Headrush Core Any Good? 

Prime is too big for me. My needs were for live use so I needed something that could fit into a backpack and didn’t take up much space. I can create 8 scenes with my 4 switches and that’s more than enough for me. Honestly if I were to buy one of the bigger units I would consider the Line 6. More DSP, better signal routing.

Ya all of these units have their pros and cons. I have been through quite a few of them. I feel like if we keep voicing our opinions someone will eventually listen and will create a product that is closer to perfection. The Quad is amazing. I think the main reason I moved on from that unit was that a $1800 piece of equipment seemed like overkill for what I am doing. It sucks that no one from Headrush acknowledged your request. The Core has so many great features that it is frustrating that they just completely overlooked signal path flexibility.

@@sh4dda1musick11 We're on the same journey, I've had a Helix, Headrush Pedalboard, Fractal FM9T and now the QC, as far as I'm concerned they all sound great, it boils down to, configuration options, the operating system and user experience, (aka: joy!) to me.. the Headrush and QC are the most fun, the Helix kept running out of DSP, the Fractal is like configuring the bios of a 1985 windows PC, no fun at all.. but some people love them.. so what do I know. I got the QC used, so I'm only into for £900, I like that I can run a vocal path alongside the guitar and have DSP to spare.. miss those scribble strips though..

@@brucesmusicvideos I can’t find the dimensions of the gigboard but I’m pretty sure the Core is larger. One more switch and more ins and outs.

@@user-zr5xy5pv8w I have not used an Ampero Stage. Ampero is definitely making some interesting stuff so hopefully I will be able to try.

I'm kinda same as you I honestly love the tones I get from the headrush products but there are several things that they would need to improve if they really want to really compete with the bigger sellers. I.e. - the midi implementation is very limited IMO - The lack of software editor - not being able to use transfer/USB audio modes simultaneously - the fixed signal paths - some of the amp or distortion models are bad

@@renelbp5335 Ya I didn’t cover MIDI but you are absolutely right. I was thinking as long as I can get everything I need from the pedal itself then I’m good with no MIDI implementation. Signal paths get an F minus haha. I will say that I have received a lot more compliments about how I sound. It’s weird how satisfied/ unsatisfied I am with this one.

@@renelbp5335 You've nailed what's wrong with the Headrush.

The HeadRush Amps sound outdated , the emperor stage or even the stomp 2 have better sounding amps etc..but use your own IR stuff in any of these boxes