HeadRush MX 5 vs NUX MG 30: which one to buy (with sound and "feel" test)?
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- In this video, as you requested, we will share a direct comparison between the HeadRush MX 5 and the NUX MG 30. First of all we will hear the units in action with a demo song, then we will compare the features and technical characteristics of the 2 units with a very detailed comparison chart, then we will ear more sounds, also comparing the 2 units with a real tube amp checking out the frequency response, the dynamic range management and the note envelop, and finally I will give you my 2 cents. So I hope you enjoy, and please subscribe and hit the bell, as it’s gonna really help me to make more videos like this!!!
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⏰Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Demo Song (MX 5 vs MG 30 in action)
2:00 - Comparison Chart (MX 5 vs MG 30 tech differences)
8:23 - More sounds (MX 5 vs MG 30)
15:37 - My 2 cents
#MX-5 #MG-30 #Pedalboards
Can’t go wrong with the Mg-30
Great tones awesome value for money
Yes...the value for money is pretty high....
Thank you for sharing!
Honestly I love your takes, opinions and all the information you provide. Your channel is always my first choice on info, all others are second. Hope you're able to do this channel happily for a long time!
Thank you so much!!! It is so important and rewarding for me that you find the channel useful!!! Thank you once more!!!
Great video as usual. It's a pleasure to hear your demo songs.
Always perfect reviews and great point to help us choose the perfect products.
Thank you John these are all great compliments, that really make me happy!!!
Killer feature IMHO that keeps getting missed by most reviewers is that the MX5 looper can save any loops and recordings you make to its storage, which can later be transferred to your computer. I doin't know of any other multi-effects unit that will do that. This is priceless for saving song ideas when you don't have your computer connected.
Hi Jason, thank you for sharing. Actually the Zoom G6 can make something similar attaching an external SD card
Thank you for your message!
Yeah...thanks for bringing that up Jason. One of the reasons why I want to buy a unit like these two is to make videos and been able to record the audio on the unit is awesome. Thanks again!!!
You can now Use 6 Scenes in mx5
Thank you as always Leo - great comparison! If I can say, the production values of your videos is really top, top class! Ive noticed over the past few videos that everything seems to be getting better and better quality, so thank you for the hard work!
Thank you so much, your feedback is super important for me...I try to improve little by little ... so it is very important that you noticed it!
Thank you once more!!!
Leo Gibson, your videos are EXCELLENT, very extremly detailed, you really helps us to decide what we need! Thanks for this... I want to make a suggestion, I know it´s not your style but you can do it without problems. Many of the people interested on this kinda stuff are metal musicians, also the Hi-Gain and "Djenty" settings are an important characteristics to take notice. If you can include on your videos a little section where you test the more extreme settings in a context of metal, will be great for many of us. Thanks for all!
Thank you Alejandro, really appreciated!!! I will try...even if not being a metal player...I don't know if I can play it right...
Thank you once more!
thank you ! i will be hopefully finding and downloading your presets for the 30 soon . love your videos and playing is very impressive !
Thank you so much, I'm super happy that you like my playing!!
Best quality of testing I’ve ever seen. Much appreciated
Thank you so much for such great compliment!!!! I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!!!
I can tell you put a lot of effort into your videos. Very nice way to do comparisons. You deserve more subscribers.
Thank you so much....I'm really happy that appreciate the effort and that you like the video! It really means a lot to me!
thanks for the detailed comparison leo. it helped me.
My pleasure, I'm super happy that you found the video useful!!
Hi Leo, I liked a lot your song! Specially the fast runs which are so precise. Beautiful tone you get from both units!
Thank you Antonio, when you like my music....I'm super happy!
Leo - excellent review. Best on UA-cam. Very thorough. Thank you
Thank you so much, this is a great compliment that makes me very happy!!!!
Sono molto contento di aver scoperto il tuo canale. Sei un chitarrista bravissimo e attento ai minimi dettagli e poi rispondi a tutti, ciò che fanno in pochi.. Bravo
Grazie Giovanni, il tuo commento mi fa veramente super piacere!!! Cerco di rispondere a tutti, cercando di valorizzare i vostri commenti, che alla fine solo il vero valore aggiunto del canale!!!
Grazie ancora...il tuo supporto e apprezzamento significano molto per me!!!
