HeadRush MX5 - Electric Guitar Multi Effects Pedal and Amp Modeling Processor with Touch Screen, Expression Pedal, Looper, and Audio Interface
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Style: MX5
Features
- Powerful Multi-Core Processor and High Resolution 4-Inch Touch display with guitarist-centric interface - Simply touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop to instantly create and edit your perfect tone
- Versatile library of realistic & responsive amplifier, cabinet, mic and FX models that will be expanded with regular firmware updates based on user feedback plus USB Audio Interface
- All the Connections Features a 14-inch guitar in, switchable (2) 14-inch TRS outs, a 1/8-inch headphone out, 5-Pin MIDI in/out via (2) 1/8"-to-MIDI adapters, plus an onboard 14-inch stereo FX loop
- Over 300 precision-captured impulse responses, meticulously crafted in IoSR Studios, or load your own third-party IRs with virtually unlimited storage for IRs with 1024 and 2048 sample lengths
- Fully-Assignable Expression Pedal for Maximum Control - Two powerful modes: Classic Mode and Advanced Mode, alongside a toe switch to switch between two banks
- Gapless Preset Switching with Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover for fluid and seamless rig changes; Hands Free Mode for on-the-fly editing
Description
Featuring a finely-tuned multi-core processor and 4” high-resolution touch display, the HeadRush MX5 is an easy-to-use and realistic-sounding guitar FX and amp modeling processor that enables you to touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop to instantly create and edit your perfect tone in an unprecedentedly realistic and intuitive way. It features gapless preset changes with reverb and delay tail spillover to ensure your rig changes sound seamless, a built-in looper with 20 minutes of record time, the ability to load custom impulse response files, and original effects that can’t be found anywhere else. MX5 is packed with a versatile library of 52-amp models, 15 cabinets with 10 microphone emulations, 300 IRs, and 74 premium FX plus additional Headrush FX. Utilize the MX5’s Hands-Free Edit Mode, allowing you to adjust any parameter mid-song without stopping playing. With a ¼-inch guitar in, 2 switchable ¼-inch TRS outs, a 1/8-inch headphone out, 5-Pin MIDI in/out via 2 1/8"-to-MIDI adapters, ¼-inch stereo FX loop and ¼-inch TRS in for external expression pedal, MX5 easily integrates with your existing set up. Whatever your space demands, MX5 delivers, letting you quickly apply corrective equalization to your main ¼” outputs and all of your presets without permanently altering them.
Brand: HEADRUSH
Style: MX5
Color: MX5 - black
Product Dimensions: 11.76"L x 6"W x 2.76"H
Item Weight: 1.6 Kilograms
Voltage: 12 Volts
Amperage: 3000 Milliamps
Audio Output Effects: Distortion, Delay, Chorus, Reverb, Modulation
Controls Type: Touch
Power Source: Corded Electric
Hardware Interface: USB 2.0
Signal Format: Analog
Style: MX5
Color: MX5 - black
Finish Type: Painted
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 11.76"L x 6"W x 2.76"H
Item Weight: 1.6 Kilograms
Item Dimensions: 11.76 x 6 x 2.76 inches
Brand Name: HEADRUSH
UPC: 694318025161
Global Trade Identification Number: 61
Manufacturer Part Number: MX5
Included Components: HeadRush MX5 , USB Cable , (2) 1/8” (3.5mm) to MIDI Adapters, Power Adapter , Software Download Card , Quickstart Guide, Safety & Warranty Manua
Item Type Name: MX5 Guitar Amp and Multi Effect Modelling Processor with Touch Screen, Expression Pedal, Looper, Audio Interface for Guitarists and Bassists
Warranty Description: 12 months manufacturer.
Manufacturer: inMusic Brands Inc.
