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BIAS FX 2 Desktop Update History / Release Notes

11/1/2023

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.7.0.6600

Feature:

  • Native support for macOS Apple silicon
  • High DPI mode support for Windows
  • Introducing the new Lo-Fi series gear (available for Elite license users)
  • Tone Link feature - Share your tone via a link (URL) through ToneCloud
  • Optimized plug-in launch speed
  • Enhanced operating performance on Windows
Bug Fix:
  • Addressed the issue of overlapping strings in the Scene feature and quick snap strings
  • Fixed playback problems with VEVO videos in the Music feature
  • Adjusted behavior after clearing the search bar in Amp/FX Finder
  • Resolved the Guitar Match issue, which caused an abnormal exit after measuring failure
  • Fixed the problem where RMST series Amps couldn’t properly use the IR Loader
  • Corrected dashboard display issues when using Cab 3.0 with legacy series amps
  • Resolved installation issues on Windows
  • Adjusted error messages in the Audio Settings dialog
  • Fixed the problem where pedal-type effects couldn’t be adjusted after release
  • Addressed cases resulting in empty ToneCloud results
  • Minor bug fixes

Other:
  • Revised the supported operating system versions:
    macOS: OSX 10.14 Mojave to macOS 14
    Windows: Windows 10 to Windows 11
  • Modified minimum DAW compatibility. For details, refer to Product Comparison & System Requirement for BIAS FX 2
  • Removed the preset migration feature from BIAS FX 1 in the settings menu.
  • Adjusted the Factory Preset update process after upgrading from previous versions.

 

08/31/2023

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.6.1.6290

Feature:

  • Introducing Remaster Series 2: Discover 5 new Remaster amps, enhancing tonal possibilities.
  • Updated Pop presets (factory preset).
  • Optimized ToneCloud search functionality.


Bug Fix:

  • Resolved UI issue with the microphone module when using legacy cab with cab in Remaster series.
  • Fixed microphone position linkage in the Remaster series.
  • Fixed non-clickable play button issue when YouTube playback in Music on Windows.
  • Fixed the error when using MIDI Assignment with Splitter.
  • Fixed MIDI Assignment doesn’t work with Tuner.
  • Fixed IR loader can’t import IR files with specific file names.
  • Fixed IR loader error when using a cab in the Remaster series.
  • Fixed the issue for the Experience Jimi Hendrix™  entry page button.

 

05/22/2023

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.6.0.6580

Feature:

  • UI Revamp
  • HD Engines (10 remastered amp)
  • Guitar Match Supports Quick Mode
  • Guitar Match Supports Acoustic Guitar and Bass
  • Remove Windows 32bit Support

Bug Fix:

  • Login Failed Issue
  • Overall System Performance Improvement

 

12/26/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.5.2.6570

Feature

  • New login UI

Bug fix:

  • Windows login error
  • Esc bug fix
  • New Esc Function Flow
  • 96k pedal issue
  • Top bar disappear after clicking looper bpm sync

 

10/22/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.5.1.6560

Hot fix

  • OMNYSS license issue with LE license fixed

 

10/18/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.5.0.6460

Feature

  • OMNYSS Expansion pack

Bug fixes

  • Incorrect wording "factory preset"
  • Preset save alert UI issue
  • Riff firmware update UI issue
  • Facebook login issue

 

09/12/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.6.6860

Feature

  • Cloud Banks - Back up and store your favorite BIAS FX 2 presets to Cloud Banks to access on any device you are signed in
  • Rewind - Records your jam sessions in set intervals so you never forget a riff

Fix

  • MIDI Control Switch Doesn't Work
  • UI doesn't change when pedal toggle on/off by using MIDI commands in pedalboard view

 

07/14/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.5.6460

Fix

  • PC&CC MIDI command issue
  • Hide the tone button on the Music page

05/30/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.5.6360

New Feature:

  • New Setting Menu (optimized UI)

Fixed:

  • Signal Path Crash Bug Fixed (Crash while adding pedal at the end of the signal path)
  • Intel + macOS12 Reaper plugin issue (Signal path disappear)
  • Invalid 64-bit AAX plugins fixed
  • Tone Cloud pedal page display issue fixed (Windows size 175%)
  • Store page blackout on Windows fixed (in-app -> launch on browser)
  • Preset Menu Refactor (change the font and optimized UI)

 

03/22/2022

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.4.6350

New Feature:

  • IR Loader supported in Expansion Pack Amps

Fixed:

  • Minor bugs fixes and performance improvements.

11/12/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.3.6250

Fixed:

  • Fixed "No guitar match profile available under LE license ".
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 plugin shows incorrect license tier in App Information when there are multiple instances.

