BIAS
DELAY
Product Manual
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
First and foremost, thank you for purchasing BIAS Delay, the
world’s first cross-platform delay pedal! BIAS Delay lets you
quickly and easily design thousands of custom delay pedals from
scratch. It can be seamlessly integrated with BIAS Pedal Delay
for mobile and desktop software.
For all you hardware enthusiasts that are out there, our BIAS
Pedal software provides a virtual workshop for you to build your
own delay pedals inside and out.
From the delay stage to the modulation stage, all the designs you
can ever imagine for delay pedals are available for you to
customize.
Before you plug in your guitar and start jamming, please take the
time to review this owner's manual and go over some of the
basics about the pedal.
BIAS Delay
Introduction 1
Getting started 5
Within the box
Connect to a power source
Signal Connection
Connect with BIAS Pedal app
Overview
Control Panel
Footswitch Panel
Rear Panel
Function and operation 11
Mono & Stereo
Engage & Bypass
Save Preset
Assign Footswitch
Note Subdivision
Tap Tempo and BPM
Expression Pedal
MIDI
Factory Reset
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BIAS Pedal
Introduction 20
How to get BIAS Pedal 21
Redeem & Activate My Software
Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple App Store
BIAS Pedal user interface 25
Desktop Version
Mobile Version
Preset menu 29
Save Presets 30
Signal path 31
Custom Panel
Delay Stage
Mod Stage
Power Module
EQ (Equalizer)
Noise Gate 39
Amp Room 40
ToneCloud 41
How to preview presets on ToneCloud
Download presets from ToneCloud
Settings 43
Desktop version
Mobile version
Connect with BIAS Delay 45
Remote Mode
Device Preset Menu
Store presets to BIAS Delay
Device Setting Menu
Firmware Upgrade
Others
Warranty 49
End User License Agreement 54
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GETTING STARTED
*Note: BIAS Delay provides either True Bypass or Buffer
Bypass for you to choose from (please refer to the Bypass
Mode section of this manual for more information). If you
have a lengthy cable and a long signal path and want to
preserve high frequencies, Buffer Bypass will be most
suitable for your needs. On the other hand, if you want to
tone down the harsh top end of your sound, True Bypass
might fit your needs better.
Within the box
Please carefully review each item in the box:
・ BIAS Delay ・ 9V DC power adapter ・ Micro USB cable
・ Quick Start Guide ・ Redeem card for BIAS Pedal Delay Pack ・ Optional rubber footers
Connect to a power source
A 9V DC power adapter or USB (using a
Micro USB cable) can power BIAS
Distortion.
You’ll find both power connections on
Signal Connection
Here are two alternative ways to connect
BIAS Pedal in your signal chain:
1. Place the pedal in the signal chain
before your guitar or bass amplifier. This
will produce the pedal’s delay, modulation and reverb effects before the signal
enters the amplifier. Make sure to keep
the pedal’s gain low with this setup or the
sound might get out of control.
the rear panel.
To power the unit with a 9V DC adapter,
insert the power plug into the pedal and
connect the power adapter to an
electrical outlet.
To power the unit using USB, insert the
Micro USB cable and connect the other
end to a USB port on your laptop or
desktop computer.
2. If you have an amplifier that comes with
an effect loop, you can connect BIAS
Delay to the effect loop to create delay,
modulation and reverb effects between
the amp’s preamp and power sections. In
During the booting stage, all LEDs on
the control panel will flash red and blue,
meaning that the pedal is booting up.
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Red & Blue Lights
Red & Blue LightsRed Lights
this setup, your delay effect will be
applied after the gain/overdrive stage and
will typically sound more natural than with
the first setup noted above.
Connect with BIAS Pedal app
*Note: If BIAS Pedal mobile is unable to detect your BIAS Delay, please check that the wireless function is turned on and try reconnecting
again. Also try placing your mobile device closer to the pedal.
BIAS Delay comes with a license for BIAS
Pedal - Delay Pack (desktop software).
You can redeem the software code on
our store page (see Redeem & Activate
My Software in this manual).
In addition to the BIAS Pedal desktop
software, there’s also a mobile version of
BIAS Pedal for iPad (sold separately).
