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BIAS X
What BIAS X is
BIAS X is a guitar multi-effects platform for macOS and Windows that creates tones from text descriptions or uploaded recordings. Text-to-Tone builds a sound from a written prompt, while Music-to-Tone analyzes an uploaded guitar track or song to recreate its tone. The software includes 33 amp models, 25 cabinets and 63 effects. Users can also adjust amp stages and effects manually, rearrange gear in the signal chain, build dual-amp or stereo setups, and load third-party impulse responses. It runs as a standalone application and supports AU, VST3 and AAX plugins on macOS, plus VST3 and AAX on Windows; VST2 is not supported. A perpetual license costs 149.00 USD once, requires no subscription and can be activated on up to five computers. Activation and AI tone creation require internet access, though the software can run offline after activation. BIAS X requires macOS 11.7 or later or Windows 10 (22H2) or later, 8 GB RAM, and 1 GB of Mac or 2 GB of Windows storage.
Who it suits
BIAS X suits guitarists and music makers on macOS or Windows who want modeled amps and effects, prompt-based tone creation, or manual signal-chain editing. Its plugin formats and listed DAW compatibility make it relevant to people working in supported desktop audio setups.
What it does well
- Includes 33 amp models, 25 cabinets and 63 effects.
- Text and uploaded recordings can guide tone creation.
- Manual editing supports dual-amp and stereo setups.
- Loads third-party impulse responses.
- One license activates on up to five computers.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Desktop-only; Linux, ChromeOS and mobile are unsupported.
- VST2 is not supported.
- AI tone creation requires internet access.
Limits
The perpetual license costs 149.00 USD and can be activated on up to five computers. Music-to-Tone uploads are limited to supported audio/video formats, 10 seconds to 15 minutes, and 150 MB; AI tone creation requires internet access.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BIAS X | Perpetual license; no subscription required · Up to 5 computers · macOS and Windows desktop only | $149, paid once |
As positivegrid.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the BIAS X product page.
- Choose the perpetual license for 149.00 USD.
- Install on macOS 11.7 or later or Windows 10 (22H2) or later, with the listed memory and storage requirements.
- Connect to the internet to activate the software.
- Use an internet connection for Text-to-Tone or Music-to-Tone creation.
Verdict
BIAS X offers both AI-assisted tone creation and detailed manual editing in a desktop guitar effects platform. Confirm that its operating system, plugin formats and internet requirements fit your setup before purchasing.
Questions
How much does BIAS X cost?
The BIAS X perpetual license costs 149.00 USD, with no subscription required.
Is there a free plan?
No free plan is listed.
Which operating systems does it support?
BIAS X supports macOS and Windows desktop systems. It does not support mobile devices, Linux, ChromeOS or ARM-based Windows systems.
Which plugin formats are supported?
On macOS it supports AU, VST3 and AAX. On Windows it supports VST3 and AAX; VST2 is not supported.
Can BIAS X run offline?
Activation requires internet access, after which the maker says the software can run offline. AI tone creation requires internet access.
Can BIAS FX 2 presets or expansion packs be used?
BIAS FX 2 presets are not directly transferable, and its expansion packs are not currently supported in BIAS X.
Facts from BIAS X's own pages
- 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. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- 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. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Custom IRs
- BIAS X supports loading third-party impulse responses. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- 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. · help.positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- 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. · help.positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Included gear
- The product page says BIAS X includes 33 amp models, 25 cabs, and 63 effects. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Legacy compatibility
- BIAS FX 2 presets are not directly transferable, and its expansion packs are not currently supported in BIAS X. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- License limit
- A BIAS X license can be activated on up to five computers. · help.positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Manual editing
- Users can manually adjust effects and amp stages, move gear within the signal chain, and create dual-amp or stereo setups. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Plugin formats
- It supports AU, VST3, and AAX on macOS and VST3 and AAX on Windows; VST2 is not supported. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The product page says users’ riffs, presets, and recordings stay private and belong to them. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- BIAS X is an AI-powered guitar multi-effects platform for creating tones from text prompts or uploaded recordings. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Positive Grid’s BIAS X Help Center provides setup, compatibility, feature, and troubleshooting articles and links to contact support. · help.positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- 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. · positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Unsupported platforms
- BIAS X is desktop-only and does not support mobile devices, Linux, ChromeOS, or ARM-based Windows systems. · help.positivegrid.com, 7 Oct 2026
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