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Tones from head to mix Positive Grid Project: BIAS X
Sponsored by Positive Grid
Trying out Positive Grid's new software, making it easier than ever to get mix-ready guitar tones
Positive Grid unveils BIAS X, an AI-powered plugin allowing players to design tones using text and “music-to-tone” prompts
The BIAS X AI-powered guitar tone platform lets you to type in what kind of sound you like, then it designs it, and allows you to refine it. Have we officially entered the era of Chug GPT?