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Headrush CORE Close Up Review | A tube amp replacement? and what about Fender's Tone Master pro?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- Headrush CORE released near Fender's Tone Master Pro. Could the Core hold a candle to the Fender Tone Master Pro? and what about real tube amps? Find out more in this inside and out review.
0:00 Start
0:20 Intro & preamble
0:45 Unboxing
3:30 Inside the Core
3:25 Power Supply
4:08 Inside overview
6:33 Processor Board overview
7:22 I/O board overview
10:07 Chips close up
10:16 Memory
10:44 Power management
11:02 Prime & Core Processors
13:51 Ancillary chips
14:01 I/O board
14:40 ADC converter
15:39 DAC converter
17:08 Relays
17:36 The ARM chip: Last chip
19:51 Summing up so far
21:20 Power supply
22:06 Top & screen controls
26:11 I/O available
31:12 More screen controls
32:21 Control of output
32:41 Preset pedal control
33:01 Assigned pedal controls
33:34 Moving pedal locations
34:26 General observations
36:29 Compared to Prime
36:56 Prime boards
37:49 The buying dilemma
38:42 More important features
39:03 ChopTones - IR's etc.
40:06 Amp cloning
41:17 Cloud storage
42:01 Music streams
44:52 The Looper
45:26 Assigning outputs
46:20 More Prime/Core points
47:37 Are Headrush wrong?
50:00 Fender changed it
52:06 Warranty
53:17 Summing up
54:01 Likes...
55:46 Dislikes...
56:43 Overall score
58:25 Manual
59:16 Final thoughts
1:01:30 Playing tones
1:06:45 Playing in context
Links:
Headrush Core website: www.headrushfx...
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Roland Boss GT1000CORE floor pedal Review: • Roland Boss GT-1000COR...
Gear4Music website: www.gear4music...
End of chip section is 19:51 if you want to skip those.
Reviewing the Headrush CORE for guitar is not simple especially after the Prime I reviewed a while back. Inside there are amplifiers, effects, IR's (speaker sims) and a host of other features that I need to share with viewers.
When I looked at the Prime I considered that a bargain really, but with the CORE its a bargain and then some! With most of the features of the prime, and a smaller footprint there is not much to 'not like'!
Right from the start the Headrush CORE was better: the unit connected to the internet (something the Prime failed on in its review) and boom, it was online, updated, prepared (all by itself) and then immediately ready to rock. This was good!
Ha I can guarantee that I will have missed something in this Headrush CORE review but let's not worry too much as I show the truth of the device in all its glory right there in the video review.
The unit is very easy to use and that's a major feature that Headrush should be congratulated on, as was the Prime (when it worked). And anyone new to the simulator type of products won't have much trouble with the controls. Remember there is no editing software available and likely there won't be any!
The amp cloning (it actually can copy amps, cabs, effects and more) effects processors and other units all have their own particular way of creating copies of tones. This is NOT a Kemper Amp, nor a Neural Networks unit but how would it fare against the Fender Tone Master Pro pedal just released? That's a great question and while I don't compare here maybe that's for another day.
In this video, I'm looking at the new Headrush CORE Close Up pedalboard and answering some questions about the CORE regarding the recent Tone Master pro pedal.
Are you looking for a tube amp replacement? Or do you just want to add some extra distortion or other effects to your guitar sound? Check out this video to see what the Headrush Core Close Up pedalboard is all about and what it can do for your guitar playing!
And does the Headrush CORE come even close to what most tube amps provide - excellent tones AND feel? Somehow I don't think so, but it's all subjective and you might disagree...
All Headrush tones are unmodified.
My next big review from this one is the Fender Tone Master Pro!
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I also give a fair score of the CORE based on my own experiences as a paying customer.
Lastly, there is tone examples and then a short rock piece showing the CORE in a musical context.
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Anytime I'm in the market for new gear, I always make sure to check out Tony's video's on the product first. His channel is the ONLY one that will give you an honest evaluation, thank you again Tony for all these years of making video's helping out the little guy!
Thanks for those kind words - they really are appreciated. And of course thanks for watching.
@@officialtonymckenziedo a Mod dwarf review please
Definitely not the only one, but one of the few.
This went deep and I'm here for it! I really like the teardown and chip breakdown. No One else does that!
