Headrush Prime First Look - Everything you need to know & Overview

[@SteveSterlacci]

Get one here sweetwater.sjv.io/PyjZGe

[@zaporoshti3392]

where did you get the sound from? Yamaha hs monitors?

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@zaporoshti3392 i have those in the back, but I was using studio cans

[@zaporoshti3392]

@@SteveSterlacci is the sound output in this video from the digital record or have you micro-phoned the monitors?

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@zaporoshti3392 i used the prime as my recording interface and recorded direct

[@zaporoshti3392]

@@SteveSterlacci okay thank you. which monitors or speakers do you suggest using with multi effect pedals & guitar processors?

[@sickriffs886]

Headrush + Profiling + More DSP + Vocals + Wifi And the biggest feature we've all been asking for: the pedals look like the pedals on the rig screen 😍

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its very cool!

[@chinnarciso]

And its 1299, very good price for the features compared to its competition

[@jeremynollen3569]

you dont think the editor is the big one? of course its the one we still dont have.

[@robertmazurowski5974]

What about drums? Is this better than headrush looperboard.

[@daveg4236]

@@jeremynollen3569 meh. Broken record. I'm sure if you all got an editor you'd still complain

[@joejohnson8966]

Finally. I needed 16 scenes years ago. Not a joke. Glad someone did it.

[@SteveSterlacci]

digusting!

[@alexradsby]

Holy shit. This thing definitely brings a lot to the table. More musician focused than guitar focused, that's really nice to be honest.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Def its own vibe!

[@guitarmike6757]

This device will get lots of buyers for sure 👍👍

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its a beast!

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

In terms of usability, workflow and GUI, I think the Headrush Prime has nailed it. And with all the new extras (vocals/auto-tune, profiler, number of foot switches, etc) this is now a monster modeller. In terms of sound, it sounds great but I'd prefer to hear it in the flesh before passing any judgment - YT is not the best medium. I am sorely tempted to buy one. I know a lot of people are going to say it's too big but quite honestly I think that's being picky. Given the fact that the GUI is brilliant, you won't need to hook it up to a PC. As for taking it on the road - come one, it's not a deal-breaker.

[@nafir-chlis]

Sounds like a great unit. I have been using the headrush pedalboard for about 3 years now. Those stock presets sound awesome. I am most excited about the vocal effects.

[@bikeman1x11]

headrush not close to Kemper as only one model sounds good and the tonex pedal @ $399 make this not worth it

[@jeffbateman2339]

ToneX has no effects, no looping, no vocal effects, no expression pedal.. also you can’t switch through tons of different amps with just the ToneX pedal.

[@bikeman1x11]

@@jeffbateman2339 you can load 150 different presets onto the tonex- the forst headrush doesnt sound as good as the eleven rack rack with an ir loader- i have a gigboard i havent used since i got kemper and wont bother with this

[@jeffbateman2339]

@@bikeman1x11 ToneX for $399 would quickly add up to a lot more once you add everything you need to match what another full modeler has… If the amp cloning/capturing feature of this new Headrush is as accurate as the Tonex and Quad Cortex, then this would be an incredible unit. If the amp models aren’t great and the cloning doesn’t work well, then I agree with you… and it’s not for me.

[@bikeman1x11]

@@jeffbateman2339 im gonna try the tonex sonce some of the free profiles sound good and its compact and can hold 150 - kemper is tops IMO but for under $400 its worth a try

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Great review. Usability is what Headrush always nailed, and they sound "good". Tracii Guns did the entire last LA Guns album on a Headrush pedalboard. People forget you have to tweak....on any effects unit. Killer tones here!! 💪

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

@kevone. Yes, great point.

[@shredding51]

Headrush setup i’ve always liked more then any of these units. Very easy to use and the layout is perfect

[@SteveSterlacci]

I was able to do this whole thing without a manual and owning it for 3 days. Pretty great to use

[@MelconWagner]

So many cool features, great guitar playing by the way! I couldn't see the screen readouts very well, I guess that's super tricky to film. But thanks for such a great video. You rock!!!

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

Awesome review buddy! Can’t wait to play one 🤘

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you bro!

[@alexwong7]

Had to go straight to criticisms and downers to avoid a reflex buy. There wasnt much there! Really well thought out box. I'm too heavily invested in my QC but this looks so well thought out.

