My $500 iPad Guitar Amp and Effect Setup - Bias FX and Bias Amp Mobile Live Guitar Setup

[@bardknight]

“I am not a professional.” *Proceeds to melt faces off*

[@Gary_W]

Thank you Luis for the kind comment! Cheers :)

[@JEAG]

The most cool thing was when he talked about his music and then proceed to appear doubled with a weird super snob guitar playing some SymphonyX kind of shit xD Like WHO THE FUCK IS THIS GUY? xD

[@swalsh76]

Yeah no shit, right?

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

Then shows his thousands of dollar rig

[@therealstephenfilms]

yeah that was a gut busting solo.

[@timturner7866]

Made the move 2 years ago and it changed my life. Waited a year then sold almost all of my older things…. I walk into set up, rehearsals, and shows with 1 backpack and an orange 35RT. Oh, I did eventually spring for the Behringer FCB1010 because I just naturally like the feel of a stomp box. Whole rig = $350 (already had the amp) and honestly sounded better than anything I’ve ever spent hrs dialing in.

[@themikepadua]

Dude you're an AWESOME player. Thank you for this.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Mike, thank you so much for the kind comment, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@danyavilaoficial]

“I’m not a pro musician...” and then He blew me away !!! Fuck he plays like a monster .....

[@Gary_W]

Thank you Dany :)

[@nicolasalexander408]

Very tidy indeed!

[@cypresslounge]

Great information. Great simple rig. Amazing playing. And your video editing is amazing. I love the B-roll that you include. Thank you for playing into a mix. So many of these videos just have somebody shredding, but hearing in a mix is really what matters.

[@Gary_W]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! :)

[@nikolaveselinovski8631]

Great video dude, did the leap with a bass rig, everything fits in my backpack :D Awesome playing and sound, needed a video like this to explain to people how good going digital is...

[@Gary_W]

Hi Nikola thank you for the kind comment. I also sort of do the same thing with my bass rig, not on iPad yet, but on my computer for recording. Once again thank you :)

[@stantheangryman]

Thank you so much for the information. This is EXACTLY what I needed to know. Especially down to playing praise and worship in a church band! Thank you so much. I feel the same way with a traditionalist mentality however, the versatility that an IOS affords is AMAZING! Our smartphones do more than the computers that launched the first moon landing!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Stan, thank you so much for your kind comment, I'm very glad that my video is useful for you :) Yes I agree, now that we have small computers that can fit inside our pocket and be ultra portable with this much power, sometimes it's really great to be able to stop for a moment and appreciate how comfortable we all are living in this day and age where I can put a working guitar rig inside my entertainment tablet. Cheers :)

[@usta028]

Yes, I like these type of setups but the looks you get when you pull out one on a jam feels weird lol. I guess the only thing one can do in such a case is convince them with your playing and have the courage to break boundaries, then more will follow.

[@joshvalbrice]

Great sound! I’m about to take the leap

[@Gary_W]

Thank you for the comment Josh, hopefully the iPad rig will work out well for you! :)

[@patricksclarke]

Great idea building the rig for it all! At the end of the day, most people attending a show are just regular Joes looking for a good time and don't care what gear is used. Most don't have a clue what the brands even are. If it sounds good who cares what the musician uses? I don't. Use whatever you enjoy and have fun. Great video!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Patrick, thank you for the kind comment! I agree, in the end it doesn't matter, whatever works best for our needs as long as it's reliable and produces great sound. Cheers :)

[@vondragonnoggin]

I've been re-exploring Bias Amp 2/Bias FX on a 7 year old iPad 2 with an old Apogee Jam interface I had. I've always played with modeling from the original Pod to NI Guitar Rig, Amplitube, Revalver, etc. A long time ago I bought Jamup Pro, then Agile Ampkit+, Then Bias Amp and finally Bias FX. I upgraded them all with all the expansions except the bass stuff. Then I got three real amps. A Peavey Valveking II Tube amp, an AMT Stonehead SH-50-4, and a Mahaffay HiLo Watt Plexi. All of them were the head units. I also bought a Marshall 2/12 vertical slant cab and a slew of pedals. RC Boost, Fulltone OCD, AMT Reverberry, AMT Japanese Girl Wah, MXR 10 band EQ, Electro Harmonix Mistress chorus and flanger, Electro Harmonix dual delay, Minifooger bucket brigade delay, bought a couple extra preamps too from AMT. AMT SS-20, AMT Legend Series D2. The hardware sounds amazing. The Stonehead amp and SS-20, and D2 preamps are great sounding. The boutique Mahaffay Plexi is like a hot rodded Marshall Plexi. All great. Then one day I decided to check out Bias Amp 2 and Bias FX again on that old iPad 2. With some careful tweaking of settings and FX, I can easily rival the sounds I get out of the real hardware. Honestly - the feel and dynamics playing the Bias Amp models is no different than my real tube amps/preamps. I also get better sound out of plugging into my H&K 360 watt PA than the Marshall cab. One thing for sure - having great sound and very dynamic reactive equipment, just makes playing easier and way more inspiring. Whether you go to real gear or software, you will be more creative and enjoy practicing more. I get more versatility out of the iPad 2 rig with a few selected Fender, Mesa Boogie (Mark IIc is my favorite), Marshall, Deisel, Laney, Peavey amps and a wide variety of FX than I can get out of the real hardware and doing A/B comparisons I can't really pick one over the other. Both methods sound and feel great playing. I think building a dedicated floor rig using an iPad is a smart idea.Great video!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Previous User Name, thank you for your comment! Wow, really great to hear about your physical amp and pedal collection, and how you are also exploring tone possibilities in the digital world. The Mark IIc in the Bias Amp/FX is just killer sounding overall, good to hear that you like it too! Cheers :)

