Positive Grid BIAS ipad app TEST [video]

[ProgressiveRocco]

hey guys! just uploaded a quick demo of the new BIAS app, check it out \m/

 

[drew_drummer]

That sounds fucking GREAT dude. Especially like the clean tones at the start, but the whole thing was really well done. Great playing too.

 

[storming heaven]

Great mix and playing! What interface did you use for bias?

 

[ProgressiveRocco]

Great mix and playing! What interface did you use for bias?

thanks man! I used the axefx2 as audio interface

 

[storming heaven]

No, what I meant was, what did you use for plugging the guitar to ipad? Apogee? Ampkit link?

 

[ProgressiveRocco]

No, what I meant was, what did you use for plugging the guitar to ipad? Apogee? Ampkit link?

uh my bad! I'm using the JamUp plug, PositiveGrid's own interface!

 

[ProgressiveRocco]

That sounds fucking GREAT dude. Especially like the clean tones at the start, but the whole thing was really well done. Great playing too.

thanks a lot mate!

 

[storming heaven]

Thanks man, the sound qualty is top notch, given that it's not one of those 'HD' devices.

 

[ProgressiveRocco]

Thanks man, the sound qualty is top notch, given that it's not one of those 'HD' devices.

I know right? it's a pretty amazing interface indeed

 

[RiF]

BTW, is it possible to use an iPad-compatible USB interface with a HiZ-Input (something like a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or similar) instead of those "guitar-input-only" interfaces like the iRig/Apogee Jam/Positive Grid Jamup Plug?

 

[Mago]

yeah sounds really nice, but holy fuck, that awesome song though! Loving it!
Sick playing too.

 

[Astrikos]

Awesome song and great playing

 

[storming heaven]

BTW, is it possible to use an iPad-compatible USB interface with a HiZ-Input (something like a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or similar) instead of those "guitar-input-only" interfaces like the iRig/Apogee Jam/Positive Grid Jamup Plug?

Don't think so. You'll need something to 'communicate' with the application in its own language (ie ipad or iphone), hence those guitar only interfaces.

 

[drew_drummer]

Don't think so. You'll need something to 'communicate' with the application in its own language (ie ipad or iphone), hence those guitar only interfaces.

Incorrect.

The iPad uses core audio. Any core audio soundcard will work with the iPad and the camera connection kit. Some devices you'll need to configure on a proper mac though, like the Scarlett range. You'll need to set up the line/hi-z selection in their control panel on a Mac, save it to the device, and then use it with the iPad after that.

I have done this, and it works quite well.

 

[storming heaven]

Whoa, didn't know that thanks for correction. But something I don't undertand: then why do we need those devices (jamup plug, ampkit link, etc.)? Is it because all audio interfaces aren't core audio? And how would you connect them to iPad (Interface output or input ---> iPad headphone jack?)

 

[ATLA]

this vid sold me! great playing and tone, ill be getting jamup and bias for xmas now

 

[vejichan]

would you say bias and jamup is like a poor man's axefx?

 

[ProgressiveRocco]

would you say bias and jamup is like a poor man's axefx?

haha well I wouldn't really compare the two, completely different levels..but at that price point you simply can't find anything better than BIAS imo, I've been totally blown away the first time I tried it, for being an app it's just insane!

 

[RiF]

But something I don't undertand: then why do we need those devices (jamup plug, ampkit link, etc.)? Is it because all audio interfaces aren't core audio?

I am asking myself as well, what these guitar-only interfaces are for. Completely limited and just a hair cheaper than a "real" interface.

And how would you connect them to iPad (Interface output or input ---> iPad headphone jack?)

These "guitar-only interfaces" go either into the headphone jack (which has an input as well), but these are known as sounding pretty bad or into the 30-pin connector (which is better). For Lightning-connector devices, you'll need an adaptor.

The "real" interfaces are USB and you'll need the "Camera Connection Kit" which goes into the 30-pin or Lightning connector and provides an USB port to plug the interface into.

So... what are the benefits of such a guitar-only interface to a "real" audio interface?

 

[Dave1978]

Awesome guitar playing.

The app seems to sound very natural, but most importantly the mix is extremly well done.

Personally I wouldn't want to use the iPad between guitar and interface. Too much cables, no flexibility in the mix aftwerwards. LePou and TSE still does it for me.