[@stickman55100]

Your reviews are so balanced and thorough! You’re just tremendous!

[@jdubbs9655]

Thank you for this review Steve. I look forward to more. I think this unit could really mature into something we have all been looking forward to in a working man's price point.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hoping they keep it moving forward

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

This is clearly the best Prime review, hence the big viewer numbers. Steve, could you consider doing a follow-up that focuses on scenes and songs, various modes, and setting it up for gigging. I think alot of us have our Prime sounding awesome, but I see alot of confusion, inc me, about how to setup scenes and songs, assigning to the footswitches, various modes, and how to best set it up for a progression of presets for a gig. I see alot of guys confused at this aspect on the Prime. This was such a great review for us Prime owners, we would love a follow-up (once you get back from Europe). Thank you again Steve. 🎸

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hey Chris! Thanks so much for the kind words. I do have plenty of that planned. Keep in mind, each musician will have their own needs and workflow. That's the fun part. My way won't be "right or wrong" and neither will yours. I will absolutely be showing how I do things though! So stick around 😉 thanks again

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

How many amps ? How many IR Cabs ? What kind of accuracy sound of amps, IR Cabs ? Like Fractal FM9 ?

[@dagraphics9126]

Great video, just upgraded from Headrush pedalboard to this, the Prime. Amazing bit of Pro kit at an affordable price. Scenes are def the way to go. Set master output vol on the dial close to full if running through an amp to get the best sound out of it, especially the cleans. Thanks again.

[@keokiheller4351]

Uhhh….I can’t breathe right now! Being a current owner, I am soo excited for this! I knew something new was on the way from HR but I didn’t know was gunna be soo soon and soo freakin extensive. Great review man!🤙🏾😎😎

[@gbarth77]

I can't wait to try it too. If only Headrush would have thought about letting the ones who have been waving the flag for years.

[@SteveSterlacci]

its a killer unit!

[@keokiheller4351]

@@gbarth77 Greg I cannot believe they didn’t clue you in or rightly just hand you a unit to preview! WTH!? You’ve done soo much for the HR community man!🤨 I hadn’t seen if Doc got one either. For sure you guys both deserve a seat at the HR table for your efforts.

[@gbarth77]

@Keoki Heller it's all good. I have one coming. I agree with you though. No Doc didn't get one which blew my mind.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@SDNA Studios hey man, thats a real bummer and very disappointing for me to hear. I would've assumed you guys had one. I was added on literally last week and figured it was a last minute extra. I'm honestly not okay with them not taking care of you and doc.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

You're right on target on the editor! For me this is a must have!!

[@stevetyson1254]

Was a Headrush pedalboard beta tester for the past few years and recently sold the board, it was time to move on. May have to get back on the train. Thanks for the video!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out Steve

[@brianlebrun2382]

I had an original Headrush and switched to the Helix floor to get away from the "Rainbow of Death". Plus, at the time the Helix's models had more guts to them but it looks like Headrush has closed the gap. A lot of the videos I've seen on this thing have the demonstrators playing the presets and other than Fractal nobody's factory presets ever sounded good. Great job Steve.

[@plexidust5101]

You really did a great Job Steve and your playing shined through this unit. I'm very interested !

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much! Means a lot

[@protoolsfanatic7276]

pedalboard has looper too but the dropbox and wifi option is damn cool for band members who live far away and can share ideas more easily.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Absolutely! And the wifi is actually fast

[@digital-guitars-uk]

Thanks for sharing this with us Steve. Always liked hands free when I play live. Not that fussed with the amp capture but it worked well enough with the Mooer GE-300. It does looks better and the menu side looks a look a nicer. Lets wait and see. Best wishes from the UK 😎😎😎😎👍👍

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hello there! Thanks for checking it out. Come and see us out there in July

[@Run_Deep]

Steve Please do a video on how this board can be used with acoustic guitars since I am predominantly an acoustic guitar player. I am also getting an Emerald X10 with the very soon with all 3 of the electronic pickup the Piezo, the magnetic, and midi ghost system. How will This board react to the Emerald. I know you have one so please be the first to do an acoustic video demo for this brard. Kim

[@RichInternationalAir]

Nice demo, even the presets sound great. Liked and subscribed! 🎸

[@brianengelhart2474]

Wow!! Thanks for the quick overview of this product. I think your the first. I just subscribed, you always give a fair unbiased opinion on all your video's , rock on.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Brian ! Means a lot

[@randyupchurch1899]

...Thank-you,Sir, for this most-"EXCELLENT" intro to this deep-device...

