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  • Page 1 User Guide English Manual Version 4.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (4.13) Looper ..........43 (4.13.1) Additional Looper Settings ....45 (4.3) Rigs ............14 (4.3.1) Creating a New Rig ......... 14 (4.14) HeadRush Cloud ........ 46 (4.3.2) Signal Path ..........15 (4.3.3) Stereo vs. Mono ........18 (4.15) USB ............48 (4.3.4) Saving a Rig ..........
  • Page 3 (4.19) Global EQ ..........55 (5.0) Appendix ........67 (4.20) Global Settings ........56 (5.1) Technical Specifications ..... 67 (4.20.1) General ..........56 (5.2) Trademarks & Licenses ....... 67 (4.20.2) Audio ............. 57 (4.20.3) Bluetooth..........59 (4.20.4) Wi-Fi ............59 (4.20.5) USB Audio ..........

  • Page 4: (1.0) Introduction

    (1.0) Introduction (1.1) Box Contents HeadRush Core USB Cable Power Cable (2 pieces) Software Download Card Quickstart Guide Safety & Warranty Manual (1.2) Support For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit headrushfx.com.

  • Page 5: (2.0) Setup

    (2.0) Setup Items not listed under (1.1) Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. IMPORTANT! In the (4.20.2) Global Settings > Audio menu, make sure you set the Outputs to send signal at amp level if you are using a traditional guitar amplifier, or line level (default) if you are using a full-range flat-response amplifier, mixer, PA speaker or audio interface.

  • Page 6: (3.0) Features

    (3.0) Features (3.1) Top Panel 1. Main Display This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to HeadRush Core’s current operation. Touch the display (and use the hardware controls) to control the interface. See (4.1) Main Screen to learn how it works.

  • Page 7: (3.2) Rear Panel

    4. USB-B Port Connect this USB port to a computer using a standard USB cable. This connection allows HeadRush Core to send and receive the digital audio signal to and from your computer. You can also use this connection to import or export rigs, block presets, setlists, loops, clones, and tracks for the practice tool.
  • Page 8 Important: The audio signal from the aux input is routed directly to the outputs of HeadRush Core without any modeling or effects applied, and cannot be used by the looper. It is also unaffected by the main volume knob.
  • Page 9 16 17 18 19 16. Outputs (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS) Connect these outputs to the inputs of your amplifier, audio interface, etc. If you only need to use one output, use the one labeled (Mono) L. The 1/4” Outputs can be set to amp level or line level in the (4.20.2) Global Settings >...

  • Page 10: (4.0) Operation

    (4.0) Operation This chapter describes HeadRush Core’s functions. (4.1) Main Screen (4.1.1) Overview Tap to view the Menu screen and Tap and drag this bar downward to view the Tap to create Tap to view the Hardware access more features and settings.

  • Page 11: (4.1.3) Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover

    (4.1.3) Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover HeadRush Core features two types of Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover: 1. If you have reverb and/or delay effect(s) active on your rig and then switch to a different rig, the effect(s) will continue to decay after switching to the second rig.

  • Page 12: (4.1.4) Amp/Cab Doubling

    (4.1.4) Amp/Cab Doubling When switching an amp, cab, or IR between a single and dual configuration using the X2 button, you can select from two options: • Stereo-Doubling: When this option is selected, two amps, cabs, or IRs are placed left and right within a single slot to create a wider image.

  • Page 13: (4.2) Menu Screen

    • Firmware Update: Tap here to enter Firmware Update mode. This will allow you to update HeadRush Core when new firmware is available, using either a USB connection to your computer or over-the-air via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 14: (4.3) Rigs

    (4.3) Rigs When you are using HeadRush Core, a rig is a preset: the combination of assigned blocks—the amps, cabs, IRs, clones, and effects—and the parameter settings of each of them. You can create, edit, save, and load rigs, making it easy to recall the perfect sound for each part of your performance.

  • Page 15: (4.3.2) Signal Path

    The signal path is the direction that the audio signal follows from your guitar, through your 14 available blocks, and ends at the outputs of HeadRush Core. You can easily reconfigure your signal path to best suit your needs, especially when it comes to creating more complex rigs.
  • Page 16 Guitar: Immediate Split This signal path splits immediately from the source and rejoins near the end. Like the second configuration, this one is useful for using two types of effects (or chains of effects) independently, but it allows for more models in the split paths and the rejoined one.
  • Page 17 After adding blocks to a rig, you can use the touchscreen to arrange your selected blocks in any sequence, but you may find that some configurations will sound better than others. Here are some common model placement suggestions for creating great rigs with HeadRush Core: •...

  • Page 18: (4.3.3) Stereo Vs. Mono

    Mix > A <Crossfade> B assignment. (4.3.3) Stereo vs. Mono The outgoing signal from HeadRush Core can be mono or stereo, depending on the models in your rig, the signal path, and which outputs you are using. An indicator near the end of the signal path indicates the current configuration.