Model Name: MX5
Model Number: MX5
Connector Type: 6.35mm Jack, 3.5mm Jack, USB
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Style: MX5
I am extremely happy with this purchase and was pleasantly surprised at the build and versatility of this little tank. First and foremost, while I didn't go through all of the literally hundreds of built-in effects and amp modelers that come with the device, I played around with them enough to know that they are decent, but not mind-blowing. The good thing about that though is there are tons of resources on the web where you can download free and premium (paid) IRs (Impulse Responses) and guitar rigs to faithfully recreate the perfect tones you are wanting from top artists and songs, as well as pre-designed IRs, rigs, and tones that were curated by pros with way more time, patience, and skill than me. I ended up deleting pretty much all of the stock IRs and rigs from the device and I'm replacing them with third-party amps and effects that I use for my own style of playing. All of the ones I've put on the device sound incredible so far even through my cheap Danelectro Nifty Fifty practice amp, and I'm beyond pleased and excited to find what else is out there. The touchscreen is bright and responsive, and is pretty intuitive once you know what you're looking at. Adding new tones is a fairly simple process of plugging your MX5 into your computer, go to Global Settings -> USB Transfer and all of the effects, rigs, and IRs will then be displayed in your File Explorer. You can delete, replace, remove and upload to your heart's content using this method. Now, for the trickier part - operating the pedal has a good bit of a learning curve. I've found it to be pretty essential that, if you don't have a brain that likes playing with tech and figuring things out, a thorough reading of the manual is a must. Since there are only three stomp switches, putting together a "setlist" with multiple guitar rigs and learning how to switch between them took me about an hour or so of playing around to figure out and I still have to pause for a moment to remember how to do certain functions (although the more I use it, I'm getting faster). That aside, I am still giving this the 5-star rating it deserves due to the fact that I KNEW going into it that having only three switches would make things slightly more complicated. That is no fault of the manufacturer, but rather part of the design and the price I signed up for when buying this. I will say, however, that I plan to get the HeadRush Prime in light of the fact that it gives you much more control by having 12 switches as opposed to three (so that I can trigger and control individual effects without needing to perform complicated switching on the fly to get to a specific component). Overall, I highly recommend the MX5 for those who may not need a ton of instant versatility and dynamics and maybe only want to play with a handful of guitar tones at any given time. The pedal itself is designed well, sounds GREAT, and is more than enough for most types of guitar playing out there.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023 by A.M.
Style: MX5
I am a 50 yr old guitar dork who has been playing out locally in various bands for the last 20 something yrs. Play a bunch of styles/genres. mostly standard tuning, slide and hybrid picking stuff... I ordered a few digital pedals ($400 or less range), recently for my birthday, and this was the one I didn't send back. Hard to find much to bitch about. I have had several digital boards over the years, but this is the first that isn't consumer level merch. The other boards I returned all had convincing reviews online that looked comparable but upon trying them out in real life - there was a clear winner. Cons: I guess the worst thing is just taking the time to figure out how to get the patch levels evened out. There is preamp input & output gain, rig volume in global, and a master volume, and that doesn't even get into amp and cab models which each have their own gain levels as well, so you got at least 4 volumes to deal with. Amps all respond like the original (very differently from each other), which puts another layer of gain response into the formula depending on what flavors of dirt you like. It's a deep board. A lot to learn..... A LOT. But... it sounds friggin great. The most obvious difference, I can hear and feel, is just the huge improvement of A/D & D/A conversion and overall tracking. The less expensive consumer grade stuff is sooo much less responsive. The dynamics are crazy, and a little hard to tame if you're used to a little digital compression from cheaper converters. Super touch sensitive, super dynamic, super responsive. Noise filter, and gate on input are per-patch programable and work very well to filter out hiss and get a dead quiet amp when not playing and still maintain a natural feel/sound and release. Makes my old Crate Palamino V30 (30 watt el84 driven tube amp) sound freakin' huge and dynamic before I turn anything on - just the converters sound awesome. Once I add one of the many luxurious reverbs the sound sweetens to a sumptuous clean with miles of headroom. My amps cleans have never sounded so good. Amp models are very, very good. Sound great in my amp or my headphones. I haven't gotten into using any of the amp models (through my amp with the band) yet, it's a little jaring for me... I like to stay in my comfort zone I guess. I run mine in the effects send/return, so I can still push my amp's front end with analog goodness and get the response from my amp's preamp that I am used to. Overall, the clean and dirty amp models are all very good, they are detailed and breathe with your playing dynamics. Great sounding everything. Not a ton to choose from in the dirt box category. I like to have my old analog pedals for that part of my chain anyway - so definitely not a deal breaker for me. Regardless, it covers the basic distortion bases and does it pretty convincingly for a digital board. Reverbs, modulations, delays sound really great. especially the reverbs. The tiny expression pedal is very responsive/programmable and the onboard wah sounds are really good as well. Got a few whacky effect patches I have crafted that add a nice ocean of ambience when it's called for. Looking forward to recording with this little beast. I think this pedal hit it's demographic with me... This little guy is the gateway-pedal. I already am eyeing its' big brother...