[@robertranford5574]

Great quick review Steve! Gotta say I’m impressed with the features! The hands free editing is a great one. I agree that it needs to have a desktop editor.

[@officialWWM]

It doesn’t need a desktop editor. That’s the whole point of a Headrush! You can easily do everything with your feet!

[@sugarprobe]

@@officialWWM I agree. That’s what I love about the quad and Headrush. I don’t need to bring a laptop to do what I need. I’m currently losing my mind trying to use fractal.

[@SteveSterlacci]

It absolutely needs a desktop editor for the additional option. It cant be a touch screen and a flooboard at the same time to build a rig or name your clones/captures/presets. The tweaking hands free is awesome, but theres a lot of work flow things that need to be done ona desktop tk avoid constantly standing up, kneeling down, move the guitar, grab the guitar. Its a first world problem, but hey....

[@sugarprobe]

@@SteveSterlacci I get where you are coming from. I’m not into editing on computer. I’ve been forced to with fm9. But I loved not having to do that with the QC. That being said the Prime is huge I’m comparison and wouldn’t be great on a desktop lol. All that being said I’ve given the fm9 another shot and I’m ready to shoot it and go back to qc or maybe this.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@Chris Allarie Music I get that side too. I HATE how you literally need your laptop for the fm9. It drives me nuts and prevents me from taking it into professional situations. That being said, helix is the best middle ground in that regard

[@Jnnskrkskl]

Thanks for the review! Two urgent questions: 1. What's in the vocal efx path in addition to autotune? Harmonies, doubling? 2. Is the looper one track, 5 minutes, or more than just one track?

[@SteveSterlacci]

I will have to look deeper into those in future vids. Its still new to me so I am getting to know it

[@Jnnskrkskl]

@@SteveSterlacci it seems that 1. Yes, there are harmonies on the vocal path, 2. The current looper is unfortunately just one track thingy

[@kenadams5366]

This looks like it could be a game changer. Unbelievable at that price

[@SteveSterlacci]

It might just be!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Holy Crap! This is so cool Steve! Thank you for posting this. Fantastic!! Hope you're doing well these days.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Greetings Steve! Hey! Congratulations on the Sweetwater gig! That is prime visibility for Jessica and get some much deserved attention. Best Regards and Best Wishes! It's only $1,300!!!! Wow.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much! Means the world. Its gonna be super fun!

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

@@SteveSterlacci - I was AT Sweetwater in Ft Wayne last Saturday and saw Jessica Lynn up on the electronic marquee outside. I sure hope I can make it down there in April (I think that's when it is).

[@SteveSterlacci]

@Fk45 yeah man! Would be awesome to see you there. Please keep me posted

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Hands Free mode has been on Headrush for years :)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Great feature!

[@kenny80s]

Holy cow! That's a lot of great features in one fine looking unit! I could definitely fall in love with it, and I'm yet to learn the guitar LOL. I agree with you about the option for using PC for programming. Sometimes you just have a better overview and control when using PC IMO Great video Steve! Looking forward to hear more about this! :)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out Kenny. Its a great unit!

[@frinchk]

Thank you for this video! Is the cloning as good as the profiling from Kemper or from Tonex etc.?

[@mars6433]

Still say all this stuff is from the ship that crashed in Roswell.

[@kahlrhoam6769]

🛸👍

[@Paul-D]

Hahaha i like it

[@SteveSterlacci]

It might have!

[@jessd1952]

Looks like a weather balloon to me. Nothing to see here.

[@THINJIMI]

I started thinking that when the Ipad came out!

[@r.llynch4124]

Looks very cool and nice features for 1300 bucks. At least it came out of the blocks firing unlike the Cortex

[@JRusso238]

Great review. Game changer.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Joe!

