I'd love to see the whole setup with the MIDI Behringer FCB1010 pedalboard and a suitable soundcard. I think that the soundcard would need to have MIDI In and Out. This, mixer for mics and power speakers would make a perfect live rig. Just got FX2 yesterday, the whole works and a kitchen sink at a 60% discount.
It absolutely works. The problem is that people who haven’t used it expect it to sound as their own physical version does. But the sound they know is influenced by many factors, including their amp and the sound they hear in this video is also influenced by other factors. I played a CU24 through BIAS FX 2. I then switched to my LP and didn’t change any rig settings. I modeled the CU24 and the sound was *very* similar.
I just started using BIAS FX2. Def takes some setup.. I'm finding that with my system ALL of the pre-created stacks have enormous treble.. I'm turning the treble way down on everything. VERY bright and jangly.. But with some modifications you can get some really great tones.
I don't know... Did you notice major difference in sustain? I've tried profiling with my MIM Telecaster and all the models still sound like a bit equalized Telecaster for me.
@@GothguitaristNot the "original" Series. The first ESP Eclipse actually were telecaster shaped. The 24 fret Eclipse later on was a flat top bolt on. Nowadays the Eclipse can be set neck and neck through though - the one in the picture isn't though.
The german guitar brand was Duesenberg. And I would ask if in the guitar match you need to mute the previous strings in order to get a clean profile of each one?
Yeah, I remembered whilst editing. I've never tried a Duesenberg. It didn't say to play one string at a time. I just followed the instructions to the letter. If that is the case, they'll have to put that in an update.
For the first part, you should be playing separate notes as it says. I don't think you should be letting strings ring out or playing chords. For the second part where you're barring, you should let the strings ring out or it'll fail.
The first part only records one note. It measures the output of the pickup, so it doesn't make a difference. I just double checked this morning. I tried a few different way and the best sound I got was my original preset.
Yes, it’s supposed to make your guitar sound like a specific different guitar. So you could try to make your Eli phone les Paul sound like a fender Stratocaster. I think the better way to use it though is to try and make a squier strat sound like a fender custom shop. Not as big a jump but perhaps more pleasing results. 👍🏻
But... surely "separate notes" means "let the last note die out before you play another one"? Otherwise, by the time you're playing the high E string, the sound that the software is listening to to "model" the high E string is the sound of six strings ringing together?
I do not know about you, but I hear some quite strange sounds in the background, it is probably the armed preset, the same thing happens with the default preset of the Amplitube 4, the sound has a kind of interference, like a bubbling in the signal, which clearly shouldn't be there
Guitar match seems to be the main reason to consider upgrading but will that stop us wanting different guitars? Buy a cheap Strat copy and you have every guitar you dream of? Of course not. We love guitars! The whole aesthetic of a different guitar, the looks, the feel etc. I, for one will not be spending the money on the BiasFX upgrade. Great review and demo.
Hiya mate, I don't think the software works with stereo input. It does operate mono to stereo though. So you can split your signal in the software and run a stereo rig virtually. :) I might be wrong though, I've never tried going stereo in.
When I get to the arpeggiate positions stage, when I pick my first note, multiple strings get completed? Is this an instance of my input volume being too high? I'm brand new to digital production so any help would be much appreciated
That's weird, I don't think that should happen. I actually haven't used this software since making the video, so I'm afraid I can't be much help. Hopefully someone in the comments can pick this up for you. :)
@@raimondsstokmanis1892 outdated drivers for my Audio interface, i was using focus rite asio from two driver generations ago and one of the known problems was unwanted gain boosts on a clean signal
I've been playing with it some more today. You'd be surprised. I'm pretty impressed. If they do a free trial, it would be worth downloading it and having a go. :)
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After Peavey failed miserably with this feature in ReValver I was hoping someone in a few years will make it right. Bias tried, Bias failed. The tech just isn’t there yet.Want a strat sound? Buy a strat!
when i want to use guitar match I have the problem that when I am in the phase of "measuring pickup output" it remains in no signal as if I was not touching what it could be?