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023 by shadog
Style: MX5
I have a small Zoom multi effects pedal that wasn't too bad but I needed to put my glasses on every time I wanted to adjust anything. I did a bunch of comparison by reading and watching quite a few reviews. I liked all the features that this has, color touch screen, simple controls, lots of effects, cabs, amps. ... Its got an amazing amount of possibilities. It can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm slowly learning. Thankfully there's plenty of information on YouTube. The looper is fantastic,and easy to use! I do wish it had a metronome and drum effects, but I can certainly get those elsewhere. So, if you're thinking about this model, I'd say go for it. It really allows you so many options, different types of signal chains, plenty of effects, lots of rigs [pre sets] and a surprising amount of control over each of these options. I am more than happy with my purchase and I am probably only utilizing 1/4 of the options.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023 by Ferret
Style: MX5
I’ve had this for 6 months now. I didn’t want to review it until I messed with it for some time. I’ve been playing for 30+ months years. I’m ve owned and still own many vintage and not so vintage sets of gear. I started my venture with Headrush using a friends Pedalboard and a Frfr 112. I fell in love with it and bought one with a Frfr 112. I latter bought a Frfr 1x8. I don’t know what the big deal is about one or the other. They can both be used at any size show because of be done it. I run to the front of house anyway and use this as a monitor. With the band I have a Frfr 112. At home I have a Frfr 1x8. That’s just where they ended up they are interchangeable to me. Anyway getting off subject MX5. Like I said I’ve had it for 6 months using it extensively. I no longer need se the pedalboard. This thing was is loaded with the same rigs I used in the pedalboard. And it’s small and easy to carry with a guitar. I can see where it wouldn’t be something someone would want to use with complex songs that require several effects changes in them but I’m a simple guy. 3 chords and the truth. The smaller footprint expression pedal is something to get use to but I wear a size 11 shoe and I did it and no longer miss the full size pedal. Don’t go by the preloaded sounds to evaluate this thing. They really suck. The only IR I’ve loaded is the Celestion that comes with it. I have stored my rigs on the computer but that’s it. I erased all the factory presets and started from scratch. I mostly use Rig mode so if you need to change the sound during one song more than three times it might not be for you because then you have to use 2 pedals to switch to the next bank. I like it. It’s solid and sounds great. But you do have to put the time I. To dial the sounds you want just as you would with any setup. This one gives you one up with the touchscreen. I mean who don’t know how to use a smartphone. The 4” screen is big enough. Good luck. Remember no matter what kind of music you make it’s basically all folk music because it’s for folks.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023 by Chris Douglas
Style: MX5
First, this thing has amazing sounds. It may not have as many amps, cabs, and effects as others in the same price range, but its enough for bass and guitar and the implementation of what is there is spot on. The biggest usability issue is the screen is small and there is no BT app or embedded site for configuration. Also, uploading is done by hooking up to a PC/Mac and using the OS file tools. Editing the JSON files isn't bad in a code editor, but they should provide a small tweaking app at least. I started building one and it's pretty straight forward since everything is JSON based. We'll see if I continue to work on it. Anyway... overall I love this thing. Super portable. Amazing sound. Really happy with the purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by Vinnie Da Arm
Style: MX5
This has been a great unit, it has served me well, I have used it for both guitar and bass and would recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026 by Garrett
Style: MX5
The idea was I wanted a "good" multi-effect pedal/amp modeler. Fast forward a few months of reading reviews and watching detailed reviews, etc... Settled on this one. Not disappointed at all. So, Pros - 1) Large number of amp options for both guitar and bass. Allows for a pretty significant range. Some other modelers out there have more but at some point it's going to be overwhelming. Reality is I probably won't ever use ALL of the models in this one, but again, not overwhelming. 2) Large but not obscene number of pedal options. As above, I can do a lot with it but I don't have to sort through 8,000 pedals to find the 6 I wanted. 3) The Headrush website has the list of what the models are attempting to clone. Makes 1 + 2 easier to sort. 4) Interface is super easy to use both with the touch screen and the knobs. 5) The expression pedal is an excellent addition. Do I want to wah? Volume? Do I feel like fading reverb in and out with it? Whatever, it's there, smooth action. 6) Sound quality is more than adequate for me. I used it for a couple of months with just studio headphones, eventually bought the Headrush 112 FRFR, it's excellent. A true studio pro might disagree with me but for as well as I can hear, it's outstanding. 7) When I finally do want to get fancy, it's also an interface. (At the time of this writing I have not attempted to record with it) Cons - Can't think of anything. All the "flaws" I've encountered are me not really knowing what I'm doing. A little bit of reaeding on how to tweak stuff fixed everything. Even with my questionable eyesight the touch screen is plenty big enough. I think it's great.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023 by Peter M. Kilkenny
Style: MX5
I'm a long time musician and have had most models of Boss floor FX units, have had Line 6 Helix units and still use Helix Native with my DAW and have an HX Effects. Tried the original large Headrush when it was released and promptly returned it. When I saw this tiny version for such a low price and the updates they've made and the glowing reviews I decided to try it as I'm tired of getting to the studio and finding there's no amp foot switch or the amp has a parallel loop (I need a series loop FFS), etc. Started considering a modeller with a pedal sized amp since they exist now so I bought this unit. Holy crap the Mesa Rectifier tone I made with an IR and TS808 boost in front is incredible. Sounds better than my Helix patch I made that I had to use dual amps on to get a sound a liked. It doesn't have *anywhere*near the amount of effects/diversity of anything Line 6 but I've been still able to replicate my Helix effect patches so closely even still. Now, I'll say, the interface sounds easy being touch screen but can be maddening until you learn the unit. But once you do the benefits are worth it. I'm really loving this little thing. Also, every preset change has hapless switching with reverb and delay spillover. With Helix you have to use Snapshots.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023 by Rev2010