I wished I knew all about that stuff. My dad gave me a harmony box. I'm getting a mic & working in getting the proper Amp for it all. Thanks for sharing. And no apology is needed for the new baby! But I did laugh at the beginning because I thought that before said it.
I am currently using my HeadRush MX5 through a small solid state Fender amp in clean mode with no effects. It sounds pretty good, but I back ordered a HeadRush 108 to try out. The 108 FRFR speaker is lightweight, and the price is low. I also have some headphones, but I prefer a real speaker.
If I was to use the power amp in on the boss katana and plug my headrush mx5 for amp sims would I use cabs or just the amp head? Would this sound quite the same as a monitor or frfr?
Thanks for another great video. I am using the MX5 with the AMP1 and your videos have been so very helpful. I am trying the MX5 in the effects loop on parallel. It allows me to use the volume pedal to mix in the effects level. Have you ever tried this out. It also keeps the analog signal solid from guitar to speaker so no latency.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Hey Doc. That would be great to hear how you have come to running the Amp1 after a while using it. I’m pretty fresh to the set up but love the Amp1 and I can imagine the amazing possibilities when combined with the Mx5 or helix. If have tried the 4 cable method but it just doesn’t feel right. I’m fine with losing the Mx5 drives and having everything after my drive section in the Mx5. So I was thinking the Mx5 in the effects loop of the amp 1. The parallel just sounded better of the two. I feel like I need to check my global settings to get the levels right and retry the 4 cable method. I look forward to seeing what you have come up with. Thanks for all the great content and education.
I usually use the headrush in conjuction with frfr, but since i'm flying to some gigs i cannot use the frfr, should I use a D.I to go in to the monitor of the venue or any suggestions, thanks for wonderful channel!
I recently purchased the mx5 and was introduced to doc McFarland videos and quickly subscribed. The issue I’m having is when I find a good sounding rig thru my headphones… it sounds like crap at band practice thru a FRFR cranked up… and vice versa… find a good sound cranked and when I get home it sounds like crap thru headphones. Are there headphones that you would recommend to make the transition a lot closer than now? (Currently using AKG72s for headphones)
Thanx for the vid! How is the quality with headphones? Furthermore, I wonder whether I should buy a pair of FRFR's or a pair of studio monitors. Do U think I could get overdriven sounds at a lower volume levels with MX5 into studio monitors than with an OD pedal into an amp combo (Plumes into JC-40). So that I won't drive my wife crazy (even further). Thanx very much!
I have headrush mx5 and yamaha thr10x as amplifier, when I use thr10x as sound monitor the output sound is not good enough in clean chanel, what should i do to use it, straight to aux output or buy in-ear monitor? thank you
How about using the stereo returns as an input from a keyboard... just wondering, as it seems like the flexibility of the chain would allow you to build two seperate paths... like guitar in for some of the fx, then an output for that using the stereo sends... then an input for a keyboard through another mini chain to the main outputs... just a thought, views?
Yes a Phones out or L/R line outs to two channels on an interface or mixing board will give you stereo results assuming that setup is feeding two speakers and not just one speaker.
the Master volume on the amp sims will replicate the power amp distortion when turned up. There will be a small difference in solid state vs tube power amps but may not be enough to notice in a room. Just crank it up and have fun.
Until i get an frfr 108 im going mx5 into the aux in of a peavey vypyr vip2 40w 12" this should work on a katana too. Seems unflavored for mp3 music playback and peavey advertises fr multi instrument speaker for bass keys synth guitar. I cant compare to frfr108 yet but its much more convincing and pleasing than going into a twin or trace elliot model on the input of the vypyr using my SLO drive and Engle powerball hi gain models on my mx5. I got the Vypyr for $75 on fb
I would not use the Cab sims because you already have a physical guitar speaker providing that part of the chain. If you want to use cab sims then an FRFR speaker would be ideal.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios How much difference does that make in sound? Let's say I want to hit a John Mayer Fender type tone. So I simulate a Fender Amp in my Headrush, but run it through another physical amp (that will work just as a cab then?). Will it sound like some weird mix? Appreciate it :)
@@gratengelsker7614 sending an amp model to the FX return of an amp will sound great. Its when you plug into the input of an amp is when things can sound weird because you are blending the preamp of the physical amp with an amp model. Same weirdness can happen why a guitar speaker (not FRFR) and a cab sim/IR. Its a sound I don't prefer but you can try it out to see what you think.
Hi There, I’ve watched almost all your Mx5 videos but can’t seem to figure out how to split my output signal, so that i can independently set my output lvl sent to Foh, and then turn up my monitor lvl. The issue im having is that my monitor isnt loud, but the lvl being sent to the mixer is already very high. Any help would be greatly appreciate! Thanks
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Thanks so much for you reply. Is there a solution to run into an Frfr speaker which then has an option to increase the volume of the speaker itself without affecting the Foh level? If so can you recommend me any Frfr’s that could do this?
You would have to use the Headphone out to go to FOH and the Left line out to go to an amp but you won't have independent volume control over either output.
umm yeah you could do that. Put an FX Loop block right before the cab and use the Send of the FX Loop to send to an input of an amp. But without a return signal you would be bypassing the cab entirely so the signal being send to FOH wouldn't have a cab and would not sound very good.
@@pascalbourhis depends if you want molded or rubber tips. There are lots of good companies out there. Shure makes some good IEM for around $100-300 dollars.
9:21 - The manual is nearly worthless. It certainly doesn't explain ANY of the effect parameters. This is an 1.5 hr video... Is there any way to provide separately EQ'd outputs on the MX5 without using up the effects loop?
Well with this being a livestream I am freely talking about different monitoring options. The Global EQ settings applies to all the outputs on the MX5. The pedalboard is the only version that has separate EQ options for the XLR and 1/4 outputs.
i tried to watch the section about studio monitors...but all he did was talk about how companies need to raise prices of products so they can stay in business wtf lol
Um really? You can talk to me directly instead of third person. My studio monitors are relatively in expensive and you should choose the monitors/headphones that fit your budget and needs.