  • Page 19: (4.3.4) Saving A Rig

    (4.3.4) Saving a Rig If you have made certain changes to a rig, you will see an asterisk () next to its name at the top of the screen, indicating that you have changed the rig in some way and may want to save it. You will see an asterisk if you have done any of the following: •...

  • Page 20: (4.3.5) Renaming A Rig

    (4.3.6) Deleting a Rig To delete a Rig, tap and drag the bar below the Rig Name to show the list of rigs on your HeadRush Core. Then, tap the  button next to the name of the rig you would like to delete, tap the trash can icon that appears, and then confirm that you would like to delete the rig.

  • Page 21: (4.4) Adjusting Settings

    (4.4) Adjusting Settings To adjust the settings of a block in your rig, double-tap it to open its settings screen. You can adjust the settings of any block (amp, cab, IR, clone, or effect), the input (the In/Lock icon), the output (the Out icon), or mix (the Mix icon).

  • Page 22: (4.4.2) Parameters

    (4.4.2) Parameters Listed below are some of the common parameters that you can adjust for each type of block. The block types include amps, cabs, IRs, clones, effects, input settings, output settings, and mix settings (if you are using a split signal path).
  • Page 23 Cab (HeadRush / Revalver) The Cab category is a list of popular guitar and bass amp cabinets, which contain the speakers. HeadRush Core recreates not only the sound of the cabinet but also the type of microphone recording it.
  • Page 24 An Impulse Response (IR) is a popular alternative to traditional guitar cabinet models, typically stored as a .WAV file. HeadRush Core includes over 300 Impulse Responses onboard; however, there are also many reputable third- party companies, producers, and artists that capture and distribute impulse responses that can be imported into HeadRush Core.
  • Page 25 Effects There are many types of guitar and vocal effects available on HeadRush Core, and their adjustable settings depend on the type of effect selected. Preset: This is the current effect preset, which includes the selected effect, all its settings, and its color assignment.
  • Page 26 Guitar In blocks only. To control the Input Gain for a Vocal In block, use the Mic Input Gain knob on the rear panel of HeadRush Core. Gate Thrsh (Threshold): This setting controls the signal level required to open the noise gate, enabling the guitar signal to be sent to the rig.
  • Page 27 Out (Guitar / Vocal) These output settings control the signal sent to HeadRush Core’s outputs: Preset: This is the current output preset, which includes all its settings. Output: This level meter indicates the current level of your output signal after the output controls shown on this screen.

  • Page 28: (4.4.3) Saving A Block Preset

    These settings control mix of a split signal path. This is available only for rigs with split signal paths (see (4.3.2) Rigs > Signal Path to learn more): Preset: This is the current mix preset, which includes its settings on the right edge of the display. A Lev / B Lev (Level): These settings control the volume levels the upper (A) and lower (B) branches of the signal path.

  • Page 29: (4.5) Footswitch Modes

    The footswitches can be used in one of five modes: Stomp Mode, 5- Rig Mode, 3-Rig Mode, Hybrid Mode, or Setlist Mode. The mode you are in when you power off HeadRush Core will be the mode you are in when you power it back on.

  • Page 30: (4.5.3) 5-Rig Mode

    (4.5.3) 5-Rig Mode In 5-Rig Mode, all five footswitches correspond to rigs you have saved. Press a footswitch to load its rig. To show the previous five rigs, press footswitches 2 and 3 () simultaneously. To show the next five rigs, press footswitches 3 and 4 () simultaneously.

  • Page 31: (4.6) Hardware Assign

    Hardware Assign screen. The MIDI Prog field determines the MIDI program change number of the rig. Use the Prog Change setting in the Global Settings screen to determine whether HeadRush Core can send and/or receive MIDI program change messages (see (4.20.6) Global Settings >...

  • Page 32: (4.6.1) Footswitches

    (4.6.1) Footswitches The ten boxes in the lower-left corner represent the 2 footswitch banks of HeadRush Core when in Stomp Mode or Hybrid Mode. You can assign any switch-based parameters (ones with only two states) to any of the footswitches—...

  • Page 33: (4.6.2) Scenes

    (4.6.2) Scenes The Scene feature allows you to turn multiple blocks on or off or change multiple presets for a block in each rig using one footswitch press. When you press the footswitch assigned to that scene, all blocks included in that scene will turn on or off, depending on how you assign them.

  • Page 34: (4.6.3) Expression Pedal

    (4.6.3) Expression Pedal When an external expression pedal with a toe switch is connected, it can control two parameters (in Classic Mode) or two sets of parameters (in Advanced Mode). Use the external pedal’s toe switch to switch between them— Expression Pedal A or B.