[@Gary_W]

💡 NEW TUTORIAL: How to setup the Bias FX iPad guitar rig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DLiHV6Zb5rqqs 🎬 Timestamp 1:45 Live sound sample using the iPad setup 3:04 All the parts you need to assemble the rig 4:44 Datang Dan Bertahta - NDC Worship (Live Sound Sample) 4:54 Dengan Apa Kan Kubalas - Symphony Worship (Recorded Sound Sample - Overdrive Lead Sound) 5:26 Selalu Bersinar - UX Band (Recorded Sound Sample - Clean Rhythm Sound & Clean with Chorus and Delay Sound) 6:14 Sample Distortion Rhythm Sound 6:54 Sample Distortion Lead Sound

[@RadityoPramAdi]

cobain Xsonic Xtone mas, udah ada XLR out dan bisa MIDI. Tapi kayaknya belum masuk ke Indonesia ya...

[@Gary_W]

@@RadityoPramAdi thanks infonya kak, nanti kapan aku coba browsing2 pelajari dulu.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

@@Gary_W sama sama mas, kemarin lihat di channelnya Henning Pauly. Kayaknya pas dengan rig digital yang mas punya. 8-)

[@Gary_W]

@@RadityoPramAdi iya nih kak, kecil, ringkes, dan fleksibel, baru lihat videonya hehehe. thanks sekali lagi kak infonya, siapa tahu berguna juga buat teman2 yang lain.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

@@Gary_W Sama2.

[@Zorrocovers]

I agree, bias sounds amazing and is easy to navigate, and I like that there’s a community of people who upload their custom pedal board sounds, so if you’re looking to cover a song and need to sound like a certain artist you can easily find it, and it’s easy to practice with at home if you can be using an amp because it’s too loud! I’m gonna invest in an iPad so I’m not using my phone during gigs and probably use bias for awhile

[@marlonborreo]

This is what I've been discovering myself. I haven't played live with my band with my iPhone setup (Bias Amp + Bias FX) but this video inspired me to do so soon. FYI, the Celestion Speaker Pack Upgrades in Bias Amp are so worth the purchase.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Marlon, thank you for the comment :) Good to know about the Celestion Speaker Pack in the new Bias Amp upgrade, I will check them out, thank you :)

[@carpediem4413]

Hi Marlon, I tried the older (analog 3.5mm plug into headphone jack) IRig interface but lots of noise/hiss.. wondering if the Digital version Irig2 HD eliminates the noise ...also, do you need to buy each app for each platform iphone/ipad/computer or can you share all purchases with each (not pay 2x)?

[@marlonborreo]

@@carpediem4413 Hi, I don't know why you're getting noise issues. The iRig HD 2 is so much better though. And no, you only need to buy bias once for iphone/ipad but it's a separate purchase for computer.

[@RicardoSynth]

It was the best choice I made. To use the iPad as my guitar rig

[@Gary_W]

Hi Ricardo, glad to know the iPad rig works well :)

[@mathiaspontesbussinger9227]

Do you plug you rig directly in the PA?

[@RicardoSynth]

Mathias Pontes Bussinger yeah It works great 👍

[@michaelmattson3515]

If you’re daring use the IAA function and use Roxin or MIDI Guitar 2 for strings or Hammond B3 sounds. Roxin is by Yonac & MIDI Guitar 2 is by Jam Origin. No midi cables & is polyphonic.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Michael, good to know, full MIDI guitar could be something that is useful for some specific musical applications.

[@michaelmattson3515]

Correction,Roxsyn .

[@Yala-]

Is the wooden box quite empty? It’s just the iRig Pro & all the power supplies, right?

[@Gary_W]

It's supposed to be empty, but all the cables are filling up the space underneath the iPad 😁 I think there must be better solutions for my cable management than my wooden box.

[@s0uldrift3r]

Your playing is very good! Great video man!

[@mtp04987]

The distorted lead tone is great!

[@sammilleracoustic5735]

Awesome video Gary! And sick guitar work! I shifted over to modeling as well some years ago - funny how that prized analog gear is now collecting dust. I agree with all those points and would add it's great for - having a consistent studio-quality mix locked down with your band -being ready to record with no hassle -not being annoying to your neighbors (it's amazing how much more I've gravitated towards guitar when I can get a really intense tone while bothering no one!!!)

