Headrush PRIME
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00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Overview
04:18 - Build a Rig
14:17 - Footswitch Assignments
18:38 - Rig 2 (Clone)
20:25 - Practice Tool
21:43 - Amp Clone
23:25 - Closing Thoughts - เพลง
What didn't I cover that you'd like to see and hear in a future video?
Can it run dual amps? The signal routing options look limited. Could you perhaps show all of the signal chain options? Can you split and reconnect anywhere like Fractal and QC? Can you have multiple outs? This is the 3rd video I’ve watched on the unit and yours is the best as usual. Thank you!
Do scenes change settings on amps or effects a la Helix/GT etc.?
The ToneX
Rad!!.. Thanks for the review Leon.. Does it have the ability to run pre-amp blocks and power amp blocks separately, or a way to select different power tube dynamics for any particular amp? How is the initial attack/latency/feel on the strings?
I would like to know how many amps and effects it has?
Very cool.. What a great interface.. Very well thought out!
Excellent sounds you got out of this unit, combined with high level perf. Congrats!
Great video Leon, thanks. When I started watching the video this morning I went to the Sweetwater site and was shocked to see they had 9 units available. I expected to see, "new product due in a few months", like everything else usually says, when a new product comes out. I bought one when the Sweetwater site said there were only 3 left and now I'll have it on Thursday. :)
Thanks for the tutorial LT it is very helpful! Great playing as well! With your help I’ve been dialing in some great tones! Thanks again mate!
I didn't know I needed or wanted a headrush prime 'till I saw this vid. These style of vids a awesome, many thanks !!
What a magical & powerful effect ever for a master guitarist rig 👍👏👏
Seriously - your reviews is FAR above most of the others out here on YT. Keep it up!!!
Appreciate that!
CONGRATS LT on getting a day 1 release!
81K+ - keep it up.
Love that the effects etc look like the actual product being emulated. Still with they had a computer editor for ease. I don't care for having to go to the floor to make every little tweak. Too big to have on the desk as well. Their tones are killer though.
Headrush are hitting this hard with video's dropping like flies..
Good presentation of the Headrush device and amazing playing, as ever. And yes, very easy to use via TS.
Great video Leon!
I got mine in the mail yesterday morning and this shit is next level. For $1300 USD this Headrush Prime is really giving fractal and quad cortex a run for their much more expensive moneys.
This is extremely helpful. Appreciate your taste and tone!
Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff as always, this is definitely a great piece of gear indeed!
Loved that "Bedroom Eyes" riff!
Great riff/song/album!
That first rhythm sounded so good
Tremendous demo...what I'd like to see is a demo of low to medium crunch tones, dry, where you let the notes decay. A smooth, gradual decay vs. the old school scratchy, pixelated digital fizz is a good litmus test for modeling/profiling accuracy.
Yeah everything gets this wrong. I will say Amplitube 5 did it to the next level though, until Tonex came along. The Tonex fuzz, I say and played with for abiut 2 hours last night. It and the germanium based pedals are insane. Wonder how well headrush handles this.
Great video, had mine a couple of weeks now and really enjoying it, I find the amp cloning easier than my Kemper and sounds just as good. It’s a little wider than the helix but slightly lighter so given the extra functionality I’m happy with that. Plus it’s built well and still a lot more convenient than my head and 2x12 plus pedals 🙂
The multi fx on the market nowadays are just formidable. Even the cheaper stuff like Valeton or Zoom are superb for the price.
Indeed - I’ve used a Zoom G11 for about a year now and absolutely love it
this is great piece of unit. I really like the sounds !!!
looks fantastic. an awesome start for a new product. As long as updates are timely, this could be great.
I wonder if they will offer the updates and continual support that Line 6 offer with the Helix after all these years of release
@@peterdadswell7998 If history is any indication, not going to happen. The support for the first Headrush units is awful. Weak updates and support. Inmusic owns Headrush and they do about as much with it as they are doing with BFD.