Leo, Cheers from the USA! Thank you for your videos; I am finding them very valuable! I have subscribed and clicked the bell, and look forward to studying your video catalog! Keep up the great work!
Thank you, this is a great compliment and your subscription really means a lot to me!
I really hope that you will enjoy the videos...there are same playlist that you can use, for instance, to check out my pedalboards comparisons or my pedalboards reviews. Here I would put the link to a playlist of songs of mine that you may want to check out: ua-cam.com/play/PL5d6_Yq6oCrwnnNHTA0KoVX-H6L1Jo134.html
Thank you once more!!!
Great Comparison. I bought a Headrush yesterday and today I learned about the NUX MG30. I seems also very good.
Hi, thank you, I'm happy that you like the video!
A great comparative review (as always).
Ok, each unit has pro's and con's, but i'd be happy with either. It is amazing what a (relatively) small outlay will buy you nowadays...
Thank you, I''m happy you like the vieo!
I do agree....even this smaller units offer great tones/options.
Thank you!
Fantastic review Leo and smokin' playing, thank you
You are welcome, I'm super happy that you like the playing!
@@LeoGibsonGtr cheers Leo, look forward to more reviews and playing, planning on selling my Firehawk for the MX5, while the FH is excellent it's big and heavy and editing is limited to a Bluetooth connection, the MX5 is ideal for a no amp setup.
Thanks for this comparison. I feel like the touch screen is actually a disadvantage because it is a point of failure on the unit. I loved the sound comparison, it's something I never could replicate comparing the two on my own. I feel like the pc interface is such a huge advantage and so is the lower price. This is by far the most informative review I've seen online. Thank you.
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you fin the video informative!!!
Also for me the computer app is a must have...
Great comparison and killer playing, as always!
Thank you Gabriel, I'm supper happy that you like the playing and the comparison!
Subbed and liked. Love how you approached this comparison.
Thank you so much, your sub really means a lot to me...really appreciated...and I'm super happy that you like the comparisons!!!
Great demo and review. Thanks for your efforts
You are welcome and I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!!!
Golden as always! Thanks Leo!
You are welcome, I'm happy you like the video!
Congratulations on your videos Leo. I think that in this case there are some important aspects of the Mx5 that you have not mentioned, such as the possibility of using two amps at the same time (with the last update even 4), or of using an effect as many times as you want, which with nux can't do it. You can also save your Loops on the computer and although it does not have a drum machine, you can put a drum track as the base of the looper. You can also use two cabs or two ir's at the same time, different or the same, for example to use two different mics with the same cab, more interesting than moving the position of the mic.
Thanks a lot for your videos. I love watching your videos. Thanks.
Thank you so much James, I'm super happy that you like my videos...it really means a lot to m!!!
thank you mr gibson, very useful content and great performing! greeting from Taiwan.
You are welcome and I'm super happy that you ilke the video and the playing!!!
This is the right channel before buying.. Good Work
Thank you, I'm happy to be of some help!
Great comparison video as usual Leo. It's a pretty close call between each unit in terms of functionality but I think that the price of the MX5 in Europe will mean that the NUX will be more popular here in my humble option. By the way, it looked like you were really enjoying playing the Les Paul in the demo song!
Thank you!!! Yes, the low price of the MG 30 is an advantage...expecially if you don't need stereo fx loop, midi in and balanced out. And yes...I really love my LP R9...😊👍🏻
Thank you once more!
Súper genial las comparaciones y excelentes opiniones
Thank you, I'm super happy that you like the video!
Great review and demo song. I'll stick with my POD Go for now. Maybe a video head to head with the POD Go? Both sounded very good though. God bless and rock on 👍😎🎸
Thank you so much....and yes...I'm working on the MX5 vs POD GO comparison video....stay tune...😊
Thank you once more!
Beautiful playing as always and I thoroughly enjoy your detailed descriptions and applications on both units. Of the two which do you prefer sonically in a live or recording setting? Thank you.
I have the Nux Mg30 and uses Leo's presets and Im good to go. I love the CE-1 mod and the new Phi delay in Nux MG30
Hi Cloud, thank you for sharing, and I'm happy that you like my presets!
Leo big fan here! One thing that in my humble opinion you should mention in your comparisons regarding the looper, is whether it can be enabled both post and pre fx. That makes a huge difference in the quality of the loop itself. For instance, the NUX looper only works in Post, meaning that if you want to change your sound after you recorded you cannot and you have to do it all over again. Cheers and keep up the great work!
