HeadRush MX5 | Getting Started

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Looks great. I was about to buy a gigboard, might have to go this way now. Does this have a looper?

[@FreddieOrtega-cr33p3rofficial]

Just looked on their website and it does

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes it does :)

[@sasmitha8446]

Can't wait for your take on this Phil!

[@weskera7x53]

Thx so much for this review ! As a French user is difficult to find short and clear explication like in this video. You go clearly to the essential with a super elocution. Tanks to this i dont need to activate subtitls and tradfuction to understand watching your videos !

[@joolz999]

For sure getting this in a few months

[@minstinct280]

Just bought it & it kicks ass!! I hope headrush consider developing extra virtual pedals for its software in its stompboxes which other brands lack, like tape saturation, aural exciter (like BBE), talkbox, etc.

[@jonstout7635]

Mine just arrived, so this series is perfect.

[@LevineSunga091893]

This is insane! Can’t wait to hear more demos! 🔥

[@HeadRushFX]

Google Headrush MX5, or on KZbin, lots out already!

[@WhippJunior]

Absolute no brainer. Mines on the way.

[@HeadRushFX]

Awesome!

[@sgtbreitner]

I got mine yesterday and I'm really excited to play with it!

[@HeadRushFX]

Have fun!

[@briangorman1079]

Mine just came in and I LOVE it! I put it into a QSC 12 and it sounds unbelievable. Having so much fun with it and loving the touch screen. Thanks to the team!

[@GGHaj12]

Two questions: Is it possible to have a delay, phaser, tremolo, digi-tech whammy, and a wah wah to play all at once? Is the Head Rush MX 5 like the regular Head Rush Pedal board in this respect?

[@chefaero]

just want to ask if i could use this to make a humbucker sound using a strat?

[@mojo_plasma]

Is it possible to save a patch new without the touchscreen? Mine is broken. The display still works but the t/s has stopped. I can still operate normally using the navigation/encoder wheel, but when I need to make a save to a new patch, I can’t get the “cursor” to pop down into the name field… where you would add a name for the new patch. Thanks for any help anyone can give

[@elgato2717]

Thank you for your videos. But I'm new to this digital stuff and have a question. How would I use the MX5 with my tube map, please?

[@Lethoscorpia]

So have never used a headrush before, 02:27 - does this mean a clean guitar sound already recorded on DAW can be sent to the MX5 for effects and then recorded back to the DAW on a different channel ? Would be great way of getting the effects right in the final mix...

[@HeadRushFX]

That is correct, MX5 can do reamping via USB.

[@Lethoscorpia]

@@HeadRushFX Awesome - looks/sounds brilliant :-)

[@ferdicastellano]

Hi! Can I skip the amp and send it directly to a mixer on live gigs?

[@sasmitha8446]

Hi, can we use an external MIDI Footswitch and program one switch to make multiple changes to a preset, sort of like a Scenes mode?

[@HeadRushFX]

Absolutely, you can control all options, including all 11 blocks and tap tempo with midi.

[@matthewholme297]

Fantastic but how does it sound through front of tube head

[@tommyaudio]

i'm so gonna get this! 🤘👽🎸 is there a software to mirror the pedal if we wanna do our rig building on a bigger screen?

[@franksgarage1445]

Maybe a dump question, but with all these big pedal board like the headrush, helix etc... do you plug this on any amp "clean" channel and then get different sound applied to the said amp clean channel ? In my case i have a marshall jvm 4 channel so if i get this pedal, the 3 non clean channel of my amp became useless?

[@eusma75]

Hello, When using the 4 cable method to connect to a tube amp the signal chain will assign which pedals go before preamp and after? For example my wah and comp, boost/overdrive before the amp, and my time based/modulation pedals after (FX loop) I am just looking for a smaller, portable pedalboard alternative so my big board can just sit in the studio.

[@mellowmonsoon278]

Hi. Is there a possibility to assign the expression pedal of the MX5 to an external pedal? :-)

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes there is, if you check out page 29 of the manual on Global Settings, there is a n option there for "External Pedal" . www.headrushfx.com/amfile/file/download/file/1323/product/9057/

[@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.

[@bigzgaming420]

I’ve still no clue how to utilize mine😅 but I’m loving it so far.

[@aboutfaith1861]

When you record, is it best to use the stereo outs to my Audio Interface, or USB?

[@ellesartelcontar153]

I just purchased this pedal the other day. Getting rid of my Boss GT1 because at some point, the effects start sounding really artificial. I hope this little mighty powerbox has enough of processing power to deliver some awesome clean and high gain tones. Cant wait to try it out!

[@Dan_XF07]

Your videos are just excellent! Dude.. could you tell me how I can restore the factory settings on the MX5? I got to see a video or another about how to do it on the pedal board and gig board. But on the MX5 I'm not finding how to do it!

