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Description
Introducing the HeadRush Pedalboard, the perfect fusion of innovation and practicality for the modern guitarist. This pedalboard boasts an intuitive design, meticulously crafted with a quad-core processor, powered by its exclusive Eleven HD Expanded DSP software. The result is the most versatile, realistic, and responsive models of amplifiers, cabinets, microphones, and FX ever found in a floorboard guitar FX processor.
The 7-inch high-resolution touch display offers an unprecedented, realistic, and intuitive way to create and edit your rigs with just a touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop. The HeadRush Pedalboard has been tailor-made from the ground up to deliver the fastest and most powerful guitar FX processing ever, thanks to its purpose-designed quad-core system.
This pedalboard also features a gapless preset switching for smooth transitions between lead and rhythm sounds without any disruption or glitches in audio. Each footswitch features an assignable color LED along with a scribble-strip style OLED display that dynamically updates to provide useful feedback.
Key Features:
- 7-inch High Resolution Touch Display
- Quad-Core DSP System
- Gapless Preset Switching
- Individual Footswitch OLED Screens
- Looper with 20 Minutes of Record Time
- Hands-Free Edit Mode
- Integration with FX and Outboard Gear
- Record and Re-Amp Via USB
The HeadRush Pedalboard is designed to keep you in the creative zone while giving you an ultra-clear feedback when performing live, especially when making slight changes to your tone using the "Hands-Free Mode". The FX loop can conveniently integrate pedals or outboard gear at any point in your signal chain, and you can directly record and re-amp to/from your computer via the integrated 24-bit 96kHz audio interface.
Product specs
| Brand | Headrush |
| Model | Pedalboard |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Multi-Effects Pedals and Processors |
| Pedal Format | Floor Unit |
FAQs
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What types of effects are included in the HeadRush Pedalboard?
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The HeadRush Pedalboard features a comprehensive range of effects, including over 50 amp models, cabinets, microphones, and various modulation, delay, and reverb effects. This makes it highly versatile for creating diverse guitar tones.
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How does the touchscreen interface of the HeadRush Pedalboard enhance usability?
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The HeadRush Pedalboard's 7-inch touchscreen interface allows for intuitive drag-and-drop editing, making it easy to customize and arrange your effects chain quickly and efficiently.
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Can the HeadRush Pedalboard be used for live performances?
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Yes, the HeadRush Pedalboard is designed for live performance with its rugged build and footswitches that provide quick access to presets and effects during a gig.
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Is the HeadRush Pedalboard compatible with external expression pedals?
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The HeadRush Pedalboard includes an input for an external expression pedal, allowing you to control parameters such as volume or wah effects dynamically.
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Does the HeadRush Pedalboard support custom impulse responses (IRs)?
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Yes, the HeadRush Pedalboard supports loading custom impulse responses, enabling you to further personalize your tone with third-party cabinet simulations.
Videos
Guitar Bonedo
Headrush Pedalboard Sound Demo (no talking)
Headrush Pedalboard Sound Demo (no talking)
Guitar Bonedo
HEADRUSH Pedalboard Demonstration
Ola Englund
HEADRUSH PEDALBOARD demo by Pete Thorn
Pete Thorn
Headrush Pedalboard - A Closer Look
Rabea Massaad
HeadRush Pedalboard: Part 1 - BUILD YOUR RIG 101
Brett Kingman
The Ultimate Guide to the Headrush Pedalboard
Doctor McFarland Studios
Headrush Pedalboard - Demo
Riffs, Beards & Gear
Headrush Pedalboard Multi-FX Processor Review & Demo
PMTVUK
HeadRush Pedalboard Tutorials | BASICS
HeadRush FX
Reviews
PROS
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Intuitive 7" user interface simplifies setup and customization
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12 footswitches with OLED readouts enhance live performance navigation
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Exceptional Soldano SLO 100 amp model authenticity
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Robust build quality ensures durability for live use
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Comprehensive amp, cabinet, and effects models included
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Simplified workflow compared to competitors, making tone adjustment quick and easy
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Touchscreen and drag-and-drop features allow on-the-fly adjustments
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Can be used effectively in studio and live settings
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Supports direct to FOH and IEM mixes for versatile live sound management
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Offers better value than newer models with similar features
CONS
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Limited MIDI capability restricts integration with other devices
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Metal presets lack depth, requiring additional purchases for desired tones
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Heavier than expected with no convenient carrying handle
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Some users report challenges adjusting to venue-specific PA systems
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Initial setup requires time and patience for optimal tone tweaking
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Lacks the extensive tweakability of some competitors, like Helix
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about HeadRush Pedalboard.
Comparisons
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The Headrush offers more DSP and a satisfactory amount of factory effects compared to other modelers, making it easier to manage complex rigs without hitting processing limits.
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Users transitioning from high-end tube amps note improved live tone with the Headrush Gigboard, despite the Fractal FX2 offering superior amp emulations.
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Users note that while Helix offers more flexibility and routing options, Headrush is praised for its ease of use and intuitive interface.
