HeadRush VX5 Modern Vocal Pedal with Antares AutoTune

Overview of HeadRush VX5 Modern Vocal Pedal with Antares AutoTune

The HeadRush VX5 is a modern and intuitive vocal effects pedal featuring the industry-standard Antares AutoTune® technology. Designed for real-world performance settings and real-time vocal processing, the VX5 gives vocalists of all genres and styles confidence and creative control with access to a playground of pro-level audio effects in a compact package.

At the heart of the VX5 is the iconic AutoTune® algorithm, used and popularized by some of the most important and beloved artists of our time. This essential music production software has redefined what it means to be a modern vocalist, expanding the scope of effects available to artists whose instrument of choice is the human voice. The VX5 delivers that technology in a tactile format for the everyday musician or producer.

Dial in subtle pitch correction or experience the unmistakable sound of AutoTune® at its fullest via the pedal’s dedicated Retune Speed and Humanize knobs. Beyond pitch correction, the VX5 also features studio-quality reverb, delay, chorus, compression, and flavor effects, as well as an Intelligent Harmonizer that can generate vocal harmonies based on chords from a connected guitar or keyboard.

The VX5’s clearly labeled layout and color display with simple preset up/down navigation make it easy to program presets for every song in a set or adjust parameters on the fly. Use the pedal’s two footswitches to seamlessly change presets, or initiate Talk Mode for convenient control over effects during a live performance. Artists can easily automate preset changes using their playback rig with MIDI via USB.

With up to 250 presets available to create and explore, and this unique pedal’s ability to function as a class-compliant USB audio interface for recording ideas with ease, the VX5 is the ultimate vocal effects processor for both stage and studio use.

Key Features

· Antares AutoTune® pitch correction enhances any live vocal performance
· Dedicated Retune Speed and Humanize knobs adjust from subtle pitch correction to the classic hard AutoTune® effect trusted by some of today’s biggest artists, including Travis Scott, Charli XCX, and Post Malone
· Additional onboard studio-quality reverb, delay, chorus, and flavor effects make it easy for artists to dial in their signature sound—or adjust the effects from song to song during a live set
· Intelligent Harmonizer Mode automatically generates vocal harmonies based on the vocalist’s selected key and scale—or based on a connected instrument, such as a guitar or keyboard
· Stereo 24-bit/48kHz USB audio interface functionality to record vocals directly to the device
· USB-MIDI connectivity adds convenience for automating preset changes during a live show
· Intuitive color display and simple menus make adjusting audio quick and easy
· Hands-free preset navigation via two onboard footswitches
· Includes 99 factory presets, stores up to 250 total presets with instant recall—hours of creative inspiration and experimentation
· A/B Mode for controlling individual effects on/off within a preset
· Talk Mode quickly disables all FX for talking to the audience between songs
· Premium XLR mic preamp with switchable +48V phantom power
· XLR line output with ground lift switch to eliminate unwanted noise issues caused by ground loops

Technical Specifications

XLR Input                            (Balanced XLR Input) 
Frequency Response           20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
Dynamic Range                   111 dB (A-weighted)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio         110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N                                0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Preamp EIN                         -133 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)
                                            -127 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)
Max Input Level                  +10 dBu
Sensitivity                           -46 dBu
Gain Range                          59 dB
+48V Phantom Power         Yes

Main XLR Output               (Balanced XLR Output)
Frequency Response          20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
Dynamic Range                 113 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N                              0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Output Level    +20 dBu
Output Impedance            100 Ω
Ground Lift Switch              Yes

Headphone Output               (1/8” / 3.5 mm TRS)
Frequency Response               20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
Dynamic Range                      112 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N                                   0.008% (1 kHz, 10mW per channel into 32)
Maximum Output Level         +20 dBu (unloaded)
Power Output                         100 mW RMS (per channel into 32 Ω)
Output Impedance                  32 Ω

Guitar Input                         (Balanced TRS /TS)
Frequency Response              20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
Dynamic Range                     111 dB (A-weighted)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio            110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N                                  0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Max Input Level                    +13 dBu
Input Impedance                     1 MΩ
Sensitivity                               -46 dBu

Guitar Thru                      (Balanced 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS or unbalanced 1/4” TS)
Output Impedance            540/270 Ohm (unbalanced/balanced)
Buffered                             Yes

Physical     
Dimensions (DWH)    6.5” x 5.9” x 2.2” | 16cm x 14.2cm x 14.8cm
Weight    2.6lbs | 1.2kg