With powerful sound generation technology and a 4-inch high-resolution touch display, the MX5 offers a vast library of boutique, classic, and modern amp models and effects, 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-grade USB audio interface for simplified recording and re-amping, and a built-in expression pedal with an intuitive hands-free edit mode.
The HeadRush MX5 offers powerful sound with a massive 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 unmatched accuracy and authentic dynamic response. There is even an expert selection of premium HeadRush effects that cannot be found elsewhere. 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 touch display with guitarist-centric interface
Versatile library of realistic and responsive amp, cabinet, mic, and effect models
Gapless preset switching with reverb/delay tail spillover
Load virtually unlimited custom impulse response files
Hands-free edit mode for fast on-the-fly editing
Looper with loop save and load features
Built-in expression pedal with toe switch and adjustable tension
Stereo FX loop for external effects or 4-cable method connectivity with guitar/bass amps
1/8" (3.5 mm) aux input, 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone output; MIDI input and output
Record and re-amp via USB (up to 24-bit/96 KHz)
Super compact but packed with all the power of HeadRush, the MX5® is an incredibly easy-to-use and realistic-sounding guitar FX and amp modeler, perfect for the desktop, the studio, and the stage. Featuring a finely-tuned multi-core processor and a 4-inch high-resolution touch display, the HeadRush MX5 makes tone sculpting easy, allowing you to touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop to instantly create and edit your perfect tone in an unprecedentedly realistic and intuitive way.
Incredible 4-inch touch display
Center stage on the HeadRush MX5 is a 4-inch ultra-responsive touch display and an intuitive, guitarist-centric user interface—literally touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop to instantly create rigs with lightning-fast speed and precision.
Perfectly portable and flexible
Equally suited for 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 has never been easier to bring the best classic vintage and modern 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 toggle between 3 models or scenes, switch rigs, or access your setlists. Quickly switch between footswitch modes by holding footswitch 1 to select the desired mode. You can also select setlists, enter hands-free mode, and lock the touch display from this menu.
Fully assignable expression pedal for maximum control
The expression pedal has two powerful modes, Classic mode and Advanced mode, along with a toe switch to toggle between two banks, Expression Pedal A or B. In Classic mode, if you assign a wah pedal to Expression Pedal A and a volume pedal to Expression Pedal B, only one of them will be active at any time; when you are controlling 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 toe switch will select the other expression pedal and leave the current pedal's parameters 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 record 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 length of 5 minutes and can hold up to 20 minutes of layered audio at a time.