[@belligerentamateur]

Gonna call you first look Frank! Great video my man, didn't know this was a thing until I woke up to your thumbnail in my notifications. This may be my first Headrush product 😎

[@SteveSterlacci]

Whatever you call me, just wash your hands first! Thanks for checking it out

[@pauljosse]

I would rather have this than my helix. This looks insane and I thought the original headrush was awesome too.

[@AmericaWhatsup]

Fractal FM9 blows this unit and the Helix away.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its a great unit!

[@TheBbtlegit]

Still can't beat Helix.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@TheBbtlegit agreed

[@surfdigby]

As a Variax user, I'm still locked to my Helix. If there was any way that Headrush could add Variax control, I'd be all over this.

[@robertchapan1390]

Great content. Couple of questions... first, how is it regarding noise, especially with hi gain tones. I know it has a couple of gates, but how well do they work? Second... how do you think this would work going in to a Seymour Duncan Powerstage 200... going into a 2x12 cab? Can i shut cab sim, while still using amp sim? Can i shut on and off cab/amp sim separately to each output. For example, shut of cab sim for the 1/4 jack output but leave amo AND cab sim on for the XLR output?

[@ThePlanarchist]

Excellent summary, very useful, thanks! Some interesting features and some (to me) obvious omissions (HAS to have an editor on the way, surely?) If nothing else this certainly puts pressure on the competition which can only be good!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Absolutely agree and hope so!

[@ValiRossi]

You've done some good work here.

[@liampaulgilbert]

Headrush prime is a gamechanger, the new features will likely be copied off by other companies. Good job for not making it overpriced!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I am hoping it does big things!

[@dannymichel]

Can you load a loop you previously saved by using the foot switches or do you need to bend down and use you finger on the screen. I want to load saved loops during a show without crouching down each time. Can find any info on that in the manual or videos so far. Thanks

[@SteveSterlacci]

You can load them from a usb stick at least. I know theres some onboard memory that can be tapped into

[@dannyschellenberger8268]

Having owned a BOSS GT-1000 and a Headrush MX5 in the past, I can say that the Headrush Prime not having a desktop editor is not a dealbreaker for me. It would be convenient to have one, but the Headrush UI is so intuitive and easy to navigate that a user can survive without it. Unlike the BOSS GT-1000 which was a nightmare without the desktop editor or mobile app. When plugged into a computer via USB, I would assume the Prime is not unlike the MX5 in that it is recognized by Windows as being an external hard drive. This makes swapping presets and loading IRs super easy. With the MX5, it also makes it super easy to remove any factory presets that you don't like. Since the Prime now has WiFi capabilities, I assume such functionality may not be limited to USB. The GT-1000 is a super powerful unit, but cumbersome to use. The MX5 sounds great and was super fun to use but I found the 3 switches to be limiting. The small touch screen on the MX5 was a bit frustrating since there is no desktop editor. Unless Line 6 releases an updated Helix soon, the Headrush Prime will likely be my next modeler!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I wouldnt mind an mx5 picking up and putting down. This thing is just MASSIVE to not have a desktop editor. Picking up and putting it down for routing, then naming presets and stuff is just a pain

[@officialWWM]

The touchscreen has been the Headrush for years! So has the ability to edit with your feet.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thats an awesome feature!

[@jazzcat1056]

Would this be your first pick? Wondering if spending the extra money on the Kemper Stage or Quad Cortex would be worth it.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its too big to be my number one. Having all of them, you really cant go wrong...

[@LydianSea]

GREAT VID, you got me sold on this unit!! 🤘

[@SteveSterlacci]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it

[@BelovedDefender]

Oh, cool, there’s a built in metronome too 👍 That’s a good addition 👍

[@SteveSterlacci]

Shhhhhh! Guitarists dont need those 😉

[@BelovedDefender]

@@SteveSterlacci 😂

[@DanLeggatt]

Very interesting! Cool video mate 🤙

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Dan!

[@SpaceAceScott]

Thx for taking the time to post this! I currently have a Headrush MX5 and I like some of the amp models. I’m wondering if those models were designed by cloning the amps that they model? Also, they didn’t send u a manual? I would think they would have one online that u could download. I know they have an online version for my MX5. Just thought I would mention that. Cheers! 🙂

[@Jd.421]

Great video I have been a headrusher from the start.

