With powerful sound generation technology and a high-resolution 4-color touchscreen, the MX5 offers a huge range of classic, modern and exclusive boutique amp and effect models, as well as the ability to load a virtually unlimited number of Custom impulse response (IR) files. The MX5 also features a looper with save and load functionality, a studio-quality USB audio interface for simplified recording and re-amping, and a built-in expression pedal with a hands-free editing mode intuitive.
The HeadRush MX5 delivers powerful sound with a huge library of 46 amplifier models, 15 cabinets with 10 microphone emulations, 300 impulse responses and 63 premium effects! All HeadRush models are flawless simulations of the most sought-after vintage and modern gear with unrivaled precision and authentic dynamic response. There's even an expert selection of premium HeadRush effects that can't be found anywhere else. This library will continue to be expanded with regular firmware updates that add new models and features based on user requests and feedback.
Features
Custom-designed DSP system with powerful multi-core processing
4-inch high-resolution touchscreen with guitarist-centric interface
Versatile library of realistic and responsive amplifier models, cabinets, mics and effects
Seamless preset switching with reverb/delay tail overflow
Load virtually unlimited custom impulse response files
Hands-free editing mode for quick live editing
Looper with loop save and load functions
Integrated expression pedal with footswitch and adjustable tension
Stereo effects loop for external effects or 4-cable connectivity with guitar/bass amps
1/8" (3.5mm) auxiliary input, 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output; MIDI input and output
Recording and re-amplification via USB (up to 24-bit/96 KHz)
Super compact but packed with all the power of HeadRush, MX5® is an incredibly easy-to-use, realistic-sounding guitar effects and amp modeler ideal for the office, studio and stage. Featuring a finely tuned multi-core processor and 4-inch high-resolution touchscreen, the HeadRush MX5 makes tone creation easy, allowing you to touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop to instantly create and edit your perfect tone in unprecedented realism. and intuitively.
Incredible 4-inch touchscreen
Taking center stage on the HeadRush MX5 is an ultra-responsive 4-inch touchscreen and intuitive guitarist-centric user interface to literally touch, drag, and drag-and-drop to instantly create rigs with blazing speed and precision.
Perfectly portable and flexible
Equally suited to home recording and live performance situations, the HeadRush MX5 is incredibly portable at just 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) and can fit in most backpacks or instrument cases. It's never been easier to bring the best vintage and modern classic gear to rehearsals, performances or recording sessions near or far, without breaking the bank - or your back!
Easy-to-use Stomp, Rig and Hybrid Footswitch modes
Controlling your sound has never been easier thanks to the MX5's 3 built-in footswitches that allow you to switch between 3 models or scenes, change platforms or access your settings lists. Quickly switch between pedal modes by holding pedal 1 to select the desired mode. You can also select playlists, go hands-free, and lock the touchscreen from this menu.
Fully assignable expression pedal for maximum control
The expression pedal has two powerful modes, classic mode and advanced mode, as well as a foot switch to switch between two banks of expression pedal A or B. In classic mode, if you assign a wah pedal to the pedal expression pedal A and a volume pedal to expression pedal B, only one of them will be active at any time; when you control the wah pedal, the volume pedal will be bypassed and vice versa. With the Advanced setting, you can assign up to four parameters to each expression pedal (A and B). Moving the pedal will simultaneously adjust all parameters assigned to it. Using the footswitch will select the other expression pedal and leave the current pedal's settings active and at their maximum values.
Best-in-class looper with save and load functionality
The HeadRush MX5 features an advanced built-in looper that you can use to layer parts during performances or as a songwriting tool when inspiration strikes. You can load .WAV and .MP3 audio files into the Looper to play along with backing tracks; You can also save your new loops as .WAV files and export them to your Mac/PC via USB transfer mode to share with the world. Each loop has a maximum duration of 5 minutes and can contain up to 20 minutes of layered audio at a time.