Editing Presets & Signal Chain (Amp, Pedal, CAB & IR Loader) – Help Center

These features represent the fundamental aspects of using BIAS X

User Interface Overview

Top Bar

Preset Name: Displays the name of the current preset.
Save: Save the current preset
Save As: Save as a new preset
Undo / Redo: Undo or redo recent actions in the Signal Chain

Signal Chain

Tutorial Video

Located at the top of the main screen, the Signal Chain shows the complete routing from input to output. You can add, remove, and rearrange modules here to build your tone.

Add/Replace Gear: Click the Gear button in the sidebar to add or replace gear
Move Gear: Drag a module to reposition it
Remove Gear: Right-click and select Delete
Power Off Gear: Drag the module upward or right-click and select Power Off
Dual Path: Hover over the signal path and click the Split icon. Click again to return to a single path. You can also click the Mix icon to blend both paths.

Module Detail View

Amp/Pedal

Clicking a module in the signal chain brings up its detailed controls for fine-tuning.

CAB

The new cabinet engine uses high-resolution sampling and flexible mic placement.

Features

Cabinet Type: Select the cabinet model from the Gear Menu
Microphone Type: Choose the microphone model
Level: Adjust the microphone output level
Position: Set the microphone placement on the speaker (on-axis, off-axis, and distance)
Pan: Control the left/right stereo placement of the microphone
Mix: Adjust the blend ratio between the left and right microphones

For more information, check the Effect / Amp / Cab List.

IR Loader

Tutorial Video

The IR (Impulse Response) Loader in BIAS X allows users to load third-party cabinet simulations for enhanced tone customization beyond the built-in cabinet models

Compatible IR File Formats:

.wav files
16-bit / 24-bit
44.1 – 96 kHz sample rates

Loading your IR

Navigate to the Cabinet module in your signal chain.
Select the IR tab.
Click the Load IR button to import a .wav IR file from your computer.
Saving the preset will automatically save the loaded IR
To change IRs, simply load a new file to replace the current one.