HeadRush FX Prime Guitar Multi Effect Amp Modeler Vocal Processor Unit User Guide
- June 11, 2024
- HeadRush FX
Table of Contents
FX Prime Guitar Multi Effect Amp Modeler Vocal Processor Unit
Quickstart Guide
Introduction
Box Contents
Head Rush Prime
USB Cable
Power Cable
Software Download Card
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Important: Visit headrushfx.com to download the
complete User Guide.
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical
specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and
product registration, visit headrushfx.com.
For additional product support, visit
headrushfx.com/support.
Features
Top Panel
- Main Display: This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to Head Rush Prime’s current operation. Touch the display (and use the hardware controls) to control the interface. See Basic Operation to learn how it works.
- Parameter Knobs: Turn these knobs to adjust the parameters or settings shown next to them in the main display.
- Encoder: Turn this encoder to scroll through the available menu options or adjust the parameter values of the selected field in the display. Push the encoder to confirm your selection.
- Footswitches: Press these footswitches to activate or deactivate the assigned block or scene, or to load the assigned rig.
- Footswitch Displays: These display strips indicate the block, rig, or scene assigned to each footswitch.
- Footswitch Indicators: These lights indicate whether the block, rig, or scene assigned to each footswitch is on (brightly lit) or off (dimly lit).
- Expression Pedal: Use this pedal to adjust the assigned parameter/parameters. See the User Guide for more information.
- Expression Pedal Status: These small LEDs indicate the current status of the expression pedal.
- Main Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Outputs.
- Phones Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Phones Output.
- Aux Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Aux Input.
Important: The audio signal from the aux input is routed directly to the outputs of HeadRush Prime without any modeling or effects applied and cannot be used by the looper. It is also unaffected by the main volume or phones volume knobs.
Rear Panel
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Power Input (IEC): Connect this input to a power outlet using the included power cable.
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Power Switch: Press this button to turn Head Rush Prime’s power on.
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Vent: Make sure this vent is unobstructed while using Head Rush Prime.
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USB-B Port: Connect this USB port to a computer using a standard USB cable. This connection allows Head Rush Prime 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, and setlists. See the User Guide for more information.
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USB Type-A Port: Connect a USB flash drive to this USB port for additional storage. A class-compliant USB device can also be connected to this USB port for external MIDI control.
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Guitar Input (1/4”/6.35 mm, TS): Connect your guitar to this input using a standard instrument cable.
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Mic Input (XLR or 1/4”/6.35 mm, balanced): Connect a microphone to this input using a standard XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) microphone cable. You can enable or disable +48V phantom power for these inputs in the Global Settings page.
Important: Only enable phantom power if your microphone requires it. Most dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones do not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone’s documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power. -
Mic Input Gain: Use this knob to adjust the level of the Mic Input. View the current level of the microphone by double tapping the input block to make sure the level is not low or clipping.
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Aux Input (1/8”/3.5 mm, TRS): Connect an optional audio source (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.) to this input using an 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo cable.
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Expression Pedal Input (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS): Connect an optional secondary expression pedal to this input using a standard instrument cable.
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Expression Pedal Toe Switch Input (1/4”/6.35 mm, TS): Connect the toe switch output of your optional expression pedal to this input using a standard 1/4″ (6.35 mm) TS cable.
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FX Send Output (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS): Connect this output to the input of another effects module, an effect pedal, or the effects loop return of an amplifier.
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FX Return Input (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS): Connect this input to the output of another effects module, an effect pedal, or the effects loop send of an amplifier.
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External Amp Footswitch Output (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS): Connect this output to the footswitch input of an external guitar amplifier to toggle channels or turn reverb on and off on the amplifier using the Head Rush Prime.
IMPORTANT! Only connect this output to amplifiers that have a “short-to- sleeve” footswitch input. If you connect this output to any other type of footswitch input, you may cause permanent damage to your equipment. If you are unsure if your amplifier has a “short-to-sleeve” footswitch input, please consult the amplifier’s manual or manufacturer to confirm before attempting. -
Phones Output (1/8”/3.5 mm, TRS): Connect standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphones to this output. Use the phones volume knob to control the volume level.