[@Gary_W]

Hello All in Music. Thank you so much for the kind comment! I agree with all you said, now I also use my analog gear less and less. Thanks for adding some benefit points that I missed out as well. Cheers mate :)

[@B3Band]

Good video. You're right about the amp snobs. They're everywhere in metal!

[@Gary_W]

Thank you for the comment. Yes, people are focusing way too much on choosing the gear, but sometimes with just a simple setup we can achieve so much with more than good enough tone. Cheers :)

[@Bmanhaas]

Gary thank you for a simple yet powerful demo of the app. But above all your musicality is superior.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Bhanu, thank you very much for the kind comment, very appreciated :)

[@chefallen520]

I use an midi controller, with an old Alesis I/O Dock. I have as many patches as needed. I don’t use Bluetooth, although I have a BT switcher, for my spark amp. I like the iPad setup, more than the spark amp. After a while, everything sounds the same through the Spark amp. It’s a nice unit but not much in the way of tone shaping. I have used the iPad rig, since, it was available on iPad and it still delivers, to this day. I have upgraded , the iPad since but I am still very happy with this quick rig. I really can’t say anything negative about it.

[@plussy0684]

Thank you for clear review

[@Gary_W]

Hi Alican, you are very welcome, thank you for the comment too :)

[@csillery]

You are an amazing and soulful player!!!!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Clark thank you so much for the kind comment, means a lot to me :)

[@clarkspiemuncher24]

how does it connect to speakers at home and what speakers and how does it connect to live performance speakers ? 4x12 cab etc

[@Gary_W]

Hi Mark, I did not connect to cab directly. On the stage I connect the iRig to a Jazz Chorus combo. You will still need a guitar amp or a power amp. Or alternatively you can connect to the front of house mixer, and ask the soundman to provide monitoring solution. Hope this helps :)

[@gariG2]

Thanks Gary, your absolutely right! Guitar snobbery is the problem. I cannot believe how good the sound is from my I-pad (similar to your setup). It’s absolutely the future. I have a whole room of equipment from years of playing guitar and drums and recording. Now I do everything through my I-pad, using a Midi keyboard, guitar interface, midi drum module etc. Garage Band in itself would of cost thousands years ago for what’s built into it. When you factor in that most people have an Android or Apple phone/tablet already, then the cost is minimal compared to buying any musical equipment. Plus, when you finish the gig you can check your email and go online with your tablet 😂😁

[@Gary_W]

Hi gariG2, thank you so much for your comment and your insight about our digital gear for making/playing music. I agree that nowadays most people already have the tool that we need to create and play music with such good quality. Once again thank you, and happy playing :)

[@CalebWrightfunkofilming]

Is an audio option interface required? Or will that only help with more crisp sounds?

[@Gary_W]

@@CalebWrightfunkofilming Hi Caleb so sorry for the late reply. You do need an audio interface to connect the guitar to the iPad and to output the sound into a speaker/mixer/etc. Getting a better interface will help to get a cleaner and louder input from your guitar. Hope this helps :)

[@BerndGöbbels]

Wow, that‘s what I‘ve been always searching for ! Thanks

[@mariolamarque]

hehe you sound amazing crazy guitar playing!! respect

[@Gary_W]

Thank you for the kind comment :)

[@marks9197]

This is my first visit to your channel and I subscribed. Great job!

[@michaelmattson3515]

By the way ,that’s a very creative setup. I’ve been using iOS iPad rigs for few years now. I use a Alesis iO Dock ll. It’s floor friendly.

[@Gary_W]

Michael thank you for the comment! I will check out Alesis IO Dock II for sure, thank you for sharing!

[@hemigod2]

Gary have you ever tried using a bluetooth guitar cable with your rig and if so what where the results ?

[@Gary_W]

James I haven't tried using a bluetooth cable yet, it sounds like a good idea for wireless solution but I still need to do research when it comes to latency and signal degradation.

[@udubnate]

really innovative Gary - thanks this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@Gary_W]

Great to hear Nate, thank you for the kind comment :)

[@CalebWrightfunkofilming]

So glad I found this video. Buying equipment to make my phone compatible to my guitar. Super excited now.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Caleb, so glad the video could help you. Enjoy the tone hunting :)

[@chisaykams3522]

hi can you do a tutorial on how to set up your bias fx guitar rig? thanks

[@Gary_W]

Hi Chisay, I am hoping to make that tutorial hopefully within the next few weeks, along with more sound samples and preset sharing! Stay tuned for that :)

[@angrybuzzy]

Great video, Gary W. Very informative and I enjoyed your playing! Some nice chord voicings in your tunes too!

[@ensidfkgnur]

Thank you SO much for posting this video! I'm getting back into guitar but have no space for equipment and really don't need all the big stuff anyway. Also really enjoyed how you explained your journey and coming to grips with utilizing different tools to do the same thing.

