Host Automation allows your DAW to control BIAS X parameters using automation lanes. This feature is only available when BIAS X is used as a plugin (VST3/AU/AAX). Automation settings are stored per preset, meaning changes will follow the preset you’re working in.
Entering Automation Mode
To assign automation targets:
- Open BIAS X as a plugin inside your DAW.
- Click the Automation button located beneath the Preset name.
Assigning Automation
- In Automation Mode, click any supported parameter (knobs, switches, sliders).
- Assign the selected parameter to one of the available automation slots.
Any changes to automation must be saved by clicking Save Preset to store them with the current preset.
Automation Mapping List
The Automation Mapping List displays all automation assignments saved in the current preset.
To open the list:
- Enter Automation Mode.
- Click the Mapping List.
The list contains up to 16 automation slots (Param 1–Param 16), each showing:
- Gear: Shows which gear in the signal path is being assigned.
- Parameter: Shows the specific parameter for that gear.
- Indicate: Highlights the corresponding parameter in the interface for easy identification.
- Remove: Deletes mapping.
Automation Shortcut
In addition to using Automation Mode, you can quickly assign automation targets directly from the Control Panel.
Mapping parameters from the Control Panel
For parameters within gear modules:
- Right-click a supported control (knob, switch, power toggle, or slider) in the Control Panel.
- Select Map to Automation from the dropdown menu.
- Choose an available automation slot.