The signal paths are the #1 reason I didnt upgrade to the Prime, I was stoked to get a vocal input, then they limit me to 7 blocks on the guitar and 7 on the vocals.. useless. I put a feature request in, but 18 months have passed and they haven't acknowledged it. I love the sound of Headrush products, I love the UI.. so why am I using a Quad Cortex?
Ya all of these units have their pros and cons. I have been through quite a few of them. I feel like if we keep voicing our opinions someone will eventually listen and will create a product that is closer to perfection. The Quad is amazing. I think the main reason I moved on from that unit was that a $1800 piece of equipment seemed like overkill for what I am doing. It sucks that no one from Headrush acknowledged your request. The Core has so many great features that it is frustrating that they just completely overlooked signal path flexibility.
@@sh4dda1musick11 We're on the same journey, I've had a Helix, Headrush Pedalboard, Fractal FM9T and now the QC, as far as I'm concerned they all sound great, it boils down to, configuration options, the operating system and user experience, (aka: joy!) to me.. the Headrush and QC are the most fun, the Helix kept running out of DSP, the Fractal is like configuring the bios of a 1985 windows PC, no fun at all.. but some people love them.. so what do I know. I got the QC used, so I'm only into for £900, I like that I can run a vocal path alongside the guitar and have DSP to spare.. miss those scribble strips though..
Headrush just released a new firmware for Prime/Core that offers two new combined signal,paths: 2 vocal blocks/12 guitar blocks and 4 vocal blocks/10 guitar blocks. Guess they are listening to users, they’re just not quick about it
@@scottbullard3479 2 years too late for me.. I bought a Quad Cortex 6 months ago, I kept the Pedalboard as a backup, I'd like to try a Prime but frankly having got used to 30 blocks on the QC it would feel like a backward step.
Prime is too big for me. My needs were for live use so I needed something that could fit into a backpack and didn’t take up much space. I can create 8 scenes with my 4 switches and that’s more than enough for me. Honestly if I were to buy one of the bigger units I would consider the Line 6. More DSP, better signal routing.
Have owned both this unit and the QC. Thinking about selling the QC and going back to this unit. My IR's work in both and this Headrush seems to be more fitting to what I do!
Ya the QC is a great unit but it was a little overkill for what I need. There is definitely room for improvement with the Headrush Core but not enough of a difference to spend 1k more in my opinion.
The Headrush Core is criminally underrated. The user interface is better than the others by a mile. People complain about customer support, but I have no experience with so can't comment on that. I use a Tonex One, hx stomp, and this one. Out of the 3, the headrush is the easiest and most versatile. Tonex has the best amp captures, but the software is absolute trash.
I'm kinda same as you I honestly love the tones I get from the headrush products but there are several things that they would need to improve if they really want to really compete with the bigger sellers. I.e. - the midi implementation is very limited IMO - The lack of software editor - not being able to use transfer/USB audio modes simultaneously - the fixed signal paths - some of the amp or distortion models are bad
@@renelbp5335 Ya I didn’t cover MIDI but you are absolutely right. I was thinking as long as I can get everything I need from the pedal itself then I’m good with no MIDI implementation. Signal paths get an F minus haha. I will say that I have received a lot more compliments about how I sound. It’s weird how satisfied/ unsatisfied I am with this one.
The HeadRush Amps sound outdated , the emperor stage or even the stomp 2 have better sounding amps etc..but use your own IR stuff in any of these boxes
The signal paths are the #1 reason I didnt upgrade to the Prime, I was stoked to get a vocal input, then they limit me to 7 blocks on the guitar and 7 on the vocals.. useless. I put a feature request in, but 18 months have passed and they haven't acknowledged it. I love the sound of Headrush products, I love the UI.. so why am I using a Quad Cortex?
Ya all of these units have their pros and cons. I have been through quite a few of them. I feel like if we keep voicing our opinions someone will eventually listen and will create a product that is closer to perfection. The Quad is amazing. I think the main reason I moved on from that unit was that a $1800 piece of equipment seemed like overkill for what I am doing. It sucks that no one from Headrush acknowledged your request. The Core has so many great features that it is frustrating that they just completely overlooked signal path flexibility.
@@sh4dda1musick11 We're on the same journey, I've had a Helix, Headrush Pedalboard, Fractal FM9T and now the QC, as far as I'm concerned they all sound great, it boils down to, configuration options, the operating system and user experience, (aka: joy!) to me.. the Headrush and QC are the most fun, the Helix kept running out of DSP, the Fractal is like configuring the bios of a 1985 windows PC, no fun at all.. but some people love them.. so what do I know. I got the QC used, so I'm only into for £900, I like that I can run a vocal path alongside the guitar and have DSP to spare.. miss those scribble strips though..
Headrush just released a new firmware for Prime/Core that offers two new combined signal,paths: 2 vocal blocks/12 guitar blocks and 4 vocal blocks/10 guitar blocks. Guess they are listening to users, they’re just not quick about it
@@scottbullard3479 2 years too late for me.. I bought a Quad Cortex 6 months ago, I kept the Pedalboard as a backup, I'd like to try a Prime but frankly having got used to 30 blocks on the QC it would feel like a backward step.
@@MuckingAboutWithMyHeadrush30 blocks? Seriously?
Great video and chugging. Did you consider the prime? I’m debating between core and prime. Prime is so big but the additional switches always help.
Prime is too big for me. My needs were for live use so I needed something that could fit into a backpack and didn’t take up much space. I can create 8 scenes with my 4 switches and that’s more than enough for me. Honestly if I were to buy one of the bigger units I would consider the Line 6. More DSP, better signal routing.
Have owned both this unit and the QC. Thinking about selling the QC and going back to this unit. My IR's work in both and this Headrush seems to be more fitting to what I do!
Ya the QC is a great unit but it was a little overkill for what I need. There is definitely room for improvement with the Headrush Core but not enough of a difference to spend 1k more in my opinion.
The Headrush Core is criminally underrated. The user interface is better than the others by a mile. People complain about customer support, but I have no experience with so can't comment on that.
I use a Tonex One, hx stomp, and this one. Out of the 3, the headrush is the easiest and most versatile. Tonex has the best amp captures, but the software is absolute trash.
Thank you
Same size as Gigboard?
@@brucesmusicvideos I can’t find the dimensions of the gigboard but I’m pretty sure the Core is larger. One more switch and more ins and outs.
How does it compare to hotone ampero stomp/stage?
@@二加二 I have not used an Ampero Stage. Ampero is definitely making some interesting stuff so hopefully I will be able to try.
I'm kinda same as you
I honestly love the tones I get from the headrush products but there are several things that they would need to improve if they really want to really compete with the bigger sellers.
I.e.
- the midi implementation is very limited IMO
- The lack of software editor
- not being able to use transfer/USB audio modes simultaneously
- the fixed signal paths
- some of the amp or distortion models are bad
@@renelbp5335 Ya I didn’t cover MIDI but you are absolutely right. I was thinking as long as I can get everything I need from the pedal itself then I’m good with no MIDI implementation. Signal paths get an F minus haha. I will say that I have received a lot more compliments about how I sound. It’s weird how satisfied/ unsatisfied I am with this one.
@@renelbp5335 You've nailed what's wrong with the Headrush.
The HeadRush Amps sound outdated , the emperor stage or even the stomp 2 have better sounding amps etc..but use your own IR stuff in any of these boxes
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