[@AaronHallett]

The upgrade to Bias Amp 2 is worth it if you get the celestion ir’s. They increase the realism 100%.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Aaron, thanks for the info, I haven't dig in deep into the cabs IR yet, but I will definitely check it out on my Bias Amp 2. Thanks :)

[@carpediem4413]

Trying to learn how expensive it can get to get Bias amp or Bias amp 2 (is it a new different product or just an upgrade)? and also, how about FX? Can you just buy once or do you have to buy each effect? what about new releases? Thanks for any help you can give

[@Sean-ct8cv]

@@carpediem4413 you get 2 or 3 pedals free in bias FX and 2 free amps in bias amp , if you wanna access the other ones you can buy those or you can rent them

[@eds6889]

I enjoyed your video, nice job. Thanks

[@Gary_W]

Hi Ed, thank you for the kind comment :)

[@joshuajiang401]

Wahhh....dengan apa lan kublalas is my fav worship song

[@Gary_W]

Good to hear, glad you like my short cover!

[@robertjohnson7630]

So glad that I stumbled upon this video! You have answered so many questions I had about a rig like this ... I love not having to sacrifice the sound and sonic quality in my rig but mostly I love the versatility and the compact nature a rig like this has ... not to mention my bank account thanx you lol ... Thank you for this video and you’re a great player too ... I’m subscribed now for sure!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Robert, thank you for the kind comment, glad that my video could help :) Be sure to check out the assembly video that I just posted a few weeks ago on my channel if you need some guide on how to set the whole iPad rig together. Once again thank you :)

[@jimqartworks]

I love it, will switch soon! God bless brod, shout out from LA!

[@Gary_W]

Thank you so much for the kind comment. God bless you too brother, warmest wishes from Yogyakarta :)

[@Bzl_777]

Brother you are very humble Though you are a very fine guitarist. This is the best bais explanation I have seen over the net best It answers all the question about the bias fx and it's usability. Just yesterday I ordered an audio interface My real concern was latency . I was thinking to go the traditional way like buying tube amp and pedals . And settled on bias fx to give it a try because An audio interface came within the price of one flashback 2 delay pedal

[@Gary_W]

Baizil Isaac, thank you so much for the kind comment! Good to hear that you tried this rig! Best wishes :)

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

An excellent information video, and great playing - thanks!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Brendan, thank you so much for the kind comment. Cheers :)

[@rocknreplay]

I’ve been using Bias2 for quite a while. I just picked up a new audio interface and midi pedal. I can control a software looper and bias from one pedal. It’s pretty cool.

[@Gary_W]

Bias FX 2 is really cool! I am still using it, and I'm now currently experimenting with custom IR to enhance the tone.

[@makor2817]

how do you connect your ipad live? to a separate speaker or direct to the mixer?

[@Gary_W]

Hi Mak Or, I do either one depending on the venue. I could connect to the front of a very clean amp or a power amp, and have the amp mic'ed, or I could connect straight to the FOH mixer and let the sound man takes care of the sound as well as the monitor. Hope this helps :)

[@drerlanggabyglamour]

Nice sir.. But how to reduce noise from bias fx 2.. I use ipad air 2 and irig 1...

[@manocornuta2941]

Thanks for this great video! You told me all I want to know! Greetings from Germany 🤘

[@Gary_W]

You are very welcome, thank you for the kind comment :)

[@StevenRoby]

Really enjoyed this video and your presentation.

[@ov02002]

Woooooww. Excellent video man. I am completely sold. Looking forward to how you set it up with speakers/amp?? I’m still confused on how it all connects

[@Gary_W]

Hello Omar, I assume you already watched the setup tutorial video. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other question. Cheers :)

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

What kind of speaker you usually plug into when playing live? Is it PA system or real guitar cab?

[@Gary_W]

Hello, at home I usually plug the iRig Pro Duo to my clean amp but live it goes to the FOH mixer with a parallel out to a clean amp(Roland Jazz Chorus) for my monitor.

[@faroukanwary229]

hi...could u please share with us the type of pickups that u used in your Fender Strat?

[@Gary_W]

Hi Farouk, I am using Dimarzio mostly. On thr strat that i recorded this video with, I used Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2, and Air Zone. Hope this helps, thank you :)

[@faroukanwary229]

thank you for the prompt reply...much appreciated but i do have another question... is it possible for me to connect a Dunlop Crybaby Wah after the guitar and before the IPad ?

[@Gary_W]

@@faroukanwary229 hi Farouk, it is definitely possible. Put the wah between the guitar and the iPad interface, it should work. I've tried it before no problem, it works fine. Hope this helps :)

[@faroukanwary229]

ok 😂 one last question buddy... any other audio interface other than Irig being used to record your songs here? What DAW did u used here?

[@Gary_W]

@@faroukanwary229 Hi Farouk, I did use the iRig on the iPad rig, and the output is connected to my computer's rig, which has Scarlett 2i2 interface, and I use Reaper to record the everything including drum and bass and synth/keyboard. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions :)

[@kevinsturges6957]

Great sounds, and you are a great player!

