Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The wait is over for HeadRush users. Firmware 5.0 has officially landed, bringing a massive suite of features to the Prime, Core, and Flex models. Beyond introducing a fully performable, highly customizable drum machine, @TomButwin details a brutal new high-gain amp model, updated IRs and transparent overdrives, plus quality of life upgrades that make practicing and gigging smoother than ever.
Get Your Headrush: sweetwater.sjv.io/3k7A1d
Get Version 5.0: headrushfx.com/downloads.html
00:00 - Intro Performance
01:13 - Overview of Firmware 5.0 (Core, Prime, and Flex)
01:42 - Deep Dive: The New Integrated Drum Machine
03:55 - How to use Drum Fills and Natural Endings
04:52 - Downloading New Drum Kits and Memory
05:25 - New Amp: The "ON-1" High Gain (PV6505 Style)
05:51 - Custom IRs: 251 and 251 Tight
06:16 - ON-1 Model Demos
07:19 - New Pedals: Jimmy and Palace Overdrives
08:31 - Expanded Drop Tune and Up Tune (12 Semitones)
09:27 - Tidal Premium Integration: Practice like a pro
10:27 - HeadRush Cloud and Remote Editing
10:45 - New Security: PIN Authentication for Gigs
11:05 - Expression Pedal Auto-Engage & Block Mix Control
11:40 - Vocal FX Improvements: Tracking and Limiting
11:57 - How to Update: Wi-Fi Walkthrough and Final Thoughts
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The wait is over for HeadRush users. Firmware 5.0 has officially landed, bringing a massive suite of features to the Prime, Core, and Flex models. Beyond introducing a fully performable, highly customizable drum machine, @TomButwin details a brutal new high-gain amp model, updated IRs and transparent overdrives, plus quality of life upgrades that make practicing and gigging smoother than ever.
Get Your Headrush: sweetwater.sjv.io/3k7A1d
Get Version 5.0: headrushfx.com/downloads.html
00:00 - Intro Performance
01:13 - Overview of Firmware 5.0 (Core, Prime, and Flex)
01:42 - Deep Dive: The New Integrated Drum Machine
03:55 - How to use Drum Fills and Natural Endings
04:52 - Downloading New Drum Kits and Memory
05:25 - New Amp: The "ON-1" High Gain (PV6505 Style)
05:51 - Custom IRs: 251 and 251 Tight
06:16 - ON-1 Model Demos
07:19 - New Pedals: Jimmy and Palace Overdrives
08:31 - Expanded Drop Tune and Up Tune (12 Semitones)
09:27 - Tidal Premium Integration: Practice like a pro
10:27 - HeadRush Cloud and Remote Editing
10:45 - New Security: PIN Authentication for Gigs
11:05 - Expression Pedal Auto-Engage & Block Mix Control
11:40 - Vocal FX Improvements: Tracking and Limiting
11:57 - How to Update: Wi-Fi Walkthrough and Final Thoughts
Subscribe to PG's Channel: bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
Win Guitar Gear: bit.ly/GiveawaysPG
Don't Miss a Rundown: bit.ly/RIgRundownENL
Merch & Magazines: shop.premierguitar.com
PG's Facebook: facebook.com/premierguitar
PG's Instagram: instagram.com/premierguitar
PG's Twitter: twitter.com/premierguitar
PG's Threads: threads.net/@premierguitar
PG's TikTok: tiktok.com/@premierguitar
