Headrush Core
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Headrush
Core
Product Info
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The Headrush Core is a powerhouse of a multi-effects pedal, seriously. It’s fantastic for players who want a complete, customizable rig in one unit – amp modeling, effects, Auto-Tune, and a looper. If you're a tone obsessive or someone needing a versatile studio or stage solution, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- Headrush Core
- Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Electric Bass and Vocals
- Amp modelling and vocal processing
- Huge library of guitar
- bass and vocal effects
- Includes Antares Auto-Tune
- Realistic and responsive amp
- cabinet and microphone modelling
- Built-in Amp Cloner captures the sound of your favourite amps
- preamps
- distortions
- overdrives and fuzz pedals and imports them into Core
- Import a virtually unlimited number of impulse response files
- High-resolution 7" touchscreen with musician-friendly user interface
- Direct Wi-Fi connection to the HeadRush Cloud for easy cloning and sharing of presets
- Instant firmware update
- no computer connection required
- Record loops up to 5 minutes long
- with a total of 20 minutes of audio per loop
- Synchronise the looper with other devices via MIDI
- for example with drum machines
- Load songs from Dropbox
- your internal storage or connected USB drives
- Additional Bluetooth audio connection for song accompaniment on mobile devices
- Tour-ready steel housing
- Five customisable footswitches with colour LEDs
- Recording and re-amping on Mac/PC via built-in USB audio interface
- Stereo FX Loop for integrating effect pedals and 4-cable method
- Dimensions (H x D x W): 75 x 236 x 408 mm
- Weight: 3.9 kg
- Includes universal power cable
- ReValver Suite and Amp Cloner software and Guitareo 90-day membership
PROS
- • Exceptional amp modeling rivals boutique hardware, incredibly detailed and nuanced.
- • Antares Auto-Tune integration is genuinely useful, not just a gimmick.
- • Amp Cloner is a game-changer for recreating unique tones and pedalboards.
- • Intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies complex routing and editing.
CONS
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for gigging musicians needing portability.
- • Steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with digital modeling workflows.
- • Vocal processing, while present, isn't as deep as dedicated vocal processors.
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
200+
Amp Models
125+
Presets
200
Looper
20 minutes total loop time, 5-minute max per loop
Expression Pedal
2 assignable expression pedals
Connections
4x Inputs (2x Instrument, 2x Auxiliary), 4x Outputs, 8x Sends/Returns, USB, Ethernet, Headphone Out
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Frequently Asked Questions
It samples your amp's impulse response and tonal characteristics, allowing you to recreate its sound within the Core’s modeling engine – it’s surprisingly accurate for capturing unique amp sounds.
The Wi-Fi is generally reliable, but a strong signal is still needed; it simplifies cloud preset management and firmware updates without a computer.
While it has depth, the touchscreen and preset system allow for relatively quick tone creation, though mastering the routing takes time and experimentation.
