Because it is only available in standalone mode, in DAW, it is pain in the ass to get it working with midi device. Shame, because the sound is promising. Unfortunatelly i gave up after hours of trying to make it work with nektar pacer and ableton. Guitar Rig and Amplitube 5 does not have any of these issues.
I’m now your biggest fan!, thanks for the program change tip...it has added years to my life. I also dig your chops...hope all your wildest dreams come true😎🎸😎
Hot damn. Just realized we to the same soloist. It plays like a dream too, especially in lower tuning. The sentient and nazgul pickup can do no wrong Cheers on the neat vid too!
Wow! I'm a new BIAS FX 2 user and didn't know how easily switchable the banks and effects are via MIDI. Thanks for not only showing me that, but teaching me how to do it! PLUS, showing me a very solid looking MIDI Controller to do it with. I'm ordering one today! Lots of love, Maru... keep doing your thing and I'll keep watching and listening!
@@Yo111974 Yes! I love it! I've been using it a lot over the last couple months. I haven't had a single issue with it in Bias FX2. It's really durable and the switches feel great. I definitely recommend it to anyone using Bias Fx2. But, I still haven't gotten any expression pedals for it, so I can't speak for those. I'm thinking of getting one though. If I do, I'll get the MeloAudio branded ones, cuz I've heard people have trouble with the compatibility of other brands (although some apparently do work fine).
Hey you did a great job explaining how to setup bias fx live , can you also do a video on how to setup bias fx for windows/Mac I would really appreciate that
Great tutorial. I just ordered one of these with the expression pedal from amazon. I'm not very good at figuring out new gadgets so this will really help a lot. Thanks and you are subbed :)
Hey, Craig... how is the expression pedal? Is as solid as the MIDI controller looks to be? Are you using it with BIAS FX? If so, how does it compare to an actual wah or volume pedal?
Thank you so much! This video was really helpful. There were a lot of videos on this useful little guy, but weren't really clear on how to set it up. Thank you!
HAHAHA sabia que no estaba loco , te habia visto en otro video en español cuando lei la descripicion me di cuenta que efectivamente estaba en lo cierto, sigue asi esta cool tu canal y versatil, dos idiomas.
IPAD USERS - if your controller isn’t working make sure bias FX was opened before you turned on the controller. Then make sure your midi channel is set to 1. Hope this helps
great vid. can you make a video how this midi commander can be used on daw. i am especially interested in how wah pedal effects can be recorded on daw that i use, which is a cakewalk
Hi Maru! Brilliant video. Very useful :) Is it possible to assign the bias looper to a MIDI footswitch and do live looping? Could you make a video demonstrating looping using the midi?
Thank you for the video! Maybe it's useful to mention that you can assign more than one effect pedal to the same button at the Midi Commander. Simply assign both of them to the same button. That means you can toggle, for example, 1 effect pedal OFF and another one ON with one footstep (just switch the effect on or off in the plugin), which can be useful every here and then.
I'm looking to get into this style setup. My big question that I can seem to find is what should I hook up to get the sound out, not just through computer. Like speakers or amps
Tried to assign the quick snaps to the pads of my Novation Launchpad mini Mk3; but didn´t work. Great video, I'm enjoying some of them as I've just bought Bias FX2; great work.
Maru, gracias por todos videos de verdad son de mucha ayuda tengo una duda sobre este software y el equipo, alguna vez haz conectado en vivo tu gear a una PA para hacerlo más real? Pregunto esto porque quiero cambiar mi ME80 y un boss katana para adquirir este set up y conectarlo directo a la mixer y PA pero tengo cierta incertidumbre que no suene como promete…si de repente tienes un video compártelo por favor saludos y éxito
Hello Maru, I have a question - do you use an expression pedal along with the device? I'm asking because the expression pedal compatibility is such a sensitive issue, so I wanna be 100% sure that a particular exp. pedal will be recognised and will function well with the Midi Commander. I'm thinking of getting the Mission Engineering SP1, but would really like to know if they both "click" together. Otherwise, any recommendations from your side (backed up by an actual experience of seeing something work well)?