Hi Morgan, I'm really sorry but I don't know. I'm sure you've already tried restarting it and that you have your guitar volume up and all the obvious things. But without seeing your whole setup, I couldn't say. Your best bet might be to check the FAQ section of Positive Grid's website. Sorry I can't be of more help. :(
Sorry guys, I haven't actually used the software for months now. I've been using STL Tonality, Howard Benson Suite. It's much simpler and takes up way less CPU. So I've even been using it live too! Rig pics on Instagram. :)
That's the idea, but I couldn't say whether or not it works. I've done a video where I use my squire strat and try to make it sound like a fender strat, it sounded different but I'm not sure whether it sounded better. I'd say a better guitar is a more solid investment than this feature of the software. :)
@@jtguitartv thanks. I am thinking I will purchase a cheap gio and give it a 45-day test drive on Bias fx 2. I need to start somewhere since I am kind of a beginner. After 45 days I can return it and buy maybe a PRS SE.
does anyone know if maybe guitar match dosn't work with active pick ups? I'm trying to get my LTd with emg pickups to sound like a tele but guitar match wont register it. If not its all good good video bro you i punched that sub button for ya!
Yes, as long as your pc can run multiple programs at once. I believe there is a yjm Strat, but I can't remember off the top of my head. If you go to the bias FX website they'll have a list of guitar models.
@@jtguitartv I Saw looper using at ruclips.net/video/uwjimXdj4xs/видео.html David Wallimann Channel @ 11:29 Positive Grid Bias FX 2 Review. Not sure about inserting backing track without using any DAW or stand alone just like Amplitube 3 ,Amplitue 4 or Guitar Rig5. Enjoy
Any recommendations on a guitar that works good with guitar match. I need a one guitar fits most for my studio I will only be using bias fx platinum and got $1000 or less for budget.,
Guitars are so personal, it's hard to say. I have a Gordon Smith Graduate and it works pretty well with it. It has coil splittable humbuckers so it's pretty versatile in its own right. Guitar match if blended subtly can make any versatile sounding guitar go the extra mile. So I suppose I'd recommend something with coil-splits. :)
@alphacititrick You need to lower the input volume in Bias FX 2, that fixed it for me. Dont lower it all the way, just lower the input volume enough to make the terrible screaming noise go away, your output should still be totally fine.
Tony Celentano Change the output and mix/wet settings on guitar match. You can also eq it and save the preset. Once you tweak it it's pretty accurate and usable. I love the Tele setting.
How do connect the guitar to the computer. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I've never used modeling software straight from a computer and no ever talks or covers this issue.
No problem! You'll need an Audio Interface. Be sure to check that you PC meets the minimum requirements to run the software too. I'd recommend if you're just starting out in computer music getting something cheap and cheerful with decent mic. preamps. The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD (
It will go through the computer. You could set it up to go through an amp, but you'd need a tramping box or setup. There are lots of videos on how to re-amp on RUclips. :)
Using a guitar amp interferes with the amp modeling because it will color your sound in addition to the coloring done by the software. So the presets won’t sound as the software intends. It is best to use studio monitors which are designed to be as transparent as possible.
I haven't tried Guitar rig five. One of my students bought a guitar rig product though and it didn't work on his phone and guitar rig had stopped supporting it. So I don't haven't got a great opinion of them, so far. I'm sure the more expensive versions are well supported though. This was only £40.
@@nicholasprince5909 Thanks, i already bought Bias fx 2 yesterday and now im copying song i like i will upload it as soon as i finish it Thanks for answer!
You're very welcome! I hope it helped. I'm afraid I don't think I'll be doing an acoustic one because I'm not a fan of acoustic pickups, I'd always recommend recording with a mic of direct in for acoustic. :)
I've tried it before and it doesn't sound right. However, using the rack eq and the preamps and other effects worked really well for processing the microphone signal I post. Do have a go through, I might not have got the best out of it. :D
Thanks for your feedback. I did try DI and it did not sound right to me. Too much buzz to the sound. When using an acoustic mic I sometimes got to do with floor noise. Anyway, I did watch a Positive Grid( Bias FX Acoustic Sound) video yesterday as well where Sam Whiting demos the Acoustic Guitar sounds and wow... a must see video what Bias FX can do to your sound. So I noticed what effects they used on the signal: Acoustic Eq, Acoustic pre-amp, Acoustic sim, Acoustic chorus, Acoustic reverb and Acoustic Imaging. So I tried it and vuala...beautiful clean acoustic sound with no floor noise. You should try it and then perhaps do a video on it if you'd like. I am sure you will get it right. Regards.
