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Summer NAMM 2017: Positive Grid launches BIAS Mini amp, Twin Pedals and Footswitch

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By Michael Astley-Brown ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 13 July 2017

Downsized guitar and bass heads, plus delay, modulation and distortion stompboxes

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SUMMER NAMM 2017: Positive Grid has downsized most of its product range for SNAMM, yielding the BIAS Mini guitar and bass amps; BIAS Twin Delay, Modulation and Distortion pedals; plus the BIAS Footswitch, to control any BIAS hardware.

Really great news for rack/pedalboard space-conscious players, this. Head on through the gallery for a closer look at each piece of gear, and visit Positive Grid for more.

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Positive Grid BIAS Mini Amplifiers

Positive Grid BIAS Mini Amplifiers

PRESS RELEASE: Following the success of the flagship BIAS Head, the new BIAS Mini amps from Positive Grid are available in two versions - BIAS Mini Guitar and BIAS Mini Bass.

Both models are compact heads and feature many of the same capabilities of the BIAS Head in a compact 300W (BIAS Mini Guitar) and 600W (BIAS Mini Bass) form factor.

Built with first-class components, BIAS Mini amps feature front panel controls, Effects Loop, XLR Balanced Output and MIDI I/O.

BIAS Mini amps come loaded with 8 factory presets that are easily modified thanks to seamless integration with BIAS Amp software allowing musicians to build their dream tone via the built-in Bluetooth and/or USB connections.

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Positive Grid BIAS Twin Pedals

Positive Grid BIAS Twin Pedals

PRESS RELEASE: The new BIAS Twin pedals - Distortion, Delay, and Modulation - bring all the sonic excellence of the Award Winning BIAS Pro pedal series to players who most value a compact footprint, lightweight, and great portability.

BIAS Twin pedals are compact 2-button full metal stomp-boxes designed for musicians who want the best possible tone in a pedalboard friendly format.

Each Twin series pedal comes with 9 different preloaded tones that can be easily modified with the 6 tweak knobs, and feature USB and Bluetooth connections that make them compatible with the iPad / PC or Mac BIAS Pedal software.

Weighing only 0.85 kg each, the Twin pedal can be powered with 9V adapters and includes ¼ TRS input and ¼ stereo outputs, making them the perfect addition for any guitar / bass player pedal arsenal in the studio or on the road.

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Positive Grid BIAS Footswitch

Positive Grid BIAS Footswitch

PRESS RELEASE: BIAS Footswitch is a solidly built metal foot controller that allows Positive Grid hardware owners to control their devices hands free.

Thanks to the power-saving feature and a maximum performance of up to 24 hours continuous use, BIAS Footswitch owners simply need 2 AA batteries and the included ¼ TRS included cable to control their devices onstage or in the studio.

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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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