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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 L/Mono.
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Outputs (XLR): Connect these outputs to the inputs of your mixer, active loudspeaker, etc. If you only need to use one output, use the one labeled Left/Mono.
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MIDI Input (5-pin DIN): Use a standard MIDI cable to connect this input to the MIDI output of an optional external MIDI device.
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MIDI Out/Thru (5-pin DIN): Use a standard MIDI cable to connect this output to the MIDI input of an optional external MIDI device. You can set this output to be a standard MIDI output or MIDI throughput in the Global Settings page.
Setup
Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
IMPORTANT! In the Global Settings 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.
- IMPORTANT! Only connect this output to amplifiers that have a “short-to-sleeve” footswitch input. If you connect this output to any other type of footswitch input, you may cause permanent damage to your equipment. If you are unsure if your amplifier has a “short-to-sleeve” footswitch input, please consult the amplifier’s manoao manufacturer to confirm before attempting.
Basic Operation
This chapter describes some of Head Rush Prime’s basic functions. You can
visit headrushfx.com to download the complete User
Guide for even more information.
Main Screen
Important: The sequence of blocks in your signal chain is not necessarily
reflected in the footswitches. You can freely assign blocks to available
footswitches without changing your signal chain at all—and vice versa. See the
User Guide to learn about this.
To assign a block (amp, cab, impulse response, or effect) to an empty slot,
tap it ( + ) and then use the list that appears.
To show a block’s Detailed Settings screen, double-tap it.
To show a block’s parameters on the right edge of the screen, tap the block so
it is outlined in green. You can then turn the parameter knobs to adjust the
parameters to
their left. If a block has more than three parameters that you would like to
adjust, drag your finger up or down the column to bring the additional
parameters into focus. When no block is selected, the parameters will be ones
that you assign in the Hardware Assign page.
To rearrange the blocks in your signal chain, tap and drag a block to another
slot or between two other blocks (the ones after that position will shift one
slot further down the
signal chain).
To activate or deactivate a block, press the footswitch assigned to it, or tap
the block and then tap the On/Off button that appears at the bottom of the
screen.
To remove a block, tap and hold the block, and then drag it to the bottom bar.
To load another rig (preset):
- Press the upper-left (Rig ) or lower-left (Rig ) footswitch to load the previous or next rig immediately.
- Tap the or next to the name of the current rig on the screen.
- Tap the name of the rig on the screen and then turn the encoder.
To view other options, tap the menu icon in the upper-left corner, and then
tap an option.
Appendix
Technical Specifications
| Footswitches | (12) footswitches with color LEDs & OLED displays |
|---|---|
| Pedals | (1) expression pedal |
| Knobs | (1) 300° main volume knob |
(1) 300° phones volume knob (1) 300° auxiliary volume knob
(1) 360° navigation/data encoder (3) 360° parameter encoders
Display| (1) full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
Connectors| 1/4″ (6.35 mm) TS input (guitar)
XLR / 1/4″ (6.35 mm) input (microphone)
1/4″ (6.35 mm) TRS input (expression pedal)
1/4″ (6.35 mm) TS input (expression pedal toe switch)
1/8″ (3.5 mm) stereo input (auxiliary device)
1/4″ (6.35 mm) TRS output (external amp footswitch)
1/4″ (6.35 mm) stereo pair outputs
XLR stereo pair outputs
1/8″ (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
1/4″ (6.35 mm) TRS input (FX send)
1/4″ (6.35 mm) TRS output (FX return)
(1) 5-pin MIDI input (1) 5-pin MIDI output USB Type-A port USB Type-B port
Power| Connection IEC
Input Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A
Dimensions (width x depth x height, pedal fully forward)| 25.56″ x 13.414″ x
3.24″ 64.92 x 34.13 x 8.22 cm
Weight| 16.75 lbs. 7.60 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks & Licenses
Head Rush is a trademark of in Music Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those
of their respective owners.
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Documents / Resources
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