I wondered that too, so I did it again yesterday. But it actually ended up sounding worse than my original guitar match. I agree there's a shrillness to some of the sounds, I'll explain that in the next video. Basically though, the Gordon Smith sounds quite dark on the neck pickup, so I had the amp with the bass dialled down and the trebly dialed up. So when I did the guitar match, the single coil results are quite a bit brighter and more shrill than the humbucker results. Playing notes individually actually didn't work when recording the guitar, they want them to ring into eachother. It makes sense really, they can't process the strings individually, you can only do that with midi pickups.
I have a Steinberg UR242 interface and Edirol Monitors. Almost zero latency, I have the buffer set to 64 samples. 124 samples works with little enough latency too.
Hiya! Yes, you can use the input on an audio interface, like the Scarlett. That's was exactly how is connected the guitar. And yes, studio monitors or headphones are great for monitoring. Be aware that what sounds good in headphones might not sound good through speakers though. :)
Reguitar really does what guitar match is supposed to be doing. For $100, everyone can have this capability without straining to hear the emulations.✌🏾
Thanks! Was googling if it had comparable software. Guitar match isn't bad, but what I want is just to have the model, and use another amp sim with it, like Neural stuff, or Guitar rig 6. How it comes out even after tweaking is a kind of bit weak sounding. I got it to an ok level, but it sounds weaker than it should. But the concept of Guitar match is amazing! It did help shape the tones I was making into how I wanted them to sound. For both my Guitar, and Keytar, which is super cool!
The psychoacoustic effect of seeing you playing that guitar but hearing the other guitar models makes it tough for me to be objective!! All in all, they sound decent, although the Telecaster model does have quite a harsh top end.
Yeah, I didn't change the amp seeing for each preset. My guitars pickups are quite dark, so I had the treble up on the amp. We need to adjust the amp for each guitar model. I didn't do that. :S :D
Have to be honest, none of the Guitar Match profiles really sound good... your stock pickups sound great! nice and clear, but when the profiles are loaded the tones start to sound overly compressed, they lose high end and they don't have a natural "break up" too them. Some don't also particularly sound anything like the real thing such as the 335 for example
To be fair, I didn't change amp settings to compensate for the change in guitar tone, so it doesn't really show them at their best. I think there are ways to get a good sound. It just requires a bit better planning and tweaking than I did. But I agree, not great sounds out of the box!
@Shockheadd45 as great fun as experimenting with tones is, for producers/ home studios with limited guitars/ gear (which this is marketed towards), getting results quick and settling on tones from the start is important for tracking. This has the opposite effect requiring you to spend hours dialing in tones that ultimately don't even sound like the "real thing"
thanks for the review, this looks like a lot of fun. I mean, if softwares have come such a long way that they can simulate amps and mics, why not guitars. Of course they are not meant to sound like the real deal otherwise who would buy the real deal anymore? #cough#purists. But I know for a fact that 50% of rock bands are using software to direct record their albums,even names you wouldn't expect.
To be fair, there are so many variables. Including what monitors I mixed on Vs what people are listening to it on. The best bet it to download the trial (if they do that?) and see how you get in with your own setup. :) But I agree, I doesn't sound great. :S
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Who would like to see "Guitar Match with a Squier Strat"? Maybe that would be a good use of the software.
Squier Strat + Guitar Match video is now up!
Hell yeah bro!
Done!
I'd love to see the whole setup with the MIDI Behringer FCB1010 pedalboard and a suitable soundcard. I think that the soundcard would need to have MIDI In and Out. This, mixer for mics and power speakers would make a perfect live rig. Just got FX2 yesterday, the whole works and a kitchen sink at a 60% discount.
There's a product called the Midi Commander. You can buy it on Amazon for around £100. Paul David's did a good video on it. :)
It absolutely works. The problem is that people who haven’t used it expect it to sound as their own physical version does. But the sound they know is influenced by many factors, including their amp and the sound they hear in this video is also influenced by other factors.
I played a CU24 through BIAS FX 2. I then switched to my LP and didn’t change any rig settings. I modeled the CU24 and the sound was *very* similar.
Use a capo for the frequency profiling segment. It's much easier and more accurate.
What you don't understand in "Separate notes"?
that's weird it is the only way the software would receive those notes
Arpeggio = individual notes (ie, not ringing out into chords)
I just started using BIAS FX2. Def takes some setup.. I'm finding that with my system ALL of the pre-created stacks have enormous treble.. I'm turning the treble way down on everything. VERY bright and jangly.. But with some modifications you can get some really great tones.