Great video, thanks. How you were able to change patches/presets/programs/switch fx on and off within the DAW you're using? I was able to assign the MP-100 (Harley Benton counterpart) in bias fx 2 standalone but switching in DAW wasn't happening with an armed and monitored audio track. Keep up the good work! Cheers, Aleksis
Hi Aleksis. Great question - I wasn't able to unfortunately! For some reason, either Pro Tools or the plugin version of Bias Fx wasn't recognizing the midi controller inside my DAW. I'm not sure if this is only in Pro Tools or if it's a plugin issue, but the only way I could get it to work was with the standalone Bias FX version, with my set up at least. I hope other people have had better luck with their DAWs. Hope this helps!
Can you bring up BiasFX, then inside the DAW assign BiasFX as effects input to the track in the DAW & use as normal, with the Midi controlling BiasFX? Or am I misunderstanding the question?
At 5:10 you talk about the LED lights not always matching. If you use that same switch for another bank and switch it off, for example, when you return to your original bank which has the effect turned on, do the lights automatically sync again? If not, how can you keep your banks in the proper desired state for next use?
I just got Bias FX and found this video. Great vid. With the MIDI Commander is there a way to tap in tempo for the delay pedals? Or if not tap in, can you set it to change tempo based on presets?
I saw this and bought it excitedly not realising it doesn't work with bias fx as a vst in a daw at least from what I can see. Wish that was made more obvious by people as now it has to go back
Douglas Vaughn yes. Unfortunately it only works with the “professional” or studio versions of Bias FX. Not the standard versions since those dont have midi capabilities ☹️
If you are a noob like myself, you must have an audio interface plugged in for the midi controller to work. I was trying to get the midi controller talking and changing without the interface hooked up and it wouldn’t change channels or anything. Even if you are USB with the Midi Captain.
Cuando configuras presets, el cambio entra al pulsar el switch o al soltarlo? porque tengo el Blueboard y funciona de esa manera, cuesta mucho trabajo encajar los cambios 😕
How are you recording your guitar audio in the standalone version of bias? I can’t switch tones while recording in the plug-in version of bias in logic and this is really confusing me. Thanks.
Ciao ottimo video. Io lo uso con atomic amplifier ma nn riesco ad assegnare i preset agli switch. Premendo simultaneamente Power e tasto a sembra nn allinearsi ma in maniera sequenziale funziona accendendolo senza associarlo. Puoi aiutarmi?
Can the ipad power the midi commander if connected directly to the ipad via USB hub? My audio interface doesnt have a midi input so I would connect both midi commander and audio interface to the ipad.
Excelente vídeo, bien explicado. Sabes si es posible usar pedaleras Boss como controlador? He buscado información al respecto pero no es muy clara. Saludos!
hola Abad, no sé especificamente qué pedalera Boss ofrece control MIDI. Me fijaría en el manual de usuario si el modelo específico que tenés ofrece control MIDI y si es compatible con Bias FX.
"I hope this was useful"
Hands down the most useful Bias FX video I've seen.
3 years later, still agreed.
Maru, You nailed it. I just bought the Melo Commander and following you demo I am up and running . Thank you🙏
Nice - I didn't realise I needed to go into Audio Settings for Midi so this was really helpful!
I don’t have audio settings in my bias fix , any help?
@@44WhiteChocolate did you resoved it ? i dont have too...
Because it is only available in standalone mode, in DAW, it is pain in the ass to get it working with midi device. Shame, because the sound is promising. Unfortunatelly i gave up after hours of trying to make it work with nektar pacer and ableton. Guitar Rig and Amplitube 5 does not have any of these issues.
I’m not good at English, but I completely understand what you talk about. Because you talk clearly.
I’m now your biggest fan!, thanks for the program change tip...it has added years to my life.
I also dig your chops...hope all your wildest dreams come true😎🎸😎
Thank you for this! I didn't realize you had to go through the Preset Edit to assign the midi number. Appreciate the tip on that. Saved me some time!
