New firmware update lets HeadRush users tap into a world of open-source guitar tone captures
Amp modelling and multi-effects specialist HeadRush has issued a major firmware update that might just change the game for users of its Prime, Core and Flex Prime floor-based processors.
The update means these three units now offer native support for Neural Amp Modeler (NAM), an open-source platform that lets users harness AI to capture and reproduce the sound of real guitar amps and gear, and direct integration with TONE3000, a free platform through which guitarists can share their tones.
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With these changes, Prime, Core and Flex Prime users will see a transformation in how they experiment with tone creation, allowing them to tap into a vibrant global community of musicians and sound designers to explore a vast range of tone profiles. Crucially, they are able to do this with no computer, conversion or third-party software required.
The new NAM compatibility and TONE3000 integration is seamless, allowing guitarists to browse, download and play NAM captures directly from TONE3000 through HeadRush Cloud via their unit’s onboard touchscreen.
“Whether accessing a rare vintage amp captured overseas or a boutique pedal chain shared by a bedroom engineer, the path from discovery to performance is now instant,” HeadRush explains.
“With native NAM support and direct TONE3000 access built right into Prime, Core, and Flex Prime, we’re putting hundreds of thousands of community-created captures of iconic amps, boutique gear, and rare signal chains directly in musicians’ hands, with no computer required,” says Walter Skorupski, Senior Product Manager of HeadRush at inMusic.
“It’s the same open, community-powered spirit that’s reshaping modern guitar tone, now built directly into the rig.”
“I’m very proud of the level of quality that NAM offers. Seeing HeadRush affirm this by bringing it to their product line is a win for open-source technology in the music industry and, ultimately, the artists that industry serves,” adds Steve Atkinson, creator of Neural Amp Modeler.
“Less than two months after TONE3000 launched NAM A2, HeadRush’s entire multi-effects lineup has become the first to let you browse the full TONE3000 library directly from the device’s touchscreen,” says Stanley Vergilis, Co-Founder and CEO of TONE3000. “And with the Flex Prime available for just $499, making music is more accessible than ever.”
How do I download the new firmware update for my HeadRush Prime, Core or Flex Prime?
The easiest way to download the new firmware update is to do so directly via your unit’s onboard touchscreen. Simply open the main menu on your device and tap “Firmware Update”. After the download is complete, restart your device.
Alternatively, you can complete the firmware update using a USB connection to your computer. Just head to the HeadRush Downloads page and follow the instructions.
HeadRush’s flagship Prime unit is priced at $999, while the Core clocks in at $699, and the Flex Prime at $499.
What are people saying so far about the new HeadRush firmware update?
The new firmware update is significant, with some prominent guitar players and content creators saying it will change the world of digital amp modelling. YouTuber Xander Raymond Charles says in a new video: “I think HeadRush has just destroyed the amp modelling competition today.” Meanwhile, musician and engineer Glenn Fricker, of YouTube channel Spectre Sound Studios, says: “The entire amp sim industry was just obliterated by a free-to-use open source simulator.”
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