I do find the stock sounds are very bright. They sound pretty harsh on their own but would probably sit well in a mix. :)
I’ve definitely noticed that too
I don't know... Did you notice major difference in sustain? I've tried profiling with my MIM Telecaster and all the models still sound like a bit equalized Telecaster for me.
Yeah, I too was not impressed with this function tbh. :P
I'd be most excited about the Gretch, 335, John Petrucci and John Mayer.
Good job! Thanks for your time to make this Vid !
Thank you for watching. I hope it helps. :)
The neck pickup just sounds like a split humbucker.
But the bridge pickup sounds very convincing.
I don't have Telecas, so I decided to buy FX2 after watching this video. thank you.
You’re welcome. I hope it helps. :)
6:20 Looks like a Schecter - ma ESP feels brah.
Horizon and Eclipse are ESP models, die Eclipse original is a 24 fret bolt on thin LP shape.
Well spotted! I think you're right.
No the eclipse is also set and neck through
@@GothguitaristNot the "original" Series. The first ESP Eclipse actually were telecaster shaped. The 24 fret Eclipse later on was a flat top bolt on. Nowadays the Eclipse can be set neck and neck through though - the one in the picture isn't though.
@@ayeapprove yeah I thought you meant modern
The german guitar brand was Duesenberg. And I would ask if in the guitar match you need to mute the previous strings in order to get a clean profile of each one?
Yeah, I remembered whilst editing. I've never tried a Duesenberg. It didn't say to play one string at a time. I just followed the instructions to the letter.
If that is the case, they'll have to put that in an update.
For the first part, you should be playing separate notes as it says. I don't think you should be letting strings ring out or playing chords. For the second part where you're barring, you should let the strings ring out or it'll fail.
The first part only records one note. It measures the output of the pickup, so it doesn't make a difference. I just double checked this morning. I tried a few different way and the best sound I got was my original preset.
So this is where the Mooer GE300 ToneCapture got their ideas from!!
perhaps you could explain exactly what guitar matching is? is it supposed make your les paul sound like a strat for instance?
Yes, it’s supposed to make your guitar sound like a specific different guitar. So you could try to make your Eli phone les Paul sound like a fender Stratocaster. I think the better way to use it though is to try and make a squier strat sound like a fender custom shop. Not as big a jump but perhaps more pleasing results. 👍🏻
HI EVERYONE!!! I HAVE A QUESTION... IF I RECORD A CLEAN GUITAR, CAN I ADD THOSE EFFECTS TO THE CLEAN GUITAR POST RECORDED??
Hilarious how in the first profiling round, the app kept saying "Profiling Failed." 2:14 LOL. Nice demo though. Thank you.
lol, thanks and you’re welcome!
Insane. Great playing man!
Thank you, you're too kind! That riff will be coming out on an EP later in the year or early next year. ;)
I thought they were vintage models, not custom shop reissues, bummed, I wanted to try this, but really no point, thanks for the video though.
No problem, glad I could help.
But... surely "separate notes" means "let the last note die out before you play another one"? Otherwise, by the time you're playing the high E string, the sound that the software is listening to to "model" the high E string is the sound of six strings ringing together?
It doesn't model individual strings. That would only work with midi pickups. :)
I do not know about you, but I hear some quite strange sounds in the background, it is probably the armed preset, the same thing happens with the default preset of the Amplitube 4, the sound has a kind of interference, like a bubbling in the signal, which clearly shouldn't be there
That could be due to your computer's professor struggling. Try increasing the sample rate and that should reduce. 500ms plus should fix it. :)
Guitar match seems to be the main reason to consider upgrading but will that stop us wanting different guitars? Buy a cheap Strat copy and you have every guitar you dream of?
Of course not. We love guitars! The whole aesthetic of a different guitar, the looks, the feel etc.
I, for one will not be spending the money on the BiasFX upgrade. Great review and demo.
Thank you again mate, I feel the same. I dead chuffed with the harmonizer but Guitar match I'm not fussed on.
love ur channel, keep uploading more videos
Thank you, you're too kind. I'm planning to get one up in the next week or so about playing live just using a laptop rig! ;)
i`m confuzzled on this. cant get it to match my jackson dinky, frustrating. my audio settings are right so i dunno.
