Is The Headrush MX5 Underrated? I think it could be
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
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In this small format and similar price range, the HoTone Ampero Stomp, HX Stomp and Headrush MX5 seem to stand out as some of the choices. I think the Headrush MX5 might be kind of underrated as an option?
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Yes, please! More Headrush content would be awesome!
I think the amps sound so open and natural on Headrush. I do wish they had a desktop editor - not sure what's taking them so long, but still a great piece of kit
Same here. I just want to spend an hour to organize everything and really think through my scene changing for certain songs.
@@jeffrey.a.hanson Agree. A desktop editor would be the coup de grace.
Headrush MX5 or Ampero II
The desktop editor seems to be a pretty hotly discussed topic on the forum, seemingly met with radio silence by Headrush. It’s a real shame because it’s a great sounding unit, just missing what is industry standard functionality at this point 🤷🏼♂️
@@haha-comedyhobosbridgend3535in my opinion its a quad core powered touch screen device. Its already like a touch screen desktop.
Short answer is YES! Been a Helix user for a couple of years now and wanted something a little smaller. The MX5 is pretty dang impressive. The lack of videos on UA-cam is kind of astounding. It's drawbacks are no desktop editor and lack of software support from Headrush. Those aren't small by any means, but the unit is still quite capable. But if the company sleeps on their own product, you can see the public kind of mirroring that. I wish Headrush would get with it. It's a great unit.
MX5 owner here. I appreciate the content, thank you. The latest update drop was unexpected and welcomed. I think the new device they have cooking up (as hinted by Tracii Guns) is finally going to put the brand on the radar once it’s released. Their marketing is somewhat ‘meh’, as in they don’t really communicate to the customer base but hopefully that will change with the new release, because I really like the models.
how have you been getting on with the 5? I'm trying to decide between it and the gp200
@@Mike-ng3zl Hey Mike. I still have it and I use it every now and then. My friend has GP200. It sounds good but I found the interface on MX5 better. If I was to buy a new unit of that form factor, I’d without hesitation go with HX Stomp, which I borrowed for a while to play with. I think I can get a usable tone quicker from MX5 than HX but once you have spent 10 or so minutes with the Line6 stuff, it just sounds a lot better. The available amount of content for Helix engines is just in a different league compared to Headrush. Units like Valeton GP200 will never receive the amount of updates the bigger brands do. Valeton/Hotone tend to release stuff, then just move on to he next piece of hardware.
Not sure if that’s any helpful but I’d be cautious of getting Headrush or Valeton as the support is just not going to be there long term.
@@Mike-ng3zlvery different, they play in different leagues. I have had gp200, good amp simulations, good overdrives but bad modulations, reverbs, delay. Mx5 has practically no dsp limitation, valeton is very limited in dsp, the effects chain is not very flexible and you can't repeat effects, with mx5 you can use 2 and up to 4 amps at a time and repeat effects as many times as you want. Also the looper and drum machine in gp200 are horrible. With Mx5 you have a 20-minute looper and you can also record your loopers.
Headrush MX5 or Ampero II
@@DebowyMocnythank you!! This is the opinion I’ve been wondering about.
Definitely underrated. I've had mine for a month and really like it. Great user interface, fun and very easy to understand.
That looks like a great little unit. Practical, no frills - but gets the job done. Thermo warmth is a bonus. The MX5 is pretty nice too.
I recently bought the HeadRush and I really like it. Fun and easy to use.
I love mine, with good IRs and Eq tweeking everything is possible and affordable
Just got the headrush at Christmas. Punches above its weight for sure, I've played around with other modellers and I cant fault it. Big change from the Fender Bassbreaker I normally play, have to say I'm enjoying it more. Running the mx5 through 2 monitors, having a lot of fun running two amps through seperate IRs in stereo.
Party Verb has some serious stereo field. Sounds phenomenal.
I owned headrush mx5, it is really fan to use. Tone is great and very versatile using scene modes. Thanks for 2.5 and 2.6 firmware updates.😊
These videos are great, please do more slipper videos I’ve just purchased the marks and Spencer’s slippers and need to know more about them
Great to see the MX5 get some reconsideration. Would love to know the amp models and IRs used here.
Finally someone who knows how to sonically use this thing!
All Headrush products are underrated. It sounds just as good as any other modeler on the market. :)
Agreed. But it does receive half as much development and communication from the devs as the other modellers. If they could improve on that, that’d be awesome.
@@DebowyMocny wrong
@@DebowyMocny agreed
I was ready to sell mine until I bought some ownhammer ir’s. Made a huge difference in feel and a subtle but definitely necessary change in sound.
“Ownhammer” can you kindly elaborate? 🙏🏽 thx
@@jahstix it’s a 3rd party company that sells Impulse responses. I bought a pack of mesa boogie IRs and have been using those instead of the cabs the mx5 came with.
I have been using a PodGo for about 2 years and have had a lot of fun gigging with it.