Great to hear and I think this sort of review does show you as much as I could apart from standing there trying it out. Thanks for watching and I have loads of this type of review on my channel.
I have tube amps and a HeadRush core. Love them all. They all have their place in music. It is called what makes a person happy and keeps them excited to play.
Exactly right IMO. And the Core is exceptional for the cost... I compare in the Fender Tone Master Pro review coming Saturday night many things and IMO ... well wait and see :) Thanks for watching.
I can't wait to see that one.
been a follower for years...love his honesty...and i bought the core after his review..thanks Tony
Well sincerely I hope you like the CORE unit I certainly did. For the money etc. its a very respectable unit... but more importantly - how did YOU find it overall? Do post as it helps so many guys... and thanks for watching.
Dude , I thouroughly enjoyed your review , right till the last 4 minutes of the video. Then I said " Yep , thats gonna be me in ten years, that old man is tearin shit up , rippin." Kudos man , keep jamming , love it. Subbed
Old... does creep in on occasion... from some. Guaranteed everyone gets old or becomes a legend :) Me? I got old... but so many guys comment things like 'I wish my grandad was like you' and that sort of thing, so if I can create a video review that shows what I saw and heard it makes sense. Glad you liked the playing. Sometimes I play better or worse than other times (its all about the feel I guess) and sincerely glad you liked the video - the channel has hundreds of videos similar... Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this review Tony. I purchased this device last week primarily because of all the features, and because it has vocal processing. I’ve had other multi effects units, but I’m enjoying this one very much. Good quality sounds and easy to use. Easy to use is key!
Exactly... I started the Fender Tone Master Pro pedal today and stopped the review! I'll post what I have so far (edited back) but to be honest, this Headrush CORE is BETTER! Thanks for the info and for watching...
How does it work in a real life scenario? both the guitar and vocal effects
Sorry for the late response. I haven't played out in a while, so I can't say how it performs in a live senecio, but they both (vocal and guitar) work well for me. IMO. @@thelolguy007
Yea it sure is. Great sound is nice, but easy to use is a must
I’m in minute 23 and so far I love the detailed analysis of the hardware and specially about rhe chips of this unit which looks promising to me, mine will arrive in my country next week. Thanks Tony.
I think it DOES matter to know what you are buying... some chips go obsolete fast and then the unit becomes trouble... thanks for watching and those kind words.
Just wanted to let you all know: I bought a Prime last week and hooking up to wireless network was flawless. Firmware update, downloading from the cloud... No issues whatsoever.
Well likely the firmware you had on the unit was like mine... and while the CORE worked perfect for me also, the PRIME was horrible - released first of course and older firmware versions... Thanks for the post - it helps many and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the granular reviews. Genuinely appreciate you honing in on hardware, quality of components, etc.. I bought one, and like most of these units they take little time to tweak. But your review helped me make the decision.
Great to know this video helped. I showed exactly what I saw and to be honest while some people chirp 'it's old tech' type of stuff, I did think the core was better than the Prime. Thanks for watching.
Tony, as always, you’re the man!!! I just purchased one of these based on your detailed review. From what I can tell, you are the only true and trustworthy source for in-depth gear reviews. 99% or the stuff out there starts off with “The good folks at _______ sent this over for review.”…….Next. On a side note, I called my wife over and put this on the big screen when you pulled out the Ibanez. Her jaw dropped to the floor. Haha exact quote: “could you imagine if your grandpa could do that.” 😂😂😂 Thanks Tony.
Ha love it... :) Many times I have had younger people tell me they 'wished I was their grandad' :) and I get it. I am variable of course depending on inspiration from the gear I find. Honestly, I am flattered that you bought the unit and loved it - I like that one too. It's all subjective of course. It costs me substantial money to run my channel and while I do get some money back from TH-cam (not a lot!) in reality I pay 40% tax off that, which makes the whole thing as far as money is concerned a big fat loss and let's not mention the time and effort. BUT - I love to show and use gear. It's a bit like a wonderland to any guitarist, checking out this, hearing that, and of course looking inside - exactly what we should do. So thanks for the post and for watching - appreciated.
Thanks for the video, Tony! I was on the fence but went ahead and bought one of these units after your thorough review!
It's not that bad a device and to be honest compared to the Prime I had far less problems... seemed to be 'sorted' better. Let me know how you go with it... user info helps many... and thanks for watching.
