How to Use Amp-Match with BIAS Amp – Help Center

Amp-Match is a powerful feature that allows you to capture and recreate the tone of any amplifier. Available in BIAS Amp software (bundled free with BIAS Head/Rack), Amp-Match uses advanced profiling to analyze and match the characteristics of your favorite amps.

The Amp-Match feature is available in BIAS Amp Desktop software. You can save your matched presets to your BIAS Head/Rack device and use them for live performances.

BIAS Amp 2

BIAS Amp 2 offers two Amp-Match scenarios for capturing amp tones. Follow the walkthrough animations below to learn how to use each method.

Amp-Match from a Guitar Track

Use this method to match the tone from a recorded guitar track or audio file.

Amp-Match from guitar track

Amp-Match from a Real Amp

Use this method to profile your physical amplifier by playing through it and capturing its tone in real-time.

Amp-Match from real amp

Tips for Best Results

Try both scenarios to find the tone that works best for your needs
Set input/output levels to the suggested levels for optimal sound quality
Save to hardware - Once you've matched an amp tone, save the preset to your BIAS Head/Rack device to use it in live performances

BIAS Amp 1

BIAS Amp 1 (bundled with BIAS Head and BIAS Rack) includes Amp-Match functionality for profiling your favorite amplifiers. For detailed instructions, please refer to the following guides based on your workflow:

Standalone Mode

For using Amp-Match in BIAS Amp 1 Standalone application:

BIAS Amp 1 Amp-Match - Standalone Mode

Plugin Mode (DAW)

For using Amp-Match in BIAS Amp 1 as a plugin within your Digital Audio Workstation:

BIAS Amp 1 Amp-Match - Plugin Mode

Both standalone and plugin modes offer the same Amp-Match capabilities. Choose the workflow that best fits your recording or live performance setup.