This was really helpful - thanks for taking the time to put this video together :)
Awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Focusrite should add your video to their FAQ/instructional section. You're a great teacher!
I just bought a Midi Commander on Reverb....I also use Bias FX II, now I know how to set it up. Thanks!
Hot damn. Just realized we to the same soloist. It plays like a dream too, especially in lower tuning. The sentient and nazgul pickup can do no wrong
Cheers on the neat vid too!
Wow! I'm a new BIAS FX 2 user and didn't know how easily switchable the banks and effects are via MIDI. Thanks for not only showing me that, but teaching me how to do it! PLUS, showing me a very solid looking MIDI Controller to do it with. I'm ordering one today! Lots of love, Maru... keep doing your thing and I'll keep watching and listening!
Just received my MeloAudio MIDI Commander today. I came right back here to get it setup. Works awesome!! Thanks again, Maru! You rock!
@@DedsecEric do you still like it so far? i have bias fx2 and thinking about getting this midi controller
@@Yo111974 Yes! I love it! I've been using it a lot over the last couple months. I haven't had a single issue with it in Bias FX2. It's really durable and the switches feel great. I definitely recommend it to anyone using Bias Fx2. But, I still haven't gotten any expression pedals for it, so I can't speak for those. I'm thinking of getting one though. If I do, I'll get the MeloAudio branded ones, cuz I've heard people have trouble with the compatibility of other brands (although some apparently do work fine).
@@DedsecEric i just ended up ordering and should be here on friday!
@@Yo111974 Glad to hear it! I highly doubt you'll regret that decision.
Thanks! I was so confused until I watched this, now it all makes sense.
Perfect explanation and demo. Just what I needed to get me started on this trip. Thanks a million Maru
Thanks for this video! This done it to set up my midi controller for Bias FX2! Great job!
so it works for bias fx2 too?
It’s more complex than most of Metallica solos. Beautiful playing btw Maru😁
F u
Nice and clear video on how to use MIDI controller with FX pedals. Now I just need to get a pedal MIDI controller.
Hey you did a great job explaining how to setup bias fx live , can you also do a video on how to setup bias fx for windows/Mac I would really appreciate that
Great tutorial. I just ordered one of these with the expression pedal from amazon. I'm not very good at figuring out new gadgets so this will really help a lot. Thanks and you are subbed :)
Hey, Craig... how is the expression pedal? Is as solid as the MIDI controller looks to be? Are you using it with BIAS FX? If so, how does it compare to an actual wah or volume pedal?
Might have to pick one of these up, I just got into using bias fx after using Amps my whole life lol
This was very helpful! I needed a way to switch through my tone library faster for live recording and here you are to save my day!
I just got the midi commander 2 days ago and followed this tutorial with bias fx 2.. Im loving it.. its just so obnoxiously clacky 😅
Thank you so much! This video was really helpful. There were a lot of videos on this useful little guy, but weren't really clear on how to set it up. Thank you!
thank you...I watched a few tutorials and all were good but I finally got it all working with your tutorial.
Im getting one. I just purchased bias fx pro and love it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for such a helpful explanation. Simple, mellow and to the point. Great video!
Thanks for making this video! I just ordered Bias FX after I get used to it this will be the next thing I buy! Great and informative video! :D
Muchas gracias Marú. Este vídeo tutorial es el más valioso porque está explicado de forma muy profesional y clara.
Awesome device! Very helpful video! Also, I'm loving the tunes 🤘🏾.
HAHAHA sabia que no estaba loco , te habia visto en otro video en español cuando lei la descripicion me di cuenta que efectivamente estaba en lo cierto, sigue asi esta cool tu canal y versatil, dos idiomas.
Thx Maru. I just finished setting mine with your tutorial. Really easy and practical
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to describe how it works so well.
This was so helpful to me! Thanx Maruuuuuuu!
Hi Maru, thanks for this video, really help me for use this plugin with my midi commander. Hello from Brazil.
Very helpful. Exactly the type of video I needed. Thank you.