Wasn‘t expecting a Nirvana tone 🫣😅👌🏻 But thanks for this surprise. And of course for the detailed and in-depth review!
My pleasure! and thanks for watching...
I have a real dislike for pc editing on guitar multi effects units. Boss especially. I’m currently working with the Line 6 PodGo. I like it. Pretty easy to navigate and sounds good to me. I have owned several Headrush products and liked them as well but eventually they were sold. This one is intriguing. Thank you for your work in revealing all the warts and the beauty with these devices!
This one I thought was really not that bad... if you get a chance try it. Thanks for watching.
I'm genuinely impressed by your video! -- "Challenges are opportunities in disguise.."
Thank you... they take so much to create. And thanks for watching.
Hi, Firstly thanks for this review, it's very helpful. I bought this a few days ago and I think it's great. I tried the Fender Tone master alternative but preferred this.
You and me both. The Fender Tone Master Pro I just stopped the review (?) and I'll be posting that presently... The CORE so far is BETTER! thanks for watching.
Great product review - appreciated, and thank you for a quality upload. 🎸👍
My pleasure! And thanks so much for watching this.
The fully functional touchscreen negates any need for software. I get what you're saying. However being able to intuitively just set it up on a large touchscreen removes the extra step and complication.
I don't disagree particularly. It IS a bit of an oddity there is no software for sure. Thanks for watching.
@@officialtonymckenzie You mean other companies have trained us into expecting a computer application. Clearly there is software. Just not extra steps to use it LOL!
You actually said as much in your video. 🙂
Great! review - helped me make up my mind to purchase. I purchased mainly because offers Guitar and Vocal - just one or the other would not have been enough to interest me. Hoping updates include additional vocal pedals but overall I really like the unit.
Glad I could help! and great that you liked it too... and thanks for watching.
If Tony says - it good, that means it definitely good !
Thank you!!!
Thanks for those supportive words... appreciated. And, for what you pay its really not bad.... Thanks...
Great review as usual Tony, thank you.
Thanks for watching...
Like the honesty and looks like your a traditional amp pedalboard guy (assunption with all your gear mentioned) which I am but looking for something intuitive and easily adjustable. This may do the trick. My sound guy has been pushing me to just DI out for gigs which I did recently and didn't completely love the sound. Hughes and Ketner Amp with the Redbox di out. It worked but this may help me control the tones better. Appreciate you making this review.
Cool, thanks! and thanks for watching...
I think the good part is that they pretty well all sound good these days if you take some time with them and you can just pick the one you want and dive in.
Personally I like the editor for buildint patches initially.
Yes I do get that... but it does not a bad job without one... thanks.
@@officialtonymckenzie Just a preference, I like on the Fender one that it shows you what it's supposed to be rather just a square. All have plusses and minuses. Thanks, Tony!
Great review Tony I pretty much agree with you and I appreciate the in-depth look at it
Much appreciated, it's one of the better amps for versatility really I think... and thanks for watching.
Awesome review, thanks! Do you plan to review the Ampero Stage II?
Only when I find one... just on other stuff at the moment... thanks for watching.
Your right I could not find a manual yet for the unit, looked all over Fender site, esp. the support section. For me it needs lots of updates and upgrades way to pricey. Needs loads more Amps/for choices. where are the Brown face, the other earlier tweeds, the silverfaces? And that is just Fender amps. how's about a Dumble type/amplified nation. Trainwreck style. Magnatone. Pitch shifting Vibrato?? Must have much better. What I have heard sounds good. One Tester said it would be nothing thru Firmware for the Unit to do Capture/Profiling. We shall see how this one Goes. Just watch it for a couple months.
I'll be re-visiting this later armed with more info... and thanks for watching.
Congratulations on the video!
Which pedalboard do you recommend? Which of these on the market has more sophisticated hardware with
lower risk of problems?
Ha I don't really recommend any. It becomes a personal thing and very subjective. Each guitarist has their own 'perfect' device specs and finding them with the tones I always found is hard. But I have reviewed many units and always tried to offer best info from what I see and hear. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
Excellent review! That's one the most beautiful Gibson's I have seen any more detail or story about that guitar?