Hi, thank you so much, I'm happy you like the channel!
Ok, I'm not a looper user, but I will try to add this info.
Thank you for your suggestion!
Good question 👍
Very well done Leo! If there were 2 thumbs up I'd give them to you :-) !
Really like your (almost scientific) approach for the comparison...
(and your guitar playing isn't so bad as well (actually I'm gonna ritually burn my guitars after seeing your demo and playing....no hope left)
And..lastly...your accent makes me smile everytime! (can you reveil what accent I am hearing (as non native English speaker hard for me to tell).
So...long story short: EXCELLENT!
PS: the MX5 also has the ability to store your looped songs into the unit itself . But considering the price and the PC-program connectivity: the NUX is the winner for me!
Thank you Jurgen...really appreciated! I'm happy you like the videos and the playing!!!
It's an Italian accent.... 😊...
Leo you do awesome videos bravo! And you are very original, everybody says don’t forget to hit the bell, but I love yours, “don’t forget to eat the bell” 😜
😊...thank you! I have to improve my pronunciation! ....😊
No, thank you for your awesome reviews on different effects. You don’t have to work on your pronunciation it sounds great the way it is, besides that makes you unique!! By the way thank for taking the time to answer my comments
I'm super happy for this feedback! I try to answer all your comment...if I can...I really appreciated all your suggestions and feedback!
super review!)
Thank you Eric, super appreciated!!
very detailed video, nice.
Thank you, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!
Very well done!
Thank you, I'm happy you like the video!!!
I can’t comment on the Nux but I’ve had the Mx5 for a couple weeks now and I love it. Absolutely zero buyers remorse here.
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience!
Sorry Leo for asking too many questions but i have a question that is depending on whether am gonna buy it or not...Can i use the NMP-2 footswitch to change the presets like bank 1,2,3,4 ????
Hi Leo. I really like your detailed comparisons. Are you planning a MX5 vs Pod Go vid? VERY interested in that comparison if you can. Rock on, shred master!!! Lol
Hi David, thank you so much, I'm happy you like my comparisons!!! really appreciated!!!
Yes, I'm working on the MX5 vs POD GO comparison...so...stay tuned...😊👍🏻
Excelent Review as always, thanks you, for me the mg 30 is the winner
Hi, you are welcome and thank you for sharing your opinion!
Great video! New subscriber
Thank you so much, your subscription really means a lot to me!!!
Great video!
Thank you, really appreciated!
I purchased the NX 30 as an alternative to my Helix LT. The Helix is huge and heavy and not easy to use in the studio because of its footprint and weight. I also am not a fan of the OS. I purchased the Nux because of an earlier demo you did of it. You make it sound great! I have found the ambience sounds are nowhere near as beautiful as the Helix. I am looking at Headrush products now because of the ease of onboard editing but honestly, it does not sound better than the Nux MG 30 to me. In the end, I end up using the Amp sims in my UA, especially the Fuchs/Dumble sim by Softube. I wish something like the Boss ME 80 existed with hipper sounding IR’s and amp Models. It is the age of menus I guess. We older guys don’t adapt well to that. Great Video! Thanks.
You are welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience and your findings...interesting points!
Nice video very informative
Thank you, really appreciated!!!
Genial siempre !!!!
Thank you, really appreciated!!!
I already have the mx-5 and am fairly happy with it. In the past I always made sure I had a way to edit on devices from the computer but I found I actually didn't do it much anyway...
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience!
That’s good to know. I find that the editor is another step away from me playing and I spend way too much time on them.
The touch screen and tones are what I want. Worth the extra money. All of the NUX gear to me sounds a bit thin and brittle, not analog.
Hi Tom, thank you for sharing your use case and experience!
Fantastic video and playing as always.
I love Headrush touch screen and interface. I haven’t read any instructions. It’s just logical. It mimics a real rig. That’s for me. Sold my HX Stomp. Hated all fiddling in menus and scrolling and scrolling. HeadRush is for analog men like me.
But good IR:s is the key to good sound. The presets suck.
Thank you so much, I'm super happy that you like the video!!! Thank you also for sharing your opinion and experience...and I do agree...good IRs are very important!!!