  • Page 35: (4.6.4) Ext Amp

    (4.6.4) Ext Amp You can assign a switch to send a signal to your traditional guitar amplifier’s footswitch input by using the external amp output. You can use this feature to do things like change from the clean to dirty channel or turn reverb on and off on your amplifier.

  • Page 36: (4.7) Hands-Free Mode

    (4.7) Hands-Free Mode Hands-Free Mode enables you to adjust any of the settings on your blocks by using just the footswitches and an optional external expression pedal. To enter Hands-Free Mode, Press and hold the third footswitch (labeled “—HANDS-FREE”). While in Hands-Free Mode, the screen will show a single parameter and its value, and the footswitches enable you to edit the parameter, change to a different parameter, or change to a different slot...

  • Page 37: (4.8) File Browser

    (4.8) File Browser The File Browser is a handy tool for navigating your files and folders on HeadRush Core’s internal storage. In addition to the internal storage, any USB storage devices connected to HeadRush Core’s USB-A port will appear along the left side of this screen.

  • Page 38: (4.9) Setlists

    (4.9) Setlists A song is a group of rigs that are sorted together for optimal organization. A setlist is a saved collection of songs and rigs arranged in a customized order. After being edited and saved, setlists can be loaded at a later time. This feature is useful if, for instance, you need only some of your rigs for a performance;...
  • Page 39 To create a setlist: 1. Tap + in the upper-right corner of the main setlist screen. 2. In the screen that appears, the left half is a list of all available rigs, and the right half is the list rigs in the setlist. •...

  • Page 40: (4.10) Practice Tool

    (4.10) Practice Tool HeadRush Core includes a convenient built-in Practice Tool that you can use to play along with songs from your HeadRush Core’s internal storage, connected USB storage devices, or a linked Dropbox account. In addition to being able to play along with a song, you can also set loop points within a song, and use speed controls to slow it down to making learning the song easier, or use pitch controls to practice a song in different keys.

  • Page 41: (4.11) Tuner

    The default and most common setting for a guitar tuner is 440 Hz. • Tempo: Tap this parameter to manually set the global tempo of HeadRush Core using the main encoder. You can alternately set this tempo by using footswitch 4 (TEMPO).

  • Page 42: (4.12) Metronome

    (4.12) Metronome HeadRush Core includes simple yet convenient built-in Metronome that you can use while practicing. To access the metronome, tap the Menu icon in the top left of the Main screen, and then tap the Metronome icon. The following parameters are available to be adjusted: •...

  • Page 43: (4.13) Looper

    (4.13) Looper HeadRush Core has a built-in looper that you can use to layer your performances. While the looper’s operation is shown in the display, you can control most of it conveniently with the footswitches. Each loop can be up to 5 minutes long, with a maximum of 20 minutes of overdubbed audio at a time across a maximum of 50 layers.
  • Page 44 Tip: While using the USB Transfer feature, you can import .WAV and .MP3 audio files for the Looper by placing the files in HeadRush Core’s /LOOPS/ directory. To edit a loop’s name, tap the folder icon in the top right corner to access the file browser, locate the loop, and then tap RENAME.

  • Page 45: (4.13.1) Additional Looper Settings

    The following parameters are available on this screen: • Global Tempo Sync: Set this parameter to On to set the Looper to sync to HeadRush Core’s Global Tempo. This is the same tempo used for any effects that are set to “Sync,”...

  • Page 46: (4.14) Headrush Cloud

    To open HeadRush Cloud, tap the Menu icon in the top left of the Main screen, and then tap the Browser icon. The first time that you log into the HeadRush Cloud, a QR code will be shown on the screen along with a security code. Follow the directions on the screen to register for a free account.
  • Page 47 On the My Content tab, you can search your own uploaded content by using the search, sort, and filter features, the same as you can in the Browse tab. On the My Content tab, you can also delete content by tapping the rig or clone title to show the overlay, and then tapping the trash can icon at the top right.

  • Page 48: (4.15) Usb

    File corruption may occur if the drive is not properly ejected before continuing. 7. After the drive has been ejected, tap Sync on your HeadRush Core to "commit" any changes you made to the contents of the HeadRush drive.

  • Page 49: (4.15.2) Recording

    (4.15.2) Recording When HeadRush Core’s USB port is connected to your computer, you can select and use HeadRush Core as a 24- bit audio interface, enabling you to play audio through it or to send its audio signal to the computer. It can use sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz.

  • Page 50: (4.15.3) Reamping

    Reamping is a process that adds the tone coloration of an amp to a pre-recorded audio signal—in this case, sending audio from your DAW through HeadRush Core and then recording it back into your DAW. This is useful for saving time because you can change the sound of an already-recorded guitar track without having to manually play the same part again.