IPAD USERS - if your controller isn’t working make sure bias FX was opened before you turned on the controller. Then make sure your midi channel is set to 1. Hope this helps
great vid. can you make a video how this midi commander can be used on daw. i am especially interested in how wah pedal effects can be recorded on daw that i use, which is a cakewalk
Thanks - did the trick for me and much better than the supplied doc
Hi Maru! Brilliant video. Very useful :)
Is it possible to assign the bias looper to a MIDI footswitch and do live looping?
Could you make a video demonstrating looping using the midi?
Totally loved your explanation Girl
You explained in such a phenomenal manner even a layman could relate it to
Best review yet🖤
So helpful, thx so much. Love your guitar playing too.
I appreciate this walk through
Many thanks for this video, it's been very helpful. Cheers!!
You can also use them all for turning off and on effects, there is a preset for that. You can customize it to.
Thank you. A lot.
The only video that helped me.
Thank you so much....i have no idea before this video .
☺️
Thanks to you, everything went well! Thank you!!
Great video, i think i am sold.
Ty for this review made me think i could use one in the house.
Thank you for the video! Maybe it's useful to mention that you can assign more than one effect pedal to the same button at the Midi Commander. Simply assign both of them to the same button. That means you can toggle, for example, 1 effect pedal OFF and another one ON with one footstep (just switch the effect on or off in the plugin), which can be useful every here and then.
Valuable info and demo 👌
perfectly explained, thank you so much!!!
Thanks for making this video you are a life saver!!!
I'm looking to get into this style setup. My big question that I can seem to find is what should I hook up to get the sound out, not just through computer. Like speakers or amps
Nicely done! Thank you!
Hello! Great video and very helpful! Can you please tell me, in order to connect an expression pedal, do I have to do something in settings?
Thank you - it was very useful.
Tried to assign the quick snaps to the pads of my Novation Launchpad mini Mk3; but didn´t work. Great video, I'm enjoying some of them as I've just bought Bias FX2; great work.
So useful ! Thank you 😁
Maru, gracias por todos videos de verdad son de mucha ayuda tengo una duda sobre este software y el equipo, alguna vez haz conectado en vivo tu gear a una PA para hacerlo más real? Pregunto esto porque quiero cambiar mi ME80 y un boss katana para adquirir este set up y conectarlo directo a la mixer y PA pero tengo cierta incertidumbre que no suene como promete…si de repente tienes un video compártelo por favor saludos y éxito
Hello Maru, I have a question - do you use an expression pedal along with the device? I'm asking because the expression pedal compatibility is such a sensitive issue, so I wanna be 100% sure that a particular exp. pedal will be recognised and will function well with the Midi Commander. I'm thinking of getting the Mission Engineering SP1, but would really like to know if they both "click" together. Otherwise, any recommendations from your side (backed up by an actual experience of seeing something work well)?
Very helpful, thank you very much.
I just fell in love😭😭😭😭💔💔💔and you have more than six strings😭
Very nice maru
nice video, tks a lot for this demo !
Great video, thanks. How you were able to change patches/presets/programs/switch fx on and off within the DAW you're using? I was able to assign the MP-100 (Harley Benton counterpart) in bias fx 2 standalone but switching in DAW wasn't happening with an armed and monitored audio track.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers, Aleksis
Hi Aleksis. Great question - I wasn't able to unfortunately! For some reason, either Pro Tools or the plugin version of Bias Fx wasn't recognizing the midi controller inside my DAW. I'm not sure if this is only in Pro Tools or if it's a plugin issue, but the only way I could get it to work was with the standalone Bias FX version, with my set up at least. I hope other people have had better luck with their DAWs. Hope this helps!
@@MaruMartinezGuitar that's cool. I was just wondering how you were able to record guitar track where you made a preset change 😍🤩
Can you bring up BiasFX, then inside the DAW assign BiasFX as effects input to the track in the DAW & use as normal, with the Midi controlling BiasFX?
Or am I misunderstanding the question?
At 5:10 you talk about the LED lights not always matching. If you use that same switch for another bank and switch it off, for example, when you return to your original bank which has the effect turned on, do the lights automatically sync again? If not, how can you keep your banks in the proper desired state for next use?