[@ThirdGateProductions]

Amp guy here, not really by choice or religion... Just what I've always done. That said, I'm very open to these new floor pedals and had an opportunity to test drive the Helix for a few weeks. After going back and forth with it my final conclusion was "Not right now". Partly because I found myself diddling with it more than making music, but really in the final analysis there were two main things. First, and this could be my perception, I feel an ever so slight delay in response. Perceived or not, it jacked with my timing. Second, I was constantly battling really high end needles that I could only correct by putting an aggressive 3K high cut on the cab. Other things like running out of DSP emerged but there are inconvenient work arounds for that in my case. I would like to know if you experience the needles by default, as well as if you notice the response delay. The delay is really imperceptible except to the player. Also a comparison of DSP capacity with the Helix would be helpful.

[@exoprasta]

I hope they develop a really good desktop editor and release it soon. Nu-x, a Chinese manufacturer, has an excellent desktop editor. As a 40+ yo guitarist with back problem and farsighted, a desktop editor helps alot!!!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I agree! I want one too

[@carthur155]

Hey there Steve! Great review. I have an important question that may sway me to retire my PB and get the Prime. A current issue I have when using the detuner is the very noticeable latency when drop tuning lets say 3 half steps down. Can you give it a shot and see how it does with some heavy distortion riffs while detuned a few steps? Im very curious to see how much better the DSP is! Also I am a lead singer and guitarist so am also curious how well the prime keeps up with both vocals and guitar going while detuned. I hope this makes sense and I appreciate any feedback you can give! Im sure there are others in a similar situation, thanks! 🤘🏼

[@TrickyGomez]

Yes, a desktop editor would be my most wanted... I have the MX5 and the tiny screen can get very frustrating at times....😵‍💫

[@SteveSterlacci]

Yep! Need it

[@lperry65]

I’m guessing if they did it would only work for the prime due to the UI differences. But it would be a nice addition to the Prime

[@timothyjohnson9739]

Thanks, Steve. Interesting unit! NAMM coming up, I'm waiting to see what Line 6 comes up with....

[@johnnymccoy1998]

Have you had a chance to dial in the amps anymore? I feel like the presets are pretty blah, but a few adjustments (or building a rig from scratch actually) makes them hold up against the big boys.

[@CraigKelley1]

Thanks for this video.. Even as a newb to Headrush you were able to give a great overview... That's how easy and intuitive it is. Totally disagree about desktop editor though. I thought that at first too (I have all the pedals too) but the touch screen interface is so superior to every unit I have ever used and is perfect. Put it on the desk when you edit. The power button... it prompts if you want to power off which is perfect too. A hard switch will break eventually and this won't. I grabbed one of these to add to my collection because it's only a matter of time before the price goes up and matches the other units out there. This is a steal at this point. Took them a while but now they are light years ahead of the Quadcore, Fractal, Helix...

[@SteveSterlacci]

I won't be convinced that putting this on a desk is convenient lol maybe I need a bigger one then 😅🤣 really only want it to build out presets and then make tweaks on the floor like i normally would

[@BelovedDefender]

The doubles scenes thing is really cool!

[@JeffKassell-tp6pe]

Steve. I’m currently using a Kemper Stage with the worship band at church, but it’s “heady” you need a phd to figure it out. I think the head rush could be what I’m looking for. Any thoughts on a comparison… head rush or Kemper? Good grief it’s tough to be a guitarist, and chase sound haha!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I would think kemper has better amp sounds, but the headrush is definitely capable of pro level sounds and is much easier to use

[@jmtab]

Great review @Steve Sterlacci. In any future videos on the Headrush could you mix in some single coil tones (e.g., Strat]? Thanks.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Absolutely! I am primarily a tele player

[@scottakam]

Pretty cool. They seem to be listening to what people are asking for unlike some of the competitors. The only thing they are going against the trends is with the size of the unit.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its funny, some people complain Quad Cortex is too small, now this could be too big. I do think its a touch big way too big LOL but its easy to see everything

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

@@SteveSterlacci I actually like the form factor of the Fractal AX8. Easy to fit a 7" touch screen up there and its slightly bigger than the QC which I felt was too small to access the switches easily.

[@robertsmith8282]

How much does your amps, cabs and analog pedalboard weigh?