Sorry to hear that mate. It might be best to get in touch with the support at Positive Grid. They may be able to help you out. :)
@@jtguitartv yep ty i found that they have a fakebook page.lol
Great, I hope they've helped get you sorted. :)
@@jtguitartv well i don`t know what all they can do on a sunday. lol their trying tho i guess.
Let's hope! 🤞🤞🤞 :)
bro how can you get your input in Stereo? I am using audient ID4 and having only mono input with stereo output
thanks in advance
Hiya mate, I don't think the software works with stereo input. It does operate mono to stereo though. So you can split your signal in the software and run a stereo rig virtually. :)
I might be wrong though, I've never tried going stereo in.
In theory, if you went stereo into a stereo track on your DAW, maybe it could work. But I don't know I'm afraid.
@@jtguitartv thank you my friend
@@OmarGabra you're welcome.
When I get to the arpeggiate positions stage, when I pick my first note, multiple strings get completed? Is this an instance of my input volume being too high? I'm brand new to digital production so any help would be much appreciated
That's weird, I don't think that should happen. I actually haven't used this software since making the video, so I'm afraid I can't be much help. Hopefully someone in the comments can pick this up for you. :)
Try playing with a clean tone.
@@raimondsstokmanis1892 i did, it wasn't the problem. Thanks for your reply
@@thembo What was the problem?
@@raimondsstokmanis1892 outdated drivers for my Audio interface, i was using focus rite asio from two driver generations ago and one of the known problems was unwanted gain boosts on a clean signal
ok so u gave me an idea , I turned up the volume knob on my POD- HD -500X (SOFTWARE). And It fixed it thanks!
Ha! Great news. :D You're welcome! ;)
Thanks for the walkthrough
You’re welcome, I hope it helps! :)
So will this make my explorer sound like a strat if I’m looking for a strat tone?
Yes, in theory. It takes quite a bit of tweaking and all depends on the kind of "strat" tone you're looking for. :)
It won’t. Not even close
I've been playing with it some more today. You'd be surprised. I'm pretty impressed.
If they do a free trial, it would be worth downloading it and having a go. :)
After Peavey failed miserably with this feature in ReValver I was hoping someone in a few years will make it right. Bias tried, Bias failed. The tech just isn’t there yet.Want a strat sound? Buy a strat!
PičkeVrište look at www.sim-one.it. Listen to the acoustic set and let me know :)
I cannot get mine to measure any of my pickups, the meter barely shows a line reading.
Sorry to hear that. That sounds like the input gain might be too low. It might be worth getting in touch with Positive Grid for some help.
6:05 it's a duesenberg
Duesenberg Starplayer TV DTV-CHG
What do you use to connect to your pc ?
At the time of that video, it was a Streinberg UR242. I currently use a Focusrite Clarett 8 pre.
Hello, can you play with the guitar modelling live? Not just tracks
I think it's possible but it largely depends on the processing power of your computer and I don't think it sounds good enough to use live. :)
Hello. Is there a lot of difference between Standat and professional?
I'm afraid I can't remember off the top of my head. I think standard has far fewer amps, cabs and effects. :)
when i want to use guitar match I have the problem that when I am in the phase of "measuring pickup output" it remains in no signal as if I was not touching what it could be?
Hi Morgan, I'm really sorry but I don't know. I'm sure you've already tried restarting it and that you have your guitar volume up and all the obvious things. But without seeing your whole setup, I couldn't say.
Your best bet might be to check the FAQ section of Positive Grid's website. Sorry I can't be of more help. :(
If you're using FL Studio, just enable "Use fixed buffers" in the plugin settings under "Processing", this fixes the issue.
It doesn't make active emg's sound like single coil pickups, does it?
I imagine it would but I couldn't say for sure. I don't have a guitar with EMG pickups. :s
Of course not. It just turns your good sound into the phasey overprocessed noisy mess
My clean sound actually sounds like single coils. And i have emg pickups. I also have a real strat (but not vintage) to compare.
do you or anyone else happen to know if the iRig Stomp I/O will work with Bias Fx 2?