Yaaaaaaaa, still to buy the nux ,so glad we have a competitor in the running before i purchase
having now watched, it's still the Nux for me, if price were more similar, might have had 2 think, but as is, am not tempted to hike up the price ladder, thanking U:)
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and your final decision!
I like the my 2 cents sections xD
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like that section!
The fact that the mg 30 has a drum machine, computer app, and is much cheaper sold me on it. I don’t feel
the other unit even sounded better at all
Hi Mike, thank you for sharing your findings and your final choice!
Now this is how a shootout is done. Very nice! I am more a live player, so the outputs of the MX5 make it more appealing. If I did more recording, I would go with the MG 30. The question I have - MX 5 or Pod Go? Graci!
Than you, this is a great compliment! Thank you for sharing your opinion! Well, as regards the MX 5 vs the POD Go...subscribe and hit the bell...I'm working exactly on that comparison...I need time...as these videos are really time consuming...
Thank you once more!
@@LeoGibsonGtr I'm sure they are time consuming. They are really well done! Suscribed. :)
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Leo. At 8:26. your title says Pod Go ;-)
Pod go or headrush gig board is what I’m toying with. Think the gig board is more on par with the pod go
Awesome videos Leo! Very musical and detailed. You are my go to channel whenever Im looking into new modelers. I am a long time user of tube amps and analog effects but lately Ive been searching for a modeler mostly for portability, flexibility of tones, and direct recording purposes. I tried the hx stomp xl but returned it after a while because It was not very intuitive and user friendly for me, because Im not used to modelers and how to tweak them to create tones. I also tried a Boss gt1000 core. That one I liked a bit more but still something was missing. What would you recommend? I want something that doesnt sound too digital and doesnt feel too digital. Also needs to be intuitive I dont want to spend weeks reading a manual.. I like edge of breakup tones I play mostly blues, blues rock so and I like fender and vox amps so maybe something that has a nice representation of those.Thank you in advance..
Hi, if you liked the BOSS Core, you may try the BOSS GX 100, as it has a touch screen and therefore it is more intuitive.
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!!
I've waited for this video to hear new song as usual :-) As for computer app - for me it's good to have a "thing within itself" which doesn't depend on outer superstructures. Once I've had a Line6 Guitar Port which is basically a usb interface with a modelling app. For some time I was happy with it 'cause I always carried a computer with me so I always had some sound with me. But time has passed, modern computers are Win 10 and Line 6 ended support for Guitar Port soft. Now I've got a piece of plastic that's instantly lost half functionality. And I think it can happen to any app-depended device that's why I don't like them personally, while I do agree with the point that app- existence gives some additional comfort.
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience! I would just add that the computer app does not mean that the pedalboard is not usable without a computer. You can just use the phisical buttons on the pedalboard.
Thank you once more!
Thank you Leo for clarification on specifying that a omputeter app doesnt render the modeler useless ,, i greatly appreciate your work thaks again @@LeoGibsonGtr
I think I'm getting to where I'd like to return to using hardware processors as opposed to Amplitube VSTs and things. I love the plugin sims I have, they sound great, but I realize I'm missing the toy-like, fun tactile experience I had with my L6 and Boss GT-5 boards, which I've dug out of storage recently, and they're both barely working, lol. This Nux dev look pretty interesting.
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience!
I too have been playing with Amplitube for some years but I want something that's easier to use in a live setting and I don't have faith in IK Multimedia's i Stomp. For me I'm torn between the Boss GT-1, Zoom g3xn and NUX-MG-30.
In my opinion the mg30 has the closest sounds to the original and the additional footswitch makes it even better for live use. Plus there are your presets, Leo, and it costs a lot less ... so for me it's the right choice than the mx5.
Hi Christian, thank you for sharing you opinions and evaluations...really appreciated!!!
Yes, just ordered the Nux MG 30 for 220€, while the Headrush costs ~470€!
im very excited for testing it on my amp - should arrive tommorrow :)
Nice video. Would you recommend any of these over the Line 6 HX Stomp and why in either case?
Hi, thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!
Well, as regards the sound, a video comparison with the pod go is coming soon, therefore I would kindly ask you to be patience and check out that video (POD GO and HX Stomp should not sound exactly the same, but you should be able to make an idea). As regards the feature, both these units has a more flexible signal chain than the one of the HX, for instance offering parallel effects, etc. So if you need it, these are better vs HX.
