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  • Page 1 BIAS DISTORTION Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS BIAS Distortion First and foremost, thank you for purchasing BIAS Distortion, the Introduction world’s first tone-matching distortion pedal! BIAS Distortion not only delivers a wide variety of your favorite distortion effects, it Getting started also allows you to accurately match the sound of any distortion Within the box pedal you want and store it right into this powerful device.
  • Page 3 Connect with BIAS Distortion Redeem & Activate My Software Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple App Store Remote Mode Device Preset Menu BIAS Pedal user interface Store presets to BIAS Distortion Desktop Version Device Setting Menu Mobile Version Firmware Upgrade Preset menu...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    BIAS Distortion is both a distortion pedal and preamp pedal. ・ BIAS Distortion ・ 9V DC power adapter ・ Micro USB cable ・ Quick Start Guide ・ Redeem card for BIAS Pedal Distortion Pack ・ Optional rubber footers As a distortion pedal, BIAS Distortion is...

  • Page 5: Connect With Bias Pedal App

    BIAS Distortion pedal nearby and connect with the pedal automatically. *Note: If BIAS Pedal mobile is unable to detect your BIAS Distortion pedal, please check that the wireless function is turned on and reconnect again. Also try bringing your mobile device closer to the pedal.

  • Page 6: Overview

    ¼” TS output current preset. Long-press the Preset knob again ・ EXP. ・ USB to save your edits to the preset. BIAS Distortion Controls the midrange frequencies’ volume. ・ HIGH comes with 20 presets -10 presets for each bank. ¼” TRS jack for an Expression pedal (see the...

  • Page 7: Function And Operation

    To dismiss the changes, switch to another preset or There are two different bypass types for BIAS Distortion: switch back to Bypass Mode. The signal will go through the buffer circuit and generate a A.

  • Page 8: Boost

    4. Boost 5. Expression Pedal BIAS Distortion comes with an additional booster that allows you to boost the gain or volume BIAS Distortion supports expression pedals, allowing you to continuous control parameters depending on your needs. You can choose from three different boost types with the toggle live on stage.

  • Page 9: Midi

    This connector receives MIDI commands from an external MIDI device. Plug the PC# 4 Preset 5 CC# 10 MASTER (LEVEL) 0-127 MIDI Out from the external MIDI device to MIDI IN on BIAS Distortion. PC# 5 Preset 6 CC# 11 GAIN 0-127...

  • Page 10: Factory Reset

    BIAS PEDAL (SOFTWARE) 7. Factory Reset Factory reset allows you to reset your pedal back to its factory-default state. By holding down Wireless button and plugging the power in, the pedal will engage Reset Mode. While in Reset Mode, the LED lights will keep blinking. You can long-press the Wireless button again to reset the device, or press it briefly to leave Reset Mode.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Redeem & Activate My Software and modeling. The software lets you design your own distortion BIAS Distortion comes with BIAS Pedal - Distortion Pack ( desktop software). effect pedal by customizing every single component, including Go to our website https://store.positivegrid.com/redeem topology, power source, filter and the outer design of the pedal.
  • Page 12 After the installation, you can find System requirements for BIAS Pedal BIAS Pedal in your DAW or Applica- desktop version: tions folder. System Requirement Windows Windows 7 or later OS X 10.9 or later Support DAW Requirements Ableton Live 8.0 or above Avid Pro Tools 10 or above Apple Logic Pro...

  • Page 13: Buy Bias Pedal On Apple App Store

    To unlock all the features of BIAS Pedal - Distortion Pack and obtain a permanent license for the app, go to Positive Grid’s in-app store by clicking on the shopping-cart icon in the interface’s upper-right corner and follow the prompts to purchase it.

  • Page 14: Bias Pedal User Interface

    BIAS PEDAL USER INTERFACE 1. ToneCloud - Enters the ToneCloud page. Desktop Version 2. Effects page - Switches among installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack. 3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Click to open the preset menu. 4.

  • Page 15: Mobile Version

    1. ToneCloud - Enters the ToneCloud page. Mobile Version 2. Effects page - Switches among installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack. 3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Press to open the preset menu. 4.