[@scottakam]

@@robertsmith8282 Sure a tube amp and pedal board are bigger/heavier but most of them never leave the house. I think this is competing with the multi fx units and it's on the big side for that. I think Line 6 sells way more HX Stomps than they do Helix floor units. Still looks very cool though.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi Steve, great review of the Headrush Prime! I am looking for an amp modeler pedal that sounds like "the real thing", like a Marshall JCM 800, Fender Princeston, Vox, Plexi, those kind of amps. I know you mentioned there are better amp sounding modelers than the Headrush Prime. Can you please tell me which sounds better, the Fractal? Thank you.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

So... Does it contain stock amp *models* AND do amp cloning? Or, is it ONLY amp cloning and basically unusable out of the box if you don't have any amps to clone? Thx for the vid, Steve!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out! I believe its all the same amps from the previous floorboard. Plenty of stock models, but no stock "clones" of real amps. You can use the models and download users clones

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey, Steve hope all is well with you. I want to ask you put on the spot, I'm am very much into Amp Modeling. I have the MX5, but I would to upgrade to the Prime. Can you please in your opinion which, amp modeler pedalboard sounds like the real the Fractal or the Headrush? Thank you.

[@SteveSterlacci]

The amp sounds are much better in fractal IMO. But HR is way easier to use and is just as capable

[@TheXIT]

Thanks for the review. Does it have a harmonizer for vocals that generates multipart harmonies like the TC Helicon z VoiceLive 3 units?

[@JessicaLynnCountry]

Great video Steve

[@WarrenPostma]

I wanna know if the LOOPER here is any good. The last I checked in on the HEADRUSH LOOPERBOARD the hardware was capable of a lot that the software was letting the side down. Is the looper software stable on the headrush platform loopers?

[@IntheDAW]

This thing reminds me of when I fist bought my eleven rack and thought man this is the best

[@simonsmith2642]

Two questions maybe 3… 1. Does i do fuzz well like a analog fuzz, (you kind of just answered that but since this video) most modelers don’t do fuzz well.. 2. Does autotune or harmonizers etc follow your guitar pass through? Thats how I use my Boss vocal pedal. Or is it key and scale only? 3. Can you record your wet and dry signal for reamping later. Oh and 4. do they give bass players some love?

[@onetontex7615]

Most impressive aspect was the tone of your cloned St. James. Hoping you'll share that clone with the Headrush community.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks! I for sure will as I get better on the unit

[@scotteepunk]

You're talking about the size and yes the Headrush is big, but what I use with my Kemper Stage is a music stand that is tilted back and I use a music stand for my Behringer X-Touch with 8 faders and a master fader.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Whatever gets the job done

[@JimmyGallowayGuitar]

Great run down. Dig the new look!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you brother!

[@shuster1921]

Awesome! Guess I'll have to start building a room addition just to fit it in😲😂🤣

[@SteveSterlacci]

Just put a walls and roof on it! Its big enough to be its own floor 🤣

[@shuster1921]

@@SteveSterlacci You just saved me enough to buy the Pedal, you Are the Effin Man!!😂🤣

[@Joop5000]

Steve, i have a Helix Lt and love it! This Headrush Prime though is looking really appealing with the practice tool, the 20 min looper, the auto tune, and the best part imo is the USB port to load backing tracks, etc with a flash drive stick especially at the price. Do you think Line 6 will make a unit soon with these features? I think they may have to.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I think the next gen of Helix is still 2 years off. HRP is an awesome choice as well... if you need those things, go for it

[@Joop5000]

Thanks Steve! One other thing i forgot to mention. Is the limited path routing in the HRP an issue for you?

[@BrandonMilner]

Great overview of the features. I'll be interested to hear: 1) how good the cloning is vs kemper/tonex 2) can it do stereo amp paths (I.e. Is there enough dsp?) 3) how good is the modeling vs Fractal. Btw, why do factory presets always get drenched in post amp reverb and delay? I really want to hear that "amp in a room" vibe!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I threw 2 of those in there, and the last tone is my actual cloned amp with nothing really on it. I will consider all those in future vids. Thanks

[@steveclark9934]

My 15 year old Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer pedal has a port for a USB stick so you put backing tracks on it❤

[@davesegal2631]

I have my rigs so dialed in with my existing Headrush that I just can't justify moving on without becoming a better player first (as I am loading one up in my Sweetwater cart...)