 

11/1/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.2.6210

Fixed:

  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 plugin crashes DAW on macOS 10.13 and older version".

 

10/13/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.1.6200

New Feature:

  • Experience Jimi Hendrix ™ for BIAS FX 2.

Fixed:

  • Fixed "Unable to connect to My Library in Music feature."
  • Fixed "Can't access the preset library in DAWs."

 

9/22/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.4.0.6160

New Feature:

  • The tuner feature was added back to the Plug-in version by popular demand.

  • The new Music Feature allows you to search for any song, and display the chords automatically while you are playing.

Fixed:

  • Fixed "Unable to select a value in the dropdown menu of MIDI CC/PC."
  • Fixed "Unable to close MIDI CC/PC menu."
  • Fixed "Unable to login ToneCloud with Facebook account."
  • Fixed "Double-clicking IR loader module on the Signal path will show an unexpected warning: 'Can not find current IR loader.'"
  • Fixed "Metal Pack Amps malfunction after switching to Celestion cabs (Unable to switch cabs again)."
  • Fixed "Store button is not working during Free Trial."
  • Fixed "VST3 window cropping issue in Ableton Live."
  • Fixed "IR Loader display issue under non-standard window sizes."  
  • Fixed "Output volume meter issue."

 

4/20/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.3.0.6070

New Feature:

  • New Top bar layout. Looper, Tuner, Pedalboard view, and Help functions are now moved into the "Toolbox" for a cleaner look, along with the newly added Metronome feature, for easy practicing when using the Standalone app.

  • New preset name layout. "*" mark shows up before the preset name when the preset has been edited.
  • Looper and Tuner functions are removed from the plugin version.

Fixed:

  • Fixed "MIDI is not working with the VST3 plugin."
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 plugin settings are not saved in Studio One after being upgraded to v2.2.0 or above."

 

4/20/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.2.5.6050

Fixed:

  • BIAS FX 2 plugin crashes on macOS 10.13 and older version

 

3/30/2021

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.2.4.6040

Fixed:

  • Improved the performance of showing tooltip
  • Fixed some UI issues
  • Fixed "Wrong interval/octave showing with Pitch Shifter"
  • Fixed “Pitch Shifter causes audio glitch when reading automation in Logic”
  • Fixed “Dragging issue when dragging effect from Effect menu”
  • Fixed “The plugin version of BIAS FX 2 crashes when there are multiple instances in one audio track on Windows platform”
  • Fixed “Unable to use BIAS AMP 2 in BIAS FX 2 when there is no internet connection”

 

12/10/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.2.2.5090

Fixed:

  • Fixed “Security warning with macOS installer"
  • Fixed “Flickering cursor in BIAS FX 2 Standalone version”
  • Fixed “ Window size setting in Pro Tools”
  • Fixed “Saving problem with scene settings”
  • Fixed “Missing preset in LE license”
  • Fixed “Scene settings in default preset are not available”
  • Fixed “ MIDI is not working with VST3”
  • Fixed “Plugin settings can’t save in Studio One"

 

9/29/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.2.1.5050

Fixed:

  • BIAS AMP 2 Professional license can now be activated in BIAS FX 2
  • Fixed minor wording issues

 

9/22/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.2.0.5030

New:

  • New BIAS FX 2 demo mode – experience the demo without any interruption!
  • Support VST 3 format
  • Remove RTAS format support
  • Cab information shows in Amp menu

Fixed:

  • Improve the performance of Windows installers
  • Improve the performance of dragging and dropping on Signal path
  • Improve the performance of undo and redo on Signal path
  • Improve the performance of opening Amp / Cab / Effect menu
  • Able to move to the position of current used amp / cab / effect when opening Amp / Cab / Effect menu
  • Refine the behavior of BPM Global Lock
  • Refine certain purchase information
  • Tweak certain amp names
  • Fixed "Display issue in DAWs with High DPI mode enabled (Windows)"

 

7/24/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.11.4980

Bug Fixes

  • Purchased licenses not activating under Free Trial 

 

6/29/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.10.4950

New

  • Supports copy/paste keyboard command in BIAS FX 2 standalone version

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "Guitar Match settings/status is not remembered after duplicating the track in Logic"
  • Fixed "MIDI PC changes DAW don’t work in DAWs until BIAS FX 2 window is opened"
  • Fixed "AMP Match preset sounds different after being imported into BIAS FX 2"
  • Fixed "Input channel is unavailable when it outnumbers output channels"
  • Fixed "Wrong UI behavior of Studio Comp "
  • Fixed "IR loader crashes the program"
  • Tuner accuracy improvement
  • Fixed "Global BPM does not sync with DAW's BPM"
  • Fixed "It does not show Amp Match labels for Amp Match presets"