[@Gary_W]

Thank you Kevin for the kind comment, very appreciated! :)

[@scounter72]

Great video Gary. Informative, clear and enthusiastic. Excellent playing too

[@hankramos8663]

Pinoy kicks ass! As for me personally, I never use digital modeling amps on stage (and I have tried many times mind you) only because I can never really get that feel and immediacy that only a good tube amp can deliver, and I never use analog tube amps in the studio (again I've tried) only because it is so difficult to isolate, mic, and dial in a real speaker cab. But I will totally agree about the convenience, man lugging around my heavy af Fender '65 Black Face twin reverb combo amp and 15lb. Pedal board to gigs is a real pain in the ass!

[@demirkaya10]

Thanx for video, it is great But how do you charge ipad while playing ???

[@Gary_W]

Hello Samet, you have to use the iRig Power Bridge for that. It will charge the iPad while simultaneously connect to the audio interface.

[@demirkaya10]

@@Gary_W thank you so much And my english very bad and ı have a last question. I want to use this system for bass guitar. In summary, it can get a nice sound from this system as analog pedals, right???

[@dillongoodfriend7248]

I suggest focusrite itrack instead of irig duo. Very cool

[@Gary_W]

Thank you for the suggestion, looks interesting!

[@lukenicholsonoriginalmusic5475]

Soon as you started playing I liked.

[@Gary_W]

Thank you Luke for the kind comment :)

[@saurabhnavangul6691]

i have a similar set up except that i have an apogee jam..i don't like the tad bit of latency on sparkling cleans..and also the dynamics donr seem as natural as using my boss gt100.. is the irig pro duo better than apogee jam?..

[@Gary_W]

Hello Saurabh, I did not get any latency on my setup, maybe it's the interface that's causing the latency issue. I suggest trying another interface to make sure if it is the source of the latency. Cheers

[@saurabhnavangul6691]

@@Gary_W thanks Gary. I thought that apogee jam was one of the best interfaces..any recommendations on the recent ones?

[@Gary_W]

@@saurabhnavangul6691 I think my iRig Pro Duo is a good candidate, never had any problem so far with it. Try before you buy if you can. Hope this helps

[@saurabhnavangul6691]

@@Gary_W thank you. will try that one

[@llyr123]

does this work with a normal iPad too? like the one thats not air and not pro?

[@Gary_W]

It works with regular iPad, you don't have to use the air or pro. I'm currently using it with an iPad mini as well. Hope this helps :)

[@llyr123]

@@Gary_W yeah this helps a lot, thank you so much

[@SenXu]

how much latency is it from the iPad rig? is it noticeable? sounds like if you can use it in a live setting, it's probably negligible

[@Gary_W]

Hello Sen, when playing the guitar, the latency is negligible. There's a slight latency when you are changing between patches, but when you only use a single patch and turn different FXs on and off, there is also almost no latency

[@SenXu]

@@Gary_W thanks for the reply!

[@ashayarekar2331]

Which speaker / cabinet would be useful to connect with the interface for using these apps without fear of the sound cracking/farting

[@Gary_W]

Hello Ashay, I don't think the cabinet will cause any issue with cracking//farting sound. You'll probably need to put a noise gate to control the cracking sound if you do happen to encounter them. Hope this helps!

[@tonchuazkarreta1262]

What's your recommendation to amplify the output of your iPad, for a room level, any HiFi amplifier? I dont want yo use sny PA system.

[@Gary_W]

Hello Tonchu Azkarreta, if you are using iRig Pro Duo or similar interface, you can take the 2.5mm headphone out port and connect a PC speaker for room level sound. HiFi amplifier should work too, and also clean guitar amp.

[@beppemetal1914]

hi man , I'd like too use similar solution but I have a I trig Hd 2 , with unbalanced exit, do you suggest to use a D.I. Box , eventually a passive o active d.i. Box? thanks

[@Gary_W]

Hello Giuseppe, it really depends on what you're going to output the sound from the iPad rig. I don't use DI box at the output of my rig and just plug in directly to PA, or a clean amp at home for practice, and so far it's been okay. Hope this helps!

[@christophersantana8717]

Looking forward for videos of Patch making tutorials on Bias FX

[@EmirValladares]

Bro, God bless you and thanks for sharing your knowledge. Your tones are killer! I just downloaded and purchased the BIAS FX and I’m going to use almost the same gadgets than you. For now I’ll be using an iPhone and I hope can buy the blueboard and an iRig2 next month

[@Gary_W]

You are very welcome, I am glad that my video can help you, and thank you for the kind comment! Enjoy the iPhone Bias rig! Best wishes :)

[@CozyKG]

How do you set it up for live performances? Like do you go through the front of house, cabinets, or a speaker/pa system you bring yourself? Great video btw saved me a few thousand dollars because i was gonna buy a kemper.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Kurt, thank you for the comment! I plug in my rig directly to the front of house, connected to the stage's sound system. Occasionally , I also plug in to a clean amp that's mic'd, depending on the stage. Hope this helps!

[@AlexJenkinsBass]

Hi Gary! I’m looking at doing this for my bass rig. Not very educated in terms of the electronic side of things. How does the rig connect to a DI/front of house?

[@TeddyCuartas]

Impressive! I thought I was going in the wrong path ha thank you so much for this!

[@algarvemike]

Do you ever use JamUp pro from positive grid for live performance? How does it compare to your bias rig?