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help. You can restore your factory presets by holding footswitch 2+3 (the two right footswitches on the bottom row) while powering on the HeadRush MX5. www.google.com/search?q=how+to+factory+reset+headrush+mx5&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS744US744&oq=how+to+factory+reset&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j0i512l4.8968j0j4&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[@Dan_XF07]

Thanks a lot for the support! Your channel is amazing!

[@javigarza7748]

What kind of cables am i supposed to use for the output?

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help, Generally choosing TRS/TS depends on what you're connecting to and how long of a distance the cable needs to go--- either should work fine but for example if you're going long distances, TRS has it's advantages this article from Sweetwater lays out the TS/TRS differences nicely: www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/whats-the-difference-between-ts-and-trs-cables/

[@javigarza7748]

@@HeadRushFX right now im using a balanced trs to xlr (15ft) into the headrush 108 speaker. Last night somebody said it sounded like it was gonna blow (this was an hour in to the gig) so I’ve been real anxious about it.

[@jeffoberleguitar]

​@@HeadRushFXthey have to be balanced right?

[@gregmican]

Excuse my ignorance, but I am brand new to multi effects pedalboards like these. Can I use in front of a traditional amp? If so, are there any settings I need to disable since I want to use with a tube amp?

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help! It is possible to use in front of am amp. Remove any amp or cab sims from your signal chain and turn the audio settings to Amp and not line. You can get great results in a FX loop or 4 cable method also.

[@gregmican]

@@HeadRushFX thanks! Will check it out!

[@johnriley8314]

@@HeadRushFX Ahhh but the BEAUTY of this little jewel of a processing unit is that it is going to sound good/GREAT ...No matter WHAT amp one uses of say atleast around 25 watts or so. !!!! Digital Technology has came SUCH A LONG WAYS nowdays...and HEADRUSH is LEADING THE CHARGE and will be in my humbled opinion, THE NEW INDUSTRY LEADER of Processing ,Looping, and Expression type pedals within the next 2 years or so. One Just CAN NOT DENY HEADRUSH has did their homework, uses SUPERIOR QUALITY PARTS, Has TOP NOTCH CRAFTSMANSHIP, and gives the customer what he or she REALLY WANTS... A GREAT PRODUCT THAT'S BUILT RIGHT...WITH AN EVEN GREATER PRICE ATTACHED !!!! AWESOME JOB HEADRUSH!!!!!! It's about time someone even came close to giving BOSS a little competition in this area of the Marketplace.They WILL soon be 2nd !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAIT AND SEE.......Stay Safe All...and enjoy your new HEADRUSH Products !!!!!

[@trekmaniamb]

Can I use this if I don't have an fx loop on my amp? Like output everything to headphones?

[@vctrfrnr]

Thx for the video ! I'm just wondering if there is some kind of a built in "drop tune" feature ? I currently use a digitech drop which I just can't live without but if the headrush had that thing built in that would be great !

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes we do! We have a "MODELS" section on our website that shows everything we have.

[@HeadRushFX]

www.headrushfx.com/products/mx5

[@dariovaldivieso1161]

Para mi resultó un genial producto...mi mejor inversión

[@Dan_XF07]

Good evening! Can you tell me what is the frequency rate that the mx5 works? If it would be 44... or 48kz...? I would like to know to be able to use ir's with the same frequency as the pedalboard supports. And so get a better result. Thank you very much!

[@dunlop7rush]

apparently, I'm an idiot. So I click the 3 dots and choose heavy tones, then I see 3 of the 49 options in the bottom options. How do I scroll through the other 46 options? The lower knob scrolls through the items inside the rig. I'm sure I'm missing something really simple...

[@billjoster1581]

Just got mine--- all the music websites have the depth dimensions wrong--- it is barely 6 inches in depth FYI. so--- even more compact than I expected.

[@naryanclaudy2116]

Hi play through a vox AC 15 do you think honestly, it makes any sense at all for me to get a amp modeler like this or playing through a tube amp? Would it just be better off staying with analog pedals?

[@HeadRushFX]

You may want to opt with an FRFR112 MKII guitar speaker so it's a clean channel. It may be lighter too...

[@naryanclaudy2116]

@@HeadRushFX thank you: I have a line 6 L2t. Which is frfr would this be a good option to play thru with a modeler?

[@awittypilot8961]

Question.....I bought the unit and so far it's the best sounding multipedal I've seen. Is there a patch for getting acoustic sounds out of an electric? I got a gig coming up I'd love to have that sound without changing guitars......we play rock (Ozzie) to country (Brooks and Dunn) Would be GREAT to get close to an acoustic for many of our tunes

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes, if you look in the options in FX, you will find the Acoustic Sim. Also, if you Google Headrush acoustic, you will see videos on users setting it up and sharing sounds.

