improved volume compensation when a second microphone is added to the CAB module.
- Replaced the Phase Tube for Blues/Insane Poweramp.
- Revised BIAS Head/Rack/MINI firmware to fix the control issue while connecting with hardware device.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed the random crash issue that occurs when selecting presets between BIAS AMP 2 and BIAS MINI.
- Fixed the issue that occurs when renaming a module preset.
- Fixed the issue with custom background.
- Fixed some minor UI layout issues.
- Fixed the issue of “Save” light behavior while attempting to connect with BIAS Head.
- Fixed random crashes.
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
2.0.4
2018-06-25
Hi there,
This latest update comes with bundled BIAS MINI firmware to address output knob operating issue.
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update comes with bundled BIAS MINI firmware to address output knob operating issue.
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
2.0.3
2018-05-29
Hi there,
This latest update features the following bug fixes:
- Closed back cabinets can now be enabled and dragged into the signal path
- New tonestacks are now accessible in the demo version
- New tonestacks are now accessible by BIAS AMP 1 owners
- Random crashes
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update features the following bug fixes:
- Closed back cabinets can now be enabled and dragged into the signal path
- New tonestacks are now accessible in the demo version
- New tonestacks are now accessible by BIAS AMP 1 owners
- Random crashes
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
2.0.2
2018-05-18
Hi there,
This major update adds compatibility for BIAS Head and Rack series. Now BIAS AMP 2 can be connected with all BIAS AMP compatible hardware! We’ve also fixed the following issues:
* Fixed preset migration issue when upgrading from BIAS AMP 1
* Fixed preset migration issue when previewing on ToneCloud
* Fixed incorrect message display when saving presets on BIAS AMP compatible hardware
* Fixed the preset display issue in the preset menu
* Fixed the restore purchase issue when connected to BIAS AMP compatible hardware
* Fixed the cabinet issue when importing amps from BIAS FX
* Fixed the screen size issue for iPad Pro
* Updated tutorial pages
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
This major update adds compatibility for BIAS Head and Rack series. Now BIAS AMP 2 can be connected with all BIAS AMP compatible hardware! We’ve also fixed the following issues:
* Fixed preset migration issue when upgrading from BIAS AMP 1
* Fixed preset migration issue when previewing on ToneCloud
* Fixed incorrect message display when saving presets on BIAS AMP compatible hardware
* Fixed the preset display issue in the preset menu
* Fixed the restore purchase issue when connected to BIAS AMP compatible hardware
* Fixed the cabinet issue when importing amps from BIAS FX
* Fixed the screen size issue for iPad Pro
* Updated tutorial pages
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
2.0.1
2018-05-07
Hi there,
This latest update addresses the following issues:
- The Cab module can now be disabled/enabled.
- Fixed the issue where new Tone Stack options can not be selected.
- Fixed the issue where the C414 microphone can not be selected.
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update addresses the following issues:
- The Cab module can now be disabled/enabled.
- Fixed the issue where new Tone Stack options can not be selected.
- Fixed the issue where the C414 microphone can not be selected.
Rock on!
The Positive Grid Team
2.0.0
2018-05-03
Hi there,
BIAS AMP 2 for iPad comes with a host of advancements and new features, including new amp packs, speaker cabs, tubes, transformers, tone stacks and more! The new cab module features dual micing capability and open/closed back cab emulation, and the brand new user interface and updated ToneCloud make using BIAS AMP 2 even faster and more intuitive.
BIAS AMP 2 represents a revolution in virtual amplifier design, providing the tools to take the ultimate guitar tones with you anywhere, from the studio to the stage and back again.
BIAS AMP 1 owners qualify for special upgrade pricing, so be sure to log in to your App Store account to learn more.
