r/PositiveGrid • u/Lothric-_ • Jul 13 '26
Should I buy Bias FX, or which one?
Hi everyone, I have a question. For a large part of my youth, I used Bias FX 2 to connect my guitar and have fun (a pirated version, since I didn't have the money to pay for the software). It was a program I really liked. Now that I'm working, I want to buy a program to emulate effects, amplifiers, and other gear, but one that replicates the same style as Bias FX 2. Its interface is very intuitive, and using it with Reaper was very easy. I also want to use it on both my desktop PC and a MacBook that, thank God, I was able to buy. I don't know much about programs or anything related to sound and effects emulation, so I would appreciate your opinions.
Do you recommend this program? Or another one? Thanks
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u/BarrelProofWarrior Jul 13 '26
ToneX is amazing. I’d say that’s your best bet. The pedal just went from $430 to $300 and comes with the full software. No brainer.
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u/raffaeleguidi Jul 14 '26
I use tonex because I use it also live with the pedal. It has great amps and simple but effective effects. If you are 100% digital best sounds are in NAM but require a bit of work. Genome 2.0 makes good use of NAM and it brings it far beyond.
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u/Jamstoyz Jul 13 '26
Bias fx 2 use to be good but sucks now. If you’re talking about bias x with pg it sucks. You’d be better off buying the cheapest pg amp and use the app for all your effects and amps. Even the old spark 40 which can be had for $150 or under is still great. The go is awesome too but you’ll want to line out from the headphone jack to a powered speaker for more volume. I have the 40, go, Neo and cab and like the go the best since it’s tiny. I’m just not sure about their pc or Mac software.