[@kevinhart8609]

Hi guys great product just got mine in the mail. I have an issue though. I have with connections since I'm new to effects. How do I connect the unit to a fender deville? In the input 1 or 2, pre-amp out, power amp in, or foot switch? I'm running 2 cords , one for the guitar in and the other for the output (mono) . But I'm not hear sound coming out of my amp. Please help thx!

[@ДмитрийВикторович-р7ц]

Hi! Which stylus pen should I use for this device?

[@stevelandis6596]

Can this unit be used as a pedal board into a regular combo amp?

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes, you would just turn off the amp and cabinet modeling. Best used with an amps FX loop.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey again, does the MX5 have a pitch wham feature, that allows me to play in a different tuning? A lot of songs are in Eb tuning, or D Standard. If there a pedal similar to this, like the Digitech Drop pedal? Thank you.

[@HeadRushFX]

Absolutely, we have a drop tune. Check out our website and our "Models" section to see everything that MX5 comes with.

[@HeadRushFX]

www.headrushfx.com/products/mx5

[@themusk6112]

MX5 is good, im still considering this but I prefer something with XLR output, or maybe more output option rather than loop or an effects for vocalist as the prime or core? cant remember which one🤣. Plan to get the Fractal FM3 but ive got budget cut and MX5 is kinda the best among its price ranges but ya the still considering since sooner or later I will still going to get the Fractal. Theyre on another level

[@JRusso238]

Is there a comparison grid between theMX5 and the other HR boards so that we can see how it differs? Thanks!

[@HeadRushFX]

Soon!

[@coltmerrifield1019]

You can assign multiple effects to one switch right? Looks amazing!!

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes you can with scenes. Here's a video on how to do that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfNc6mYoMx6eJo

[@hayabusa1300100]

Bought MX5 just received it today I can’t get it to sound right sounds like bees In a can . I’ve tried several ways . And yes it brand new out of the box I have my own tube amp and cab that’s how I’m using it 4 cable method . My question is do I need to have a in : FX block was told I needed it then go with the rest of my chain Comp, OD, Distortion then second row Delay , Reverb , etc etc Out . That’s the way I tried today didn’t work at all you could here everything going on but not loud and dynamic and yes I have it on amp and not line for PA’s and such anything else I can try not jiving with this

[@BOLTACORE]

Hi, looks great! no external amp output control, correct?

[@HeadRushFX]

Correct, that option is on the Gigboard. This unit is close to half the size of Gigboard.

[@BOLTACORE]

@@HeadRushFX Thank you. Has anyone tried, or Headrush can confirm if Gigboard external amp output could work with Bogner heads with 2 channels , uberschalls in specific. Thanks again.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi, great video demo, like always, I have a couple of questions, I own the Line 6 Floor and am interested in getting the Headrush MX5. Can you please tell me besides the price what is the difference between the MX5 and the Gigboard. Does the Gigboard have more features than the MX5?

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help! First is the difference in the hardware size, MX5 is smaller than Gigboard. MX5 has a smaller 4 inch screen, Gigboard has a 7 inch. Gigboard has external amp control option and a extra footswitch.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

@@HeadRushFX Hi, are there more amp models and/or effects?

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi again, sorry for the many questions, but I play through headphones a lot. I play at home and practice a lot. Would you say get the gigboard instead of the mx5?

[@HeadRushFX]

@@AngelMartinez-qs3cf We do release updates for our products.

[@HeadRushFX]

@@AngelMartinez-qs3cf This is really up to you and the needs and options you are looking for. Check out our website and read about them to make the best choice for what you need. MX5 is our newest product and is now shipping. www.headrushfx.com/

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Is there gonna be a phone app so I can download updates or DL patches on the fly??? Some times the only connect to the internet is my phone ..

[@HeadRushFX]

MX5 does not have Bluetooth of WiFi built in, all updates are done over USB.

[@richiej8035]

@@HeadRushFX This units needs an editing app. #1 complaint. Touchscreen is def a game changer though, just a little small.

[@gregorysleeth1792]

Can you hook this up to a PA system?

[@mathias6423]

Guys maybe you can help me! I live in an appartment and want to practice guitar with one of my friends at the same time but I can not disturb my neighbors. Is there a unit like the Headrush MX5 where me and a friend can have 1 guitar each and plug them in at the same time so we can play together with headphones ? So I want something where I can plug in 2 separate guitars and have 2 separate headphones, and play together via a computer. External sound cards like Focusrite scarlett have this but all the Headrush and Line 6 units I can find only have 1 guitar input :( Does anybody know of something that has both Guitar amp simulators, guitar effects, soundcard and can plug in two separate guitars to be able to play with a friend in headphones ? Thanks for tips guys!

[@jamessullenriot]

If you had two of these (or similar) and got a small mixer, you could send this out to the mixer and then get a headphone splitter where you both plug into the mixer. Something like that. Something like the Yamaha MG10XU, or could go even cheaper as long as it has the inputs you need

[@heydarwinj]

Could this work for an acoustic guitar?