Features:
• New DSP sound engine
• New user interface
• New standard preamp design and new tubes (12AY7, 12BH7)
• New standard power amp design and new tubes (6550, KT88)
• New 8-band parametric EQ modules
• 6 New tone stacks
• New transformer model and dynamic tone control
• New cab module with dual mic capability and open/closed back emulation
• 4 new cab models
• 2 new microphone models
• 45 new items in custom panel
• New Blues pack - Preamp, power amp and cabs for blues and mid-gain tones (IAP)
• New Bass pack - Preamp, power amp and cabs for bass guitar (IAP)
• New Celestion speaker cabinets (custom cabs created using officially-licensed Celestion Impulse Responses (IAP)
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
BIAS AMP 2 for iPad comes with a host of advancements and new features, including new amp packs, speaker cabs, tubes, transformers, tone stacks and more! The new cab module features dual micing capability and open/closed back cab emulation, and the brand new user interface and updated ToneCloud make using BIAS AMP 2 even faster and more intuitive.
BIAS AMP 2 represents a revolution in virtual amplifier design, providing the tools to take the ultimate guitar tones with you anywhere, from the studio to the stage and back again.
BIAS AMP 1 owners qualify for special upgrade pricing, so be sure to log in to your App Store account to learn more.
Features:
• New DSP sound engine
• New user interface
• New standard preamp design and new tubes (12AY7, 12BH7)
• New standard power amp design and new tubes (6550, KT88)
• New 8-band parametric EQ modules
• 6 New tone stacks
• New transformer model and dynamic tone control
• New cab module with dual mic capability and open/closed back emulation
• 4 new cab models
• 2 new microphone models
• 45 new items in custom panel
• New Blues pack - Preamp, power amp and cabs for blues and mid-gain tones (IAP)
• New Bass pack - Preamp, power amp and cabs for bass guitar (IAP)
• New Celestion speaker cabinets (custom cabs created using officially-licensed Celestion Impulse Responses (IAP)
Rock On!
The Positive Grid Team
1.8.2
2018-04-16
Hi there,
This latest update improves the overall stability for connecting with hardware devices.
Rock On,
The Positive Grid Team
This latest update improves the overall stability for connecting with hardware devices.
Rock On,
The Positive Grid Team
1.8.1
2018-03-21
Hi There,
Thanks for your feedback! In this new update, we’ve updated the Audiobus SDK to 3.0.3.1 for compatibility improvements. We’ve also implemented some minor bug fixes in this update to improve the overall stability of the app.
Rock On!
Team Positive Grid
Thanks for your feedback! In this new update, we’ve updated the Audiobus SDK to 3.0.3.1 for compatibility improvements. We’ve also implemented some minor bug fixes in this update to improve the overall stability of the app.
Rock On!
Team Positive Grid
1.8.0
2017-11-13
Hi There,
Positive Grid is proud to introduce a significant update that will make the world's best amp modeling software even better!
In this update, we added 9 new reverbs to the BIAS Amp software that will also work seamlessly with BIAS Head and BIAS Rack (firmware update required).
Here’s more info about the Reverb feature:
-NEW: Reverb types that include Room (x2), Chamber, Hall (x3), and Plate (x3).
-NEW: Reverb controls that include Reverb Type, Decay Time, Mix, Damping (which simulates absorptive material in the reverb room, rolling off high frequencies naturally), Lo and Hi Cut filters, and Dwell (which saturates the reverb return).
-We have also made changes to make noise gate and reverb as preset dependent, which means you can save different gate and reverb parameters to different amp tones accordingly.
-Various minor fixes.
Hope you’ll enjoy it! To learn more, please head over to:
https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-head and https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-amp .
Our Black Friday Promotion begins now, please check out:
https://www.positivegrid.com/promotions/ for more information.
Rock On!
Positive Grid team
Positive Grid is proud to introduce a significant update that will make the world's best amp modeling software even better!
In this update, we added 9 new reverbs to the BIAS Amp software that will also work seamlessly with BIAS Head and BIAS Rack (firmware update required).
Here’s more info about the Reverb feature:
-NEW: Reverb types that include Room (x2), Chamber, Hall (x3), and Plate (x3).
-NEW: Reverb controls that include Reverb Type, Decay Time, Mix, Damping (which simulates absorptive material in the reverb room, rolling off high frequencies naturally), Lo and Hi Cut filters, and Dwell (which saturates the reverb return).