To connect with the BIAS Pedal (desktop) software, simply connect BIAS Delay to your computer
using the supplied Micro USB cable and launch the BIAS Pedal software.
BIAS Delay will automatically connect with the BIAS Pedal software and initiate Remote
Mode (see the Remote Mode section of this manual).
To connect with BIAS Pedal mobile software, turn on
the Wireless function on BIAS Delay by engaging the
Wireless button on the rear panel. The LED will start
to blink, indicating that the pedal is now in pairing
mode and ready for connection.
Then launch BIAS Pedal mobile by going to
Settings => Connect. BIAS Pedal mobile will begin
searching for an active BIAS Delay nearby and
connect with the pedal automatically.
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OVERVIEW
Footswitch Panel
BIAS Delay comes with footswitches labeled A,
Control Panel
B and C and a Tap Tempo footswitch. The A, B
and C footswitches allow you to alternately
engage and bypass presets in BIAS Delay (see
the Footswitch Mapping section of this manual
for more information).
Using the Tap Tempo footswitch, you can tap the switch twice and the duration between taps will
determine the BPM value. (See the Tap Tempo and BPM sections of this manual for more information.)
Rear Panel
・ Input
Stereo ¼” TS Hi-Z jacks
・ Preset knob
Controls the currently engaged preset. Once
a parameter changes, the LED will start to
blink, indicating that a change has been
made to the current preset. Long-press the
Preset knob again to save your changes.
BIAS Delay comes with 20 presets in total,
with 10 presets assigned to each bank. Press
the knob to switch between the 1st bank (red)
and 2nd bank (blue).
・ MIX
Controls the echo level.
・ FEEDBACK
Controls the number of repeats.
・ TIME
Controls the delay time for each echo.
・ MOD
Controls the modulation effect’s level.
・ DEPTH
Controls the oscillation depth of the LFO.
・ RATE
Controls the oscillation speed of the LFO.
・ REVERB
Controls the level of reverberation.
・ NOTE
Selects a note value for the delay time:
quarter note, dotted eighth-note or
eighth-note triplet.
・ Output
Stereo ¼” TS jacks
・ EXP.
¼” TRS jack for an expression pedal (see the
Expression Pedal section of this manual for
more information)
・ USB
Micro USB port for supplying power to the
pedal and for integrating the pedal with BIAS
Pedal (desktop) software
・ MIDI In/Thru
Supports standard MIDI communication using
a 5-pin MIDI connector (see the MIDI section
・ Wireless button and associated LED
There are 3 different LED states for the
Wireless button:
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LED blinks slowly - Indicates the pedal is
on standby.
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LED blinks rapidly - Indicates wireless
connection is in pairing mode and ready to
connect with BIAS Pedal mobile.
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LED is constantly lit - Indicates the pedal is
connecting with BIAS Pedal mobile software.
・ 9V DC Power Jack
Supports a 9V DC power supply with negative
tips. The minimum current draw is 270mA.
of this manual for more information)
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FUNCTION AND OPERATION
1. Mono & Stereo
BIAS Delay comes with stereo inputs and outputs. With mono input (plugging into the left
channel only), BIAS Delay will duplicate the input signal on both channels so you can still get
stereo signal at BIAS Delay’s outputs. This is necessary in order to hear some of BIAS Delay’s
stereo effects properly. For example, the Ping Pong preset needs stereo outputs to produce its
alternating left and right panning effect.
If you also plug into the pedal’s right input, BIAS Delay will switch to stereo mode and process
left and right channels independently.
2. Engage & Bypass
When you first plug the power in, BIAS Delay pedal will be in Bypass Mode , meaning that the
input signal will be passed through the pedal without any modification from the presets’
processing. There are two different bypass types for BIAS Delay:
A. Buffer Bypass (System default) - - The signal will go through the buffer circuit and generate
a lower-impedance output signal. This allows the output signal to go through a much longer
cable without compromising high frequencies. In addition, Buffer Bypass can prevent the
common ‘pop’ noise you’d otherwise hear when engaging or disengaging a preset.
Hold down footswitch B and plug in the power to switch to Buffer Bypass mode.
B. True Bypass - This creates a short circuit between input and output to keep the bypassed
signal untouched as a high-impedance output signal. If you are using a cable longer than 18.5
feet while using this bypass mode, you might get volume loss in the high frequencies.