Thank you. Now I am finally convinced I need to buy this in the near future.
Wonderful demo video. I noticed how everyone seems to complain about the size and heft of the unit. Having previously owned the Headrush pedalboard I loved that it had such a rugged, sturdy feel. If you are going to be lugging this from gig to gig you want to know it's going to hold up. Plus it still ways a ton less than many tube amps. Another note is I never judge tone through a TH-cam video. Too many factors including my computers speakers and the compression through streaming.
Oh yeah it's still considerably smaller than a "traditional" rig. The compact nature of my FM3 has spoiled me for everything though :p
What a great device. And great playing / demonstration as always. I wish Neural DSP would come up with such great features like the Backing Track Player for the QC. Such a nice useful tool. Even for some rehearsals
That would be cool!
I’d love to see you use this in a metal context. Gimme some Drop C Ragdoll riffage!
Great review Todd, the Headrush has a lot going for it. I have a Helix that I gig with and I am on the waitlist for an FM9 here in Australia. How would you rank the tone output of the Headrush Prime to a Fractal or Helix?
Great review and playing
geez man, todays guitar modeling gear are so insane now that it really doesn't matter which modeling you have, really...
good job on those sounds man..
Amazing as always my man!!
the reviews are always great but I mostly tune in just to hear the playing
Thanks Leon.
Armed & Ready!!!!
Another great demo Leon!
Wow, I had no idea this was even out.. What a cool kit as my brit friends would say.. hehe..
Great tone too, and easy to use.. Looks like they 're using the Java programming language if I were a betting man for their icons and Graphics.. Very cool.. This thing sounds really cool..
How many amps does it have and can you run two at the same time?
Very cool sir.
Thanks again brother.. Really appreciate your reviews. Very easy to follow and use this thing just watching you..
Tim
The moment you played Armed and Ready I pressed like!!! 😀excellent taste!!!
Schenker for life!
The amp clone sounds really good Leon wow!
Hi Leon
Great review, as ever.
You didn't talk about the processing power and the load that the CPU can comfortably handle.
Cheers
The technology and what we have available today is just fantastic. But in some ways, I'm so glad I'm not just starting out on guitar or my tone/gear quest. There's just so many options available, I think I'd go nuts (some would argue it's already too late for me lol). 😀
Well, I'm sold.
I may have missed this but how are you recording the signal? Is this going USB to DAW or are we hearing outputs into an interface (and if the latter, are you using 1/4" or XLR?)
Impressive tone and playing. Well done. Thanks.
Was about to get the headrush looper hmmmm seems this has the best of both worlds
Thanks Leon. I would love to see a comparison to Helix. I also agree with poster that doesn't make tone judgements via TH-cam. What are thoughts on tone quality versus L6 and other worthy competition?
The UI and feature set seem exceptionally well thought out. I'd think that would be a pleasure to use. Not particularly sold on the model tone, though it was ok. I'd like to hear some other amps in particular. Nice demo-- thanks.
Agreed! They're still very behind the eight ball in the tone category. Not impressed at all. The features are nice but if you don't get a great tone is it worth it? That's it's REAL job!
@@devinsinderwitcz9134 Not to be argumentative but how can you judge tone through a TH-cam video. There are so many factors and variables.
Great demo Leon. Would like to see a little more on the looper and practice tool in a future video. Also, what camera do you use to shoot your TH-cam videos? They look great! 👍🏻
Thanks! Canon EOS M50
Just wondered what you thought of the headrush prime. As usual, your demo review was great.
Thanks again!
All I my OCD sees is beer being thrown over that at gigs. It’s an expensive beer mat.
The Frac’s and the Kemp’s seem more robust.
But, I’m still using 1980’s Boss pedals… with 1980’s beer stains :)
Great demo as always
Wait, where did you get this from? I can’t find one anywhere in Australia :/ My local shop says they aren’t available until the end of April!
that intro could be an amazing 80s song!!!!