I had an MX5 last year. It was my first foray into modellers and I wanted to love it. I think I’m too stuck with the ‘amp-in-the-room’ mindset so I couldn’t get on with it. I regret selling though. Seemed like a great device.
Stay tuned for the new Headrush coming out at NAMM
Use the modeler with power amp and traditional guitar cab and you have the sound of "amp on the room" like any traditional guitar amp, i have used that for almost 20 years myself.
The slipper review was much appreciated. I just hope they work with the MX5.
I use a tablet pen to navigate through the menus....like on my MPC Live II.
It's faster than using the fingers....works like a charme.
To me, the highlights of this update are the BD and the double IR. Maybe people who plays the acoustic will like the acoustic pre. The party reverb seems to me like something to please the worship/ambient guys, I didn't get it as I didn't get the reso delay, but anyway, it's nice to have something that I could use someday.
Interesting. I played thru an 11 rack and loved it and I'm wanting to get a modeling unit and this one is appealing for me. I live in high gain mostly and in plexi just breaking up. If the Amos are as good as everyone tellse them this thing is perfect for me. I also need a Micropitch and none of these except the really expensive modelers like the Almighty axeFx and such have this feature. I'm also looking at the Boss units because I like Boss stuff and if you've not played their hot blues amp or their Next time amps, you've not lived. Excellent feel and sound. Almost exactly like a tube amp. I'm 62 and grew up using a Fender twin and a rat pedal , as well as other tube amps like a Marshall Dual Super Lead, etc... I love tune amps, but any place I might gig usually now requires low volume or no stage volume at all... I'm ears, etc, and this would be great if it had XLR outs. I don't think it does...??
Thanks so much...
Great playing and good info for a video about this stuff. Appreciate it ❤
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Tim
I've owned this pedal and have since upgraded to the core. Despite the age of the modelling technology, I think paired with some compression and subtle reverb tricks I've been able to achieve staggering openness and realism that I'm not really hearing on units from the big hitters even.
As you mention, one thing you've mentioned that does let the Headrush range down and is a bone of contention on their forums, is a lack of desktop editor. I'm confident these units would find their way into more professionals hands if only Headrush met what is now, surely, an industry standard.
Notwithstanding, would love to see you do a deep dive on the Prime or Core.
Loved the slipper section 😂
I'm in the market for my first Multi FXs and I cannot make my mind between the Headrush MX5 and the Ampero Stomp. For someone who records at home and potentially will perform live at some point, considering sound quality, which one would you recommend? Great video as always 💪😎
I have virtually owned all of them (HX Stomp, GT1000Core, Ampero Stomp, Headrush, Headrush Gigboard, Helix… I think that’s all of them 😂. However, they really are all good. Each one offers a different experience. Headrush might be one of the most fun to own. Line 6 are the easiest to own and have the most support. Boss makes solid stuff too but least supported but as far as sound, they’re all the same. They all have that “digital fizz” on the top end that has to be EQ’d out. You could literally close your eyes, point and buy whatever one you end up on and get a playable sound.
Headrush playability is better than any other fx... Thanks for the 2.6 firmware update
Slipper review is right on the money, thanks 👍
Which one would you choose between the MX5 and the BOSS GX-100 ?
That is my question too ,i want to buy but i am unsure wich to buy?
@@Ron-GIT
He has made several videos on the GX-100, but only two on the MX-5, including this one.
That tells you which one he prefers and which one he wants to use himself.
@@10smdjbtk thnx, i will check it
did you try the headrush prime flex? I would love to have your take on the PRIME versions. Just got the prime flex and its so different than the helix
With the Ampero 2 Stomp having fixed the issues you mentioned, would you still choose the Headrush MX5 over it?
They're currently about the same price so I'm trying to decide which way to go, leaning heavily towards the Ampero based on vibe mostly.
😂 Yes comedy returns and great playing 5am on a Saturday what a way to start a weekend.
Another piece of gear to think about or score cheap and the headrush sounds good too....
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Compared to Hx Stomp ( or Hx effects) , things worth mentioning in another video:
1. The Send-Return of the Hx are said to be noisy , what about the Mx5?
2. Less models but more slots-blocks and I haven`t found anything about Mx5 coming short of DSP when using all those slots with whatever is available ( does it mean you can easily have 2 holds/freeze or more in the MX5?)
3.What about the "quality" of the models, which one gets closer ( or better) to the modeled thing? for example: best Princeton Reverb
4. As for the routing possibilities, are they the same in both systems?
5.Having less models/effects, which ones do you miss most in the MX5 ( excluiding amps, cabs,distortions) , maybe poly shifting? Enough Delays and reverbs in the MX5 for an ambient player?
Well, I think it is enough.
Thanks for your videos.
I haven't compared them head to head on a lot of the things...
In terms of models - I think the Headrush stuff - coming from Avid - is probably a little less "accurate" but probably close enough not to matter. Definitely way more DSP on the MX5 and seamless patch switching. Routing is similar I think, but more dsp on the MX5 means you get way more blocks. One area I didn't thing the Headrush shines is the reverbs - but they're totally functional!