I'm afraid, good sir, I personally haven't a clue! But I don't see why it shouldn't. :)
Great video!! I only have an Ibanez, and this will change my live xd
Thank you! Best of luck! :D
it would be cool if it had a Rickenbacker
I can`t save my new presets that I`ve made ( FX Elite 2 ) !! it asks me to rename and save it, but then nothing happened .. any clue Please :)
maybe u can ask supports b the forum
never met this kinda issue before
@@liuboyangaa6516 yes I did ... that`s really weird.. they are working on it.. thank you for answering :) ... before updating I didn't had that issue
@@CyberTechOfficial-h7n == hope that they could fix this issue
@@liuboyangaa6516 yeah my friend :)
Sorry guys, I haven't actually used the software for months now. I've been using STL Tonality, Howard Benson Suite. It's much simpler and takes up way less CPU. So I've even been using it live too! Rig pics on Instagram. :)
If I were to use, let's say, an Ibanez Gio; would the bias Fx 2 make it sound like a GOOD guitar as opposed to a cheap guitar?
That's the idea, but I couldn't say whether or not it works. I've done a video where I use my squire strat and try to make it sound like a fender strat, it sounded different but I'm not sure whether it sounded better.
I'd say a better guitar is a more solid investment than this feature of the software. :)
@@jtguitartv thanks. I am thinking I will purchase a cheap gio and give it a 45-day test drive on Bias fx 2. I need to start somewhere since I am kind of a beginner. After 45 days I can return it and buy maybe a PRS SE.
@@jtguitartv WILL change in a couple of years, for sure. I believe that any well set an playable guitar will sound like anything you want it.
That's the way things are headed, for sure.
does anyone know if maybe guitar match dosn't work with active pick ups?
I'm trying to get my LTd with emg pickups to sound like a tele but guitar match wont register it. If not its all good good video bro you i punched that sub button for ya!
I don't know I'm afraid, mate. Thanks for the sub though! Plenty more to come in the new year! ^^
Is this can be practiced with the backing track, loop & recording? Is there a scallop guitar match Yngwie Malmsteen or something like Blackmore ST?
Yes, as long as your pc can run multiple programs at once. I believe there is a yjm Strat, but I can't remember off the top of my head. If you go to the bias FX website they'll have a list of guitar models.
@@jtguitartv
I Saw looper using at ruclips.net/video/uwjimXdj4xs/видео.html
David Wallimann
Channel @ 11:29 Positive Grid Bias FX 2 Review.
Not sure about inserting backing track without using any DAW or stand alone just like Amplitube 3 ,Amplitue 4 or Guitar Rig5. Enjoy
Any recommendations on a guitar that works good with guitar match. I need a one guitar fits most for my studio I will only be using bias fx platinum and got $1000 or less for budget.,
Guitars are so personal, it's hard to say. I have a Gordon Smith Graduate and it works pretty well with it.
It has coil splittable humbuckers so it's pretty versatile in its own right. Guitar match if blended subtly can make any versatile sounding guitar go the extra mile. So I suppose I'd recommend something with coil-splits. :)
Maybe the telecaster player hh because it has coil tap so basically you have a humbucker and a single coil configuration in one guitar
Why does PC version have guitar match and ipad version doesn't?
Probably because the PC version is from $100-$300. I think the app is much cheaper, is it?
Mine sounds bugged, when I enable guitar match it almost doubles the output volume and adds an enormous amount of noise.
:s sorry to hear that. It's definitely not plain sailing using this feature. Let's hope they sort some things out with an update soon.
@alphacititrick You need to lower the input volume in Bias FX 2, that fixed it for me. Dont lower it all the way, just lower the input volume enough to make the terrible screaming noise go away, your output should still be totally fine.
Tony Celentano Change the output and mix/wet settings on guitar match. You can also eq it and save the preset. Once you tweak it it's pretty accurate and usable. I love the Tele setting.
So this is a profiling plugin? Same work as the sim1?
It does a lot more. I just focused on the Guitar Match feature because I new the bigger RUclipsrs wouldn't want to. :P
How do connect the guitar to the computer. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I've never used modeling software straight from a computer and no ever talks or covers this issue.
No problem! You'll need an Audio Interface. Be sure to check that you PC meets the minimum requirements to run the software too.
I'd recommend if you're just starting out in computer music getting something cheap and cheerful with decent mic. preamps.
The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD (
@@jtguitartv thanks so much.
No worries. ;)
how is the guitar signal flowing into is it through AUDIO INTERFACE or MIDI converters
It's going through my Steinberg UR242 audio interface.
Does the sound play through the speakers of the computer or can you set it up through an actual amp?
It will go through the computer. You could set it up to go through an amp, but you'd need a tramping box or setup.
