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HeadRush Prime Multi-Effects Processor | Demo and Overview with Freaky Rob Gueringerplay button

HeadRush Prime Multi-Effects Processor | Demo and Overview with Freaky Rob Gueringer

In The Studio with Rob Gueringer: HeadRush Prime Multi-Effects Processorplay button

In The Studio with Rob Gueringer: HeadRush Prime Multi-Effects Processor

Introducing HeadRush PRIME, The Most Powerful Guitar FX/Amp Modeler/Vocal Processorplay button

Introducing HeadRush PRIME, The Most Powerful Guitar FX/Amp Modeler/Vocal Processor

HeadRush PRIME – All Playing/No Talking Full Guitar and Bass Preset Demoplay button

HeadRush PRIME – All Playing/No Talking Full Guitar and Bass Preset Demo

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The flagship HeadRush multi-effects pedal, the Prime is chock-full of game-changing features for both guitarists and vocalists that will make you wonder how you ever got by without it. It’s preloaded with an array of guitar-, bass- and vocal-friendly gear emulations, IR (impulse response) capturing power, looper and a slew of advanced effects processors. Take all these advantages and pair them with an exceptionally easy-to-navigate 7" touch interface, 12 footswitches with dedicated OLED screens, ruggedly durable built-in expression pedal with toe switch, comprehensive I/O, plus even more bells and whistles, and you’ve got a formidable powerhouse of a rig in the HeadRush Prime.

A Full Guitar, Bass and Vocal Rig

Encased in the HeadRush Prime’s compact, sharp-looking steel chassis is a backline’s worth of gear-emulating potential. With its massive library of true-to-life, responsive amps, effects, cabs and mic emulations, along with factory presets from the brilliant guitar sound designers at ChopTones, the Prime delivers everything you need to fire up and fine-tune your sound. Its ever-growing sound library, including the latest from ReValver, features high-quality replications of some of the most beloved boutique, vintage and modern gear with unparalleled precision.

But it’s not just a guitar and bass rig replacer. It also includes Antares Auto-Tune and a collection of other vocal processors, to cater to singers from the studio to the stage. Powered by a cutting-edge multi-core processor, the HeadRush Prime ensures gapless switching between presets, so you can instantly change up your sound without any interruption in your signal.

Headrush Prime Multi-Effects Processor Pedal Smart Cloning

Capture the Sound of Your Gear

Expand your onboard amp and effects collection with HeadRush’s proprietary "smart cloning" technology, which lets you capture the sound and nuances of your favorite analog gear with uncanny accuracy. Add a virtually unlimited number of impulse responses to your arsenal, encompassing everything from amps and preamps to distortion, overdrive and fuzz pedals. And the cherry on top is the speed and simplicity with which you can clone your gear—an intuitive onscreen wizard guides you through each step.

Headrush Prime Multi-Effects Processor Pedal Footswitches

Looper and Practice Tools

HeadRush Prime lets you save and load your own loops—and certainly doesn’t skimp. It’s capable of capturing loops of up to five minutes in length, with 20 minutes of audio per loop in total. You can also sync the looper to other devices like drum machines, sequencers and synths via MIDI. So, not only is HeadRush Prime an all-in-one guitar and vocal rig, but it also holds the potential to be the central hub of your studio or live setup. It’s also great for honing your chops—load songs directly from Dropbox over Wi-Fi so you can learn or practice them with all-in-one convenience.

Headrush Prime Multi-Effects Processor Pedal Inputs and Outputs

Ready for Any Gig

Need a preset in a pinch? HeadRush Prime has you covered. Connect to HeadRush Cloud and seamlessly load—and share your own—clones and presets. Need to lay down some tracks? Use HeadRush Prime as a USB audio interface and record to your Mac or PC without a hitch. You can also re-amp to your heart’s content. What’s more, you can tweak your tones using the expression pedal in Hands-Free Mode—perfect for live performance settings when you’ve got your hands full.

An extensive array of inputs and outputs give you the freedom and flexibility to deliver in any performance situation. HeadRush’s back panel plays host to guitar, microphone, auxiliary, expression pedal and expression pedal toe switch inputs, headphone, stereo 1/4" and XLR outs; external amp out, 5-pin MIDI I/O as well as USB-A and USB-B ports. Plus, FX send and returns let you run pedals and other external gear, and patch it in at any point in your signal flow.

Get the gear that gets you, your style and your workflow—HeadRush Prime sublimely provides on all fronts. And, with firmware updateable via Wi-Fi or USB, it grows with you. Stomp on over to your local Guitar Center, put this pedal to the metal and see what it can do for your workflow and sound. Our helpful associates will be happy to assist in getting you all set up for whatever your performing or recording needs may be.

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  • 7" high-resolution touchscreen with intuitive interface
  • Powerful custom-designed multicore DSP system with gapless preset switching
  • Amp Cloner captures the sound of your favorite amp
  • Full suite of vocal FX (including the industry-standard Antares Auto-Tune)
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection to the HeadRush Cloud for preset and amp clone sharing
  • Bluetooth audio connectivity for playing along with mobile devices
  • Road-ready steel chassis with durable built-in expression pedal and universal power supply
  • 12 footswitches with customizable color LEDs and OLED display screens
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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4.67

12 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Simple and Very Versatile for Songwriter Loop Artist!!
Simple and Very Versatile for Songwriter Loop Artist!!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great product!