Thanks for watching... and the guitar is a Gibson Les Paul 'Spotlight' and I believe they made 150 or thereabouts. I did review that guitar back in 2012 and here's a link so you can watch the whole review: th-cam.com/video/r2bfidPOppU/w-d-xo.html (there is no playing on that video) but I did use it on a H&K amp review in 2013 too for playing example tones etc. here: th-cam.com/video/wVMDQXk5CQs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ExA0YV3Vq-kFh5Vo and sincerely thanks for watching...
Thanks for another great review!! Your reviews are becoming more and more valuable. The over hyped reviews being dropped from the usual suspects are rinse and repeat. Curious how you feel about manufactures sending these products out for reviews at mass. TH-cam is swamped with the Fender Tone Master Pro & Friedman IR-X at the moment.
Glad you like them! They take a lot to do on my part. I bought the Fender Tone Master Pro for review only and received it yesterday. I have been on that all day until a couple of hours ago. I STOPPED that review. I'll make a video of my personal opinion and when Fender wake up later I'll either come back and recreate the review with something that should be for sale, or just sell it. This Headrush currently is BETTER. The Headrush CORE was ready for market, whereas the Fender Tone Master Pro is released before it should be, and I can guess why too. Trust me, currently (as of TODAY) I would buy the Headrush CORE and not buy the Fender Tone Master Pro. IMO these so called reviewers all posting 'reviews' that were clearly not quite what I found so far I don't like to see - and they just harped on about only the positive stuff. Personally, I can imagine someone saving up for eons and buying the Fender only to be let down in the most basic of ways. Watch my video when it goes on there. Then tell me those guys were right... and that is what the problem is, not just for one company, but for all of them - some are much worse than others. I always tell it the way it is, whether good or bad. To date I have had just ONE sponsor never speak to me again... because I mentioned something they did not like. That is a sad situation really don't you think. I do. And you know, I'm a business guy, I 'get it' of course, they are companies that have to sell, but reviews that are only biased towards what they want you to see (in the favor of the item) is not really the right thing to do. There's an opinion. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the reply, I will be watching your tone pro review for sure as I just sold my kemper stage and was ready to pull the trigger on the fender. Loved the kemper but the interface was very hard to make on the fly changes.
Great review, as always!!!! Thanks!!!!
The Fender so far is not right... watch this space... thanks.
The weight is great mate, as my pedalboard is almost 15kgs
Thanks for the info, and for watching.
ive bought prime prev kemper user , still working on it
I have a Kemper still too :) getting on a bit these days. Still OK. The Prime when I reviewed it needed updating IMO on firmware but likely long done by now. On the CORE it was clearly better firmware than the Prime, but as I say I'm sure that was fixed. Both interesting pieces of gear for sure. Thanks for watching.
Very good information ! Very good video ! Thank you !
Thanks for watching!
Hi Tony! great to see the insides of a product & detailed review! I am interested in its capability of simultaneous decent vocals & guitar effects to use ampless into a mixer then PA for small gigs but I am concerned about some of the critiques I have heard; like their slow customer service or response from their forum so you can actually access their cloud! Also supposedly, the original Pedalboard had an electrical grounding design flaw which created the motherboard failure “Rainbow of Death” also USB port failures. Has this been resolved for the Headrush Core? Tony, have you & your friend continued to use the core & did it run stable? thanks!
Hi there, you have many questions that (some of) I have not been asked before. The CORE compared to the PRIME unit worked better for us here. The prime had issues re internet connectivity etc, whereas the CORE worked perfect right out of the box. I never used the customer services for the CORE, but if I remember I did contact them re the connectivity of the PRIME... it was no slower than IK Multimedia that took a week to even reply to a problem on their software. Service matters to me because I was at one stage a 'Service Manager' - bad service costs customers. I can't really say yea or nay about the service from many of the companies that I look at products - they tend to be a bit so so. Some of the amp companies are better. I have not seen the 'rainbow' you mention, and USB failures can happen on ANY equipment, but again I have not seen any of that on any simulator type of gear. But I tend to be careful what I do with USB ports. The CORE I still have, the PRIME I sold simply because of its large size... but I did that on the Helix floor unit to replace it with a Helix rack - much better for me. I do get to hear people sometimes knock product A or product B and tell me 'its rubbish tones' on many different pieces of gear... but it tends to be a bit subjective (and it certainly is affected by the style someone plays) so I tend to say things based on what I find and I try to NOT watch too many (or any) reviews before I make mine. That way hopefully I get something across about the actual unit I review and that my comments are from a clean piece of paper showing what I found. If I keep some gear, its most likely that I like it, as I ALWAYS sell the gear I don't like or get on with. Maybe I should create a video showing what I own as opposed to what I sold... that would tell so much to others I think. The CORE was and is stable here, but it's not used as much as many might because I really do have an arsenal of gear to use and its a recording studio rather than a stage... Sincerely hope this helps a bit, but there is nothing like trying out the gear YOURSELF, bear in mind the naysayers and the positive stuff as well and make up your own mind... every player is different and honestly what might work for a 'metaler' might not work for others in differing styles of music. Thanks for watching.
