I sold my Helix about a year ago after using it live for about 4 years... I liked it but hated the amount of time I spent putting things together. I was going to buy a TMP but kept putting off the purchase until I had to have one for a some stuff coming up in Jan. I ended up getting this and so far I'm loving it. Picked it up at Zzsounds as well as they are on sale. One of my sons already used it to put down some bass tracks and they sound pretty spot on as well. So far I can dial in a sound that I like in about 5 minutes... it took a lot longer with the Helix. I also like the size of this much better as well. I'm definitely not an expert yet but learning and find it enjoyable to play around with... something I really never felt with the Helix. Who knows I may change my mind eventually but right now still very happy with the switch and from what I have found so far, I can't see the TMP being worth twice the price or more.
Ya I agree with the HX being a little menu heavy on the device itself. The software is really where the Helix kind of shines especially with scenes or snapshots. I have since moved on from the Headrush and went back to my Tonex since they added more FX blocks. I’m kind of waiting for something that’s the right price and has the features I want. The TMP is interesting but I can’t justify the price point… yet
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.
I have bought hx stomp recently and now once I started to figure out hx stomp I felt like core could be q better for me as a songwriter and a guitarist but there isnt any reviews that much on headrush with their effects side of the unit. I really like reverbs and delays stuff on hx they sound awesome. Do you think they are similar on the fx side with helix?
@@denizguneyozel4158 if you are a solo artist playing coffee shops the Headrush is great. It has everything you would need and more for that kind of gigging or similar interests. I actually just bought an HX Stomp again because I missed the FX and the flexibility as far as signal chain routing. Headrush has just come out with another update for their units which is great news. One of the things I had read about Headrush is that they did not update often. As far as the quality of FX, I plan on making another video when I actually get my stomp. It’s been a while since I’ve used one but from what I remember it was pretty awesome.
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.
Im in the same boat, have a Kemper Stage and a HR Core & Prime, and may sell the Kemper. These 2nd Gen HR products are so good, nothing really outclasses them, maybe a percent here & there, but they swing with the big boys.
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
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.
I sold my Helix about a year ago after using it live for about 4 years... I liked it but hated the amount of time I spent putting things together. I was going to buy a TMP but kept putting off the purchase until I had to have one for a some stuff coming up in Jan. I ended up getting this and so far I'm loving it. Picked it up at Zzsounds as well as they are on sale. One of my sons already used it to put down some bass tracks and they sound pretty spot on as well. So far I can dial in a sound that I like in about 5 minutes... it took a lot longer with the Helix. I also like the size of this much better as well. I'm definitely not an expert yet but learning and find it enjoyable to play around with... something I really never felt with the Helix. Who knows I may change my mind eventually but right now still very happy with the switch and from what I have found so far, I can't see the TMP being worth twice the price or more.
Ya I agree with the HX being a little menu heavy on the device itself. The software is really where the Helix kind of shines especially with scenes or snapshots. I have since moved on from the Headrush and went back to my Tonex since they added more FX blocks. I’m kind of waiting for something that’s the right price and has the features I want. The TMP is interesting but I can’t justify the price point… yet
HeadRush recently released a new Firmware 4.0 update with a MAC/PC Software Editor. & Revalver stuff = Game Changer
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.
@@MuckingAboutWith30 blocks? Seriously?
Thank you for this - some of those are dealbreakers for me
I have bought hx stomp recently and now once I started to figure out hx stomp I felt like core could be q better for me as a songwriter and a guitarist but there isnt any reviews that much on headrush with their effects side of the unit. I really like reverbs and delays stuff on hx they sound awesome. Do you think they are similar on the fx side with helix?
@@denizguneyozel4158 if you are a solo artist playing coffee shops the Headrush is great. It has everything you would need and more for that kind of gigging or similar interests. I actually just bought an HX Stomp again because I missed the FX and the flexibility as far as signal chain routing. Headrush has just come out with another update for their units which is great news. One of the things I had read about Headrush is that they did not update often. As far as the quality of FX, I plan on making another video when I actually get my stomp. It’s been a while since I’ve used one but from what I remember it was pretty awesome.
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.
Im in the same boat, have a Kemper Stage and a HR Core & Prime, and may sell the Kemper. These 2nd Gen HR products are so good, nothing really outclasses them, maybe a percent here & there, but they swing with the big boys.
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.
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
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.
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.
Like like like .
if they cant spell rhythm.. idk
Oh shit fuckin multiverse