Headrush for Beginners: Build Your First Rig in Minutes – Core, Prime & Flex Prime
???? Learn how to build your first rig on Headrush Core, Prime, or Flex Prime! This beginner-friendly guide walks you through amps, cabs, effects, and saving rigs.
No IR downloads, no confusing menus — just a simple path to getting a great tone in minutes!
You’ll learn how to:
Start with a blank rig and add your first amp + cab block.
Place effects in the best order for clean, crunch, and lead sounds.
Dial in EQ and gain so your tone cuts through.
Save and name your rigs so you never lose your work.
Use built-in amps and cabs to get pro tones without extra purchases.
Perfect for beginners who just unpacked their Headrush and want to start playing immediately. Whether you have the Core, Prime, or Flex Prime, this guide will get you on the right track!
???? What you’ll need:
Headrush Core, Prime, or Flex Prime unit
Guitar + headphones or FRFR/PA speaker
A few minutes of focus ????
???? Watch the ongoing beginner series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGoeh8QbcMDlcbmfGk0HLL4zSR-0zZEH&si=87I9-gnAAXwfYw0P
???? If you find this helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe for more Headrush tips, tricks, and tutorials!
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Watch the next video in this series about Scenes: https://youtu.be/phaUGbZd3Ao
Link to Headrush Models (Amps, cabs, effects on all 3 pedals) https://www.headrushfx.com/products/core/index.html
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Chapters:
00:00 Main Idea
01:23 Building a rig
05:05 Global Settings
06:22 Naming Rigs
07:14 Adding Effects
09:43 Assigning Footswitches
14:13 Fine Tuning Rig
16:48 Adjusting Block EQ
17:30 Create & Name Presets
23:15 Sound Tests
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Originally posted by UCFJ54_6lEQ_pP9Ve8oC6Q-Q at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Vy5bSsb1s
???? Thanks for watching! If you’re new to the Headrush Core, Prime, or Flex Prime, I’ve got a full playlist of tutorials, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of your unit. Check it out here ???? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGoeh8QbcMCBDSlclJyIuocXZSrEObMc
???? Got questions? Drop them below — I answer every comment.
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Your videos have been a god send to my preparation for recording my second album in December in Nashville. Thank you so much.
it's very embarrassing i have had my flex prime pedal for at least 4-5 months now but have yet to know how to use it properly (i have just stuck with the presets so far). thank you for the beginner guide ????
You gotta be careful with these Headrushes Helix and others or you can ruin your gear!! Nice tutorial I absolutely love mine you tinker a little you catch on! lol There is alot to these they can get overwhelming!????
This was amazing! Thanks for posting.
Where do i go to learn more about what all the presets sound like.
Your video is very efficient.
I thank you with all my heart.
This is so helpful. Thank you!
Really good simple video!! Definitely learned a lot… thank you!
When I change the pedal assignments and go back to the main screen it reverts the outside pedals to next rig or prev rig @mattguitarmania
Muito didático
This is a fantastic tutorial for new users with Headrush Core. Thank you Matt. ????
Great video Matt thanks for posting, I ordered my Headrush Prime the other day and really looking forward to diving in and these videos are really helpful. Please keep uploading Headrush related stuff its very informative and like others have said there aint many channels which offer in depth content like this.
Hi Matt!
Im a new user of digital pedalboards ( im an old guy guitar player with pedals ) and your videos are really interestings and help me a lot!
A big hugh from Spain Sir!!!
Output level is controlled by input level control ?
Thanks for sharing this. Keep up the Headrush posts as there isn't many of us promoting the units. Best wishes ????????????????????????
Great and helpful video as always!
Question: Is there a way to have your Rig have a default button selected when you cycle through your rigs? Meaning, switch to the next rig, and it has #2 button ON which is the Rhythm Scene – even if it previously had the #3 button Solo Scene selected when you used that rig last. I want all of my rigs to default to #2 foot switch ON as I cycle through all 10 rigs. THANK YOU!
Great video, sir. Is there any chance you could do a video on the Headrush's "Kill SEQ" effect? (How to use it properly)
I don’t understand the lack of love for the Core. I jam all the time and it sounds better than my friend’s tube rigs. It’s 1100 dollars cheaper than the Quad Cortex. Come on people. Wake up!
Do you have a webpage where you post links to these rigs and stuff? Great content!