Product Comparison & System Requirement for BIAS FX 2

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In this article, we list out all information about BIAS FX 2 Desktop, from a full spec sheet of different BIAS FX 2 license tiers, and recommended computer specs, to compatible DAWs.

Product Comparison

*Please note that expansion packs (Metal Signature, Acoustic, Bass) are NOT included under any BIAS FX 2 license - i.e. buying BIAS FX 2 Elite alone will not unlock any expansion packs.

O: available, X: not available
License Tier	Demo	LE	Standard	Professional	Elite
Audio Plugin Version	O	O	O	O	O
Standalone Version	O	O	O	O	O
Factory Preset	5	24	70	130	210
Amp	8	18	39	75	116
Effects	10	22	43	115	125
Rack	X	X	X	14	18
(New) Tri-Chorus HD Rack	X	X	X	O	O
(New) Multi Comp HD Rack	X	X	X	O	O
(New) Wah HD	X	X	X	O	O
(New) Mega-Tap HD Rack	X	X	X	O	O
(New) Advance Comp HD Rack	X	X	X	X	O
(New) EchoreX HD Rack	X	X	X	X	O
(New) Vintage Spring HD Rack	X	X	X	X	O
(New) Les Rotary HD Rack	X	X	X	X	O
(New) Fuzz Modeler	X	X	X	X	O
(New) Time Modeler	X	X	X	X	O
(New) Harmonizer Modeler	X	X	X	X	O
Target Guitars in Guitar Match	2	2	6	12	24
Looper / Backing Track Player	O	O	O	O	O
Rewind	O	O	O	O	O
MIDI / Automation	X	X	X	O	O
IR Loader	X	X	X	O	O
Cloud Banks	X	O	O	O	O
New ToneCloud	O	O	O	O	O
New User Interface and Workflow	O	O	O	O	O
New DSP Engine	O	O	O	O	O
Compatibility with Expansion Packs	X	X	O	O	O
BIAS Pedal (separate application) included	X	X	X	X	O

Further information on license upgrades:

How to Upgrade to Higher License Tier

System Requirement

macOS

	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Requirements
OS	macOS 10.14 Mojave	macOS 11 Big Sur to macOS 14 Sonoma
Processor	Intel Core i5 Processor/Apple silicon	Intel Core i5 Processor/Apple silicon
Memory	4 GB of RAM	8 GB of RAM or more (for more effects or amps)
Storage	3.5 GB available space	3.5 GB available space Additional: 1 GB required for the Rewind feature 4 GB for AU/VST 1.5 GB for AAX
Graphics	A dedicated GPU is highly recommended for a smoother UI
Audio Plug-in Formats	Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX Native
・An Internet connection is required to activate your license and access ToneCloud. Positive Grid software products do not support offline activation at this moment. Offline mode is available after software activation.

Windows

	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Requirements
OS	Windows 10 Version 1903 (10.0.18362, 19H1)	Windows 10 to Windows 11
System Type	64-bit
Processor	1.5GHz Dual core processor	2.0GHz Dual core or faster
Memory	4 GB of RAM	8 GB of RAM or more (for more effects or amps)
Storage	1.5 GB available space for Standalone Additional: 1 GB required for the Rewind feature	2 GB available space for Standalone Additional: 1 GB required for the Rewind feature
Graphics	A dedicated GPU is highly recommended for a smoother UI
Audio Plug-in Formats	VST 2, VST 3, AAX Native
・An Internet connection is required to activate your license and access ToneCloud. Positive Grid software products do not support offline activation at this moment. Offline mode is available after software activation.

Compatible DAWs