@@johnnathancordy Thanks. I am sorry to hear their time effects are not that good compared to the Hx Stomp. Could you demo the freeze pedal in the Mx5? I know the Stomp has it but it is DSP intensive. I can`t find demos of the Mx5 and I am not even sure if it really works as the EHX freeze. Thanks
More headrush mx5 content pls🙏🙏
More stuff from the headrush please!
Mx-5 or Gx-100???
This intro very different 😅 but so tasty.. an your playstyle always amazing pure.. 🎸
Hey John have you ever tried out Shijie Guitars? people say they are as good as the Suhr classic with less than half the price
That Blues Driver is huge, but waiting for my ODR-1 and Harmonic Tremelo.
Btw…Love the use of split signal paths. Highly recommend JNC’s downloadable rigs as a starting point.
I just ordered an MX5 and I'm excited. What are the JNC presets and where can I find them? Google search didn't work for me
I did not expect billy jean here..
im currently looking for a multieffects pedal in this kinda price range (and im extremely not able to make a selection), but when there are so many Ampero 2, line6 pod go, Moore GE300LT the new boss GX100 just to name a few of i think the biggest, it's really a letdown that it seems Headrush is one of the few if not the only one on the market that doesn't have a software editor, even far cheaper Harley Benton and Valeton has an editor
Which one is better the boss gt1 or the headrush mx5? which one you like the most?
More slipper reviews please
Hoi john, is it poseble to choose on the right channel diferents amps / cabinets than the left channel ,thnx anyway
Which one is your favorite hotone ampero stomp or mx5???also which one better suit for live use??
No MK-5 PC Editor? There are plenty of other alternatives that are just as good or better. I didn't realize the lack of an editor when I purchased it (silly me) and a life experience happened where I couldn't use it until after 30 days (so didn't realize it) so couldn't return it. - it never occurred to me to check, since these days everyone else has an editor.
It does sound good, but the lack of an editor is a a real PITA, and it is just gathering dust in my closet.
Anyone knows if the Ampero problem has been fixed?
Hi. Love the clips and thank you for the presets. Can you do some Joe Bonamassa presets please?
My HR has a problem. when I click on the Blues Driver it dont change to the ads like on this video.😁
hilairious.
She was more like as beauty queen from across the scene. 👏👊✌️
Dude what is that signature run you do in your solos??? Teach us man
Is it possible to loop some music while adjusting the tones and rigs?
Much less gain on critical models like the Marshall and the small screen with no editor software is a serious deal killer for me. In this price range, the Hotone Ampero 2 stomp is much better in many many aspects.
Top... Nice! Qual cadeia de sinal esta usando?
nice slippers!
Moccasin Loafer ?
Cool!
The pedal‘s cool, but where can I get those slippers?
I got those slippers yesterday 😂
Have you tried the Valeton GP 200?
Have they implemented scene change on press yet?
do you have worship presset on headrush mx5?
Answer to your question - YES!
What chose for ambient & worship - HX stomp or Headrush?
Helix!
@@johnnathancordy thanks, but priсe .......
Im very tempted by one of these but can you switch amp channels with it?
The Gigboard is the only one which can switch external amp channels.
Sounds a lot like Thomas Blug.
Если демонстрируешь пресеты, практически хвалишься ими, то поделись настройками, чтобы люди могли насладиться звуком. Думаю, в конце ролика, не дождавшись того, что ты поделишься настройками, назвали тебя погонялом, которые ты заслуживаешь.
HX Stomp or MX5? Why? It is been so difficult decide that ;) hahaha
If memory serves, Headrush is the successor to the Elevenrack. Their stuff is really good, but kind of under promoted and slow to evolve.
I've had the Eleven Rack since 2016 and it's a great piece of hardware. It was only promoted by Avid for Pro Tools. Avid only released one expansion pack for it. It could have gone much further.
People hear and watch these videos thinking about something, but this is just about publicity lol
Cuz at the end the product is always great nowadays, we just need to tweak some stuff
This is just marketing.
Today I compare mx 5 reverbs with boss rv6 (stomp box). IMO Boss sounds much better and can be set up faster.
cons: no computer app, big bulky, terrible power supply, looper is not gig friendly.
you are talking out of your backside. this thing doesn't need an app. it's not big and bulky. the looper is great.
@@kevone-eo6pq I had the HX Stomp XL. Looper? Sucks for live operation. Sold. Then I got the this MX5. Looper? Sucks for live performance too. Sold it. Bought the Ampero II Stage. Looper for stage? sucks. Still have it though. But use the Ampero Mini with an additional nano looper by Rowin. It works for me. MX5 has better sounds out of the box though but its looper was a deal breaker.
@@ymelfilm your talking rubbish.
@@kevone-eo6pq upload a video u are using its looper live, looper on and u turn on and off distirtion, etc effects on ur loop and solo it over,then back to loop, finish d song
@@ymelfilm you can do all that on the mx5. what is your point?
I just wanna know who the hell asked about these slippers LOL
No desktop editor = hard pass.