Positive Grid BIAS Amp 2 Standard Amp Modeling Plug-in Reviews
You'll probably agree with those of us at Sweetwater who think that amp modeling is pretty cool. It generally sounds pretty amazing these days, and for most of us, it's way more feasible than hauling a truckload of amps to and from gigs and the studio. Positive Grid has worked with session musicians and engineers worldwide to create professional custom guitar amp models and amp-matched models made from recordings in top studios. The result is BIAS Amp software, a versatile and incredibly accurate guitar amp modeler and designer. The flagship BIAS Amp 2 Standard plug-in gives you an advanced amp-modeling engine that captures the warmth and feel of real tube amps, component by component.
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Most realistic
This is without a doubt the most realistic virtual guitar amp plugin. Bass sounds are very good but it's guitar sound that makes this the best.
Best Amp Sim on the market
For reference I've used Bias V1, Guitar Rig, Fortin Nameless, and Amplitube. Bias Amp 2 is a huge upgrade from Bias Amp 1 which I've been using since its release. It has a very nice feel, a nice depth and smooth distortion, the modeling tech has really come a long way. Fortin Nameless is also a very good option, but I feel like it was too dry and aggressive for my taste. I haven't tried the amp match yet but I'm looking forward to giving it a shot with my Mark V.
What it is: a good amp modeler for quick composing or practice. It still sounds great in a mix.
What it is not: a replacement for an actual tube amp.
Best amp simulation....PERIOD!
If you cannot make this thing sound good, then you are an idiot! Not only do the presets sound good but having the ability to use other's presets is amazing. I've used this product on albums that have made it to Billboard top 10. I see these people writing about it being a resource hog in stand-alone and must be terrible as a plugin. I have put this plugin on more than thirty tracks with less than .5ms delay. The only issue I have is the sampling rate should be able to go above 96khz and there are some instances I have to close my daw because audio will not pass through the plugin. Could be an internal issue though and not a bug.
I'm actually going to be purchasing the hardware as well. It's a no-brainer.
Why its bad.
...doesn't sound good and if you want it to sounds its best youll have to pay about $… the sound is super thin and sounds really bad,with that money I could of actually bought a real amp,don't repeat history.
