One of the best ways to grow as a guitarist is to step outside your usual genre. Listening to and experimenting with different styles of music opens up new creative doors. You might find yourself pulling the raw energy of punk into a blues lick, or sprinkling jazz-inspired chords into a heavy metal riff. Blending genres is how new sounds are born.

With the help of AI in BIAS X, jumping genres is easier than ever. You don't have to know the exact amp settings or pedal chain for every style—just describe what you want, or upload a track, and let the AI do the heavy lifting. Sometimes the best way to get out of a creative rut is to ask the AI for something unexpected. It's like opening a door without knowing what's on the other side… and sometimes that's exactly where inspiration lives.

Here's how to use BIAS X to dial in tones across five very different genres, plus a few prompt tips to get you started.

1. Metal: Heavy, Tight, and Crushing

For metal, clarity and aggression go hand in hand. You want a tone that punches hard without getting muddy.

Prompt tips:

• "Modern metal rhythm, tight low end, high gain with palm mute clarity"
• "'80s thrash lead with sharp attack and soaring sustain"

Once you've got your base tone, experiment with scooping mids or blending in a clean path to keep definition under heavy distortion. And remember, you can tell the AI in BIAS X to make these adjustments (no more fussing with knobs!).

2. Blues & Jazz: Clean and Expressive

Clean tones let your fingers do the talking. For blues, think warmth and grit. For jazz, clarity and smoothness.

Prompt tips:

• "Clean blues with sparkle and touch sensitivity"
• "Warm jazz tone with round lows and silky highs"

Try rolling back gain and letting subtle reverb add space. Dial in cab mic positions to soften or brighten the sound depending on your style.

3. Rock: Grit With Character

Rock tones live in the sweet spot between clean and distorted. You want crunch that responds to your picking and chords that ring out with edge.

Prompt tips:

• "Classic rock crunch with punchy mids"
• "'90s alternative rhythm with chorus and grit"

Play with overdrives stacked lightly in front of an amp model. Don't forget to push presence or treble if you need extra cut.

4. Experimental: Out of This World

This is where you throw the rulebook away. Use ambient effects, modulation, or even abstract AI prompts to create sounds you wouldn't think of otherwise.

Prompt tips:

• "I want to feel like I'm being blasted into space on a rocket powered by the force of a thousand suns"
• "Broken amp in a cathedral, dark and atmospheric"

Layer delays, reverb, and modulation for textures that blur the line between guitar and synth. The AI thrives on abstract language—so don't be afraid to get weird.

5. Funk: Tight, Rhythmic, and Snappy

Funk guitar tones are all about clean articulation with rhythmic bite. A great funk tone cuts through without being harsh.

Prompt tips:

• "'70s funk clean with tight low end and glassy highs"
• "Bright rhythm tone, percussive attack, light compression"

Focus on clean amps, precise EQ, and short slapback delays or chorus for extra movement.

Final Thoughts

Exploring different genres with BIAS X isn't just about copying tones. It's about broadening your vocabulary as a player, blending influences, and discovering sounds that inspire you. Start with an AI prompt, refine it with quick adjustments, and don't be afraid to mix genres in ways you never imagined.

Ready to step outside your comfort zone and explore new sonic territories? Discover BIAS X and let AI-powered tone creation guide you through every genre, from crushing metal to sparkling clean jazz and beyond.