Presets Menu, I/O & Utility Features – Help Center

Side Bar

Preset Menu: Browse and manage presets.
Gear Menu: Access available amplifiers, cabinets, and effects

AI: Access AI tone generation features
Settings: Configure system and user preferences
Please refer to the AI Features (Text-To-Tone & Music-To-Tone) for more details.

Preset Menu

The Preset Menu allows you to organize and instantly recall your complete tone setup.

Browsing & Switching Presets

Access the Preset Menu from the sidebar.
Click any preset to load it instantly.

Organizing Presets

Rename / Delete: Right-click a preset or folder name.
Reorder: Drag and drop presets or folders to rearrange.

New Preset: Right-click the empty area or preset to create a new preset.
New Folder: Right-click the empty area or preset to create a new folder.

Favorite Presets

Click the star icon beside a preset to mark it as a Favorite.
Favorite presets appear in the Favorite tab for quick access.

Bottom Bar

This section contains global controls that influence input, output, and master-level functions within BIAS X.

Input & Output

Input Meter

Displays the input signal level from your audio interface. Supports both Mono and Stereo modes.

Input Mode Options

Mono (Default)
- One input channel is duplicated to both L/R channels
- Two channels are mixed into mono
Stereo
- Requires two active input channels
- The left and right channels are processed independently.
- Ideal for stereo instruments

If only one input is available in Stereo mode, BIAS X will automatically switch to Mono.

Output Meter

Shows the final output level of your signal chain.

Global Noise Gate

Tutorial Video

Eliminates unwanted noise or hum from your signal. When activated, the effect is applied globally.

Threshold Range: Adjustable from -96 dB to 0 dB
Learn: Automatically analyzes your noise floor and sets the optimal threshold

Tutorial Video - How to Use the Noise Gate

Tuner

A fast and accurate chromatic tuner is built into the bottom bar.

Reference Pitch: 440 Hz by default; adjustable from 420–460 Hz in Preferences

Doubler

Tutorial Video

Creates a stereo-widening effect by duplicating the input signal and applying a slight delay.

SPREAD: Adjusts the delay offset between left and right signals

This feature is automatically disabled when Stereo Input Mode is active.

Tempo

Sets timing reference for modulation- or time-based effects.

Global Tempo (Standalone App): Sets a universal BPM across all presets
Host Tempo (Plugin): Synchronizes with your DAW's project tempo

Preset Tempo: Individual presets can store their BPM value

FAQs

Q: Can I use it with bass/acoustic guitar/various instruments?

A: Yes, BIAS X includes models for electric, bass, and acoustic guitar.

Q: Does BIAS X allow loading third-party IRs for cabinets?

A: Yes, custom IR loading is supported.
Please refer to the IR Loader for more information.

Q: Does it have AI or tone-matching features, and how do I use them?

A: Yes! You can either type in the kind of tone you want, and the AI will build or adjust your rig to match it. Or, upload a song or audio clip, and the AI will recreate the guitar tone from it.
Please refer to the AI Features (Text-To-Tone & Music-To-Tone) for more details.