Hold down footswitch A and plug in the power to switch to True Bypass mode.
To engage a preset, press one of the A/B/C footswitches to turn on the effect. Press the same
footswitch again to switch back to bypass mode, or press another footswitch to switch to
another preset.
3. Save Preset
Once the preset is on, you can tweak any of the knobs on the control panel to modify its
sound. The preset LED will start to blink when you move a knob, indicating that the parameter
has changed.
Preset ON 1. tweak of the knob
2. LED start to blink
1. hold the preset knob
2. LED stop blinking
To save the parameter changes, hold the Preset knob until
the LED stops blinking.
To dismiss the changes, switch to another preset or switch
back to Bypass Mode.
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4. Assign Footswitch
5. Note Subdivision
Each footswitch can turn on or off one of the 20 presets
assigned to it in the pedal.
To assign a different preset for a footswitch, just tweak the
Preset knob to switch to another preset. The footswitch
LED will start to blink. Hold the Preset knob until the LED
stops blinking, at which point the preset mapping will
update.
1. switch to other presets
2. LED start to blink
1. hold the preset knob
2. LED stop blinking
With Note Subdivision, you can customize the subdivision of delay (echo) time. In BIAS Delay,
there are 3 different (the most commonly used) note divisions on the control panel. With the
BIAS Pedal app, you can access many more subdivision options.
These are the note subdivisions available on the control panel:
・ Quarter note ・ Dotted 8th-note ・ 8th note triplet
The note division is affected by your BPM (beats per minute) and Tap Tempo settings in
establishing the delay time. Please refer to the Tap Tempo and BPM section immediately
below.
6. Tap Tempo and BPM
BIAS Delay comes with a Tap Tempo footswitch that allows you to quickly set the BPM value for
the delay effect. The time interval between your two taps represent a beat and sets the BPM*
value. To calculate the delay time, take the BPM value and multiply it by the ratio of the note
factor.
For example, when the NOTE is set to dotted 8th-note and you tap twice in 0.5 sec time:
2 taps / 0.5sec = 1 beat / 0.5 sec = 120 beats / 60 sec = 120 BPM
So, the delay time at 120 BPM using a dotted 8th-note = 60/(120x4/3)
= 0.375 sec for each echo
*BPM = Beats per minute
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7. Expression Pedal
BIAS Delay supports expression pedals, allowing you continuously variable control of multiple
parameters at once while playing live onstage or in a recording studio. BIAS Delay can work
with expression pedals fitted with standard TRS jacks. The expression pedal’s range of control
over BIAS Delay’s parameters is calibrated by moving knobs on your BIAS Delay, as is
explained below:
・ Calibration
Value when exp. pedal in minimum position
1. Plug in an expression pedal with a TRS cable.
2. Engage the preset you want to control with the
expression pedal.
3. Hold down the Wireless button on the rear panel
to engage calibration mode. LED A will start to
blink. Set the expression pedal to its minimum
position and turn the pedal’s knobs to their
Value when exp. pedal in minimum position
minimum values. Press footswitch A to save the
minimum parameter values for the expression
pedal. Footswitch B will automatically start to
blink as you finish calibrating the expression
pedal with footswitch A.
4. Set the expression pedal to its maximum
position, and turn the pedal’s knobs to their
maximum values. Press footswitch B to save the
maximum parameter values for the expression
pedal.
5. Hold down the Wireless button to leave Calibration mode.
・ Control
Once you’re done calibrating, the parameters will change linearly between their minimum and
maximum values when you depress the expression pedal.
8. MIDI
BIAS Delay supports standard MIDI commands:
・ MIDI IN - This connector receives MIDI commands from an external MIDI device. Patch the
MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on BIAS Delay.
・ MIDI THRU - - BIAS Delay will send the MIDI command it receives at its MIDI In connector
out its MIDI THRU port. You can connect MIDI THRU to another MIDI device to receive the
command from BIAS Delay.
・ MIDI Channel
The default MIDI Channel number is 1. With the BIAS Pedal app, you can select the MIDI
channel from 1-16 or select Omni (in which case it will receive MIDI commands on all
channels).