-We have also made changes to make noise gate and reverb as preset dependent, which means you can save different gate and reverb parameters to different amp tones accordingly.
-Various minor fixes.
Hope you’ll enjoy it! To learn more, please head over to:
https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-head and https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-amp .
Our Black Friday Promotion begins now, please check out:
https://www.positivegrid.com/promotions/ for more information.
Rock On!
Positive Grid team
1.7.3
2017-10-25
Hi there,
In this new update, we fixed compatibility issues with iOS 11 and crash issues when connecting with BIAS Head.
Rock On,
Team Positive Grid.
In this new update, we fixed compatibility issues with iOS 11 and crash issues when connecting with BIAS Head.
Rock On,
Team Positive Grid.
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insane Pack (- Insane Preamp - Insane Power Amp - Vintage EQ - 3 new Insane Cabs) |
Free |
II547365145✱✱✱✱✱ | B0B25D3✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Glassy Pack (- Glassy Preamp - Glassy Power Amp - Vintage EQ - 3 new Glassy Cabs) |
Free |
II196045474✱✱✱✱✱ | 066A572✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Crunch Pack (- Crunch Preamp - Crunch Power Amp - Vintage EQ - 3 new Crunch Cabs) |
Free |
II574899634✱✱✱✱✱ | 605566F✱✱✱✱✱ |
| BIAS Amp 2.0 Features Pack (New DSP, Tubes, modules, Cabs, and Save Func.) |
Free |
II361852954✱✱✱✱✱ | A8165AF✱✱✱✱✱ |
| BIAS Amp 2.0 Features Pack (New DSP engine, Tubes, modules, and Cabs.) |
Free |
II361852954✱✱✱✱✱ | A8165AF✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Celestion Classic Pack (15 classic Celestion Cabs) |
Free |
II483742112✱✱✱✱✱ | DB5430D✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Blues Pack (Blues Preamp / Power Amp and 6 new Blues Cabs) |
Free |
II988187644✱✱✱✱✱ | 73D2FBC✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Celestion Modern Vintage Pack (15 modern vintage Celestion Cabs) |
Free |
II253375181✱✱✱✱✱ | 75A685A✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Bass Pack (Bass Preamp / Power Amp and 6 new Bass Cabs) |
Free |
II467971412✱✱✱✱✱ | 9F51D45✱✱✱✱✱ |
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Ratings
4.5 out of 5
677 Ratings
Reviews
derrickguitar,
Insanely Good
Update 2023: Unfortunately this app no longer works on my iPad since operating to iOS 16. Customer support said they were opening an investigation, but I have not heard back since. The app still opens and functions properly, but it won’t integrate with GarageBand or Auria, so I can’t use it for recording, just practicing along with songs.
Way way better than Line 6 for line in recording, though I haven’t tried out any of the Helix stuff. Right out of the box, the Marshall, Fender, and Orange amp sims sound really good, and I’ve owned a Fender Deluxe Reverb and an Orange Rockerverb and done recordings in professional studios with them. The mic placement setting works great too, which is pretty mind blowing since it tends not to work on other gear I’ve owned, and actually sounds like what would happen in real life. If you buy the full version, you can move the mic further away which allows you to really dial in the tone you want. I can’t say enough good things about this app; out of 5 stars, it deserves 10.
Way way better than Line 6 for line in recording, though I haven’t tried out any of the Helix stuff. Right out of the box, the Marshall, Fender, and Orange amp sims sound really good, and I’ve owned a Fender Deluxe Reverb and an Orange Rockerverb and done recordings in professional studios with them. The mic placement setting works great too, which is pretty mind blowing since it tends not to work on other gear I’ve owned, and actually sounds like what would happen in real life. If you buy the full version, you can move the mic further away which allows you to really dial in the tone you want. I can’t say enough good things about this app; out of 5 stars, it deserves 10.
rcguitarguy,
Amp sim sound good, but UI not scaled for 12.9” iPad Pro
This is my favorite amp sim especially when combined with Bias FX. That said, I am disappointed with the UI on the 12.9” iPad Pro (1st gen). It is scaled for a regular iPad and the screen is tiny. This is one of things holding me back from paying for the full version. It would also be nice to have a simple IR loader for the iPad version integrated into the app. Hoping the next update fixes the screen issue.