There are lots of videos on how to re-amp on RUclips. :)
Using a guitar amp interferes with the amp modeling because it will color your sound in addition to the coloring done by the software. So the presets won’t sound as the software intends. It is best to use studio monitors which are designed to be as transparent as possible.
Have you ever used guitar rig 5? Im thinking what to buy guitar rig or bias fx. What would you recommened?
I haven't tried Guitar rig five. One of my students bought a guitar rig product though and it didn't work on his phone and guitar rig had stopped supporting it.
So I don't haven't got a great opinion of them, so far. I'm sure the more expensive versions are well supported though. This was only £40.
@@jtguitartv Thanks for answer. i guess im gonna buy bias fx 2 haha can't wait for it
Enjoy! Its great!
I have both. They are both great however, I'd go with bias. It has a nicer GUI and the guitar match feature is insane!
@@nicholasprince5909 Thanks, i already bought Bias fx 2 yesterday and now im copying song i like i will upload it as soon as i finish it Thanks for answer!
Hey...thanks for this tutorial. Can you do a tutorial on "Acoustic Guitar" please? It will be highly appreciated.
You're very welcome! I hope it helped. I'm afraid I don't think I'll be doing an acoustic one because I'm not a fan of acoustic pickups, I'd always recommend recording with a mic of direct in for acoustic. :)
But it should be using the Bias FX 2.
I've tried it before and it doesn't sound right. However, using the rack eq and the preamps and other effects worked really well for processing the microphone signal I post. Do have a go through, I might not have got the best out of it. :D
Thanks for your feedback. I did try DI and it did not sound right to me. Too much buzz to the sound. When using an acoustic mic I sometimes got to do with floor noise. Anyway, I did watch a Positive Grid( Bias FX Acoustic Sound) video yesterday as well where Sam Whiting demos the Acoustic Guitar sounds and wow... a must see video what Bias FX can do to your sound. So I noticed what effects they used on the signal: Acoustic Eq, Acoustic pre-amp, Acoustic sim, Acoustic chorus, Acoustic reverb and Acoustic Imaging. So I tried it and vuala...beautiful clean acoustic sound with no floor noise. You should try it and then perhaps do a video on it if you'd like. I am sure you will get it right.
Regards.
That's awesome! Glad you got something nice sounding. Perhaps I will give it a try! :D
How do you get sound?
I'd love to help you, but if you're getting no sound at all you'd best get in touch with Positive Grid. :)
@@jtguitartv I managed to get it to work. Thanks anyway!
@@bechet12 Awesome! Enjoy! :D
@@bechet12 Can you please tell me how?
"Separate notes" are not the same as "arpeggio" which you did first. Try a scale. Monophonic!
I wondered that too, so I did it again yesterday. But it actually ended up sounding worse than my original guitar match.
I agree there's a shrillness to some of the sounds, I'll explain that in the next video. Basically though, the Gordon Smith sounds quite dark on the neck pickup, so I had the amp with the bass dialled down and the trebly dialed up. So when I did the guitar match, the single coil results are quite a bit brighter and more shrill than the humbucker results.
Playing notes individually actually didn't work when recording the guitar, they want them to ring into eachother.
It makes sense really, they can't process the strings individually, you can only do that with midi pickups.
He wasn't arpeggiating though. He let the notes ring together.
Positive Grid definitely need to make the I instructions clearer. So that there can be no misinterpretation.
@@jtguitartv true
@@woundedmonk1884 that is still an arpeggio :)
Which audio interface are you using? Any latency problem? and last but not for that less important --> Which Monitors are you using?
I have a Steinberg UR242 interface and Edirol Monitors.
Almost zero latency, I have the buffer set to 64 samples. 124 samples works with little enough latency too.
@@jtguitartv thanks a Lot for tour answer. Keep the Goodwork
You're welcome. ;)
hi, a question? How did you connect the guitar?
Is direct plug in through a Scarlett 2i2 and studio monitors as output be effective?
Hiya! Yes, you can use the input on an audio interface, like the Scarlett. That's was exactly how is connected the guitar. And yes, studio monitors or headphones are great for monitoring. Be aware that what sounds good in headphones might not sound good through speakers though. :)
can you still use guitar match in standalone?