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・ Program Change
Program Change allows you to switch
presets using an external MIDI device.
Here’s how MIDI Program Change
messages are mapped to BIAS Delay’s
presets:
PC# Preset
PC# 0 Preset 1
PC# 1 Preset 2
PC# 2 Preset 3
PC# 3 Preset 4
PC# 4 Preset 5
PC# 5 Preset 6
PC# 6 Preset 7
PC# 7 Preset 8
PC# 8 Preset 9
PC# 9 Preset 10
PC# 10 Preset 11
PC# 11 Preset 12
PC# 12 Preset 13
PC# 13 Preset 14
PC# 14 Preset 15
PC# 15 Preset 16
PC# 16 Preset 17
PC# 17 Preset 18
PC# 18 Preset 19
PC# 19 Preset 20
・ Control Change
Control Change allows you to control certain
parameter using an external MIDI device’s continuous controllers (“CCs”). Here’s how the continuous
controllers are mapped to BIAS Delay’s parameters:
CC# Control Value
CC# 15 MIX 0-127
CC# 16 FEEDBACK
CC# 17 TIME
CC# 18 NOTE
CC# 40 MOD
CC# 42 RATE
CC# 49 REVERB
CC# 80 A Footswitch
CC# 81 B Footswitch
CC# 82 C Footswitch
CC# 83 Tap Tempo
CC# 93 TAP Footswitch
CC# 100 Expression Pedal
Footswitch
Long Press
0-127
0-127
0-2
0-127
0-127CC# 41 DEPTH
0-127
0-127
0=up, 127=Down
0=up, 127=Down
0=up, 127=Down
0=first step,
127=second step
0=up, 127=Down
0-127
・ MIDI Clock
BIAS Delay supports MIDI clock. When you connect BIAS Delay to a MIDI Clock generator
using a MIDI cable, BIAS Delay synchronizes its BPM value to the clock source’s tempo. You
can enable or disable the MIDI Clock function in BIAS Pedal.
What is “MIDI Clock” ?
MIDI clock is a signal that is used to synchronize all connected MIDI-equipped devices,
allowing them to sync to the same tempo via MIDI. Some synthesizers, sequencers and DAWs
can work as a MIDI Clock generator, sending MIDI Clock signals to other MIDI-equipped
devices.
9. Factory Reset
Factory Reset allows you to reset your pedal back to its factory-default state. When you hold
down the Wireless button while plugging the pedal’s power in, the pedal will engage Reset
Mode. While in Reset Mode, the LED lights will continuously blink. Long-press the Wireless
button again to reset the device (the pedal will then reboot to complete the reset process), or
short-press it to leave Reset Mode. You can also reset the pedal within the BIAS Pedal app.
Items that will be reset:
・ Device name
・ MIDI settings
・ Presets
・ Bypass type
・ Footswitch mappings
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INTRODUCTIONBIAS PEDAL
BIAS Pedal is a multi-platform application for stompbox design
and modeling. The software lets you design your own delay pedal
by customizing every single component, including topology,
power source, filter and the outer design of the pedal. You can
also share your pedal with Positive Grid’s global ToneCloud
community and download amazing pedals straight from
ToneCloud.
BIAS Pedal also comes with BIAS Delay support, allowing you to
use BIAS Pedal as an interface to customize BIAS Delay.
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HOW TO GET BIAS PEDAL?
Redeem & Activate My Software
BIAS Delay comes with BIAS Pedal - Delay Pack (desktop software).
Go to our website https://store.positivegrid.com/redeem and enter the redeem code printed on
the redeem card.
Once your code has been redeemed,
go back to the store page to
After the installation, you can find BIAS
Pedal in your DAW or Applications folder.
download the installer and install
BIAS Pedal - Delay Pack.
To activate your license, just log into your
ToneCloud account in BIAS Pedal through the
settings menu. All features found in the Delay
Pack will be unlocked once you log in.
