PSA: Bias FX 2 is free, today only (21st of September)

skullfunkerry · September 2023

Positive Grid have emailed me a code to download Bias FX 2 for free today - the code is actually on the website too, so I don't think I'm giving anything away by posting it here:

https://uk.positivegrid.com/

Code is FREEYOURMUSIC

StefB · September 2023

Ordered, thanks for the heads up.

JezWynd · September 2023

Thanks for the heads up.

TTony · September 2023

That's handily reminded me that I bought one of the other Bias FX versions a few years back.

But somewhere along the line of changing DAWs and/or PCs/laptops, I neglected to reinstall it and then forgot about it amidst all the newer shinier things that I'd bought to play with since.

Now re-downloaded and ready to go again (until I rediscover why it never became critical to my set-up before!).

carlos · September 2023

Thank you!

monquixote · September 2023

Is it actually good?

I've got loads of VSTs so I'll only get it if it's worth having.

willo · September 2023

Does it act as a VST instrument?

TTony · September 2023

monquixote said:

Is it actually good?

At the price, it's probably worth half an hour of your time to download, install, play, tweak and let your ears decide.

It's stood the test of time, which implies that it's not total rubbish.

stickyfiddle · September 2023

I haven't had FX2 but I've used Bias and Jamup on iOS - both are excellent. I figure it's definitely worth a go.

I have Helix Native so it probably won't usurp that but it's nice to have options

monquixote · September 2023

TTony said:

monquixote said:

Is it actually good?

At the price, it's probably worth half an hour of your time to download, install, play, tweak and let your ears decide.

It's stood the test of time, which implies that it's not total rubbish.

I've got quite a few bundled and free VSTs I've deliberately not installed.

I find having too much crap distracting me makes me less productive.

TTony · September 2023

monquixote said:

I find having too much crap distracting me makes me less productive.

That's probably your answer then.

If you don't have a need for it, stick with being productive with the stuff you've got already.

fastonebaz · September 2023

I've used bias fx2 for ages. It's handy lightweight and works with a great UI. Not convinced it's the best sounds around but will do for me to noodle with.

bloodandtears · September 2023

Grabbed cheers.

bluecat · September 2023

I can't find the free offer.

carlos · September 2023

That was a good 2 hours playing with the sounds in it. Maybe not as good as my HX Native, but very simple to use and not resource-intensive.

GoFish · September 2023

bluecat said:

I can't find the free offer.

Click on the link in the OP. Or once on the site you can click the red banner.

PFAllen2 · September 2023

Thanks for the heads up, snagged it this morning over breakfast. -

PSA appears to have ended at 8.00 am Friday 22nd :-(

scrumhalf · September 2023

Damn. Missed it.

Do they do this sort of thing often?

monquixote · September 2023

TTony said:

monquixote said:

I find having too much crap distracting me makes me less productive.

That's probably your answer then.

If you don't have a need for it, stick with being productive with the stuff you've got already.

Good advice I deliberately missed the deal.

I don't need excuses to procrastinate!

stickyfiddle · September 2023

I haven't tried it yet but the welcome email mentions the ability to make one guitar sound like another. I'm not suggesting it will be perfect but that's actually much more interesting than the amp modelling alone, particularly for acoustics. I'll report back when I've had a go with it

skullfunkerry · September 2023

scrumhalf said:

Damn. Missed it.

Do they do this sort of thing often?

No idea tbh; I've only been on their mailing list for a couple weeks, since I registered my Spark Go.

Basher · September 2023

PFAllen2 said:

Thanks for the heads up, snagged it this morning over breakfast. -

PSA appears to have ended at 8.00 am Friday 22nd :-(

I had a later breakfast and the code was invalid.

Annoying as the demo sounded good. The AC30 sounded like it might be better than the Guitar Rig or Amplitude versions.

skullfunkerry · September 2023

Basher said:

PFAllen2 said:

Thanks for the heads up, snagged it this morning over breakfast. -

PSA appears to have ended at 8.00 am Friday 22nd :-(

I had a later breakfast and the code was invalid.

Annoying as the demo sounded good. The AC30 sounded like it might be better than the Guitar Rig or Amplitude versions.

I think (although I'm not 100% certain) that they have fairly regular offers & giveaways. Might be worth downloading a demo and getting on their mailing list.

Basher · September 2023

skullfunkerry said

Basher said:

PFAllen2 said:

Thanks for the heads up, snagged it this morning over breakfast. -

PSA appears to have ended at 8.00 am Friday 22nd :-(

I had a later breakfast and the code was invalid.

Annoying as the demo sounded good. The AC30 sounded like it might be better than the Guitar Rig or Amplitude versions.

I think (although I'm not 100% certain) that they have fairly regular offers & giveaways. Might be worth downloading a demo and getting on their mailing list.

Thanks for the advice. Will do.

AntonHunter · September 2023

How's anyone finding it? I opened it up today to have a play with the standalone program. Some decent enough sounds after a bit of tweaking, but noticeable latency on my setup alas (direct into a Zoom U44 interface then into my 2013 Macbook, so not top spec by today's standards). Not one for noodling at home, but definite potential for decent sounds if I use it after the fact as a plugin.

TTony · September 2023

AntonHunter said:

but noticeable latency on my setup alas (direct into a Zoom U44 interface then into my 2013 Macbook, so not top spec by today's standards). Not one for noodling at home, but definite potential for decent sounds if I use it after the fact as a plugin.

I've been using it purely as a plugin (in Studio One)

Sparks a bit of creativity just because it's something different so I stumble across some different sounds. The guitar emulator thingy is fun to play with, if a bit of a pain to set up.

Not noticed any latency, but I'm using a new MBPro, so I'd hope not!

fastonebaz · September 2023

I've used it for a few years now and don't have any latency issues. You'll want to use the 64bit version to benefit from low latency.

skullfunkerry · September 2023

TTony said:

AntonHunter said:

but noticeable latency on my setup alas (direct into a Zoom U44 interface then into my 2013 Macbook, so not top spec by today's standards). Not one for noodling at home, but definite potential for decent sounds if I use it after the fact as a plugin.

I've been using it purely as a plugin (in Studio One)

Sparks a bit of creativity just because it's something different so I stumble across some different sounds. The guitar emulator thingy is fun to play with, if a bit of a pain to set up.

Not noticed any latency, but I'm using a new MBPro, so I'd hope not!

I installed it and had a play as a plugin with Reaper last night. I haven't found a sound I really like yet. The noise gate seems very fierce, the notes all feel like they have a bit of a weird attack which I can't get rid of yet.
No latency that I could hear though, which I'm pleased about; I'm using the lowest spec M1 Mac Mini, so I wasn't sure how it would handle it, but so far so good.

Barney · September 2023

IV used bias fx2 for years since it first came out ...I think it's great and never thought about changing although I should maybe try something else ....I did have to sort my own sounds as I thought the presets were a bit crap

Snags · September 2023

No latency here (Reaper, 2020 Core i7, Scarlett i/f), but not wildly impressed with the sounds as yet.

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