Thank you for your message!!!
As anyone who worked with modelers knows, the CAB IR is more important to the sound/tone than the amp model. So focus on what you can do with those. It will make all the difference.
Yes, the cab simulation is super important.
Both sound good. For the price difference, you could get a direct box to get the balanced outputs, but then, I think all of these devices should have balanced outs once they're hitting a few hundred dollars.
Hi Scott, thank you for sharing your opinion!
I have the MG-30 which I purchased as a smaller alternative to my Helix LT. I believe the MX5 sounds fuller and warmer due to its more accurate frequency response. This and it’s balanced outs make it a more professional option in many situations, quieter and hotter signal for both Live and studio if you are going DI. I would like no hear a comparison of the effects quality. In a “all in one” box, the effect quality is a major factor.
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience and your findings and thank you for your suggestion!
Absolutely great content! I...
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... am still undecided on which one to get, ahhahah :) pretty great units though!
Thank you so much...I'm really happy that you like the content!!! ... mine are just suggestion...but obviously the task to define which one better suit your needs...is not easy...
Thank you once more...and if you want, please share your final decision...
@@LeoGibsonGtr Cheers, I absolutely loved that you reamped both units and gave the most apples-to-apples comparison I've ever seen! Also, the way you made both units sound like the real amp was absolutely impressive!
I've been thinking about the units, and in my specific use case I *can't* use the PC app. That + the frequency response/replication of the mx5 skew me towards the headrush solution.
...However it is more expensive, and right now there are shortages in the market, so I'd have to wait a fair bit to get it (same for the MG30 for that matter).
Anyway, cheers, and again, thanks for the great content!
Thank you, your feedback and appreciation is really important for me! Thank you also for sharing your final decision....and I hope that this chip shortage will end soon...
availability is also important...here in usa..mx5 is at gc in stock where as the nux is not so easier to return.
Hi, good point...thank you for pointing it out!
Ur playing is epic,
Thank you so much, I'm really super happy that you like the playing!!
hello,
how can we estmimate a Multi-Effect, when the demonstration is only on amps simulation ?
if you consider that i have a good head amp and i want to avoid to switch 4 or 5 digital pedals (2 reverbs, 1 delay, 1 chorus, 1 tremolo), which is the more practical and has more fidelity with separate pedals ?
i'm seriously interested by a quality compact solution
Hi, actually I prefer not to include direct comparisons for effects, because it's not clear which is the reference and the risk is to introduce a lot of biasing in the video. I mean, for amp sound we have the real deal, and we can compare the modelers to the real deal, verifying how the modelers react to your touch, how it reproduces the freq response etc...that's because we have a reference. But for effects? what is the reference for instance for a chorus? or for a reverb? So, for effects I prefer to evaluate the possibilities that each unit offers: how many effects you can place, if you can use parallel fx, etc.
Actually I did one effects comparison video dedicated to the Quad Cortex vs the FM3: ua-cam.com/video/5aQGDISCqkI/v-deo.html
Finally that video was more than 20 minutes long and it was not conclusive... maybe I will do more in future, but again, it's a topic where we tend to have just biased opinions.
Thank you for your message!
Headrush needs to make a computer app and take away that 'but' from the decision making process. Thank you Leo for the video.
You are welcome! Yes, also in my opinion the computer app is a must have...
Thank you!!!
I suspect they don't want to put an external software in their devices. Headrush is basically a raspberry pi turned into a floor pedal. Releasing a software is open a highway to modders and software crackers. you know what I mean.
Hi, thanks for the content.
I use the 4 cable method in my amp, but I noticed that the output mode equalization greatly influences the sound. Is there any way to turn off the output equalization?
Even without any effects, the sound is very different and bad,no matter how much I adjust the EQ
Thanks
PS; I'm using de output mode Stack front and theres no preamp active
Hi Renato, thank you, I'm happy that you like the content.
Which of the two units are you using? the MX5 or the MG30? in any case be sure that not only the preamp/amp is deactivated, but also the cabinet section.
@@LeoGibsonGtr Hi, thanks for the response. I'm using the MG 30 and even disengaging the preamp and the cabinet the sound is not good. The output mode equalizes the sound and makes too bass e treble, i dont if theres a way to turn off this equalization.