[@saepiumv3813]

Hmm! This looks very interesting.. Can you plug it straight to the front of an amp and disable the preamp?

[@HeadRushFX]

You can, to do this you would just not use modeling and just FX. It's best used with a guitar amp through the FX loop or 4 cable method.

[@saepiumv3813]

@@HeadRushFX Thanks for answering!

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Are there bass presets?

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes there are. MX5 coms with a full setlist of bass presets.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

@@HeadRushFX Wow! Thanks

[@TDust]

How can I select which pedals I want for stomp box mode if I have more than 3

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help. If you want access to more than 3 stomps you will need to either use Scenes for making bigger changes at once, Setlist mode where you can arrange a lineup of different Rigs with different pedals, or connect a Midi Foot controller to access all 11 blocks.

[@TDust]

@@HeadRushFX I mean if I only wanted the 3 buttons but I wanted to choose not to have the eq pedal on the buttons. How do I customize which pedals are on the buttons?

[@HeadRushFX]

@@TDust Thank you for clarifying what you are trying to do. This is done in the Hardware Assign Screen. We have a video that covers this specifically - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3HdmuPormJb7s

[@HeadRushFX]

@@TDust This is also covered on page 21 of the manual. www.headrushfx.com/amfile/file/download/file/1260/product/9057/

[@richiej8035]

Thinking about getting this unit, but I can’t understand why Headrush doesn’t make an app to help with editing. Screen is on the small side and almost unusable for live editing. And Is this a table top or a floor unit, because I have yet to see anyone demo it on the floor.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi there, I am absolutely loving my MX5. I play/practice with headphones. I have a problem, how can i hook up my headrush so i can listen to songs through the headrush while I playing my guitar with headphones? I want to learn songs as I am listening. I tried to use my USB from the headrush to the PC (Windows 10), but I don't hear the songs. Can anyone please help? I do have a Focusrite sound card. Thank you.

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help. You can plug any phone, computer or anything with a headphone connection into the Aux input. This is covered in the manual on page 7.

[@acdc5643]

Can I use MX5 as audio interface for my Android phone daw? i used gigboard and it didnt work on phone. so i sold it and im using Hotone Ampero now. but if it is possible to connect to phone, i will buy MX5

[@HeadRushFX]

It is not officially supported, but have had reports that some users have got it to work. It is supported on IOS.

[@acdc5643]

@@HeadRushFX Im going to buy! btw it would be really awesome if headrush have a plan to make a small external footswitch for MX5 coz 3 footswitch is compact but little bit insufficient. I hope headrush to produce an additional footswitch which can be connected to exp2 jack

[@HeadRushFX]

@@acdc5643 MX5 already has midi connections where your can connect a midi foot controller. You can assign any parameter including tap tempo, all 11 blocks and more.

[@Stefan-]

@@HeadRushFX Can you use an external dual footswitch into the expression jack like is common on many other floor modelers ?

[@aboutfaith1861]

Is the MX5 compatible with Big Sur and the M1 computers?

[@HeadRushFX]

Yes it is. This is covered on our website in our knowledge base. inmusicbrands.force.com/headrush/s/article/macOS-11-Big-Sur-Compatibility-for-HeadRush

[@aboutfaith1861]

Thanks got it working just fine. Thank you!

[@branislavnikolic2057]

How conect Headrusch mx5 to WINDOWS PC

[@christopher.hallissy]

4CM?

[@HeadRushFX]

Yup! And it also has a stereo FX loop.

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

Need this one

[@theexistenshield]

for the price I was expecting a drum machine included, the cheaper chinese ones have one, sounds great anyway

[@awittypilot8961]

The one thing I don't understand is why you don't include bluetooth controls. If I could control my pedal board from my music stand (not having to bend over with a guitar strapped) I would have ordered this in a new york heartbeat.....change tones, patches, volume or add reverb/delay from your phone would make life really good

[@HeadRushFX]

Happy to help! All Headrush modelers including MX5, have Hands-Free Editing. This allows the player to keep playing and tweaking without using any extra devices. We have a section on this on our website and its fully covered in the manual on page 25. Check it out! www.headrushfx.com/amfile/file/download/file/1260/product/9057/

[@johnriley8314]

@@HeadRushFX ......Headrush...you guys have thought of EVERYTHING haven't ya????? LMAO LOL LOL So GREAT TO SEE IT TOO !!!!!!!!!!!

[@777Toki]

I WANT THIS

[@jeredhunter7726]

Has anyone here used one of these with a nine string guitar?

[@HeadRushFX]

That's a great question. We have used with 7 & 8 string's, plus a BassVI, and it was great!

[@Idontlikethisever]

Just delete the presents. Good thing