The Ultimate Guide to the Headrush Gigboard

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

0:31 Features on the face of the Gigboard 1:05 Back of the Gigboard 1:54 What has changed on the screen? 4:36 Screen Layout 6:19 Global Settings 8:14 Where is the Output Volume Controls? 9:22 Building Rigs 14:17 Balancing Rig Volume 16:56 Save as New Rig 19:55 Changing the Rig Color 21:19 Verse Chorus Bridge Solo 22:48 Alt Rig Footswitch View 27:03 Block Parameters on two pages 30:19 Working in Stomp View 33:50 How to create Scenes 37:45 3 Scenes 1 Stomp 39:03 Organizing your Setlist 43:04 Hands Free Mode 45:38 Looper 49:17 Tuner and Tap Tempo Access 50:48 Connections on the back of the Gigboard 52:57 Expression Pedal Connections 1:00:22 Connecting the 4 Cable Method 1:03:23 External Amp Switch 1:08:24 In Conclusion

[@nicomordorr]

I have the Gigboard like 18 months or so, and today I learned a couple of things I have no idea yet and improved my rigs with it, so thank you very much for your videos, they are awesome!

[@zuno0079]

congratulations on becoming a father It's an English lecture, so I can't understand half of it, but it's a big help thanks to the material that I always upload. And congratulations on becoming a father.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Thank you so much. Reading the manual is very helpful.

[@dennismeyers2008]

I just got the gigboard about 3 months ago. I love it!

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Congrats!!! its a great device

[@NablusRain]

An update to my previous comment. I now LOVE ❤️ my GigBoard after I watched a shorter demo and managed to get great tones. Albeit this extensive video is very invaluable and I will definitely save it for later Thanks Dr McFarland.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I knew you just needed more time. I keep my Gigboard in my studio desk and I use it for all my guitar and bass parts. Always sounds great in the mix and is super fast to get the sound I want.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Let me know if you have any questions.

[@NablusRain]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios I sure will I am now sitting down watching your video on my iPad and I am even taking notes I’ve divided your video into segments this way I will never forget the procedure of landing on the exact Tone I am after then I will make my List Of Gears and save them for my Recording and gigs. Do I need an external audio Interface or the GigBoard will be sufficient for demos? Thank You so much and have a wonderful weekend 😊

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

The GIGBOARD can be used as an interface. Keep exploring and have fun.

[@NablusRain]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Sure is, I have heard of guys saying they’ve done great recordings using the GigBoard on Sweetwater’s reviews. Imagine how much this would save me buying an audio Interface. I was among the first buyers of the Digidesign Eleven Rack Which I Used as Recording Interface And a live performance Tool. And I still love it. Nevertheless the GigBoard is a huge step ahead of the Eleven Rack. Another question I have for you if you please. How do I apply IR to my GigBoard? Is it built in? Or it’s in the menu? Or needed to be downloaded? Much Obliged and Best Wishes

[@dennismeyers2008]

Way better than the User's Guide. Thank you.

[@chiparooo]

Good demo! I use mine on my desk too. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your recording demo.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I messed around the other night with the recording setup. It worked pretty good.

[@mikeyjhn]

Fantastic just the video I have been needing to help me exploit my gigboard! Thank you 👍🏻

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Its a great little unit for getting huge tones.

[@LM2020]

Well done! The best demo! Help me a lot! Thanks.

[@mreyes8519]

Thanks so much for doing these vids! I feel like a power user now lol

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

M Reyes glad to help

[@barry7405]

Great helpfull vid. How do i sent a signal with IR to the FOH and a signal without IR to my amp on stage?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

That is only possible with the Pedalboard.

[@nordicomsystems8841]

I've seen this question asked but I'm not sure there's a definitive answer so I'll ask the professionals; how do I use my Gigboard as a straight-up interface without the effects? I have EZmix and usually use my Audient iD4 for recording but I unplugged the iD4 and now the Gigboard is my main interface...can I still use it to record with other software like EZmix and AmpliTube? Great videos too man, thanks for putting in the time and effort to teach us this stuff!

[@steveclark9934]

When laying down a guitar riff on the Looper can the auxiliary input also be recorded to the loop as well?

[@inktech88]

Nice video dude

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Do you have the GIGBOARD?

[@disturbedje]

Great demo, thanks

[@Jimmymacflynn2]

Great Video Very Helpful

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Glad to hear! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@lgovantes1]

Awesome presentation of features of the Gigboard. Can you do a video on using MIDI to control Gigboard?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I have a few midi equipped units. I will try and get that figured out.