[@Gary_W]

Hi Mike, I haven't tried the JamUp pro yet, but it should be comparable. I believe Bias has a bit of advantage when it comes to sculpting and customizing the sound. Hope this helps :)

[@legalizaya]

Thanks man, excellent video, cool vibes !

[@Gary_W]

Thank you for the kind comment Thierry, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@arkavagoswami3068]

loved ur video.i wish to use blueboard with i phone 7...all i just wish to know is there any delay while u change presets in irig blueboard??

[@Gary_W]

Hi Arkava thank you for the kind comment :) there is a noticeable delay when you change patches, which contains a group of effects and an amp. But you can set it to effect mode on Bias, so that the blueboard buttons will only change a single effect on each button, and it will produce almost no lag. Hope this helps!

[@alexyakimenko5360]

Do you use this staff until now?

[@Gary_W]

Hello Alex, I still use this setup for live. I upgraded to Bias FX 2 Mobile though from the older Bias FX Mobile, I made a video about it if you are interested to learn about the newer Bias FX 2 Mobile: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHS0anhuj5J0n8k&ab_channel=GaryW

[@reart_guitar8534]

what is the output configuration you use of the Bias Fx to send it to the mixer or the amplifier

[@imzaazmi]

Hi Gary from irig pro duo out you using stereo out to mixer using 2 channel then out to computer? Care to share 🙏

[@Gary_W]

Hi Azmi, I mostly just plug in just one out of the two output to a mixer. My effects are mostly mono anyway so it's not a problem. Hope this helps!

[@imzaazmi]

Thank you Gary for sharing.. Appreciate your response and help me in this matter 🙏👍

[@ktube2504]

i lost my pinky finger in an industrial accident. This guy gave me hope and inspiration to learn guitar

[@Gary_W]

So sorry to hear about that. I am truly honored, best of luck with your guitar journey 😊

[@johndenesparinas2758]

Hi there Gary.. great vid..I just want to ask ...I noticed that there is a very noticeable latency when I switch from one patch to another patch..is there a remedy to this?

[@Gary_W]

Hi thank you John for the comment. Regarding latency when changing patch, sorry there isn't a solution yet. What I do now is I created just one single big patch with two amps and a bunch of effects that I need, and I just change the blueboard to control mode to turn on and off effects individually inside the patch, as opposed to changing patches. Hope this helps :)

[@richardschnell4842]

Got any vids of you using your set up live in front of an audience? Love to see it. Thanks

[@durhamviking1809]

I've been thinking of buying an iPad for a while. You have convinced me. Subscribed 😃

[@Gary_W]

Thank you Durham for the comment! Enjoy your new iPad guitar rig :)

[@ingesanchez]

Hola! Te conectas directo a la mixer? Como es el procedimiento? Bendiciones!

[@Gary_W]

Hi, I connect directly to the mixer, from my interface iRig Pro Duo. The output from the iRig Pro Duo goes to the mixer directly and it should be fine. Hope this helps :)

[@rafaeltsuzuki9693]

Mate, can you tell me if you suffer any delay or latency when changing one preset to another or even changing the banks with blueboard, while live playing? I am suffering this latency issue on my bias fx 2 (+blueboard) on my mac and quite upsite because of it. Could you help me out on that :/

[@Gary_W]

Hello Rafael, I do experience some lag when changing presets(i.e program change setting on Blueboard) when using Blueboard, and in the app. So when playing live, I'm pressing the buttons on the Blueboard maybe about half a second before the patch is supposed to change. However, just recently I experimented with control change setting instead of using program change setting in Blueboard app, and set my Bias FX preset to be a giant all-in-one single patch with all the effects and amps that I need. Then I control the individual effects/amp inside the patch as opposed to changing patches, and it virtually has very little lag. More on that in this video here, check out the timestamp on the pinned comment regarding program change vs control change: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DLiHV6Zb5rqqs Hope this helps :)

[@riccardopocci73]

u have to add the costs of the bias fx and bias amp which are for the ideal version the elite version are about 150 usd each. but besides that I like it so much u did a great job and it sounds amazing

[@LaszloGavruczaNagy]

Have you uploaded this cool sounds to the positiv grid clouds?

[@Gary_W]

I did upload the high gain and the lead sounds from Bias Amp in my computer, I will inform you the name of the tone in the Tonecloud. I haven't uploaded the bias fx yet though, but I will probably soon.

[@LaszloGavruczaNagy]

bajigurwedangronde thnx a lot!

[@Gary_W]

@@LaszloGavruczaNagy I couldn't find my old Tonecloud patch, but you can search for "Gary 2019" in Bias Amp Tonecloud, I just uploaded my high gain rhythm and lead sound that'll sound just like in the video with a little bit of Tube Screamer VST before Bias Amp. Hope this helps :)

[@LaszloGavruczaNagy]

bajigurwedangronde Great! Thank you!!!

[@Gary_W]

@@LaszloGavruczaNagy you're very welcome :) Let me know what you think about the sounds after you try them :)

[@egogreen2045]

Is it possible using ipad for sound like Avalanche Run - EarthQuaker Devices?