Update: With the screen issue fixed Bias Amp 2 is probably the best amp sim app out right now. Despite having to pay extra to unlock all the features, the app is a more versatile tool than ever before and conforms with standard mic placement practices (ex. 121 and 57 combo). I use this program with an older Apogee JAM and have not had any issues with sound or crackling. What I would like to see in the future is more 3rd party IR integration into the app. Overall, Bias Amp 2 a very useful tool for guitarists and a hell of a lot of fun to rock on.
Update: With the screen issue fixed Bias Amp 2 is probably the best amp sim app out right now. Despite having to pay extra to unlock all the features, the app is a more versatile tool than ever before and conforms with standard mic placement practices (ex. 121 and 57 combo). I use this program with an older Apogee JAM and have not had any issues with sound or crackling. What I would like to see in the future is more 3rd party IR integration into the app. Overall, Bias Amp 2 a very useful tool for guitarists and a hell of a lot of fun to rock on.
NeedEQforVideos,
One Huge App!
I Love the Control I get with Bias Amp 2, but there is something Major you should consider...When I go from Bias FX to Bias Amp 2 I just have the stripped down amp to work on with no effects except a Mono Reverb. Then when I link back over to Bias FX again, the amp sounds Totally Different than when I just worked on it in the Bias Amp 2 App due to what effects I use with it. It would be Much Better if you made it all One Big App so I can work on sounds as they will sound when finished in Bias FX. The Cabinets are over in Bias Amp 2 and can alter the sound Drastically. All the Amp adjustments would be much easier to work on if they were a part of the Amp adjustments in Bias FX instead of switching back and forth and having to Guess what it will sound like in BiasFX. Bias Pedal is easier to go back and forth, so that isn’t a big deal. If I could adjust all the Amp Settings over in Bias FX with the Effects I want to add, I could get a better result than guessing what it will sound like. You could just have in-app purchases instead of getting both apps.
Potacken,
Bias fx has no output after the update
After updating to bias amp 2 I get no sound out of bias fx. I see the input meter is receiving sound but no output. When opening the amp in bias amp 2 I get a signal path error 0. No reverb block in signal path. Only when you turn off the cab in global settings you get some sound but wth out the cab sound. I go directly to PA so that almost ruined a gig . Luckily I imported an amp from bias amp 2 that was working in bias fx so I could at least finish the gig. The acoustic imaging amp works also. Please fix this since I don’t want to lose my presets.
Edit:
Works perfectly now thank you for fixing the issue. I had to write the bad review because it ruined a gig for me. I’ve been using bias fx Ipad to gig professionally now for over 2 years and it’s been rock solid until then. Works great now best of its kind. Six stars
Edit:
Works perfectly now thank you for fixing the issue. I had to write the bad review because it ruined a gig for me. I’ve been using bias fx Ipad to gig professionally now for over 2 years and it’s been rock solid until then. Works great now best of its kind. Six stars
AsheMorgan,
Simply amazing tone
I’ve been recording with GarageBand for about a year and just used their amp simulators, but once I tried the free version of bias amp 2 I was hooked! I love looking for amps other people uploaded, and playing with the components has taught me a lot about how amps work on the inside. I highly recommend this app.
My only gripe is that GarageBand automatically begins the tracks in stereo even with bias2 set to left channel only. If I start recording before I remember to manually switch to mono I end up with weird phase issues and that track will sound quiet in a mix. Still, absolutely five stars for this app!
My only gripe is that GarageBand automatically begins the tracks in stereo even with bias2 set to left channel only. If I start recording before I remember to manually switch to mono I end up with weird phase issues and that track will sound quiet in a mix. Still, absolutely five stars for this app!
HouseOfHomuth,
Best quality sounds on iOS, but dodgy support and marketing tactics
I own a lot of the Positive Grid products. I invested heavily in JamUp Pro and many of its IAP’s, and it worked quite well for iOS recording. I go back and forth on BIAS, though I think a lot of the problems I and many users experienced with it had to do with using it on an older iPad. Since upgrading my device, I’m really starting to enjoy the sounds of BIAS AMP, FX, and PEDAL again.