[@-DILLIGAF]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Can this unit function as a midi controller? Thank you.

[@mikel8367]

thanks so much for this video. really helps a lot👍

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Always glad to help.

[@jdfenix7]

I have the mx5 and I like it but would love the bigger screen of this one. Worth it?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I really like the Gigboard for the bigger screen but I like the MX5 for the included expression pedal. Depends on what you get used to. The Gigboard is a permanent staple on my studio desk.

[@jaxnotdead2549]

Great video. How do you assign 4 buttons to switch between rigs? I can't find that. I can only turn on and off particular pedals etc

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Hold switch one and choose rig view

[@2hi2dye]

Do you have a video explaining how to connect just for fx only and not bypassing my EVH 5150III pre amp?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

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[@riccodavid5266]

Great Tutorial Doc!! May I know your recommendation for expression pedal and toe switch? Thanks a lot.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

The Headrush Expression is the best

[@khh000913]

Hi thanks for the great video! I just bought one, but mine wont let me have 4 rigs. Even though i turn on the global setting=>4 rigs, its still prev rig and next rig. Any advices?😭😭

[@fjvg13]

Awesome video!!! You should make a suggestion to headrush, to add a multi switch to the gigboard just like strymon does. Because when I'm using the 4cm, I use the fx loop and ext amp block so I only have 2 switches free, which is very limited.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Frankie Vicente I prefer to use setlists in Rigs view. That way I always see 4 rigs at a time.

[@tcky2010]

Hi Doc. Does the board have any backing tracks or drums ? Thanks for all the info.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

HI Timothy, There are no "stock" backing tracks or drums. You can load your own files to play along with though they cannot be triggered by a footswitch.

[@tcky2010]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Thanks so much for you reply And thanks for the great info. I really just want to use it as a Stomp box with options just trying to figure it out this whole new technology. Thanks doc I appreciate it.

[@bartekgarbarczyk9247]

Hi. Is it possible to use FRFR and send signal to FOH at the same time? Can I connect FRFR to PHONES output?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

yes that is how I do it. Works great.

[@bastifantasti3790]

Thx for this video👍🏼Maybe you know who i am🤷🏻‍♂️ Greetings from germany Rock on🤘🏼

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I don't recognize you from the name. Have we met?

[@bastifantasti3790]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios No, we haven't met. But it would be cool. I wrote you an e-mail on your homepage about my "problem" with the gigboard: "What is the best way to make a rig with clean crunch lead and other effects? In stomp mode you can't quickly switch to the next rig" or something like that. I also apologized for my bad English. Do you Remember? After my e-mail you uploaded this video a few days later. Coincidence?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Basti Fantasti oh ok I remember. I had planned on making this video so it was perfect timing.

[@bastifantasti3790]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Hey Doc, yes it was really perfect timing👍🏼 Have you ever been to Germany?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

@@bastifantasti3790 Yes I have. My band Feedback Revival toured Europe back in 2014. We started in Zurich Switzerland, then played some shows in Germany, Spain, France, Holland and Belgium. Check out our music on Spotify and there are some show clips from our show in Germany.

[@Sutch66]

Awesome video, thanks. I'm expecting a GB tomorrow, i want to run 4CM, my question is when i change to my crunch chanel will a graphic in the FX loop be able to give me an adequate volume boost for solos? TIA

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I would add a Graphic EQ or white boost after the amp for solos.

[@guitarpoetone1]

Oh forgot to ask do u always have to use the irs in every chain in front of the pedals or amps or cabs ? Thanks

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

The IR is a speaker so it should always go after the amp.

[@jozefmartiniak3683]

I'm trying to switch my Amp1 Iridium, but that doesn't work (or Works just clean and classic) no all channels. I do it via TRS cable. Can you help, plese?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

You will need to use MIDI if you want to switch between all the channels. Otherwise you can only switch between two with your current cable setup.

[@lorenzocunial9050]

Is there a way, during a concert, to quickly switch rigs from one song to another? I have a different rig for each song, but to change I have to hold, go to rig mode, then choose the song, hold, go to stomp mode, and play ...

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I would keep it in Rig view to see 4 Rigs across the 4 switches.