Can they both record a clean DI signal to your computer via their USB outputs? Could the balanced outputs from the MX5 drive monitors, making it a viable soundcard replacement?
Hi, yes they can. I have not tried, but they should both be capable of doing what you are asking for.
Thank you for your question!
One more time, excellent review. Thanks a lot. I really enjoy your videos.
ABOUT MY OPINION… To be honest, I couln´t agree more with you in all the aspects. But, one of the more important thinks for me is, as you say, the possibility to adjust my presets in my computer. So… Uhmmm… I think I´d buy the NUX. But, OF COURSE, both ot them are excellent and very practical tools.
See you, friend. Grazie mille.
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Prego! Thank you so much for the compliments and for sharing your opinion!
I have and like the MG-30, but I take the Hotone Ampero or GT-1000 when playing out. A Headrush "something" is next on my buy list primarily because of the Set and Song list functionality. I have a ton of presets for Headrush which I can use on any of their products. The Headrush unit, whatever it is and when I get it, will be my main gigging unit.
Thanks for the evaluation. Always look forward to hearing your eval. By now we all know you value studio functions a bit more than performance but always a pleasure to hear your thoughts.
Take care man and have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, bot for sharing your experience and findings (interesting points...) and I'm happy that you appreciated my videos!!!
For future videos, when doing the comparison chart, could you add build-quality to the list?
Hi, sometimes I mention it, even if with some devices it is pretty difficult to compare before long test on the road. Thank you for your suggestion!
The Nux replicate the JCM faithfully.
Right down to the louder sizzling noise floor.
Yes, the NUX JCM is really nice...
Hi Leo..
I don't like computer apps.. What's funny is that I worked in the IT industry for over 20 years.. 😛 I would buy the MX5 for live use.. I am looking at this hard and the ME90, and the GX100 from Boss..
I'm also looking at the Blues Cube Boss or Roland amp which does have a computer app to adjust things like sag, etc, but you don't have to keep doing it over and over.. Plus, with a multi effects I have to monitor someway at home to hear myself and the combo amp has that built in.. Plus, it has great feel like a real amp.. I'm also going to try the nextone amps by Boss if I can find one at a store.. If I buy something like the ME90, or MX5 then I'll probably buy the FRFR from Headrush as well to hear myself.. These decisions are hard! 😛
I love your playing style sir.. Do you play live in Italy?
You remind me Leo of an Italian major I worked with in the US Army.. He was in the states on an officer exchange program. I could always know he was in the office because he would come in everyday and say "Bornjournal" or hello.. Probably spelled wrong. 🙂 I remember him fondly. He was a nice guy..
Please have a great weekend and better week coming up kind sir!
Regards from the heartland . Indiana. USA
Tim
Yes, it's an hard choice...anyway nowadays the quality is pretty high with all these units.
Currently I play live occasionally...not consistently...composition and YT videos almost take all my time...😀
Interesting story about the major...the correct spelling is "Buongiorno"....😀.
Thank you so much for your message and for sharing your story!
Great video, how do you like the Strindberg classic svarten I see on the side there? It’s tempting with those sugar pickups!
Thank you Roman, I like it!!! I have to do a video about her...I need to spend more time with her to make a full review. But I can already tell you that whit those Suhr PU I feel at home...beeing a long time Suhr player!
Thank you for your message!
@@LeoGibsonGtr can’t wait for your video on her! Great work and great playing as always!
Thank you!
Great review and demo song. I believe that you can add more than one effect of the same type with mx5 (2 delays for example) do you have the same possibilities with the Nux mg30. Other difference the looper of the MX 5 records and stores your loop. Does the m30 do that too. Tks a lot
You can stack up to three drives or two mods. You can’t stack delays or reverbs.
@@aptfx tks a lot
Thank you MrAntpre, I'm really happy that you like the review and the demo song! And thank MrAntpre for you kind answer!
Whats great you have added usability criteria to comparison chart. To edit the patch into the computer is a very important feature.
Thank you for another great vídeo!
P.s: I did buy a MG-30 due your vídeos and the Silas Fernandes videos too. I'm waiting the delivery.
Hi Paulo, thank you so much, I'm really happy to have been of some help!
