Headrush MX5 for Rookies

[@forthecreator1]

0:18 Intro 0:30 Importance of Accurate Monitoring 1:14 Building a Rig 1:37 Amp 2:42 Changing Cabinet 3:20 Reverb 4:43 Delay 6:11 Compressor 7:00 Overdrive 7:54 Gate 9:12 IR (replacing cab) 10:26 Footswitch Assignments 11:19 Changing Block Colors 11:47 Saving our Rig 11:58 Sound Demo

[@jakedemetrius_official]

Can you just plug it into an amp?

[@royhale7283]

This was really informative, I just got a HeadRush pedalboard. And new to dialing in a good worship tone. Can’t wait to try it.

[@jonstout7635]

You’re a real blessing for an old analog player.

[@forthecreator1]

LOL! I'm definitely an old guy from the tube amp era

[@LarsBauer74]

beautiful tone and playing! I just discovered your channel today when I saw your post on the FB group!

[@forthecreator1]

Welcome aboard!

[@russhughes2093]

I'm always bad about not wanting to read manuals so I resort to videos like yours to comprehend the equipment I purchase LOL thank you for making such an informative video on how to operate this little rascal!

[@forthecreator1]

Glad to help

[@The_Macaroon]

This is a really good tutorial. Thanks

[@ChrisG9978]

When adjusting delays/bars, etc. within the MX5, I've found it easier to touch the adjustment bar then use the dial to change it. Much easier/faster once you're used to it.

[@FatMattOutdoors]

I had fun building this.... I had to go get the IR..... But it was a nice addition..... Thank you.....

[@DFTaudioVisual]

Hi, newbie here... What is an IR?

[@rheybusque9752]

Great work brother! Anyway you could do more videos on creating rigs for the Headrush MX5 when you have time? PLEASE!! Much appreciate your work my brother! God bless

[@leonardomacena5209]

Please , make a video about the best way to put the MX5 in line. Thanks for all , you help a lot!

[@ADAMEASEOUT]

Great video!

[@ZappaBlues]

I've had a pair of Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones for 15 years. Work great, no reason to change or upgrade IMO

[@Triumphinchrist1]

Thanks for this great tutorial & the awesome song you demoed!

[@KartikHariharan]

Great walkthrough and beautiful tone. Thanks Peter!

[@georgemavimbela]

U are a star.. I just got my head rush. And your channel is the best for worship style on Headrush. Would please share some John Mayer style one..

[@forthecreator1]

Jon Cordy and Marco Fanton have excellent John Mayer Rigs you can download. Here are the links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHXdoXeYismJeKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHybd5Z_fNd9rZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWWmZGZon6p1kLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIjFmpuEgbSmbZY

[@gugugogo6314]

This Guy is a hero .. He deserves the cap

[@forthecreator1]

LOL...not sure if I'm ready to wear the tight outfit that goes with the cape!

[@venividi911]

Fantastic 👍

[@jergervasi3331]

Another awesome video!

[@tapiten]

Ty for instructions, don't have one yet. Very strong 💪

[@jesus4pincho]

Which color is that guitar??? Stunning

[@bobbywilliams4655]

Really enjoy your channel 😊!

[@forthecreator1]

Thank you so much!

[@NyneForte]

Love your channel and your playing!! Great tone selections too.

[@davecarr2319]

Thanks for sharing! God Bless!

[@everythingisopen]

very helpul, thanks. Where did you learn all that tech stuff, who's the inspirator?

[@forthecreator1]

I made a living as a recording engineer for a few years, so that gives me a solid technical background. These days you can learn almost anything by watching KZbin videos, so I feel like there is way more free training available than there has ever been

[@everythingisopen]

@@forthecreator1 sure, agreed, interface design keeps improving as well. Thanks for the video and reply, it was interesting to follow along, nuggets about comp. in particular. Nice Edge shout out as well, forgot how much I love that album and his voicings and sound there.