Check out Sorrow - Pink Floyd
muy bueno
me gustaría saber que tal seria combinar boss sy 1000 ,boss gm 800 mas headrush prime
puedes hacer video de las 3 pedaleras al vez JUNTOS ????? combinados mezclacos
jose España
gracias
Hi Leon, thanks for the great video. Should you recommend the Prime coming from a fractal ax8 now ? Love your video’s. Can you Make Some more about the Headrush?
If you're used to the Fractal quality stuff the FM3 or FM9 would be a better upgrade IMO
Good sounds, features, and hardware UI. But, the unit is too big, and it needs a Desktop Editor, and a Smartphone UI would be nice. Does it have Bluetooth?
Great demo Leon ! A question : will there be a Talkbox based on autotune articulator ?
I need to check that! I was wondering about vocoder style stuff but didn't get to it.
Hi Leon I have owned the prime for a year now. How do you feel it compares to the FM9? I’m thinking about changing. Is it worth the upgrade?
The best and most useful review, thank you! I have a question, how does this unit and the original hrpb compare in terms of sound and modelling quality?
It uses the exact same sounds.
Excellent awesome playing as well 100
No way, I JUST ordered one of these yesterday, Leon!! You're a God, can you please let me know if it has a digitech whammy pedal type effect you can program into the expression pedal?
Yes indeed. Multiple whammy variations
@@LeonTodd THANK YOU for confirming, I watched so many vids on it before I decided to buy but none showed any but I figured something this new(and expensive, let's not forget) would HAVE to have whammy built in! Thanks for the fast response too, damn, TH-cam personality/rockstar of the year! 🏆
We need to know from you as the fractal master... Do you think the tones match up to the axe FX 3?
What’s if compared to other like Helix , fender , DSP , Kemper
Great video Leon, just curious if you or anyone has run into any issue when creating scenes. Can you change amp settings between scenes? I noticed for me, when I change settings and then save, when I hit the scene button it reverts back to default parameters and not the tones I dialed in. Very odd.
Great quick hit on this incredible unit. Would be interested to see if you could replicate your Axe FX tones on the Headrush board. Also agree with you, that thing looks massive. God bless and rock on 🎸😎👍
Cheers! There's a lot to take on in it.
It it possible to use it as a looper in live setting to play whole song such that I can kick in intro, verse, chorus, bridge, outrow etc whenever needed?
Hi! Headrush Prime vs Fractal AX8, which one sounds better for you?
Do you know the sample rate and bit depth of the A/D-D/A conversions? It's not in the spec in the manual.
Their previous boards would crash and brick themselves. Hopefully, they’ve resolved that.
The backing track …was that based on Pink Floyd “Sorrow” ? Pretty darn impressive. Thanks for the time and effort in making this video.
Yep. Well spotted!
@@LeonTodd
Your playing helped !! Well done
Cancelled my FM9 and purchasing this instead. Does so much more and sounds like just as good as an AXFX 😁
lmao
@@Ron_Padgett 😂 Changed my mind - cancelled the FM9 and the Headrush and now going for the TONEX. 😜
Thanks for your time.
I have the Headrush Looper board. Is Prime a completely different beast?
Yes, this is primarily a guitar modeler
I won't shop around until my Helix does. I can't get interested in captures at all unless there was a certain amp that wasn't included and that a Friend owns. Maybe if you already had a big stable of amps already and wanted to clone them to take out live?
Same tones just more features? or is the amps upgraded
17:25 чудненько
It could be good to run through how to connect the Headrush Prime. Can you use the unit be used with a powered pair of studio monitors such as a pair of Yamaha HS8 speakers with the Subwoofer or do you need a power amp, load box to run speakers. How do you use the Headrush Prime as a Man Cave Practice Amp?
Yes sounds good thru HS8s
Yeah, LT is Headrushing. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘Armed an ready
Crazy Good!
How much memory storage space does the headrush pedalboard prime have to load mp3, wav or irig files?
I’ve had such a terrible time trying to use vocal pitch correction live.