Tony is right, it's killer value.
Watch the Fender video coming soon and make up your own mind... Thanks for watching.
Hi Tony. Good review as usual. I am interested in the Headrush, however I have searched and searched and cannot establish the number of overall presets. All that is said or documented is 50 Factory presets [rigs]. Do you know. Cheers Lee
Hello Lee. Not that many Presets on the Prime compared to the Original Headrush which I purchased in early 2018. However I did find out that all my original Headrush patches needed a lot of tweaking prior to playing live a couple of months ago. Best Wishes 🎶🎶🎶🎶👍👍👍👍
They only put 50 demo presets on Prime and Core and they are divided between guitar, guitar and vocal, vocal, bass. But you can store hundreds of rigs you make or download from the cloud. Perusing the cloud and uploading/downloading clones and rigs is easy and does not require a computer!
@@joelanderson6777 Hello Joe. Your right. I thought the stock patches on the Prime were a little lacking but still pretty good. I normally delete them as I create all my own apart from a couple of Sonic-DNA ones I got hold of from Greg. I've uploaded a few to the prime cloud and have lots of Headrush and Prime video's on my YT Channel. All my best wishes 🎶🎶🎶🎶👍👍
Valid points...
I believe the stock presets for the original Headrush are in the cloud if you want them.
Hi Tony! Great review, tell me what would you take: Headrush, Helix or some other? Thanks for help!
personally Helix or Kemper... I reviewed them all so look for the reviews... thanks for watching.
grat vid, helped me decide, I'm selling my mx5 and getting this ! Thank you good sire!
Glad I could help!
Can you say why such devices use external power supply, instead of building it in and just using the IEC power plug? I find it highly annoying to carry a very specific power supply; it's easy to lose or break, and difficult (and expensive) to replace. Meanwhile IEC cables are dime a dozen, always easy to find a spare. Only the biggest boards use IEC cable straight in...... Thanks for your in depth reviews, especially the look inside on the guts - it's great news that footswitches are so easily replaceable, considering they are the most abused part on such devices.
Simple... cost and approvals. Including the mains INSIDE the unit makes things harder... good point... and yes those switches are really cool. Thanks for watching.
Interesting. I guess they put another processor to take care of the new things (wi-fi, bluetooth, maybe the stomps) and free the main processor for more blocks and cloning.
Well hard to know the reasoning, they won't tell the likes of me :) The Fender unit has more... but has some issues currently... thanks for watching.
noice, 2014 chromebook chip like I've been telling everyone on both Prime and Core lol
Ouch ;-) Thanks for watching.
@@officialtonymckenzie Thanks for amazing content! I still love ny headrush Prime and the old gen pedalboard, I gig with it and I've got two titanium rods and yet my setup is not back breaking... Yet😂 I also compared the performance with my brother's Core and as much as I love HeadRush I hate to say that the rigs that use about 88% cpu on Prime are capping the CPU red on Core. Same rigs. Despite the hardware being almost the same I'm not too confident the DSP issue with Core can be fixed with an optimization update. I've tried this with numerous rigs and what I'm observing is that Core doesn't push as much DSP as Prime.
Tonemaster Pro from Fender ... the problem is past Fender support of their digital products... it disapeared faster than the speed of light and all the software was abandoned by Fender.