System requirements for BIAS Pedal desktop
version:
System Requirement
Windows Windows 7 or later
Mac OS X 10.9 or later
Support DAW Requirements
Ableton Live 8.0 or above
Avid Pro Tools 10 or above
Apple Logic Pro 9.0 or above
Apple GarageBand 6.0.5, 10.0 or abov
Cakewalk Sonar X2 or above
Cockos Reaper 3.4 or above
Steinberg Cubase 5.0 or above
Steinberg Nuendo 4.3 or above
PreSonus Studio One Producer/Professional 2 or above
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Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple’s App Store
BIAS Pedal also comes with a mobile
version for iPad. Search for BIAS
Pedal on the App Store and download the trial version for free. You get
the full-featured version of BIAS
Pedal by unlocking the trial version,
which procedure is explained next.
To unlock all the features of BIAS
Pedal - Delay 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.
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BIAS PEDAL USER INTERFACE
Desktop Version
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1. ToneCloud - Enters ToneCloud page
2. Effects page - Switches among your 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. Save button - See the Save Preset section of this manual for more information.
5. Setting Menu - See the Settings section of this manual for more information.
6. Signal Path - See the Signal Path section of this manual for more information.
7. Input volume - Controls the input volume. To prevent feedback, the input volume will be
muted at startup when using a built-in microphone and speaker as the chosen audio
input/output device.
8. Tempo - Shows the current BPM (beats-per-minute) value. You can set the BPM by entering
the desired value or by using the built-in tap tempo feature. The BPM range goes from 40 to
400.
9. Quick Snap - Provides 8 slots to save and instantly recall different parameter setups for
instant comparison of different settings.
10. Noise Gate - See the Noise Gate section of this manual for more information.
11. Amp Room - See the Amp Room section of this manual for more information.
12. Output volume - Controls the output volume.
13. Design button - Customize the look of your pedal. See the Custom Panel section of this
manual for more information.
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Mobile Version
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1. ToneCloud - Enters the ToneCloud page.
2. Effects page - Switches among your 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. Save button - See the Save Preset section of this manual for more information.
5. Setting Menu - See the Settings section of this manual for more information
6. Tooltip - Helpful tips explaining each button and knob.
7. Signal Path - See the Signal Path section of this manual for more information.
8. Input volume - Controls the input volume. To prevent feedback, the input volume will be
muted at startup when using a built-in microphone and speaker as the chosen audio
input/output device
9. Tempo - Shows the current BPM value. You can set the BPM by entering the desired value
or by using the built-in tap tempo feature. The BPM range goes from 40 to 400.
10. Quick Snap - - Provides 8 slots to save and instantly recall different parameter setups for
instant comparison of different settings.
11. Noise Gate - See the Noise Gate section of this manual for more information.
12. Amp Room - See the Amp Room section of this manual for more information.
13. Amp Room - See the Amp Room section of this manual for more information.
14. Output volume - Controls the output volume.
15. Design button - Customize the look of your pedal. See the Custom Panel section of this
manual for more information.
16. Open in BIAS FX - Import current pedal to BIAS FX. Needs BIAS FX mobile.
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PRESET MENU
SAVE PRESETS
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1. CATEGORY - Shows all the available preset categories. Each category can store several
presets. You can add new categories or delete them. Make sure you don’t delete the entire
category if you want to keep the presets that are inside.
2. EDIT (Category) - Renames, reorders or deletes categories. Click Done when you’re
finished editing.
3. PRESETS - Shows all the pedals in the selected category. Click each pedal to load its
sound. Click twice to check its signal path and to change the parameters for this preset.
4. EDIT (Preset) - Renames, reorders or deletes presets. You can drag presets to other
categories. Click Done when you’re finished editing.
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.
・ Save as new - Save current parameters as a new preset and select a category to store it to.
・ Share to ToneCloud - Share your preset to ToneCloud.
・ Delete Pedal - Delete current pedal.
The save button will light up after any parameter changes, indicating that the changes have not
been saved yet.
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SIGNAL PATH
The signal path shows you how the signal is being processed. Each module in the signal path
provides different functionalities and a different control interface. This section will show you how
to work with these modules and how to get the tone you want.
Custom Panel
The Custom Panel shows how the pedal looks. You can custom-design the look of your pedal
by editing the options listed immediately below.
1. PHOTO
Load a photo from your iPad or computer
to use as the background image for the
pedal. You can alo adjust the image size
and its position on the pedal.
2. RENAME
Name or rename your pedal at any time.
3. BOX
Select the type of box. Different boxes
come with different knob placements and
numbers.