Leo would u tell us which reverb / delay effects of these units you prefer ? Tks
Hi, I've not done an head to head test, therefore I'm not sure...Just from "playing around" with the guitar and the modelers I didn't notice major differences...but as I said, I didn't do a detailed test....
Thank you for your message!
great vid....now the mx5 vs the fm3 in tones?
Hi, thank you so much!
Now I'm working on MX5 vs POD GO...then maybe a top end vs low budget could be a good idea!
Thank you!
Hey Leo another great video and playing . Does the Nux mg 30 come with any pre loaded IR s besides the AC and Bass....how many for the guitar amps?? Thank you for any info you can provide.
Hi, the MX 5 comes with 20 cabs (excluding the IR for acoustic guitar) each one with three positions...therefore is like having 60 IRs, as I think that each cab and position is done with a specific IR.
Thank you for your question and I'm happy that you like the video and the playing!!!
This dude is so charismatic and confident for his age, and extremely talented
Thank you so much, these are great compliments that really make me happy!!!
Hello, I would to know which of these are better to use in front of a real amp, without amp and cabinet simulators,,,Only the effects
Hi, I would say that they are both good for that use case.
Thank you for your message
Best video 👍
Thank you Filippo, really appreciated!!!
Will Nux Bring out larger unit too with more footswitchs? I tried Mg300 and I absolutely loved it
Hi, I don't know, but this would be something super interesting!...
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I've heard you can't add patch on the MG30 then can't add IR without delete the previous? If I want Add others IR how can I do?
Hi, I'm making a video about the MG 30 hidden features, even talking about custom IR.
I try to explain how to do it using the app: you have to select the cab block in the signal chain, then you should click the image of the cabinet, and then on the right there are 20 slots where you can load your IRs. It was added in one of the last firmware updates.
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The 20mins long looper in Mx 5 is superb and the touch screen lcd, the price is worth for the device...
Hi, thank you for sharing
Thanks!
Thank you so much, really super appreciated!!!
Hi Leo
How does the Bluguitar Amp1 compare with these?
Different products, but what’s your opinion? Thanks
Hi, I think that it is a great option, obviously it offers much less effects and amps simulations, but the ones available should be pretty good. Unfortunately I don't have one so I cannot do a direct comparison...
Thank you for your message!
the Amp1 is not a modeler, or even an emulator. It's a multi channel amp.
Hi, Could you please do a comparison woth MX 5 vs Line 6 HX Storm? Thanks
I'm currently working on MX5 vs POD GO...and then we will see...thank you for your message and your suggestion!
So if i understood correctly the MX5 can run two amp simulations with effects and pan them Left and Right but the MG-30 cannot?
Hi, yes it should be correct. I'm not 100% sure that you can put one amp on the left and the other on the right side...but it should be possible.
Thank you for your question!
Can I ask would I really really NEED a balanced output to play live? I don't undestand it.
Balanced cables allow to run long distances without degradation of the signal. In live situation you may need to connect the pedalboard to a mixing desk running a long cable...that's why balanced cables can be better in that situation.
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Sempre forte Leo! Certo che la MG30 come qualità di suono ha poco da invidiare rispetto alle blasonate..... L'interfaccia dalla macchina è agibile? Non amo sistemare i presets a computer in quanto registro su una piattaforma hardware (tascam dp24) che mi consente un approccio ........da povero vecchietto.....
Grazie Lorenzo, super apprezzato!
L'interfaccia è fatta bene, ed è "agibile" per usare le tue parole. Nel sito NUX c'è qualche mini video che ti fa vedere come usare la macchina e modificare effetti ed ampli...comunque è abbastanza intuitivo...
Grazie del messaggio!!!
Leo do you think Headrush will have a computer app for the MX5 in a future firmware update?
Hi Jim, unfortunately I don't. The MX5 is a stripped down version of the Gigboard and Pedalboard that are out in the market since many years and they never released a computer app, therefore I don't think they will never release it. Maybe if the listen to us (I mean our community) they could do it...but I'm a little bit skeptical...
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MX5 appears to be of better value in overall for me - touch screen and UI is so easy. Yes it lacks the editor but small enough to be on the desk. Better and longer looper. IR loader is much easier to use. Subjective but I think amp models are better on Headrush as well, especially cleans.
Hi, thank you for sharing you opinions!
is there sonically difference between both ? cheers! thx for the vid!