Watch my cut short review coming soon... I bought one to review and I'm not impressed... thanks
The Core and the Prime share the same touch screen software and sound engine, the Core is obviously smaller but you loose foot switches etc. you gave the Prime a score of 7, so is the Core a 10 simply because you prefer the form factor. I think the size is subjective, my brother and I both have the Prime and he also has a Core, he uses the Core as a fly rig and shares patches between them, but he uses the Prime when playing with the full band as the Primes extra foot switches make it more convenient in that setting. Tool for the job perhaps, but sound wise they are exactly the same, so maybe the Prime should have got a higher score ?
Sadly, when I reviewed the Prime it was flawed because of firmware and wireless that did not operate well. Indeed the wireless was poor to bad. In the Prime review I showed EXACTLY what I bought - no frills etc. Some might criticize my review... but that's how the unit was sold at review time. On the other hand, when I bought the CORE it worked perfectly and flawlessly throughout the review as expected. For that reason the CORE had a higher score than the Prime. Of course, a later version of the Prime might operate better - (indeed I know it does), but I can only show what they sold me at that time. This is the reason you saw different scores etc. So the dilemma is, should I 'assume' the Prime (as presented) did not have the flaws and basically tell you how good it 'might be in the future'... or not. I have always preferred to show the gear as I find it at the time. Fenders Tone Master Pro was similar in this respect - the version they sold me was at best at that time of the review for that unit, was pretty much junky - and I said so. I plan to come back to that unit as it has changed since. Thanks for the comment - its appreciated and I wanted to clarify why the two Headrush devices reflected different scores overall. ANY flaw I find will always contribute to a lower score but as in this case the Prime will have improved with firmware that works. Thanks for watching...
Great review and can now find for around £500 used
Great for that price... thanks for watching...
Great review! Thanks a lot)
My pleasure! A pretty good pedal... thanks for watching.
Tony, you’re awesome! Pure gold. New subscriber here.
Well thank you for the sub... it really is appreciated and thanks for watching. An interesting unit...
You're back! 😀
Never went away :) Thanks for watching.
Hi Tony! We're can I buy that headrush core footswitch! Thank you very much.
I can't be sure... Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/HeadRush-Core-Processor-Auto-Tune-Touchscreen/dp/B0CHBFHC9X or GAK: www.gak.co.uk/en/headrush-core-guitar-fx-and-vocal-processor-pedal/969196 or best price BAX shop UK : www.bax-shop.co.uk/multi-effects-pedal/headrush-core-guitar-fx-amp-modeler-vocal-processor-with-antares-auto-tune hope it helps... and thanks for watching.
Tony how would you compare the core againt the Nux trident you just reviewed soundwise?
It's just a subjective question really, what one likes another will not. For me, the NUX was right there with pretty good tones for less than half the price AND with software. However, the NUX did not have that screen which dominates the CORE. They are both to be considered. Which takes me to the Fender Tone Master Pro. The CORE is currently better and I'll be covering that presently. Thanks for watching.
Always curious about these moreso as a pedalboard replacement than an amp replacement tbh
Well yes... for me, its like all those effects right there and no messing about... the amps are there as is the cloning etc, but generally I would use a real amp. Many do that, like the Petrucci's of this world and works for them. Thanks for watching.
Hi, Question from guitarist / vocalist. I am very close to taking the plunge with a new Core, so quick question: If I use the 5-Rig Mode to have my 5 seperate rigs (1 rig per footswitch), can I also then have my vocals run through this seperately? so I can run my vocals through this unit with vocal effects while also switching through the rigs during songs? Or will i just need to use a split signal chain on each of my rigs and have the vocal chain set up the exact same on each rig, so my vocals do not change when clicking through my rigs during the same song. Thanks, Love your vids
I get what you mean, but I did not look too closely at the vocal in the review (to my detriment - many ask!) as I can't sing a note! :) I still have the unit and will try and check for you but currently very busy... anyone else have an answer? Thanks for watching.
@@officialtonymckenzie No wories Tony, and thanks for the reply, I can imagine you are busy alright so all good. Yeah it is hard to get info on the web about the vocal section of this unit and all the vocal capabilities and how to get it to work best for a singer / player like myself. I may just need to take the plunge to find out for myself, either way it will probably be money well spent and a new toy to play around and gig with. Hopefully someone can chime in here. Cheers
I would choose the Boss GT-1000 Core, because the quality and realism of the tones has no equal.