[@SteveSterlacci]

The presets are backwards compatible! So you can import them

[@sgmarshall3]

That Super Lead sounded sweet!

[@jcarh]

*I should have prefaced that I have the original HeadRush floorboard. Did they fix the level differences that happen between rigs, patches, and amps. One rig is extremely low level and then another one is hot as heck no matter what the in out levels are set too.

[@francvernet307]

Wow...just.. wow.. never thought I'd ever want to replace my Helix, but now....

[@gwynbleiddroach2589]

I don’t want to replace mine yet, although this Hadrian is badass. I’m waiting for a new unit from line 6.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its definitely some competition! The models are not better IMO though. Captures are a different ball game

[@ksjohnson8197]

Would love to have this. However, if it does not have an online editor, as a studio user, this is a deal breaker for me. I understand it has the touch screen but it's a floor unit. I don't want to have to lean down constantly to tweek and adjust volumes and etc while trying to record and mix. I have a MX-5 that I like but it's back in the closet and I use a PODGO because it has the editor

[@SteveSterlacci]

Im right there with ya. Even the QC gets less time and its 1/5 the size. No editor makes workflow very annoying

[@tastylicks9777]

Hey Steve,thanks for this one,mind blowing as usual! One question: is it possible to make a parallel signal flow for modulation,reverbs and delays, like in the Helix?

[@bryantbishop8352]

I wonder if you can build 2 full rigs in there or a single amp sim with multiple cab sims or IR's like the helix?

[@MotoRiff77]

It would be hard to leave my Helix rack and Tonex pedal in loop for this. I think the big ? is what will line 6 do, hardware or software update to get the capturing/cloning/profiling, I'm not sure how this tech is made but it feels an IR based tech that should be incorporated the same way

[@SteveSterlacci]

Tonex and Helix I think is just fine!

[@esguerraeman23]

This is so cool. Nice review as well.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out

[@genemoore1]

Thanks Steve. Great job.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out Gene!

[@CULLENDAVIS-iq6yp]

Cool overview, gave me a better idea of what this unit is about. Curious is there is any sort of software for the audio interface side of things? like a basic monitoring mixer. Like a guitar/mic/daw mixer. Agree with you about the soft power switch, that could be a deal breaker. I have one on an interface that I despise. At least it uses a standard power cord and has xlrs outs. 3.5 mm headphone jack is annoying. I've broken too many headphone cables this way...

[@SteveSterlacci]

It works as an interface so you can mix as you please in the DAW. Nothing really special there tbh but it does the job

[@Bubblegoose]

I'd be surprised if they come out with a desktop editor. People have been asking for a desktop editor since the original came out years ago. And if they were going to have one, surely they would have released it with one?

[@jcalzada74]

What.? Doesn't got one, modelers from the 90s came whit it

[@kenadams5366]

​@@jcalzada74crazy it doesn't

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thats how I Feel too. I think its a must

[@88Nikoli]

Nice vid Steve , but why do you now have a knob on the back of your head. ?

[@InGratitudeIam]

Great overview, Steve. How many cores does this unit have? I couldn't find any info at Sweetwater. Is it like the 2-processor core of Helix? Or is it a quad core? Or is it a more core? :))

[@SteveSterlacci]

not 100% sure but I believe its 2

[@outland8256]

quad core

[@appacana]

I only have a MX5 and pretty impressed by it.

[@joemcallister275]

I'd love a deep dive video on the vocal stuff. Routing, vocoder, etc.

[@MichaelBLive]

Looks great. Lots of features I'd love to have. Until I saw how many menus you had to dive in to assign the switch. Sounds great. Love the audio file playing, vocal stuff. With the routing flexibility of my Helix LT I don't see me changing. But really cool.

[@annebarder9554]

Does it have an inbuild drum maschine? And from where do you get backing tracks?

[@SteveSterlacci]

No drum machine. Backing tracks can come from anywhere and play through the USB

[@adidelavalceaoficial]

Hello Steve,can help me with your scenes from this video? I pay for, thank you very much.

[@mcarthneylaron8582]

I’m sold😁, now I’m thinking of getting this