I just got Bias FX and found this video. Great vid. With the MIDI Commander is there a way to tap in tempo for the delay pedals? Or if not tap in, can you set it to change tempo based on presets?
This was so helpful
great tutorial!
That tone🔥🔥🔥
Buen video maru! Te hago una consulta, se puede lograr el mismo resultado con una pedalera boss gt 10?
I saw this and bought it excitedly not realising it doesn't work with bias fx as a vst in a daw at least from what I can see. Wish that was made more obvious by people as now it has to go back
Awesome video thank you So much !
Do you have to have a certain bias fx to use the pedal?
Douglas Vaughn yes. Unfortunately it only works with the “professional” or studio versions of Bias FX. Not the standard versions since those dont have midi capabilities ☹️
Buen video Maru 👌
Ola Maru! I good information, keep it up.
If you are a noob like myself, you must have an audio interface plugged in for the midi controller to work. I was trying to get the midi controller talking and changing without the interface hooked up and it wouldn’t change channels or anything. Even if you are USB with the Midi Captain.
I know I'm late to the party but SUBSCRIBED
Que wapa Maru !!!
Maru Martinez this MIDI Commander can work with Guitar Rig 5 ? Great video !
Thanks for the video> I just bought this controller to run with Bias FX2 Elite and the manual that came with the unit wasn't very helpful.
Hey Maru, una pregunta, puedo utilizar los botones ABCD para efectos individuales o solo para cambiar presets?
This is awesome, gracias por mostrarnos como usar los nuevos toys musicales para nosotros los músicos, éxitos.
Gracias Marco, dentro de unos dias subo la version en español :)
@@MaruMartinezGuitar You got it.
Perfect!! Thanks!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Did you connected the midi commander directly to the computer or did you use an audio interface as intermediary between both?
Hola Maru, sabes si el Bias Fx Elite también se puede usar con pedalera Midi como la tuya?
músico locuaz Hola! Sí, la pro y la elite ambas tienen soporte Midi👍
@@MaruMartinezGuitar Oh perfecto. Gracias por responder Maru. Muy buenos tus videos 🍺
Thank you so much! Blessings 🙌👏
Where did you plug your guitar ?. Are you using an interface ?
If you have a delay/reverb trail in a solo for example and then switch to a rhythm preset does the delay/reverb trail just cut?
can you load this effects into the midi commander and use them without it being plugged into the computer? like for live performances
Thank you Maru.
Cuando configuras presets, el cambio entra al pulsar el switch o al soltarlo? porque tengo el Blueboard y funciona de esa manera, cuesta mucho trabajo encajar los cambios 😕
Good review for me. How about latency ?
Hallo, is this device able to send several Programchanges to different Midi Devices with one Push/Knob ?
How are you recording your guitar audio in the standalone version of bias? I can’t switch tones while recording in the plug-in version of bias in logic and this is really confusing me. Thanks.
Ciao ottimo video. Io lo uso con atomic amplifier ma nn riesco ad assegnare i preset agli switch. Premendo simultaneamente Power e tasto a sembra nn allinearsi ma in maniera sequenziale funziona accendendolo senza associarlo. Puoi aiutarmi?
Can the ipad power the midi commander if connected directly to the ipad via USB hub? My audio interface doesnt have a midi input so I would connect both midi commander and audio interface to the ipad.
Y en vivo el bias fx como va?? tiene un buen sonido??
En mi umilde opinion..si, suena brutal
de acuerdo con dani suena muy bien
Excelente vídeo, bien explicado. Sabes si es posible usar pedaleras Boss como controlador? He buscado información al respecto pero no es muy clara. Saludos!
hola Abad, no sé especificamente qué pedalera Boss ofrece control MIDI. Me fijaría en el manual de usuario si el modelo específico que tenés ofrece control MIDI y si es compatible con Bias FX.
Does midi only work with Bias FX Pro and Elite or also with the standard edition?
Hi, I wonder if you can help me. My Midi commander freeze when I open it with Bias Fx 2, that's what I'm using. do you have any tips for me? Thanks.