It works perfectly fine on the vocal but the bleed from the guitar and other instruments also gets affected by the tuning algorithm and creates terrible phase issues with the guitars etc. I hope they’ve found a way to solve that in a live setting.
It definitely didn't make my singing any better, but I doubt anything could
large? i am considering to finally switch from my koch multitone tube amp, with huge pedalboard for midi board to contral box 19 inch rack (boss something with 700 also 25 years old....weighing probably 5 times this i guess. One question: how can you have feedback. I use that moving the guitar into the speakers, what if there are no speakers.....and you hear only yourself on the inear?
I hope they fixed their customer service issues. Sure enough I'm not going to buy another Headrush product for a while.
Very impressive. Definitely a bit on the large side though. I had the original Pedalboard, which was big, and this Prime is slightly larger even! I wish we could have had this in a similar, more compact footprint, like Helix LT for example.
What would you sacrifice to reduce the size, screen size, expression pedal etc ?
@@lperry65 Just take a look at Helix LT. No need to sacrifice anything.
@@stevegardiner8473 the LT doesn't have scribble strips which are a necessity I think. you always have to sacrifice something going smaller
@@spada60 There's plenty of room for scribble strips on the LT. The reason it doesn't have them is to keep the cost down. Nothing to do with the size of the unit.
Can you name the scenes to something meaningful? Can the switches be mapped to anything all the time? Like can I have practice tool stuff, scenes, and individual pedals, or do I have to be in a certain 'mode' to use certain tools?
How are these for real amp feel? Can you get a black sabbath heaven and Hell tone? With hint of delay? Im used to real amps feel. Im not against using a processor if it can do a convincing tones, especially live playing with the band.
Hi Leon did you ever share your 2nd rig or clone on the cloud?
Did you use frfr speaker for this video?
I would love this thing if it was half the size.
Hi Leon! I follow you for a long time and I always watch your amazing videos! I don't speak english that's why I don't comment jaa.. It would be extremely interesting if you could make a video soon like Headrush Prime goes Fractal FM3 !! Woow! Mainly to compare the screen interface, the ease of use and programming, and to hear how far (or not) the Headrush Prime can be from the FM3 in terms of emulation, effects and overall performance! (and your followers we could give a personal score to each processor in the comments..., what do you think of the idea..?). A big hug from Argentina!! 🤗🤘🤘
WTH I thought I had subbed years ago.... Nice Video Leon!
Welcome!
What a fantastic deep dive into the Prime! I’m totally frustrated with my Line 6 Helix Floor and am seriously considering selling it and buying the Prime, which looks so much more user friendly. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
@@LeonTodd BTW, I have found your reviews extremely helpful and clear. The one you did of the Rubato Lassie motivated me to order on of their guitars.
That's very cool to hear. They're doing great things and it's awesome to see some innovation coming from a family owned and run business. @@stickman55100
@@LeonTodd I totally agree! They’re super nice people, too. I bought a neck and installed it on a Strat body and it plays amazingly well.
So, what you think if you compare gx-100 and headrush? Still remember I already have HR before. Do you use all of that HR can delivery? I think in my old HR I just use 20-30% max of all stuff. What your opinion of that?
Touchscreen and general UI on the HR is great, and it's nice having specific models of amps (marshalls, Boogies etc) rather than the generic BOSS "stack amp", "combo amp" style thin. The GX-100 does sound great and the effects are particularly good.
-Can you import a song from your DAW in wave/MP3 format without the lead/rhythm guitars and play live?
-How many songs can you import into the Headrush Prime/Practice Tool and play along with in a live setting?
Thanks for the video-its a step up from the usual people who get this gear for free! Thank you and best regards!
Isit possible to disable looper and tempo switches to use them as preset switches?
Omg that capture sounds just EPIC
I dont think its enough to upgrade yet. I just updated to 2.6 on the original pedalboard. The vocal effects are a nice addition though.
$1300 for a behemoth with no pc editor is asinine.
