Walkthrough Video
Windows Instructions
Before you start
Before launching BIAS X, make sure the following requirements are met:
‣ Audio Interface Connected
Ensure your audio interface is correctly connected to your computer and recognized by the operating system.
Go to Settings > System > Sound and check the Output & Input.
Instructions
The Audio Settings window will appear automatically when you launch and log into BIAS X for the first time.
You can also access it anytime by clicking the gear icon in the bottom-left corner of the interface.
‣ Audio Device Type
Select the audio device type depending on the audio interface you connect to the computer.
‣ Input/Output Device & Channels
- Choose your preferred Input and Output device from the dropdown menu.
- Select the specific input/output channels you want to use (e.g., Input 1, Output 1/2).
‣ Sample Rate & Audio Buffer Size
- Sample Rate
Select the sample rate supported by your audio interface. This setting determines the audio quality and how much data is processed per second.
Recommended: Start with 44.1kHz or 48kHz for best compatibility.
- Audio Buffer Size
Choose the buffer size that suits your system’s performance and latency needs. A lower buffer size reduces latency but increases CPU load; a higher buffer size reduces CPU load but may introduce more latency.
Recommended Starting Point: 256 or 512 samples. Lower the samples according to the perormance on your computer.
Refer to this article to set the optimal buffer size.
macOS Instructions
Before you start
Before launching BIAS X, make sure the following requirements are met:
‣ Audio Interface Connected
Ensure your audio interface is correctly connected to your computer and recognized by the operating system.
Go to Apple > System Settings > Sound and check the Output & Input.
Instructions
The Audio Settings window will appear automatically when you launch and log into BIAS X for the first time.
You can also access it anytime by clicking the gear icon in the bottom-left corner of the interface.
‣ Input/Output Device & Channels
- Choose your preferred Input and Output device from the dropdown menu.
- Select the specific input/output channels you want to use (e.g., Input 1, Output 1/2).
‣ Audio Device Type
This setting is designed for Windows.
‣ Sample Rate & Audio Buffer Size
- Sample Rate
Select the sample rate supported by your audio interface. This setting determines the audio quality and how much data is processed per second.
Recommended: Start with 44.1kHz or 48kHz for best compatibility. You may lower the sample size depending on your computer’s performance.
- Audio Buffer Size
Choose the buffer size that suits your system’s performance and latency needs. A lower buffer size reduces latency but increases CPU load; a higher buffer size reduces CPU load but may introduce more latency.
Recommended Starting Point: 256 or 512 samples. Lower the samples according to the performance on your computer.
Refer to this article to set the optimal buffer size.
FAQs
Lower buffer size = lower latency, but higher CPU usage
Higher buffer size = more latency, but less CPU strain