[@Gary_W]

Hello, there are a few choices for reverb in Bias FX, and some could even give you the shimmer sound(octave reverb). You can even purchase some add-ons reverb pedals in the software, but I don't think there's one that can 100% mimic Avalanche Run, although some of them are close. Hope this helps!

[@egogreen2045]

Gary W helps a lot thanks! Actually u can make video comparison between Avalanche with your Bias preset Gary. :)

[@irlanda101]

Are there any bias amp and bias fx tutorials? I want to use them but i do not really understand how they work. Help please 😭

[@Gary_W]

Hello, I will try to make a tutorial about how to set up, how to create patch, and how to use it. Haven't got the time to do it yet though, but hopefully in the near future. Stay tuned!

[@LemureDeiCampiElisi]

I like this video, but what happens when it comes the time to record? Do you record via ipad with daw or do you connect your rig with a daw on the pc? Thanks.

[@Gary_W]

Hi LemureDeiCampiElisi, thank you for the comment. In this video, I connected the output of my iPad rig(iRig Pro Duo output) to the input of my PC's interface, and record using my PC's DAW. Hope this helps!

[@Elassar72]

Interesting discussion. So it seems you are using both iPad and Desktop versions. Is it possible to create a FX preset on iPad and then import it into Desktop (and viceversa) even when out of internet coverage? (not passing through the cloud I mean) Thanks!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Fabio, I think you will still need internet connection just when you are uploading your preset from one device(either iPad or desktop) to the tonecloud, and once again when you are downloading that particular preset to the intended device (iPad or desktop) from the tonecloud. Once the preset is downloaded, then you no longer need the internet coverage. I am now setting my iPad to airplane mode full time, with just the bluetooth turned on for the foot controller. Hope this helps, thank you :)

[@Elassar72]

bajigurwedangronde too bad... thanks! (At least you can do that... I’m currently on Amplitube and Desktop and iPad preset are not compatible... :( )

[@Gary_W]

@@Elassar72 You're welcome. Too bad the Amplitube can't do that. For the preset, you need the internet connection just during upload and download. After that, using it everyday, the internet connection is no longer needed.

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

do you have any sounds loaded to the Bias FX cloud, we could check out?

[@mymusichouse3949]

Gary how did you get those backing tracks? If you made it yourself, do you also have a bass and drum machine?

[@Gary_W]

Hello My Music House, I recorded them myself. I play a real bass, and for the drum I'm using a MIDI drum inside my audio workstation, it is called MT Power Drum Kit from Manda Audio. Hope this helps :)

[@brettneuberger6466]

You’re very modest. That’s som impressive guitar playing! Great video.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Brett thank you for the kind comment, I am very glad that you enjoyed the video :)

[@joyoffilming9500]

Same thoughts as expressed in the earlier comment - just a warm breeze watching your video!

[@Gary_W]

Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@marcusbiller867]

What is the benefit of the irig duo instead of the single? Do you use two guitars simultaniously? Or a mic? And how much did you pay for the software packs it seems expensive too?

[@Gary_W]

Hello Hans, it was just a case of using what I already have instead of buying a new interface. I already owned the iRig Pro Duo since long time ago before I even start to use Bias FX. I purchased the "Essential" license which is about US$19.99 and add a couple of expansion packs and pedals as I needed. I do however use Bias Amp 2 together with Bias FX, which is about US$19.99 as well. So total for my software is about US$40.00, and with the inclusion of the separate pedals and expansion that I purchased, it's about US$60.00 or something for both Bias FX and Bias Amp.

[@marcusbiller867]

@@Gary_W Thanx for the answer, but the bluebord itself is at least 80$. So not sure how you come up with that number? And I was wondering what the benefits of duo vs single in general are, what are the use cases for it?

[@paultooms86]

Positive Grid products sound beautifully realistic ! It’s roughly the equivalent of the Hotone Ampero which also diserves to be known. But I tried the iRig Blueboard to switch my Bias Fx presets and I can tell the Blueboard is NOT fast enough to switch presets in live conditions, it would be ok to use it on your desk or for changing pages.. but thats’ all.

[@Gary_W]

Hey Paul, I did use the Blueboard and Bias FX for live conditions, and yes there are delays when changing patches. But I am now experimenting with individual effects control inside a single patch using Blueboard instead of changing the whole patches, and it's better in terms of response time and latency. Hope this helps :)

[@thecats5110]

videonya sangat manfaat. aku ad pertanyaan mas 1. untuk ipad kl mw bikin musik rekomendasinya pake ipad mini,air atau pro ? yg ke 2. utk irignya irig hd2,　irig pro atau irig duo ? makasih dan maaf utk pertanyaan yg panjang ini

[@Gary_W]

Halo kak, terima kasih comment nya kak. Untuk musik, sebetulnya tergantung mau se-rumit apakah track nya kak, kalau setahu saya iPad Pro bisa untuk menghandle track yang cukup rumit. Untuk kebutuhan yang lebih sederhana, iPad mini atau Air sudah cukup. Saya pakai Air di video ini. Untuk iRig nya, saya pakai Pro Duo kak, karena memang dulu saya pakai Pro Duo sebelum pakai iPad kak, untuk rekam di laptop. Tapi saya recommend antara iRig Pro atau iRig Pro Duo, karena ada preampnya yang membantu untuk menambah kejernihan suara(Signal to Noise Ratio). Semoga membantu ya kak :)

[@thecats5110]

makasih mas atas balasannya. GBU

[@RickGuitarist94]

Can confirm: my friends also can't tell the difference between me using a real tube amp vs Bias. It really is THAT good.