[@francescodigiborg7943]

beatiful sound ...tasnks!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

That's a beautiful Gretch. It seems they are perfect for worship music too! That was a really nice tone you created without it being over the top.

[@forthecreator1]

Yes, it was well worth replacing the pickups with TV Jones TV Classics.

[@EADGBe2002]

Thank you for doing this. How do you connect the MX-5 (on silent stage) to the front of house mixer? The MX-5 has balanced out and the stage has a junction that feeds XLR cables to the instruments on the stage. Is a 1/4 TRS Male to XLR Male suitable?

[@forthecreator1]

Yes: 1/4” TRS male to XLR male. Or 1/4” to direct box to XLR cable

[@stevecolledge8355]

Brill tutorial. Thanks.

[@allenthomas834]

Can you please do more tutorials on how to make more rigs and scenes and explain the parameters as you go, maybe start a course were we have to pay id be the first customer

[@surfrby8876]

This was a great tutorial 👍subscribed

[@xheadlessx]

Thanks bro , I just bought the pedal for church use and didn’t like the factory presets

[@forthecreator1]

Glad I could help

[@pigxstix]

What is that page you're looking at that references which amps are modeled @1:30 ?

[@forthecreator1]

www.headrushfx.com/products/mx5#features-section look for a banner near the top of the page, click where it says MODELS. Or this website, which has it as a downloadable pdf www.robyrocks.it/materials/hrmodels23/hrmodels23.html

[@allenthomas834]

Once I put in the tube screamer it all muddies up what's doing it? it's like it's over loading, is it in the out settings or in? or the amp or cab? How do you get it to not make alot of washy noise when U touch the strings please ?

[@forthecreator1]

Sorry, I’m not sure why. Might be easier for you to download the rig from the description section above. That way you’ll have the exact rig I created while making this video.

[@gahroberto]

Does anyone know how to use a dual Ampero footswitch pedal with the MX5? I saw some videos with the M-Vave Chocolate, but it had an app for programming. However, my footswitch is basic, and I don't know how to configure it with the MX5.

[@forthecreator1]

Sorry, I have no experience with external footswitches

[@bilalnachabeh]

10:40 can you assign multiple effects for a single footswitch?! lets say 1 switch to turn on delay and overdrive together?

[@forthecreator1]

Yes. At 10:40 you can see it says TOGGLE at the bottom. Touch there and change it to SCENE. Then when you edit that scene it will allow you to set the on/off status of each effects block. It’s easier to do this in real life, than it is for me to try to explain it here

[@bilalnachabeh]

@@forthecreator1 I got it! thanks

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

This was a truly terrific video. I’ve just bought an MX5 after twenty years of playing guitar and never used digital modelling. I have studio monitors hooked up to the MX5 but have a suspicion I need something punchier - do you recommend passive or active monitors if that were the case? And any particular brands/models to be on the lookout for?

[@forthecreator1]

Welcome to the wonderful world of modeling! Studio monitors are a good option so if you're getting what you need from those, you don't necessarily need anything else. If you want something punchier for a moderate price: I'm really happy with a pair of Headrush FRFR108. They sound a little boomy on the floor, in corners, against walls (due to half space effect) so if you do get some, make sure you get them off the floor and away from the walls.

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

@@forthecreator1 Many thanks for your quick reply! I’m certainly keen on the 108s. I’ll keep those on the top of the list in that case. My current monitors are fairly entry level Mackie CR3 which sound really good for listening to music, but I’m not entirely convinced they’re delivering the tone promises of the Headrush. A bit of tinkering on the MX5 is definitely needed before I write them off though! And figuring out where the volume levels need to be on both the monitors and Headrush. Thanks again.

[@seanpitts792]

@@Chris_Nouvelli They do need to be powered, the MX5 requires amplification to get sound out.

[@Megzamani]

Thank you

[@JoelCuenca]

you are the best !

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey this is great! Can you please provide with the link to see those amp models at 1:29? Thank you.