  • Page 51: (4.16) Lock Screen

    3 times. To customize the Screen Lock image, place a .png, .bmp, .jpg, or .jpeg file named LockScreenLogo in the root directory of the HeadRush drive while using the (4.15.1) Transferring Files and Settings feature.

  • Page 52: (4.17) Amp Cloner

    • Some older fuzz pedals that were designed to be connected to a high-Z (high impedance) guitar output (7k to 15k Ohms) are not able to be cloned directly into the HeadRush Core without the use of a ReAmp box.
  • Page 53 Tip: If you are cloning an Amp & Cab, it is much easier to compare the sound of your clone to the target Amp & Cab if you place your HeadRush Core in a seperate room away from the target Amp & Cab. This can help you listen more objectively and not get distracted by any sound that you may still be able to hear while using headphones and listening to the comparisons.

  • Page 54: (4.18) Mic Dry Out

    (4.18) Mic Dry Out HeadRush Core’s Mic Dry Out feature enables you to still use a microphone while using rigs that use guitar-centric signal paths (Straight Path, Middle Split, Immediate Split) that typically do not allow adding FX to the microphone input.

  • Page 55: (4.19) Global Eq

    (4.19) Global EQ The Global EQ screen lets you quickly apply additional equalization to all your rigs without permanently saving them. These settings are especially useful when a venue, rehearsal space, or other environment has different acoustic characteristics than the room where you originally created your rigs (e.g., the venue may sound “boomier,” or a rehearsal space with soundproofing may deaden some of the high end).

  • Page 56: (4.20) Global Settings

    Practice Tool. Remaining Storage: This meter shows how much storage space is available in HeadRush Core’s internal memory. If you want to increase the available memory, you can back up files to your computer or USB storage device and...

  • Page 57: (4.20.2) Audio

    Guitar: This setting determines where the top guitar path from a rig’s output signal is sent to. Choose XLR to send the signal to HeadRush Core’s XLR outputs, 1/4” to send the signal to the 1/4” outputs, and Phones to send the signal to the 1/8”...
  • Page 58 Vocals: This setting determines where the vocal path from a rig’s output signal is sent to. Choose XLR to send the signal to HeadRush Core’s XLR outputs, 1/4” to send the signal to the 1/4” outputs, and Phones to send the signal to the 1/8”...

  • Page 59: (4.20.3) Bluetooth

    To configure which outputs the Bluetooth audio is sent to, use the Bluetooth Out parameter and choose XLR to send the signal to HeadRush Core’s XLR outputs, 1/4” to send the signal to the 1/4” outputs, and Phones to send the signal to the 1/8”...

  • Page 60: (4.20.5) Usb Audio

    • Live: The audio signal will be sent to your computer as well as to HeadRush Core’s outputs. • DAW: The audio signal will be sent to your computer only. HeadRush Core’s outputs will be disabled to prevent any latency while monitoring.

  • Page 61: (4.20.7) Expression Pedal

    Select between Norm (normal) and Inv (inverted). (4.20.8) Info On this tab you can view HeadRush Core’s current firmware and hardware versions, and access HeadRush Core’s License information. Send anonymous usage statistics: This determines...

  • Page 62: (4.21) External Midi Control

    (4.21) External MIDI Control HeadRush Core can be controlled by incoming MIDI CC (control change) messages sent by external MIDI gear. This external MIDI gear must be connected to the 5-pin MIDI Input or the USB-A connection. If USB-MIDI gear is being connected to the USB-A port, it must be class compliant and require no software drivers to function.

  • Page 63: (4.22) Remote Editor Web Ui

    1. On HeadRush Core, tap the Menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Main screen, and then tap Global Settings. 2. Select the Wi-Fi page on the left side of the screen, and ensure that the HeadRush Core Wi-Fi is set to On, and then connect to your local network.
  • Page 64 Depending on the size or rotation of your screen, the rig list may be shown when initially loading the editor. If it is not shown, tap the icon shown above to open it. When the Rig List is opened on the left side of the screen, you can browse and edit rigs in your setlists. Select Close the Setlist.
  • Page 65 The Hardware Assign page functions just like the hardware version, where you can edit footswitch and expression pedal assignments, create and edit scenes, adjust LED colors, and more. (4.6) Hardware Assign to learn more about hardware assignments. Adjust MIDI program Adjust footswitch change number of the rig.

  • Page 66: (4.22.2) Setlist

    (4.22.2) Setlist Click the Setlist icon to view the Setlists page. The left side of the screen shows the Rig List, with all factory and user-created rigs. The right side of the screen shows the rigs in the selected setlist. (4.9) Setlists to learn more about using setlists.

  • Page 67: (5.0) Appendix

    Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HeadRush is under license.
  • Page 68 Manual Version 4.0.0 Rev A...

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