4. COLOR
Select the background color.
5. KNOB
Select the background color.
Delay Staget
The Delay stage allows you to design your own delay effect.
1. Drive (Dry/Wet)
This is a dry/wet knob that controls the
amount of distortion or dirt that is mixed
into the delay signal path.
2. Drive bypass switch
Bypasses the drive function on both the
wet and dry signal.
3. Delay Type selector
This selector allows you to switch between
Tape, Standard, Ping Pong, and
Reverse delays.
4. Time, note, dot , trip
When the Time Mode is selected, you can
set the milliseconds, note, dot (dotted note),
and trip (triplet) options. Doing so creates
delay patterns based on the current global
tempo, which you can adjust using the
global BPM option in the lower panel.
5. Time
Controls the amount of time between your
original signal and the delay’s output.
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6. Feedback
Sets the amount of feedback, which
determines the number of echo repeats.
7. Mix
Adjusts the level balance between the
delay’s wet and dry signal.
8. Bass & Treble
Boosts or cuts the bass and high frequencies for the delay signal.
9. Infinity
Captures and freezes the current feedback
loop.
10. Analog
This adds old-school analog character to
the wet signal.
11. Saturation
Controls how much the emulated Tape
distortion affects the wet signal.
Mod Stage
The Mod Stage controls the modulation and reverb effects.
1. Ducking
Sets the threshold for the ducking function,
which causes the delay signal’s level to
decrease when the dry signal exceeds the
threshold level.
2. Gain reduction
Adjusts how much the delay signal will be
reduced in level when ducking occurs.
3. Attack
Adjusts how fast the delay signal’s level
will decrease when the dry signal exceeds
the threshold level.
4. Release
Adjusts how long it takes for the wet
(delay) signal to return to normal level
when the dry input signal goes back below
the threshold.
5. Modulation Style
This selector allows you to choose different
modulation styles to flavor the delay tail.
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6. Routing Option
Normal - All signals from the Delay Stage
will go into the modulation effect.
Wet Only - Only the wet signal will be
applied to the modulation effect.
7. Waveform
Selects the waveform used by the LFO
8. Rate
Controls the speed of the LFO.
Power Module
The Power Module controls the output stage of the effect. You can switch among different
power-supply options ranging from 6V to 18V batteries.
1. Attack
Determines how quickly compression is
applied.
2. Release
Determines how quickly compression
ceases and the signal level recovers.
9. Depth
Controls the depth of the LFO’s oscillation.
3. COMP
Adjusts the overall compression amount
sent to the selected battery module.
10. Width
Widens the stereo image of the modulation
effect.
11. Mix
Adjusts the dry/wet balance of the
modulation effect.
4. Output
Adjusts the output gain after compression.
5. Battery
Sets the input level (threshold) above
which compression begins. It is affected
by the level of the COMP control.
12. Reverb
Controls for the reverberation effect
include the following:
Size - Adjusts the reflection distance.
Level - Adjusts the reverb level.
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6V: -45dB~-30dB
9V: -35dB~-20dB
12V: -25dB~-10dB
18V: -15dB~0dB
EQ (Equalizer)
EQ allows you to adjust the balance of frequencies in the signal. You can turn down the volume
at a certain frequency to make it sound more polished. BIAS Pedal provides 3 EQ module types
for you to choose from.
Studio EQ
・ Preset - Loads factory and user EQ setups. Save
and name your user Studio EQ setups
here.
・ Gain - Adjusts the boost or attenuation for bass,
mid, and high filters.
・ Frequency - Sets the frequency for each filter.
・ LEVEL - Adjusts the output level of the EQ
module.
・ MIX - Adjusts the Dry/Wet ratio for the EQ.
Parametric EQ
・ Preset - Loads factory and user EQ setups. Save
and name your user Graphic EQ setups
here.
・ Filter - Filter 1 is a low-cut filter. Filter 8 is a high-cut
filter. Filters 2 through 7 are peaking (bell-curve)
filters.
・ Numbers - Tap a numbered button to turn its filter
on.
・ LEVEL - Adjusts the output level of the EQ module.
・ MIX - Adjusts the Dry/Wet ratio for the EQ.