Yes you can. Just remember to adjust your audio driver's buffer time to reduce latency. You'll find this in your audio driver's control panel. :)
yes I got it at 128 samples, Thanks bro @@jtguitartv
Awesome! Enjoy and let me know if you have any video suggestions for Bias FX 2. I might do a 1 Vs 2 video. :)
Excelente.
Ironically I have a tele and I like emulating the les Paul style guitar
Nice!
Reguitar really does what guitar match is supposed to be doing. For $100, everyone can have this capability without straining to hear the emulations.✌🏾
Thanks!
Was googling if it had comparable software. Guitar match isn't bad, but what I want is just to have the model, and use another amp sim with it, like Neural stuff, or Guitar rig 6.
How it comes out even after tweaking is a kind of bit weak sounding. I got it to an ok level, but it sounds weaker than it should. But the concept of Guitar match is amazing! It did help shape the tones I was making into how I wanted them to sound.
For both my Guitar, and Keytar, which is super cool!
Bias fx or amplitube?
I haven't tried the new version of amplitude. So I can't say I'm afraid. I'll see if I can do a comparison between the two.
I think Bias FX is more user friendly than Amplitube 4 imo, Bias FX overdrive sounds less digital to me as well
The psychoacoustic effect of seeing you playing that guitar but hearing the other guitar models makes it tough for me to be objective!!
All in all, they sound decent, although the Telecaster model does have quite a harsh top end.
Yeah, I didn't change the amp seeing for each preset. My guitars pickups are quite dark, so I had the treble up on the amp.
We need to adjust the amp for each guitar model. I didn't do that. :S :D
@@jtguitartv no worries! I am sure that if you had tweaked the amp, others would have said that you shouldn't have... You can please everyone! :)
That's for sure! ;)
Robert Simpson You can eq within guitar match as well.
Is that pro version? Or elite?
It's the Elite version. £££ :(
@@jtguitartv Thanks.
You're very welcome!
Hey, what tune are you playing in this video?
It's one of my own. It's called "Let's Get Married" and will be on an EP early next year.
Have to be honest, none of the Guitar Match profiles really sound good... your stock pickups sound great! nice and clear, but when the profiles are loaded the tones start to sound overly compressed, they lose high end and they don't have a natural "break up" too them. Some don't also particularly sound anything like the real thing such as the 335 for example
To be fair, I didn't change amp settings to compensate for the change in guitar tone, so it doesn't really show them at their best. I think there are ways to get a good sound. It just requires a bit better planning and tweaking than I did.
But I agree, not great sounds out of the box!
@Shockheadd45 as great fun as experimenting with tones is, for producers/ home studios with limited guitars/ gear (which this is marketed towards), getting results quick and settling on tones from the start is important for tracking. This has the opposite effect requiring you to spend hours dialing in tones that ultimately don't even sound like the "real thing"
thanks for the review, this looks like a lot of fun. I mean, if softwares have come such a long way that they can simulate amps and mics, why not guitars. Of course they are not meant to sound like the real deal otherwise who would buy the real deal anymore? #cough#purists. But I know for a fact that 50% of rock bands are using software to direct record their albums,even names you wouldn't expect.
Yeah, i can imagine. I've started doing gigs with a laptop rig because it so easy to use and sounds great! Thanks for the kind words! JT
This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen.
tretas
Profiling failed.
wow! Tele sounds so shity!
gtrjh that’s just how teles sound.
@@Eddian18 nope
I dont know why but suprisingly very harsh sounding
To be fair, there are so many variables. Including what monitors I mixed on Vs what people are listening to it on.
The best bet it to download the trial (if they do that?) and see how you get in with your own setup. :)
But I agree, I doesn't sound great. :S
What are you using for monitors oh my god dude they sound terrible
A pair of Edirol MA-15 studio monitors. I've recently upgraded to Adam Audio A7x.
Mine is a bit noisy >.< so Annoying.
Yeah, I'm not a fan of the feature.
Sad
Couldn't watch after he failed to damp the strings... Separate notes means one note at a time... Monophonic!
Not leaving them all ringing.
Duh!
not even close
Unsurprisingly sounds really bad. Like an acoustic sim
My strat sounds pretty good when modelled into humbuckers... and it actually does sound like humbuckers. I think it's pretty cool.
my humbucker sounds glassy using tele bridge match.
U look like the guitarist of snarky puppy..
I’ll take that! Better than Guitarry Potter! 😅
Very bureaucratic video
Two much trouble , not worth it !!!
Those steps suck !!!