@@damienmansfield3308 You mean like the Axe Fx has? But with the Axe Fx you still need a seperate floor controller. I dont want to have to take a laptop with me to make adjustments either. With something like the Axe Fx you need to carry the rack and floor controller. With the headrush you can go straight to FOH on its own. 🤷♂️
@@DEADITEDAN most all-in-one floor pedals have PC editors these days. Helix, POD GO, etc.
I have a $300 Valeton GP-200 that even has a PC editor. It also has an LED screen for editing on-board but for your initial set up or for long tweaking sessions to set your “base tones”, PC/MAC editors are essential.
@@damienmansfield3308 Thats why most of the time at home I have my Headrush on my desktop cause Im always tweaking with it. lol I would like to try the Helix more in depth.
@@DEADITEDAN The PC editor feature to me is essential as the board itself. Helix got it right from the start and the tones IMO are heads and tails above the Headrush. It's not a bad board but the weakness with Headrush for me has been there inability to capture real quality tone sounds, even with heavy tweaking. Is it better than nothing? I guess but TONE is exactly it's purpose. The added features are nice but without great sound capabilities it falls way short of other model boards that were already doing an excellent job and are still improving with each update. Give the Helix or Axefx a listen and I guarantee you'll be much more impressed.
Effects parameters cant be modified per scene, am i right?
Do you guys find the high gain tones in the HeadRush fizzy?
Can the looper be put at the front of the rig so we can fine tune rig parameters while the direct guitar is looping thru it?
NM. I musta missed it. Yes it can!
The UI and workflow would seem exceptional. I'm really not interested in hooking this kind of thing up to my PC - and with this, it seems that you truly don't need to.
Hi Leon, thanks for the review. The million dollar question is how do you position this Headrush Prime, against Fractal FM3/9 ? Thanks.
agree....he got it free so likely wont say truth between those 2.. he will say they are both good.lol
Tonally the FM9 is my favourite. Very different feature set though
@@LeonTodd Thank you Leon. Prices are quite different too. Maybe the right comparison is with HX Stomp or Helix LT?
@@LeonTodd but tone/effect wise the huge question is ..compared to the mx5/old headrush..forget the cloning and autotune stuff..waiting for someone with the original hr or mx5 to get the prime and compare the amps/effects
Being a tiny man, that unit looks the size of my entire body😂 very cool unit though. Great menu display and new features.that "sample /looper/practice" feature is handy, wish my pog go had that.
Using the exp pedal as a trampoline!
Can you do two amps to blend like deziel with boogie for the Metallica tone ?
Is it also possible to switch between channels on amps?
where is the bass in the guitar parts..sounds thin?
That neck pickup tone in the intro is so addictive. What is it?
Martin A Smith PAF style
WHOA!
Being a analog/tube reliant, & detesting screen menus, Helix Stomp got my attention, ToneX just plain scared me (ability/price point, I was being drawn into the singularity!), the Zoom G-11 got me salivating, but this, THIS ‘God Box’ has got me for sure.
A software editor, blutooth access/control & my own >1/4” headphone adapter, Headrush can just take my other kidney!
Another excellent vid, Leon, & I wonder, how would this stack up to your Fractal live performance rig? 👏👍🇦🇺
I watched a lot of these Headrush Prime videos and all are showing the same routing order. I'm just kind of curious about the direction of the chain. Is there any way that the setup can be changed the other way around? Possibly a dive in the settings and just simply changing it there? I mean from below going up instead of the "in" from the top left going down to the "out". I'm just used to the fact that the placement order of my physical pedals that I'm seeing right now is placed from my right going to left which is also indicated universally on all of the individual pedals on earth.
I don't think so. Most other modellers run left to right as well which always struck me as weird given how most pedals go
@@LeonTodd well thats a bit odd given the high technology it provides. Not to mention the price tag. I hope they can add that customization option in the future firmware updates. Anyway, thanks for the response, brother. Cheers! 👍😊☕