I have not seen a pedal that does it all like this since the Digitech GNX4. I have owned the helix then the whole Katana line until trying Headrush MX5. Their tones are the most realistic. I've been waiting for a company to get it right and they did. Just enough solid presets to introduce you to it's capabilities and be inspired to create your own. The pedals and amps react really close to the way the real ones do if you were to compare the analog chain to Headrushes virtual signal chain. After all that is what the new modeling is all about these days. Although I have not tried out the cloning feature yet, the videos I have seen show how good this is at cloning. Good enough to leave your amp at home and go live without it. It is so easy to use you will not have to look at the manual until you are ready to dive deep. So many options for inputs and outputs that whatever the situation you should be cover. You can plug your guitar in, bass, or microphone and it has you covered with all the options for bass, guitar, and vocals. The Prime even has Antares vocal processor built in for auto tune. There is a vocoder and many other features and FX for the vocals. This unit is rather large and heavy but well built and should hold up to live performances. With this price I think the competition will have to prepare for a disruption. This might even force a new Helix to emerge.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Worth the price

This thing does so much that it's making me feel more interested in playing again. Did not think I would been usingthe looper, but once I started playing around with was hooked. Super happy with the unit, but not so happy with the service from the store

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Best Uses

  1. Performances10
  2. Home Studio8
  3. Amateur Recording6
  4. Professional Recording5
  5. Outdoor Events / Games4

Cons

  1. Bulky/Heavy5

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced9
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1

Pros

  1. Versatile12
  2. Durable10
  3. Easy To Use10
  4. Good Audio10
  5. Compact3

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Underrated gem, despite some drawbacks

    4

    submitted14 days ago

    byPatrick

    fromStamford, CT

    Very user friendly. Built in WiFi and touchscreen is handy. Got a great metal tone within minutes. Just a bit heavy and bulky for me, and some effects (notably pitch) have slight latency. Overall though, the sounds and capabilities are unbeaten at this price. I can recommend!

  • The Prime Raised the Bar

    5

    submitted19 days ago

    byChad

    fromVentura

    I have always preferred single effects units over a bunch of pedals. I bought the original pedalboard for that and it's ability to send midi signals and change the channels on my amp. I also play with other musicians remotely and one used a HR. I love the option of sending all my rigs for road gigs and leave a lot of gear at home. Well, the Prime came out and I waited. I wish I had got it right away. The extra model options, upgraded interface, MORE built-in IR, WiFi, play along features and the best upgrade is the cloning. Now when I travel I actually have all the channels of my High Gain amp that I do not find in any modeler without bringing the amp. It's really close. So close, I doubt most would notice the difference. Then put it in a live mix and I am very happy with the ease and completeness of the Prime. It's well worth every penny.

  • I love my Headrush products!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byBrandon

    fromBoise, Idaho

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My first Headrush product was the MX5. Although I love that unit, I was wanting more foot switches. That led me to buy the Headrush Prime. This unit is huge! For me it's great because it just stays in my man cave ready to go. I am not super big on the stock tones, however once starting to edit I am finding the tones I want, now with plenty of foot switches! Recently bought the Headrush frfr 112 to pair with the prime and am loving this set up!

  • Incredibly easy to use

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byMAZURKA

    fromBaltimore,MD

    Very great rig. It sounds incredible with headphones and through amp. Very easy to use with its touchscreen, and signal chain layout. I highly recommend this unit for advanced or beginners.

  • Prime Time

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRuss

    fromNorth East Md

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The prime is everything I had hoped. Easy to use both for vocals and guitar rigs. It all comes together nice in one package.🤘🤘

  • Amazing Banjo

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byGavin

    fromMiddleton, WI

    AMAZIING quality for a beginner banjo. I would 100 percent buy this. It has GREAT sound to it and it feels like a 1 thousand dollar banjo. Buy this!

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJerry

    fromSan Diego

    I'm a bass player singer will this work well for me and will it track for harmony three part

    I'm a bass player singer will this work well for me and will it track for harmony three part

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) It will work for your bass. 2) No it won't.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byKEVIN

    fromoCALA, Florida

    what is the size of the actual footprint of the Prime?

    what is the size of the actual footprint of the Prime?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Height: 3.24" Width: 25.68" Depth: 12.12" Weight: 16.53 lbs.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRuss

    fromSeattle, Wa

    Can you use guitar and vocal effects simultaneously?

    Can you use guitar and vocal effects simultaneously?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Sure. It's not a matter of hardware. The pedal will process just about any line level signal put into it. It's capable of several fx at a time.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDeems

    fromSalinas, Ca

    Is Headrush Prime autoVoltage? Can I plug it directly to 220 volt power source in other Countries?

    Is Headrush Prime autoVoltage? Can I plug it directly to 220 volt power source in other Countries?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byIcon

    fromFl

    How many looping channels does it have?

    How many looping channels does it have?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. I don't have one to check. Please see https://www.headrushfx.com/prime

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byyfaney

    fromEllensburg, WA

    Does it fit to HeadRush bag? I know HeadRush Pedalboard fits to it but not sure about Prime one since this one is a little bit bigger than Pedalboard according to the dimension.

    Does it fit to HeadRush bag? I know HeadRush Pedalboard fits to it but not sure about Prime one since this one is a little bit bigger than Pedalboard according to the dimension.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDan

    fromundisclosed

    Does this provide any strings or keyboard simulator effects?

    Does this provide any strings or keyboard simulator effects?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn't. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373