An Industry Titan at Your Feet

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.

Offering far more than pitch correction, this vital piece of production software has molded and redefined what it means to be a vocalist in the modern age. By fine-tuning the Humanize and Retune Speed knobs, you can dial in a variety of different vocal textures—from subtle pitch correction to the bold, defining vocal styles of artists like Charli XCX, Travis Scott, or Post Malone, the VX5 can do it all.*

All-Purpose Vocal Processing

The VX5 comes equipped with a staggering library of studio-quality presets that can be layered and sequenced in any configuration. For a lush sonic backdrop, pull up one of the Ambient or Church reverb presets. To take things in a more psychedelic, far-out direction, let your imagination run wild with one of the many different chorus or delay modelers.

For a fuller sound in any live set, the VX5 is also equipped with an Intelligent Harmonizer capable of generating vocal harmonies based on chords from a connected guitar or keyboard.

Quality Vocal Processing Made Simple

While the technology and processing power housed within this vocal effects unit is as sophisticated as it gets, the HeadRush VX5 was designed with ease of use at the forefront. A clean and clearly labeled set of controls and color display makes dialing in the perfect vocal tone a breeze. Two footswitches allow for quick and easy preset navigation, which can be crucial in a live setting—as well as a temporary bypass for talking between songs and A/B settings inside each preset to seamlessly change up your sound mid-song. You can also automate preset changes using a playback rig with MIDI via USB.

Boundless Connectivity, Endless Possibilities

In addition to being a stage-ready vocal effects processor, the VX5 can also be used as a USB audio interface. Easily connect the device to your computer via the USB-B connector on the unit's rear panel and assign the VX5 as your audio interface in your DAW of choice. Once everything is all hooked up and ready to go, just hit record and let your creativity run wild.

COMPLETE FEATURE LIST

  • Industry-standard Antares AutoTune® pitch correction
  • Dedicated Retune Speed and Humanize knobs adjust from subtle pitch correction to the classic hard AutoTune® effect
  • Additional onboard studio-quality Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Compressor, and Flavor FX
  • Intelligent Harmonizer Mode automatically generates vocal harmonies based on chords from a connected guitar/keyboard
  • Stereo 24-bit/48kHz USB audio interface functionality to record your vocals directly to your device—use it to record backing vocals for your next live performance or as an entry point to at-home music production with your DAW of choice
  • USB MIDI connectivity to automate preset changes for your show
  • Intuitive color display and simple menus make adjusting your sound quick and easy
  • Includes 99 factory presets, stores up to 250 total presets
  • Simple hands-free preset navigation via two onboard footswitches
  • 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
*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement.

VX5 Tech Specs

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

 

Main 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

 

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
  • Gain Range: Same as HG04

 

Guitar Thru (Balanced 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS or unbalanced 1/4” TS)

  • Output Impedance: 540/270 Ohm (unbalanced/balanced)
  • Buffered: Yes

 

Physical (Balanced TRS/TS)

  • Dimensions (DWH): 6.3” x 5.6” x 1.9”
  • Weight: 2.6lbs

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