[@forthecreator1]

www.headrushfx.com/products/mx5#features-section look for a banner near the top of the page, click where it says MODELS. Or this website, which has it as a downloadable pdf www.robyrocks.it/materials/hrmodels23/hrmodels23.html

[@michaelpal7641]

What type of speaker are hearing the MX5 thru? An FRFR type?

[@forthecreator1]

You are hearing the sound as it came out the USB port into the computer (no speaker)

[@michaelpal7641]

@@forthecreator1 Thanks. Was trying to justify a Quad Cortex along with a custom made FRFR speaker for a modeler. I presume you could connect to a FRFR speaker with TRS or XLR jacks? As far as price for the Head Rush, it's a no brainer. The Quad Cortex is almost $1800 dollars US (Ouch) Sounded pretty good-You have a nice "feel" to your playing. Well done. Thank you for your response. Greatly appreciated.

[@noiselessrocha2251]

Great!!!

[@sisometalizzed6502]

Nice video. Which model is your Gretsch ?

[@forthecreator1]

Gretsch G5230T with the following mods: TV Jones TV-Classic pickups, CTS volume pot, Switchcraft selector switch, Switchcraft input jack.

[@IsraelKelly]

Where do I get the IR?

[@forthecreator1]

Scroll up from this comment section, to the description section of KZbin. There is a download link in the description section.

[@IsraelKelly]

@@forthecreator1 thanks 🙏

[@dumiguitar3240]

Do you have anything changed in the global eq? I tried this rig configuration but the bass is just too much on my frfr, or headphones

[@forthecreator1]

Unfortunately you can't trust most headphones. I don't use Global EQ. In order for an FRFR to give you the correct bass response, it must be off the floor and away from the walls (you'll notice mine is on a dresser). If you still have too much bass after getting it off the floor etc turn down the bass in the amp model. You can also reduce bass using the LOW CUT in the IR, but I prefer doing it from the amp model.

[@Daubentonia88]

Nice video, I am reading some complains about delay anr reverbs volume drops. Is this a real issue with the pedal? Thx

[@forthecreator1]

I have spent many hours using it and have not had that problem

[@bilalnachabeh]

that Cenzo celestion sounded great! I'm torn between this or the zoom g5n, if you tried the zoom also please let me know what you think! I'm leaning toward this bcz it's a newer technology and u can import IRs to it

[@forthecreator1]

I have never tried the Zoom, but I think the Headrush is more powerful (can run multiple high DSP effects such as reverb)…and of course the touchscreen just makes sense to me

[@DanielDavis730]

Plug it straight in a pa mixing desk or amp. I plug a hotone mp100n straight threw the line aray pa with mixing desk and unusable. Any one with any idea please

[@forthecreator1]

I always go straight from Headrush to mixing desk (I don’t use an amp). What is “unusable” about your setup?

[@DanielDavis730]

Line aray threw 8 Chanel mixer. With a hotone mp100n. Sounds no good. So have to lug the valve amp around. To much as only a duet .the clean sounds good but the distortion is terrible. Must be doing something wrong.

[@KevinIsIn5623]

As always beautiful tones with the headrush! Question, what strings do you use on your Gretsch? I have trouble keeping mine in tune. Have tried numerous strings and my next step will be to purchase a roller bridge and try that. Any thoughts?

[@forthecreator1]

D’addario EXL110 (10-46). I used to work as a guitar tech so I do my own setups. Without seeing your guitar…my best guess is that strings are binding in the nut (you might hear pinging sounds as you use the tremolo). Take it to a tech and have them use nut files to slightly widen and smooth out the nut slots. Some people use graphite and/or lip balm in the nut as a lubricant (I haven’t needed to).

[@KevinIsIn5623]

No pinging unless you really go hard on the bigsby but it's not made for that. I have used graphite on the nut but it didnt seem to help much. I set my own guitars up also and the nut seems to be correct with my strings. I have 11's on mine. I like the idea of the roller nut but I dont want to change from it's original state if possible. I can break out the old chapstick and see what happens!

[@KevinIsIn5623]

Thank you for your response and your work with the Headrush worship tones. Thanks again my friend and I will update you on my Gretsch!

