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Global Settings
Use the global settings to configure the HeadRush MX5’s
overall operation.
To show the global settings, tap the button in the
upper-right corner of the screen, and tap Global Settings.
To select each page of the global settings, tap the
number at the upper-right corner of the screen.
LCD Brightness: This setting determines the brightness of the
main display. Tap this field, turn the encoder to select 1 (dim)
through 5 (bright), and then press the encoder.
Audio Configuration:
Rig Input: This setting determines whether each rig’s input signal is taken from the Guitar Input (Guitar) or
the left (L) Return Input (FX Ret L). When set to Per Rig, the source is determined by the Rig Input setting
of each rig in the Input block. When set to FX Ret L or Per Rig, the FX-Loop Stereo Return setting will be
disabled; however, you can still use a mono FX loop for external pedals by using the right side of the FX
Return input. You can access individual sides of the FX return input by using a standard 1/4” (6.35 mm)
stereo to (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) mono Y adapter (sold separately).
Main Out Level: This setting determines the signal level sent to the main Outputs (1/4"/6.35 mm, TRS). When
set to Line, the output level will be +18 dBu. Use this setting if you are connecting the HeadRush MX5 to a
full-range, flat-response amplifier, PA speaker, mixer, or audio interface. When set to Amp, the output level
will be +6 dBu. Use this setting if you are connecting the HeadRush MX5 to a traditional guitar amplifier.
FX Return Level: This setting determines the signal level received by the FX Return Input (1/4"/6.35 mm,
TRS). When set to Rack, the output level will be line level, +18 dBu. Use this setting if you are connecting a
rack effects processor in the HeadRush MX5's FX-Loop. When set to Stomp, the output level will be +6
dBu. Use this setting if you are connecting a traditional guitar pedal ("stompbox") in the FX-Loop.
FX-Loop Stereo: These settings determine whether the incoming and outgoing signal in the effects loop is
stereo or mono. Tap Send to enable or disable the stereo signal for the Send Outputs
. Tap Return to
enable or disable the stereo signal for the Return Inputs.
USB Audio Settings:
Important note for Windows users: Before connecting the Headrush MX5 to your computer, download and
install the necessary drivers from headrushfx.com/support.
Sample Rate: This setting determines the sample rate of the USB audio signal: 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz or 96.0 kHz.
Remember to select the same sample rate as the one in your DAW. Also, set it before opening your DAW.
USB Audio: This setting determines whether or not HeadRush MX5 is sending a USB audio signal over a
USB connection. Tap On to enable sending of the USB audio signal with the selected Sample Rate. Tap
Off to disable the USB audio signal. (To change the Sample Rate, set USB Audio to Off first, select the
correct sample rate, set USB Audio to On again, and restart your DAW.)
USB Mode: This setting determines how the HeadRush MX5 sends its audio signal over the USB connection
and how its outputs function while doing so:
• Live: The audio signal will be sent to your computer as well as to the HeadRush MX5’s outputs.
• DAW: The audio signal will be sent to your computer only. The HeadRush MX5’s outputs will be
disabled to prevent any latency while monitoring.
• Reamp: Your computer will send an audio signal to the HeadRush MX5, which will process it through
the current rig and send it back to your computer. The HeadRush MX5’s outputs will be disabled to
prevent any latency while monitoring.