Graphic EQ
・ Preset - Loads factory and user EQ
setups. Save and name your user Parametric EQ setups here.
・ Slider - Drag the slider to adjust the boost
or attenuation amount for different frequencies.
・ LEVEL - Adjusts the output level for the
EQ module.
・ MIX - Adjusts the Dry/Wet ratio for the EQ.
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NOISE GATE
AMP ROOM
Each preset comes with its own individual noise gate control. You can adjust the threshold and
decay values that work best for your pedal.
・ Threshold - Controls the threshold level. When the input signal is louder than the threshold, the
signal is able to pass through the gate. If the input signal is lower than the threshold, the signal
will be cut off. Make sure your threshold level is slightly above the background noise.
・ Decay - Controls the decay time of the signal that is being cut off.
You need to save the preset in order to store its noise gate settings.
Amp Room allows you to evaluate the sound of each pedal by pairing with six amp models we
have implemented from BIAS Amp. Each amp model has its own unique tonality and gain
structure.
・ British 900 - Clean, British style amplifier.
・ ‘94 MATCH 30 - Clean amplifier.
・ Mini Duo Reverb - Clean, American style amplifier.
・ ‘67 Dumble Clean - Low gain, glassy amplifier.
・ British Lead 800 - Crunch amplifier.
・ SLO 100 - High gain amplifier.
On the signal path, you can change the position of pedal and amp to simulate an effects loop.
To do so, simply place the pedal after the amplifier in the Amp Room. You have now created an
effects loop.
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TONECLOUD
In ToneCloud, you can share your own pedal or download custom pedals from other great
musicians from around the world. You can preview presets in ToneCloud, add them to your
Favorites list, and download them right into BIAS Pedal on your mobile device.
Click the ToneCloud icon in the top-left corner of the software’s interface
1. Home Button
Leaves ToneCloud
2. PRESET
Browses presets in ToneCloud
3. Search
Searches for a pedal by name
4. My Page
Manages your uploaded presets and
favorite presets
5. LATEST
Shows the presets most recently uploaded
in ToneCloud
6. POPULAR
Shows the most frequently downloaded
and most popular presets
1. PEDAL
Shows the most frequently downloaded
and most popular presets
How to preview presets in ToneCloud
Select the preset you want to preview (audition). There’s a preview slider
for each preset; click it to preview the sound.
Download presets from ToneCloud
Select the preset you want to download. Click the download button and
choose the desired location for saving the preset. Then click DOWNLOAD
to download it.
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SETTINGS
Desktop
・ Audio Settings - Selects the audio device, input/output routing, sample rate and buffer size
settings.
・ App Information - Executes a factory reset or shows the app version, DSP engine, license and
What’s New page.
・ Help Center - Links to our Help Center website for guides and FAQs or to write to our support
agent.
・ User Center - Links to the User Center. You can manage your ToneCloud account there.
・ Positive Grid Official Site - Links to Positive Grid’s website.
・ Positive Grid on Facebook - Links to Positive Grid’s Facebook page
・ Positive Grid on Twitter - Links to Positive Grid’s Twitter page.
・ Login/Logout - Log in to and out of your ToneCloud account
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Mobile
・ Connect - Connects with BIAS Delay or another compatible device
・ Input Channel - Selects the input channel, which depends on the routing setup for your audio
device.
・ Output Selector - Chooses the output device.
・ Knob Gesture - Chooses how to control the knobs with gestures on the touch screen.
・ Run in Background - Allows BIAS Pedal to run and process sound in the background.
・ Latency - Chooses between Low and Normal latency settings. Low latency setting requires
more CPU usage. Set the latency setting to Normal if you hear clicking or popping noises.
・ Feedback - Send us your feedback. You can write your feedback or issue a report.
・ App Information - Executes a factory reset or shows the app version, DSP engine, and What’s
New page.
・ Positive Grid on Facebook - Links to Positive Grid’s Facebook page.
・ Positive Grid on Twitter - Links to Positive Grid’s Twitter page.
・ Help Center - Links to our Help Center for guides and FAQs or to write to our support agent.
CONNECT WITH BIAS DELAY
BIAS Pedal can also function as a remote-control interface for BIAS Delay to allow further
customization options.