[@forthecreator1]

@@KevinIsIn5623 sounds like you’ve done everything right…do you have plenty of windings on each each tuner post? Wondering if it’s slipping there (mine came from the factory without enough windings and tuning stability was disastrous)

[@KevinIsIn5623]

I'm pretty sure I do I usually fill the space and I use the under over and back under to help lock the strings in and I have a full to almost full peg usually. Not for sure of the proper name for the winding.... I had a set of smooth jazz wounds on it to see if that would help and it did seem to but I did not like the strings! I think I will drop string size to what you are using and see if that helps. I was told 11's came on the guitar and I believe I read that also. 11's are big on the saddles so it may be binding on the sides of the grooves.

[@KateLynnBeatty]

I've enjoyed your videos. You mentioned in one video you played bass. Do you use the Headrush for bass? If so ...care to share any rigs?

[@forthecreator1]

Yes, it’s about time I did a bass video.

[@Triumphinchrist1]

Which mode do you assign for your pedals?

[@forthecreator1]

I leave it in stomp mode: I can still step up/down rigs by pressing two foot switches at the same time

[@apropostt]

I find the default cabs and mic models pretty lack luster. I almost returned my headrush because of it. I decided to try loading some IRs and that was a big game changer. All of my rigs now use various IRs for cab/mic emulation. I've been messing with EMT140s plate reverb IRs as well and that's been interesting. There's a really cool shimmer on the EMT reverb plates.

[@COTG666]

I did return mine. I tried almost every preset and even spent hours building my own using the built-in cabs/mics. Sorry but it wasn't even close, it sucked badly. The selection of amps was slim and everything hi-gain sounded bad - really bad. The effects were nice and easy to use and the unit had plenty of processing power. But none of that matters when the unit sounds terrible. I had high hopes for this too, since it's Eleven Rack tones.

[@martin-1965]

@@COTG666 I'm on the verge of returning mine after just a day of frustration trying to get a sound that made me vaguely smile out of it, so totally get what you are saying. 270 presets and about 3 or 4 that were okayish - that was off-putting to start with ugh. Think I might just get a Boss IR-200 as it does all the IR stuff nicely and does not overwhelm you with too much choice (most of which sucks sadly). Again I agree that the effects are great but the basic amp sounds are... are what? Hmmm... fake, processed, ugly?? Just made me want to stop playing which is the opposite of what anyone wants. Until I saw your comment I thought it was just me haha, so thank you for making me feel less alone in being disappointed in this unit. Hey ho, off to post it back on Monday I reckon.

[@martin-1965]

Just to add - been watching a lot more videos and thinking of just deleting all the presets and treating the MX5 as a blank slate, importing some IRs and giving it a proper chance. It definitely has more features to offer than the IR-200 (which to someone overwhelmed with choice can be off putting but we'll see if I can change my mind with a few more days experimentation) but I'm not sure I actually "want" all those features/choices. Having spent 30+ years playing with a few effects on 100s of recordings, maybe I am just a basic bitch who is happy with the sound I know and am too much of an old salty dog to change my ways with these new fangled things haha 😂

[@apropostt]

@@martin-1965 I did delete all of my presents and just started over. The built-in presets aren't just bad.. they make it harder for you to find your own presets. I built 4 rigs so far and packed them with IRs and multiple amp models/effects. I turn stuff on or off with the 'scenes' hardware assignment feature. For each rig I try to build a clean/dirty/crunch scene or dirty/crunch/fire scene around an amp model. I've had good results with the modern dual rectifier model. But yah it took me like two days to build just one decent rig. The one saving grace it has is I can recall the exact same tone everytime.

[@ryant3600]

@@COTG666 Sounds like operational error. That's to bad. Cause I have over 100 rigs that I built on mine w/ the amps that it comes with, and about 100 w/ IR's. Once you take the time to really learn how to use it, it's real easy and sounds fantastic.. If it didn't pro's wouldn't be using it.