(32 bit)
I still have a Boss GT-1000CORE here. It sounds good and has up to (if I remember) 24 or 26 slots in it! But I dont like the GT-1000CORE format as much as this pedal. Ha you can't have everything :) Thanks fior watching.
Brilliant review Tony. You put so many others to shame.
It's just so hard to do them... and it does take its toll in one way or another. But I like to make them, I'm not perfect sadly :) but I at least try, and at 70 ha hopefully I'll make some for years. Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
I bet all Prime downsides compared to this Core are result of older firmware. This Core must've been shipped with the firmware, which you would get on Prime via updating, which is expected given the Prime was released half-a-year earlier. P.S. Oh, btw Core is exactly $1K USD now.
That might well be the case and I don't disagree. In any case this worked flawlessly... which is more than I can say for the Fender Tone Master Pro... more later. Thanks for watching.
Core is shipped with firmware 3.1.1 which is available for update on Prime. They share the same software.
it's interesting. but I didn't understand what op amps are used to amplify the analog outputs?
Thank you
More a question of quality really... thanks for watching...
@@officialtonymckenzie Didn't you see what operational amps were used? I'd like to know it. Thank you
Do you recommend the headrush core above the boss VE 500 and the Helix stomp XL or not? I'm really looking to expand my setup for bass fx and vocal fx...
I reviewed the Helix Stomp (I think - so many reviews...) I have not tried the VE500 so can't really advise. The core I thought (after looking at the Fender Tone Master Pro) offered excellent value for money. Hope it helps and thanks for watching.
@@officialtonymckenzie thank you for responding but it's not really the answer I'm looking for. I mean is the Core really interesting for live performing? Cause I was thinking of using separated fx pedals, one for bass only and one for vocals only (wether it's the VE 500 or another device for vocals)
Thank you so much for your objective and detailed review! Currently I'm using a headbrush mx5 and I found out that the headbrush prime and core are using the same processor as the mx5. It seems to be accepted that there is no difference in sound because of this, what do you think in reality? Is there any significant improvement in sound quality compared to mx5? Also, are there a lot of amp cloner capture that can be used in the headrush cloud?
HeadRush: I think that the whole products are dependent on the overall features and the way that the tones are created in the first place as well as the IR's used. It's all so variable and no one ever mentions that there could be differences in the software... there are so many that, on the internet, assume thios or that about gear, but they don't actually know. Well raised point and thanks for watching.
Great review brother! I have the MX5 and I love it! I like the bigger screen of the core! I am debating whether to get the Core or the Prime. Do you think it is worth it to get it? I am just a musician who practices in my room. Thank you for posting this.
I liked the CORE over the MX5 a lot more - the screen transforms the device.... thanks for watching.
@@officialtonymckenzie Yes the Core does look more impressive than the MX5. I may treat myself for Christmas and a Core, then maybe sell the MX5.
When are we getting a Tonemaster pro video?
Tonight at 6pm uk time
Hi Tony , i love your approach... bravo!. Being old, short sighted i need to see the patch Name in very big letters (like Boss GT1000). Is this possible wirh the Core?
I did not see that anywhere... it might exist but I can't say it does - anyone else know better? Thanks for watching
Thanks anyhow, I might order it try it myself
I somehow doubt that the tone master pro is 6 times better than my Valeton GP-200 😊
Currently I agree! Fender needs a bit of a push... Thanks for watching.
Hello there,
does anyone know which version of antares autotune is included and is it possible to get guitar and vocal output through the 1/4 Inch (left/mono) output jack?
Sorry don't know...
Headrush Core is $999 US and Prime is $1299. By way of comparison, the Fender Tonemaster Pro is $1699.
Perfect and thanks for posting it... its a big difference. My video review - well now its a 'pre' review because of the aggro re Fenders Tone Master Pro... watch for it... I stopped the review because of a few things none of them mentioned. But if you watch my 'pre-review' coming presently, and then go back to those launch videos you'll soon realise that they had little or no info... thanks for watcing.
The Tonemaster sounds WAY better though
@@algorithm007ify apparently you are in the minority in that belief!
@@joelanderson6777 Andertons did a comparison..go watch it...and read the comments.
I hate it when modellers don't use IEC cables...(i.e., external power supply)..
Some do but most don't, and remember that the cost of the production would be higher as the approvals are harder to generally meet in that circumstance... but interesting point.... thanks for watching.