Hi, yes there are differences. I think you can watch the "more sound section" of the video to check them out. And then there is my opinion in the "2 cents" section.
Thank you for your question!
+1 MG 30 , Grate comparition
It's essy to find settings free to adapt to your taste😀 My best 2022 buy
Hi, thank you for sharing and I'm happy that you like the comparison!
The question is. which of the countless JCM 800s are modelled in the respective Modeller? There are some different options on the MX5 (as 100W, 50W, Bass Mod, TS Mod), on the NUX there is only one as far as i know, maybe they used an already more bassy or gainy (modded) for Modelling? Anyway, i prefer the JCM800 of the NUX MG300 (the smaller brother of the MG30) way over the Headrush ones (using Gigboard myself).
Hi, If I were NUX I would have modeled the 100w JCM...but I don't know what is the exact JCM replicated my NUX. Thank you for your message!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Cheers!
Thanks!
Hello leo, en definitiva, cual tiene mejor sonido? Gracias
Hi, it's pretty hard to give you a "black or white" opinion, even because tone is pretty personal. I try to add to the videos direct comparisons of amp tones, so that each of us can check out which is the best one.
Thank you!
Tried the MX-5 now too. Well its headrush... the same as the last... can't even remember the years. To me the MG-30 sounds and feels more dynamic and more real. The touch interface is certainly a plus to handle the more complex routing. The versatile routing is definitely the plus of the MX-5. The overdrives sound good. The amp models and cabs are underwhelming to me though - not bad but also not outstanding. To be honest, not really that different to my old Mooer devices. With the NUX MG-300 and then the MG-30 there was a real change in the low budget modeler space. I don't see this with the MX-5... yet! Maybe Headrush ups their game now that they address more customers with a low budget device
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion. I do agree that the value for money is pretty good with the new NUX pedalboard...on the other hand I really hope that HeadRush, Line 6 and Boss will bring on the table something new soon...
Does the mx5 have exactly the same processor ( and sounds) than the headrush gigboard?
@@VMV8622 Yes, the form factor is the main difference.
Pretty decent demo. I will say with a caveat, I hated the sound of the real amp from the outset so there is that. That is one THIN sounding JCM800 but that is only an opinion so take it as such. In this demo, I thought both of the tweaked versions sounded better than the real amp. Of course, that is through headphones on a YT video.
In real life, I purchased both of these units to try. While I was somewhat impressed by the MG-30, to me it did not sound as good as the MX-5. I like that both can handle 3rd party IR's which make a huge difference. The stereo effects loop is a big deal at least for me. I like the touch screen better than computer software driven but mostly because I use these live and it's MUCH easier to make quick changes on the Headrush. With that being said, the NUX was returned and I kept the MX-5. I've been extremely happy with it as a backup to my Kemper Stage as well as taking it to suspect gigs, ie near the lake or the beach where water and sand could possibly be a factor or when just a smaller footprint is needed. No, neither one of these can sound like my Kemper at least with me at the controls but I think they both do well with a bit of a nudge to the MX-5.
I would personally choose the MX-5 over the MG-30 as I did. But if you don't need the features of the MX-5, I would certainly not be doing any tonal harm by using the NUX. I'm still amazed by how good all this stuff is getting to be.
Hi Richie, thank you so much for sharing your experience and your final choice...interesting points!
Great video!! Where do you from leo?
Hi Nicola, thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!
I'm from Italy...and judging from your name ... you are from Italy too...😊
Thank you once more!
Out of all cheap modellers, which one in your opinion gives closest felling to playing real amp? I'm looking for mobile practice/composing substitute for my rig.
Hi, it's really hard to answer with a definitive sentence. They all have their strength and weaknesses. If for your cheap modelers are in the 300 600 price range, I've compared almost all them to the real JCM 800 checking out the frequency response, the dynamic range management and the note envelop. I would recommend to check out the videos, so that you can judge by your own.
Thank you for your question, and sorry if I can not be more precise, but I think it depends on your taste and preferences.
@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you :)
You are welcome!
Had the opportunity to try them all. I have the gigboard for two years now. To be honest, they all don't sound top notch. You miss out on the dynamics of a JFET preamp section. I bought a Bogner Extacy red pedal, and put that in front of the headrush. It's sound and feel are awesome now.
(just my two cents)
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!