
Anthony Easton
The HeadRush MX5 is an ultra-portable amp modeling guitar effect processor designed for both home recording and live performance situations. It features a finely-tuned multi-core processor and a 4” high-resolution touch display, making tone building easy with touch, swipe, and drag-and-drop functionality. The MX5 is incredibly portable at just 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) and can fit in most backpacks or instrument cases.
Key Features:
- Custom-designed DSP system with powerful multi-core processing
- High-resolution 4” touch display with guitarist-centric interface
- Versatile library of realistic amplifier, cabinet, mic, and FX models
- Gapless preset switching with reverb/delay tail spillover
- Load virtually unlimited custom impulse response files
- Hands-free edit mode for quick on-the-fly live editing
- Looper with save and load loop features
- Built-in expression pedal with toe-switch and adjustable tension
- Stereo FX loop for external FX or 4-cable connectivity with guitar/bass
amps
- Record and re-amp via USB (up to 24-bit/96kHz)
Specifications:
- Footswitches: 3 footswitches with color LEDs
- Knobs: 1 x 300° master volume knob, 1 x 360° navigation/data encoder
- Display: 1 full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface, 4” / 10.2
cm
- Connections: Various input and output options including 1/4" mono input
(guitar), 1/4" TRS input (expression pedal), 1/4" stereo output (send), 1/4"
stereo input (return), 2 x 1/4" balanced output (main), 1 x 3.5 mm stereo
output (headphones), 1 x 3.5 mm stereo input (auxiliary device), 1 x 3.5 mm
MIDI output, 1 x 3.5 mm MIDI input, 1 x USB Type-B port
- Power: DC power adapter input, 12 VDC, 3 A, center positive
- Dimensions: 2.8" x 11.6" x 7.6" / 7 x 29.5 x 19.5 cm
- Weight: 3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
The MX5 also offers convenient features such as gapless preset switching, stomp, rig, and hybrid footswitch modes, fully-assignable expression pedal, best-in-class looper with save and load functionality, and a global EQ for adjusting sound in different environments. Additionally, it includes a built- in USB audio interface for recording and reamping.
The MX5 is designed to provide an extensive range of tones and effects in a compact and portable package, making it suitable for a wide range of guitarists and musical applications.
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Below are live Reverb listings for the Headrush HeadRush MX5 from Reverb. Stompbx automatically aggregates current offers to give you a quick look at available models, conditions, and prices. Perfect for comparing options and making an informed purchase.

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$485.98

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$499

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$459.99

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$410.47

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$369

Excellent
$399.81

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