Positive Grid, the creators of JamUp Pro XT for iOS, has announced the launch of BIAS, which they describe as the world's most complete, accurate and versatile guitar amplifier modeler and designer. They say that, equipped with 36 stunning replications of rock 'n' roll history's most sought-after vintage and modern amps, Positive Grid's new iPad app lets musicians dive deep into the guts of their gear to tweak every possible aspect of their architecture.
BIAS Product Manager Calvin Abel, told us, "Ask any guitarist what's most important in a guitar amp app, and you'll get the same answer: great tone. We didn't think we'd be pushing the boundary by merely adding more bells and whistles to an amp simulator, so we threw out convention and focused instead on how to create the most delicious tone in as many flavors as possible. The result is BIAS, which allows guitarists to change preamp tube types, edit preamp voicing, adjust bias, audition various transformer types, swap out loudspeakers and cabinets, move microphone placement and much, much more. Never before have guitarists had such a broad palette to create their own dream amps and distinctive signature sounds."
Here's more details in Positive Grid's own words...
With BIAS, guitarists own a complete virtual collection of the most coveted and unique guitar amps of all time--some dating as far back as the 1940s. Every amp model is meticulously engineered to respond to playing with immediacy, sensitivity and realism, helping guitarists not only sound better but play better as well. And BIAS sounds equally fantastic on bass guitar, too.
But BIAS doesn't stop there. Creating totally new sounds by designing custom dream amps is as easy as tap and drag. Using BIAS' highly intuitive and lightning-fast interface, it couldn't be simpler to instantly swap out colorful tube preamps, lush distortion circuits, classic tone stacks, boutique power stages, custom-built transformers and cabs loaded with specially matched speakers. The result is a depth and range of tones not possible using traditional guitar amps or other modelers. And it doesn't matter whether the user is a classic rocker, metalhead, jazz player, bluesman or singer-songwriter--or if he or she even understands how amplifier electronics work--phenomenal, exclusive tones can be easily dialed in with BIAS in a heartbeat.
BIAS also "plays well with others" integrating seamlessly with other audio apps to provide a complete music production environment. Open amp models with one tap in JamUp Pro XT, Positive Grid's powerhouse multi-effects processor, eight-track recorder and phrase sampler for guitar and bass. Or use it with Apple GarageBand and a myriad of other audio apps using iOS7's Inter-App Audio and Audiobus.
Whether recording, songwriting, or honing chops--at home or on the road--BIAS places unequaled tone at musicians' fingertips for a pleasantly surprising low price of only $19.99.
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About Positive Grid:
Positive Grid is a developer of music software for Apple iOS. The three musicians who founded the company got their start modeling tube amplifiers during a grad school project in 2007. Separately, they've worked on projects for companies like Apple, Google and Euphonix. In 2011, Positive Grid launched the first version of JamUp Pro, its flagship amp-and-effects modeling app.
Pricing and Availability:
BIAS retails for $19.99 and is immediately available for download at the iTunes App Store. Designed for iOS7, the app requires an iPad 2 or newer to operate.
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