[@NablusRain]

This is really Super Complicated And a 90 Degrees Learning Curve. I feel let down by Headrush I got mine yesterday after favoring it over a myriad of other Multi Effects and pedals because I have their Eleven Rack and I tried out some rigs from the menus they all sounded the same and horribly digital so I put it back in its box and I turned on my Source Audio Nemesis Delay Engine and my Wampler Pantheon Drive And I got the heavenly Analog tones I love. No more Multi Effects Gentlemen Back to my Pedals. Thank You so much

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I assume you were playing your gigboard through an amp right? Were you just using the effects or did you have an amp model and cab while playing through an amp? Out of the box there is some tweaking that needs to be done that but is the purpose of my video so show you how to set this thing up. The Headrush is very easy to use and if you understand real amps and pedals then the same concepts can be applied to the amps and fx in the Headrush.

[@NablusRain]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios An update: Thank You for your remarks. I was playing my GigBoard through a pair of JBL Monitors. I think I was a bit hasty in judging the GigBoard before I saw much shorter demo by the Headrush Guys in which They very simply put together a simple Gig with 2 pedals and it sounded Awesome. I apologize for my hasty remarks. Your video will be extremely valuable to me down the road since it’s highly detailed, I am a brick and mortar Old Guitarists who wants his tone with the push of a button. As I am now more familiar with how to choose an Amp a Cab and a Couple Of Pedals. I am so very happy that I chose the GigBoard over anything else. Thank You so much and Please excuse my hasty comment. Cheers 🥂

[@redteas]

How do i assign the expression pedal on a behringer fcb 1010 to a rig with uses wah via midi ?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Sorry, I don't know.

[@kevingraham3317]

Is there anyway to download guitar backing tracks into the looper to play along with I use headphones a lot live in a small apartment now and can’t just play loud the way I used to do it which was sending the backing track to another Bluetooth speaker and then Using my amp to play the guitar parts thanks

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Yes you can load songs or loops

[@kevingraham3317]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios thanks for replying doc I am glad to hear you can but can you perhaps tell me how? Not really a computer person

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Just search my channel. I have videos for every topic. Here is a link for your convenience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHq8pHuegKamn9E

[@Lordofthereee_]

Can the midi in/out be used to toggle up/down through presets so we don't have to try and turn the knob with our foot and possibly pass the one we need?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Geoffrey McCorbin PC and CC messages are supported.

[@ruimoreira8894]

Really good video. I have a question: Lets say I'm using Rig mode to play a song on stage but, in the first part of the song (first rig), I need to turn off one particular effect of this first rig. How can i do this without going to stomp mode while playing the song? Can I have an external switch assigned for that effect? Kind Regards

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

To add more switches you can use a MIDI controller to stay in Rig View and them turn off which ever fx block you want.

[@ruimoreira8894]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Perfect. Thank you!

[@carlfama140]

Hi how do i use the pre set sounds with the gig board??

[@Mrpsychological]

Are you going to do one for the Looperboard?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Sal Sierro I don’t have a Looperboard

[@NablusRain]

Hi .... Today my GigBoard wouldn’t turn on !!! It’s brand new I switch it the 4 four lights light for one second then it turns off !!! The on switch doesn’t not clutch inside !!! Is it supposed to be so? The switch also feels flimsy and loose. Please help if there’s a certain way to switch it on again. Thanks

[@dennismeyers2008]

No. The switch does not clutch inside. My power input cord feels loose and I fear it could just fall out one day. Maybe you're having a power connection issue?

[@carlfama140]

Hi can i connect a wah wah cry baby pedal to my headrush gig board?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Sure can. Just plug it into the front like you would on a normal pedalboard.

[@dandisatya3727]

sir, if move another presets are u hear gap?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

There is no gap with switching rigs or scenes.

[@dandisatya3727]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios wow nice, i want this

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

@@dandisatya3727 If you are in the states you can use my affiliate links in the description of this video. Let me know if I can help answer anymore questions.

[@dandisatya3727]

@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios okayy thankyou

[@4peek2]

I just need to learn how to plug it in

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Nothing but inputs and outputs.

[@axelspurs16]

Can i use a midi switch with the gigboard ? thanks bro

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Yes. The Gigboard and Pedalboard will accept PC and CC Messages.

[@manuellayburr382]

Thanks for this guide. I was a little disappointed because now I have to watch the video about the Pedalboard (which I don't have) in order to understand what you are saying here. I don't think that most people who buy the Gigboard will own a Pedalboard so what we need is a fresh start rather than a comparison. Nevertheless, thanks for taking the trouble to provide your guides.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

They are both very similar except for a new screen differences. Reading the manual always helps.

[@musician1103]

What guitar is that?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Kevin Buss that would be the Reverend Warhawk RT.