  • Page 16: Preset Menu

    PRESET MENU SAVE PRESETS BIAS Pedal lets you store every pedal you build and recall them anytime, anywhere. On the top menu bar, click the save button next to the preset name to see the save options. ・ Overwrite - Save the changes made to the parameters for the current preset.

  • Page 17: Signal Path

    The Clipping stage is the first distortion stage in the signal path. This stage allows you to design to work with these modules and how to get the tone you want. the gain structure of BIAS Distortion. Custom Panel 1. Pre Lowcut The Custom Panel shows how the pedal looks.

  • Page 18: Tone Stage

    5. BIAS Tone Stage Lowering the BIAS ADJUST control will The Tone stage is a secondary distortion stage and a tone-shaping stage. provide a cleaner tone (containing less harmonics), while higher settings will provide 1. Pre Lowcut a warmer tone (with more harmonics). Adjusts the bandwidth of the low-frequen- cy band.

  • Page 19: Power Module

    5. Post EQ (Low, Mid, High) Power Module These controls respectively boost or The Power Module controls the output stage of the effect. You can switch among different power attenuate the bass, midrange and high supply options, selecting from 6V to 18V batteries. frequencies after the output stages.

  • Page 20: Eq (Equalizer)

    EQ (Equalizer) EQ allows you to adjust the balance of frequencies in the signal. You can turn down the volume Parametric EQ at a certain frequency to make it sound more polished. BIAS Pedal provides 3 EQ module types ・ Preset - Loads factory and user EQ setups.

  • Page 21: How To Match A Pedal

    HOW TO MATCH A PEDAL To match a pedal, you need Click Match to finish pedal matching. The Pedal Match module will match the charac- 1. BIAS Pedal desktop (the mobile version is teristics of the target pedal and apply them to not able to match pedals) the preset.

  • Page 22: Noise Gate

    NOISE GATE AMP ROOM Each preset comes with its own individual noise gate control. You can adjust the threshold and Amp Room allows you to evaluate the sound of each pedal by pairing with six amp models we decay values that work best for your pedal. have implemented from BIAS Amp.

  • Page 23: Tonecloud

    TONECLOUD In ToneCloud, you can share your own pedal or download custom pedals from other great How to preview presets on ToneCloud musicians from around the world. You can preview presets in ToneCloud, add them to your Select the preset you want to preview (audition). There’s a preview slider Favorites list, and download them right into BIAS Pedal on your mobile device.

  • Page 24: Settings

    ・ Audio Settings - ・ Connect - Selects the audio device, input/output routing, sample rate and buffer Connects with BIAS Distortion or another compatible device. ・ Input Channel - size settings. Selects the input channel, which depends on the routing setup for your audio ・...

  • Page 25: Connect With Bias Distortion

    Store presets to BIAS Distortion firmware is made available. The To store new presets in BIAS Distortion, simply click the STORE TO PEDAL button in the lower following section will show you what you bar. Choose a slot to store the preset, and then confirm the change.

  • Page 26: Device Setting Menu

    In Remote Mode, the settings menu will show all the settings for your BIAS Distortion. With BIAS Pedal, you can keep BIAS Distortion up to date with new features and bug fixes. This allows BIAS Distortion to keep improving itself for better performance and sound and more fun.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Unauthorized service, repair or modification will void this Limited Warranty. period of One (1) Year from the original date of purchase. Positive Grid may, in its sole discre- tion, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of the original authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt.
  • Page 28 Warranty Period and Positive Grid is provided with all of the following items: all TION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR warranty registration information for the new owner (see www.positivegrid.com/warranty), and a...

  • Page 29: End User License Agreement

    (but not limited) to run with the Hardware, which is owned or licensed by Positive Grid. ・ “Licensee” is to use the Software he receives from Positive Grid, Inc. all copies thereof, and all pertinent documentation exclusively for his own purposes, and must keep it separate from third parties.
  • Page 30 Positive Grid Products are protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions, as Ownership. Licensee agrees that Positive Grid owns all legal right, title and interest in and to well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Any other use or exploitation not explicitly the Software.
  • Page 31 7. TERMINATION OF EULA Positive Grid may terminate this EULA and License at any time if Licensee has breached any provision of this EULA. 8. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION The rights and duties or obligations granted or created under this EULA may not be assigned, transferred or delegated by Licensee without the prior written approval of Positive Grid.

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