Remote Mode
After connecting with BIAS Delay, BIAS
Pedal will enter Remote Mode. All
actions and changes made inside the
BIAS Pedal software will be reflected on
the BIAS Delay unit. You can preview
all presets from BIAS Pedal and
ToneCloud through BIAS Delay.
Furthermore, you can manage
presets and device settings, or update
BIAS Delay to the latest version once
new firmware is made available. The
following section will show you what you
can do when you integrate BIAS Pedal
with BIAS Delay.
Device Preset Menu
In Remote Mode, you can manage the presets stored inside BIAS Delay.
1. Device Category
Shows the current presets in BIAS Delay.
2. Slot Name
Shows which slot the preset is storing its settings to.
3. Footswitch Mapping
Shows the current footswitch mapping (preset assignment). You can change the mapping by right clicking
and holding the Preset icon.
Store presets to BIAS Delay
To store new presets to BIAS Delay, simply click the STORE TO PEDAL button on the lower bar.
Choose a slot to store the preset and then confirm the change.
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Device Setting Menu
In Remote Mode, the settings menu will show all the settings for your BIAS Delay.
Firmware Upgrade
Using BIAS Pedal, you can update BIAS Delay with new features and bug fixes as they become
available. This allows BIAS Delay to keep improving itself for better performance and sound and
more fun.
Go to Settings menu => Device Information => Firmware to check if there is a new version
available to install. BIAS Pedal will begin to update the firmware for BIAS Delay. DO NOT turn
the power off or disconnect the pedal while the firmware update is running.
・ Disconnect - Disconnects integration with BIAS Delay
・ Device Information - Checks the model type, serial number, device name and firmware
For more information and FAQs or to contact a support agent, please check our Help Center at:
https://help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us
version. You can also rename your BIAS Delay and upgrade the firmware here.
・ Bypass Type - Selects the bypass type for BIAS Delay. To understand how bypass works, see
the Engage & Bypass section of this manual.
・ MIDI Clock - Enables or disables MIDI Clock.
・ MIDI Channel - Selects the MIDI channel for receiving MIDI commands
・ Backup & Restore - Backup all presets from BIAS Delay here, and store presets in BIAS Pedal.
You can also restore all presets to another device. You can backup up to 5 sets of presets.
・ Factory Reset - - Resets BIAS Delay to its factory-default state. All presets, device information
and MIDI settings will be reset.
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WARRANTY
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU. BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF
POSITIVE GRID PRODUCTS, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT AND BE
BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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Positive Grid warrants that your new Positive Grid product, when purchased at an authorized
Positive Grid retailer or reseller, shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of One (1) Year from the original date of purchase. Positive Grid may, in its sole discretion, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of the original
authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt.
During the Warranty Period
・ Positive Grid shall, in its sole discretion, either repair or replace any product that proves to be
defective upon inspection by Positive Grid.
・ Positive Grid reserves the right to update any product returned for repair and to change or
improve the design of the product at any time without notice.
・ Positive Grid reserves the right to use reconditioned parts and assemblies as warranty
replacements for authorized repairs.
・ Service and repairs are to be performed only by Positive Grid or a Positive Grid authorized
service center.
・ Unauthorized service, repair or modification will void this Limited Warranty.
This is your sole warranty. Positive Grid does not authorize any third party, including any dealer,
retailer or sales representative, to assume any liability on behalf of Positive Grid or to make any
warranty for Positive Grid.
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Transferability/Assignment of Warranty
This Limited Warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser. This Limited Warranty can be
transferred to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product provided that such transfer
is made within the Warranty Period and Positive Grid is provided with all of the following items: all
warranty registration information for the new owner (see www.positivegrid.com/warranty), and a
photocopy of the original sales receipt. Warranty coverage shall be determined by Positive Grid
in its sole discretion. When transferring ownership of a product that provides online connectivity
to Positive Grid software or ToneCloud, it is very important that you CANCEL your online
subscription(s) before transferring ownership of the product.
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authorized service center. Positive Grid will pay for shipping and freight charges to return your
product after service is complete, within the Country of original purchase only.
・ Products purchased from unauthorized Positive Grid retailers or resellers.
・ Products presented for warranty support or service without proof of purchase.
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By installing, downloading, or otherwise using the software in any manner (including, but not
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