[@IvanGonzalez-fd4ch]

Wao excelente nice

[@weinosby]

is there an app for this to edit the presets in PC?

[@forthecreator1]

No there isn’t. Some people prefer devices with touchscreens rather than having to use a computer with a mouse

[@weinosby]

@@forthecreator1 I think it's better 2in1, you can edit mx5 to by it selves and pc

[@atharvazodpe673]

What was the song at the beginning?

[@forthecreator1]

It's the outro of "Worthy" by Elevation Worship

[@hayabusa1300100]

I have an MX5 on the way but I want to use my own cabs and amp because I have a tube amp and then build a rig from that point any pointers do I need to shut of something ? And where do I go to do so ? Also which is Better 4 cable method or just place the MX5 in the front of amp or FX loop ? I look forward to your response and thanks for the videos like most id rather see a video demo then to read page after page of instructions I will look it over for sure thanks

[@abrahamrosa3]

What model of Gretch do you Own?

[@forthecreator1]

Gretsch G5230T

[@jaricklosey4607]

Beautiful guitar, love the color sound and Bigsby! Might have to put that on my Christmas list…

[@forthecreator1]

@@jaricklosey4607 I highly recommend replacing the pickups with TV Jones TV Classic. I also replaced the master volume pot with a CTS, as the original one was acting more like an on/off switch.

[@brianmcleod3783]

@@forthecreator1Thanks, this is very useful info. I've had my Gretsch a couple weeks and I kinda just thought my pot was bad. Also not totally sold on the filtertrons either. Really like the guitar tho! Plays really well.

[@rollydumandan]

Can u show how tap tempo being use in live situation?

[@forthecreator1]

Hold footswitch 3 for 2 seconds. Tap tempo on footswitch 2. Hit footswitch 3 to return to normal.

[@rollydumandan]

@@forthecreator1 thanks.. please do make a video on adding an external footswitch

[@stratslinger3921]

Great Vid… you sound like a kiwi?

[@forthecreator1]

Indeed I am…though I’ve lived in the USA a long time, so the accent changes back and forth randomly :)

[@stratslinger3921]

@@forthecreator1 Cool! gidday from a fellow kiwi! 🇳🇿🤟

[@rafaelluisperesdacosta1057]

Lindo

[@NablusRain]

This is for the Rookies ??? I’d hate to see the one for the Professional !!!!

[@forthecreator1]

Haha sorry, was I going too fast? What would you find helpful?

[@NablusRain]

@@forthecreator1 Thank You for your response. No you weren’t going too fast only that I am thinking of getting the MX5 but I am not into diving into menus and scenes. I am a die hard ONE PEDAL at the time guy. Can get good sounds by pressing few buttons? Or factory presets to enjoy playing with it? Thanks Pal

[@forthecreator1]

@@NablusRain Yes. you can get good sounds with little effort. If you don't want to create your own, it's easy enough to download and install artist packs from the Headrush website. Also I provide download links for all my sounds...those are both better options than the factory sounds. However, once you have it, you will realize it's very easy to create your own sounds from scratch.

[@NablusRain]

@@forthecreator1 I am getting mine soon. I am sure you are absolutely right and I already heard about how great the factory presets are. I will eventually apply myself to diving deeper into the mx5. I have the die hard Eventide H3000 and I know it like the palm of my hand. And I wish to thank You so much for your kind and supportive comments. God Bless.

[@truefalse8842]

о чем видео, что за дурь

[@Jareddoesthings]

Hey that looks like a Christian reference. If God is all good, despises the wicked, and is all powerful why does he allow evil?

[@donkloos9078]

For rookie, VERY poor teaching for follow along. Fingers in the way of the screen so cannot see some values, went very quicky screen to screen, didn't explain parameter values and what they do. Booo!

[@forthecreator1]

You could try Doctor McFarland videos. He moves a little slower through the settings. Boo!! kzbin.infojubSsKTRzrM?feature=share

[@donkloos9078]

@@forthecreator1 Thank you and boo to you too!