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Use cases and applications
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The Pedalboard, used in studios alongside Helix and NeuralDSP, is noted for versatility across genres except metal and rap.
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Users find the Headrush efficient for quick sound adjustments, reducing time spent tweaking and increasing time playing compared to other modelers.
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The MX5 is favored for its compact size and ease of use, with some users abandoning traditional amps and pedals for gigging.
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Software and compatibility
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The Headrush Pedalboard software remains effective for gigging, even without the latest updates, according to seasoned gigging musicians.
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There is a desire for outbound MIDI control, as some users expected integration based on experiences with other instruments.
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Some users have criticized the lack of updates and poor customer service on the Headrush Prime, with several bugs reported.
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Value and pricing
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A used Headrush Pedalboard at around €400 is considered a good deal, comparable to the cost of 2-3 mid-range standalone pedals.
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User experience
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Long-term users find that the Pedalboard retains its sound quality without frequent updates, emphasizing the importance of correct initial setup.
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Owners appreciate the touch interface for its intuitive setup, but some report issues with saving presets and firmware updates stalling in beta.
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Some users report the intuitive placement of deeper functions, making navigation during performance straightforward.
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Setup and maintenance
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Proper global EQ settings can significantly improve tone; cutting extreme highs and lows tightens sound and prevents clipping.
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Features and functionality
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The Headrush looper is highlighted as a standout feature, praised for its exceptional performance and ease of use.
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The Headrush Core is highlighted for its four outputs and ability to handle both guitar and vocals, receiving compliments on tone.
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The Headrush Pedalboard's crybaby modeling struggles with overdrive, lacking asymmetrical circuit behavior, resulting in a limited tonal range.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 7 Reviews and 20 Ratings
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Couldn't Be Happier
Was looking for an easy solution for live gigs. Checked out the Helix but I couldn't really get it where I wanted it. So, after watching Pete Thorn's demo video of the Headrush, I decided to try it out. Wow. Seriously impressed. I was up and running in 10 minutes. Touch screen couldn't be easier. I can easily change things on the fly live. I LOVE that aspect of it. The amp models sound awesome. The effects in it are great too but I think the Helix gives a little more tweaking but that's not what I was looking for. So now, I use this straight to FOH and run my own IEM mix. Again, I couldn't be happier.
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Great sound and easy to operate. Great purchase!
The Headrush Pedalboard is the best I bought in 2018! Great sound, beautiful effects and easy to operate. Some things take some time to learn, but it's great. Especially in combination with a Headrush FRFR-112 speaker. You can download RIGs from the internet. Thanks to videos on You Tube I have already learned a lot about this HR Pedalboard and there is still much to be investigated. It makes my current amplifier and most effects superfluous because it is already in the device. In short, a must.
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Better than a Helix
The Amps in this thing are better than those in a Helix, you can say otherwise, but I am very opinionated and won't listen to you. Also I'm right.
Seriously, the amps in the Helix are fine, it's build quality is better and it has superior routing and number of effects but I use a real Plexi, and the Plexi in the Headrush is closer to it than the one in the Helix. The Headrush has less options than the Helix so I arrive at a usable tone far quicker and spend less time tweaking, seriously why have bias, transformer sag etc controls? no amp has them so why add that confusion to a modeller.
Since the last update the Headrush has all the effects you could need, I love this thing. Live I'm split, sometimes I take my Marshall sometimes the Headrush.. it's all good.
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Not sure how I lived without it
Got this to replace my Pod HD500X, and it's done that - and more. It's much newer so the tech is better. I'm not sure how I got along without this thing. I run straight to the board and an FRFR-112 as a monitor - no amp. I absolutely love my HeadRush and can't recommend it highly enough.
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Very versatile and well worth the price tag.
$1000 is not a small amount but it is well worth it for a product of this caliber. Very rigid design and does not feel like it will break anytime in the near future. Sound wise it sounds amazing, with many different combinations and values to tweak and play with in the very nice UI with touch screen, you can accomplish so many sounds out of this.
The Perfect Pedal Board
I have owned the Head Rush for about 6 months now and for me it is my new main rig. The Head Rush has it all and can do it all! You literally have to try this in person!
Artist usage
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At 1:00 in the video Lee is seen using this.
In this post jason can be seen using a headrush pedalboard
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Recorded his single using the Headrush Pedalboard.
"...and then we take this and go into the headrush."
In a tweet made by Syu on June 23rd, he was seen using a Headrush Pedalboard.
In this video, Sarah Longfield demos her Headrush pedalboard.
In this twitter post by @day6_music_gear , Young K can be seen using the Headrush Pedalboard
Ariel Pozzo is shown using the HeadRush Pedalboard in a photo he shared on Facebook.
In a YouTube video titled "HOW I CREATE SONGS OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD," Rome Ramirez gives a shoutout to the HeadRush Pedalboard, showcasing its role in his creative process.
In an Instagram post, Nili Brosh can be seen with a HeadRush Pedalboard, as she mentions, "I should really dust my @headrushfx, I’m realizing," while discussing her ongoing projects.
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In this post Jamie shows off the headrush pedal board he owns
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Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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