[@Gary_W]

Hey Rick thank you for the comment. It is really good, I am still using Bias FX iPad rig until today, also tried the newer Bias FX 2 Mobile too and it is as good if not better than the OG Bias FX. Cheer :)

[@RickGuitarist94]

@@Gary_W Right on! Yup I just got Bias 2 ultimate edition and a Behringer FCB1010 this week. Just gotta mod the 1010 with a new chip so it's easier to program MIDI controls to turn pedals on/off. I'm really excited to program its expression pedals to use wah, volume, etc in Bias, too! Also you killed it on the guitar playing! 🤘

[@Groovetrapped]

great video! any latency in live usage with the bluetooth controller?

[@Gary_W]

When I change patches, there are some latency; but nowadays I don't switch patches anymore, I just turn FXs on and off and there's significantly less latency.

[@Groovetrapped]

@@Gary_W Many Thanks!

[@watermylon6495]

My main concern with a digital rig is software crashes. Has this rig ever crashed on you while playing?

[@Gary_W]

Thankfully I never encountered that. I always do some precaution procedures regarding crashes, usually I restart my iPad before I practice or play live, and make sure nothing else is running and I put the iPad to airplane mode, and just turn on the bluetooth.

[@bernardoavalossantos5245]

My god i can not imagine how pro Guitarist is he HEB congrats for your info

[@lokichuvand]

Very informative video! Question: what is your output? Even though you got this rig, you still need to bring an amp no? Or do you bring your studio monitor? Or do you need to plug to an amp cabinet?

[@Gary_W]

Hi Loki thanks for your comment. I plug in directly to mixer when I play live, and the soundman put a small monitor in front of me on the stage so I can hear what I play. You can definitely plug in to a normal amp and cab, the software allows you to bypass the simulated amp and cab if you need to. Hope this helps :)

[@enricofugazzi5206]

How do you make the blueboard functioning with Bias FX or JamUp? I tried to, but I can make it work only with Amplitube.

[@Gary_W]

Hi Enrico. I installed the Blueboard app in the iPad, and I run it before I open Bias FX. There might be some setting inside the Blueboard app and/or the Bias FX that you need to access in order to get the two apps to work together, I'll get back to you on that.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

@@Gary_W Thanks

[@mieljuco1174]

Would love to try out your patches from the tonecloud. Great video

[@AlfredoZauberer]

Yeah i got a iPad Air-2 at first, Bias AMP run very good on that old gear! But i change to a iPad Pro 2017 (you can grab it for less) to Rec on Cubasis direct on the iPad, that is only with one Track possible with a iPad Air-2 ...so i change on a iPad Pro 2017, with such a iPad you can work like you got a i7 PC with 3Ghz, such a iPad is a Rocket! Bias AMP for the iPad and PC is Unbelivable good, it is Sience Fiction, on the iPad the Sound is much more better than on a PC. But that is normal, the Sound Engine on a iPad is "Top Level" Hardware! Take this iPad on a "Focusrite iTrack Dock" or on a Alesis iDock-2 (with Lightning) and you have a unbeliveable Multi FX Unit, there is NO OTHER Unit on the Market that Sounds like that and with that Features. With AUM Mixer you can listen to your Drum Track and with iBassist to a Professional Bass Player Track! and on the Channel Three you Load BIAS FX and Jam with your Guitar to that Preset of your own! That is Simple...very, very, very FAST and SIMPLE, it is so fast and simple, like you coming Home and switch on the "Light" ...just like that! And after you switch on the Light .... "YOU GET ALL OF THAT" ....BAAANNNNGGGG...BUMMMM!!! All is there.... Yes here and there you get Errors...what that means...mmh..., ok.. iBassist Eject without any knowing Reason, but restart the app again...and all work fine...that the Errors on a iPad, not very Heavy...simple, very simple! In my Opinion that is a Step into Future! I Love it...you can Record your Ideas with full of Sound with one Switch...Click it ON!!! Thats it!!!

[@Gary_W]

Hi Wizzard of Gore, thank you for sharing your experience using iPad for both playing guitar and recording as well, I truly agree that this will be the future. This iPad rig discovery has changed the way I look at guitar tone and I will probably never go back to analog rig unless there's no choice. Once again thank you for sharing your experience, warmest regard :)

[@AlfredoZauberer]

@@Gary_W You Welcome, i thank you Form that Video!

[@Seansquatch7]

I use an iPad 6 (9.7") with 128gb you dont need an iPad pro. I get some bad ass tones from the best Thrash and Djent tones to Roger Waters and Eric Clapton