4/16/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.9.4900

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the issue that prevented certain ToneCloud and saved presets from being loaded
  • Fixed "Deleting a user bank containing favorite presets will create redundant favorite presets"
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 will crash after deleting a user bank containing favorite presets "

 

4/9/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.9.4885

New

  • Added two new Guitar Match models
  • Added "Backing Track" feature in Looper

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "Guitar Match inconsistent on/off status in DAWs"
  • Fixed several Scene Bugs
  • Fixed "preset edited status is not correct"
  • Fixed "Can not save amp knob settings in certain scenarios"
  • Fixed "MIDI errors in Scene mode"
  • Fixed "Uni-Vibe pedal reverts back to default after relaunching"
  • Fixed "Looper Metronome issue"
  • Fixed "Can't read Amp2 license in the presets"
  • Improved Effect Pedal/Rack sequence in the effect menu
  • Fixed "iCloud sync crash issue" (Mac only)
  • Fixed "User banks are not selectable"
  • Fixed "license inconsistency issue between ToneCloud and the app"

 

3/18/2020

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.8.4840

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "Guitar Match related wording issues"

 

11/22/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.7.4820

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "UI issue of Les Rotary HD"
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 Standalone crashes when Windows Sound Input & Output settings don't match"
  • Fixed "Editing preset results in crash"

 

11.8.2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.6.4812

New

  • Tooltips, help popup, and other user experience improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed several Looper bugs
  • Fixed several Automation errors
  • Improved Scene feature
  • Improved Quick Snap feature
  • Fixed "MIDI Setting window is not displayed correctly when window size is set to 175%"
  • Fixed "Get stuck with loading screen when internet connection is not stable"
  • Fixed "Acoustic Sim & Acoustic Image will make the preset unable to be saved or overwritten"
  • Fixed "Time Modeler and EchoreX HD did not sync the BPM when inserted or after saving preset"
  • Fixed "Guitar Match is not working when plugin window is not opened"

 

9/17/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.5.4795

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "Failed to read custom folder of BIAS Amp 2 in BIAS FX 2"
  • Fixed "v2.1.4 crashes on Mac osx 10.11/Windows 10"
  • Fixed "v2.1.4 crashes in demo mode"

 

8/26/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.4.4785

New

  • Improved overall performance

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 crashes when using MIDI"
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 keeps loading when internet connection is slow"
  • Fixed "Delay value of Harmonizer cannot be saved"
  • Fixed "Mic settings are changed when switching to Celestion cabs"
  • Fixed "Preset Migration failed"
  • Support MIDI/Automation for Time and BPM options of BIAS Pedal effects
  • Fixed "Can not connect to ToneCloud on Mac OS X 10.11"
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 cannot remember MIDI Channel setting"

 

6/24/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.3.4781

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 crashes after updating to v2.1.2"

 

6/18/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.2.4743

New

  • MIDI function for Tap Tempo
  • A switch for turning the Preset Save Alert on/off

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the "BIAS FX 2 crashes under case sensitive OS environment"
  • Updated names and icons for some factory effect and presets

 

6/3/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.1.4655

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the "Toggle Automation reset issue in DAWs"
  • Fixed "IR Loader in BIAS FX 2 Causes Audio Engine to Crash"
  • Fixed "MIDI CC won't be saved when assigning MIDI for BIAS Pedal FX the first time "
  • Fixed "BIAS FX2 closes shortly after opening (without Internet Connection)"

 

5/9/2019

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.1.0.4530

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Stereo Effects sound issues
  • Fixed UI / Graphic display issue on Win 10
  • Fixed the frozen Thumbnail display when changing presets
  • Fixed IR Loader sound issues 
  • Fixed Output Volume Meter display error 
  • Fixed several ToneCloud display errors
  • Fixed the issue of failing to retrieve Expansion Pack licenses after relaunching app
  • Fixed the issue of Celestion Packs not being loaded under offline mode
  • Fixed license tier display error after upgrading to new version on Windows
  • Fixed the issue of sound not changing in Scene in Preview Mode
  • Fixed the function of Scene cleaning

Check out the new features in this update version!

https://www.positivegrid.com/new-features-in-bias-fx-2-v210

 

3/29/2019 

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.0.1.4300

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed some minor wording issues
  • Fixed "The OK button on Guitar Match result page is not working"
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 may crash when sample rates of the input device and the output device are not matched"
  • Fixed "BIAS FX 2 freezes on Mac OS X 10.11"
  • Fixed "Delay pedal may cause huge/white noise when BPM is under 52"

 

3/21/2019 

Changes in BIAS FX 2 Desktop 2.0.0.4190

New

  • New Release
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