But there are so many PG products, they tend to be inconsistent or unreliable. There has been a terribly annoying issue where the BIAS Amp/JamUp apps seem to think they are “recording” in the background (with the red bar on top), even when all PG apps are closed! This is really unacceptable and should have been fixed long ago.
I also feel like they force you to buy and re-buy content to continue enjoying use of the app, as opposed to merely expanding what it does. The ToneCloud service is cool, but difficult to navigate, and you can only access the content to the extent you happen to own ALL the IAP’s necessary for a given app or effect.
But generally, the tones are great, and the potential is endless. I’d just like to see them work on keeping the lights on as much as they focus on forcing new paid content.
But there are so many PG products, they tend to be inconsistent or unreliable. There has been a terribly annoying issue where the BIAS Amp/JamUp apps seem to think they are “recording” in the background (with the red bar on top), even when all PG apps are closed! This is really unacceptable and should have been fixed long ago.
I also feel like they force you to buy and re-buy content to continue enjoying use of the app, as opposed to merely expanding what it does. The ToneCloud service is cool, but difficult to navigate, and you can only access the content to the extent you happen to own ALL the IAP’s necessary for a given app or effect.
But generally, the tones are great, and the potential is endless. I’d just like to see them work on keeping the lights on as much as they focus on forcing new paid content.
Crash_Edwards,
This is as close as it gets to reality!
I have been using amp sims for a very long time. BIAS amp (to tweak amps to you’re liking) and BIAS FX ( amps you create in BIAS amp plus the effects) are the best of the best. I have and use them both not only on iPad but have been so impressed I also use and record on PC and Mac.
Not only can they do multi platform but you can also save your favorites in tone cloud and play them across platforms.
I started with PG with JamUp Pro. They have steadily moved away from the pack to make a truly amazing series of guitar amp and effect products.
Not only can they do multi platform but you can also save your favorites in tone cloud and play them across platforms.
I started with PG with JamUp Pro. They have steadily moved away from the pack to make a truly amazing series of guitar amp and effect products.
Jchop76,
Purchased Bias 2 unlock cannot use unless constant restore purchase when opening.
Bought the Bias 2 upgrade for $15. However for some reason I constantly have to restore purchase before being able to use the pack. It’s annoying. I’ve tried all suggested trouble shooting without luck. Uninstall, reinstall, iPad reset, sign out and back in to iTunes store etc. nothing works. I Have sent email to Bias have gotten no response. As of 2-8-19. Positive grid still ignoring my requests. I want money back. Don’t buy this the app is flawed and they know it. I’m being ignored now! This company is has trash customer service. I plan on writing a formal complaint with evidence to Apple. Apple tells me the issue is on Positive Grid end. 2-8-19 app still doesn’t work.
RockGuitarist1,
Good but some bugs
So I have been using Bias Amp 2 on pc for some time but hoping to replace it with this app as it is more portable. I am having 2 weird issues on my new iPad Pro. If you have something connected to the USB-C port, you can no longer play through the iPad’s speakers. Is this normal? Also whenever you have Run in Background set to On, when you leave the app and come back to it, volume drops off and then goes back to normal. That would be very annoying to have happen live. Also could we get some scaling for the Gen 3 iPad Pro 11”? I have black borders on the left and right of the UI.
Rx192A1,
Terrible User Experience and Integration
The integration between this app and the other Positive Grid apps it is supposed to work with is HORRIBLE! You loose your in app purchases when switching between apps, and it’s nearly impossible to restore them without deleting everything off your iPad. For example, I purchased the Glassy option in Bias Amp 2 and set up some presets. Then I opened Bias FX to mess around with one it’s presets. When I opened the amp I was playing in Bias Amp 2 from within Bias FX interface to make adjustments, I lost all my in app purchases in both products and now nothing seems to restore them. This company DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE DOING with respect to integration, the App Store, and purchase restoration. I would pass by this purchase if I were you!