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Pretty good unit! Thanks.
It has a nice big display, and it sounds good played clean, i would have liked to have heard your Ibanez clean!
But for me it is a total overkill as i would never use 99% of it's capabilities.
I have to live in the real world these days and can't justify paying this sort of money for a very expensive toy.
You can spend days playing around with all the settings only to never find the one you liked best again.
If you can justify one of these, then great, but all that money and no software.
Yes they are not cheap for sure. In this CORE, I have to say it certainly was easy... the software might well be concerning to some I agree also. BUT: Here's the issue where I see it currently: while all these types of devices offer reasonably good effects, the amp/speaker/ir/etc. does vary somewhat. I just bought the Fender Tone Master Pro to review (the only reason for me). And you know what this Headrush CORE currently eats the Fender alive for many reasons... (video coming presently and its not pretty!). Of the two items this HeadRush would be my first choice currently. It might/will change, but Fender honestly need kicking for releasing a product as they have... more on that later. I always value your opinion... and you make valid points for sure - so always do post your thoughts... appreciated. And thanks for watching.
I agree with Tony a lot of this is subjective. I owned the Helix Stomp and loved the software, but when I bought the Headrush MX5 I sold the Helix, the MX5 just sounded better to me and gave me more of the feel and sound I expect from playing a tube amp, but everyone is different and will like different things. The MX5 is great, I would buy a Core for the larger screen but cannot afford it at the moment. When you take into account the number of effects you get, the ability to to record with no latency right into your computer, etc. I think these units are great value for money and not toys. Glad we have Tony to objectively tell us about this gear. Looking forward to the Fender review but I think there is a Core in my future. Software would be nice and I am not sure why it is not a priority for Headrush, I can only guess the cost of development is to expensive for the company as it stands.
@5:28 sometimes you think you’re a top but you’re actually a bottom: crazy fact of life!
:) Ha depends on which bottom we mean! Thanks for watching.
HEADRUSH not sounds too good. Especially Amps and cabs. Thats all.
Some guys like them and others not. It's all a bit subjective really, but I did like the way this one worked for sure... thanks for watching.
It's an 11 rack with Peavey revolver software. Replacement for a tube amp.. LOLOLOL
I don't need convincing about that. I'm really a tube amp person but you still have to be objective when reviewing gear... thanks for watching.
Sweetwater = $999.00
Thanks... about the same as the UK then... Thanks for watching.
Tube amp or Headrush Core?
Neither.
Helix for me. Been a win for the past 7 years, continues to amaze every time I play it.
:) I have one too and it's not a bad unit (rack) I agree. Good thing about Helix is the updates I think... thanks for watching.
No PC Editor. Deal Breaker, look elsewhere. Plenty of competition.
Well, there is more to it than you might think. If you had the Fender Tone Master Pro in your hands right now, you might think because it has some software that it's 'better'. CURRENTLY... not so. That might change, but the hype out there for that one won't tell anyone it was not really ready for market. Watch my video coming presently. Thanks for watching and the post BTW.
Headrush has always been standalone because editing is so easy. The older models required USB to PC to update firmware and upload/download to cloud. Prime and Core do not require a PC at all! I think if they come out with an editor it will just be an import of the Headrush screen to the PC and I would think using a mouse and cursor would actually be more cumbersome!
@@joelanderson6777 It is ridiculous that PC editing is not an option. Unless you really enjoy the exercise of bending over it.
@@officialtonymckenzie but the Fender sounds better...especially with fender amps and spring reverbs. I am a kemper guy, so a don't have a dog in the fight.
In my opinion, it wouldn't be much of an additional benefit on the Headrush boards. The tone sculpting and everything you need has been designed to be immediately available on the device as a hardware unit. That is the huge advantage of these units over others. They are very simple to use but do not lack sculpting possibilities. I'm not a tootal fanboy, as they have their quirks. On something like the HX Stomp, etc, they have the HX Edit and used as a .vst in a DAW, along with the software configuration. For that, the software IS helpful alongside the hardware, as you have to menu-dive on the device as it's designed with a different level of complexity. I've owned both (Stomp and Prime). On the Headrush Prime or Core, additional software is just not needed. All the parameters are available and on display right there. Having software wouldn't make sense, as it approaches the job much differently that the comparable MFX boards.