The HeadRush VX5 is a modern, intuitive vocal effects pedal featuring Antares AutoTune© technology. Designed for real-world performance and real-time vocal processing, the VX5 gives artists of all genres and styles the confidence and creative control they need by providing access to a professional-grade audio effects playground in a compact package.

At the heart of the VX5 is the iconic AutoTune© algorithm, used and popularized by many of today’s most celebrated artists. This essential music production software has redefined modern vocals, expanding the range of effects available to artists whose instrument of choice is their voice. The VX5 delivers this technology in a tactile design for everyday use.

Tune subtle pitch corrections or experience the unmistakable sound of AutoTune© at its peak with the Retune Speed ​​and Humanize buttons. In addition to pitch correction, the VX5 also offers studio-quality reverb, offset, chorus, compression, and flavor effects, as well as a smart feature that can generate vocal harmonies from guitar or keyboard chords.

The VX5’s clearly labeled layout and color display, with simple up-and-down navigation, make it easy to program presets for each song in a playlist or adjust parameters on the fly. Use the two footswitches to seamlessly change presets, or activate Talk mode for convenient effect control during a performance. Performers can easily automate preset changes using their MIDI playback system via USB.

With up to 250 presets available for creation and exploration, and the ability of this unique pedal to function as a USB-compatible audio interface for easy recording of ideas, the VX5 is the ultimate vocal effects processor for use on stage or in the studio.

Description

• Antares AutoTune© pitch correction enhances any live vocal performance.

• Dedicated Retune Speed ​​and Humanize knobs allow you to switch from subtle pitch correction to the classic AutoTune© effect trusted by top artists including Travis Scott, Charli XCX, and Post Malone.

• Additional studio-quality reverb, offset, chorus, and flavor effects allow artists to easily craft their signature sound or adjust effects from song to song during a performance. • An intelligent mode automatically generates vocal harmonies based on the key and scale selected by the artist or based on a connected instrument, such as a guitar or keyboard.

• 24-bit (48 kHz) stereo USB audio interface for recording vocals directly to the unit.

• USB-MIDI connectivity allows for automated preset changes during a performance.

• The intuitive color display and simple menus allow for quick and easy audio adjustments.

• Hands-free navigation through presets using the two integrated footswitches.

• Includes 99 factory presets, stores up to 250 total presets with instant recall; hours of creative inspiration and experimentation.

• A/B mode to enable/disable individual effects within a preset.

• Talk mode quickly disables all effects for speaking to the audience between songs. • High-end XLR preamplifier with switchable 48V phantom power

• XLR line output with ground loop cutoff to eliminate unwanted noise issues caused by ground loops

Specifications

XLR Input

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)

Total Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: 0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBfs)

Equivalent Preamp Input Noise: -133 dBu (maximum gain, 40-ohm source, A-weighted)

-127 dBu (maximum gain, 150-ohm source, unweighted)

Maximum Input Level: +10 dBu

Sensitivity: -46 dBu

Gain Range: 59 dB

Phantom power +48 V: Yes

Main XLR

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

Dynamic range: 113 dB (A-weighted)

Total harmonic distortion + noise: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBfs)

Maximum output level: +20 dBu

Output impedance: 100 ohms

Grounding cutoff switch: Yes

Headphone output

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

Dynamic range: 112 dB (A-weighted)

Total harmonic distortion + noise: 0.008%, 1 kHz, 10 mW (per channel into 32 ohms)

Maximum output level: +20 dBu (no load)

Output power: 100 mW RMS (per channel) (into 32 ohms)

Output impedance:32 ohms

Guitar Input

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)

Total Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: 0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBfs)

Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu

Input Impedance: 1 megohm

Sensitivity: -46 dBu

Guitar Pass-Through

Output Impedance: 540/270 ohms (unbalanced/balanced)

Buffered: Yes