HeadRush VX5 Autotune Vocal Effects Pedal

HeadRush VX5 Autotune Vocal Effects Pedal

The HeadRush AUTOTUNE Vocal pedal with Antares Autotune is a powerful and intuitive vocal processor that brings professional-grade pitch correction and vocal effects to your feet. Featuring the industry-standard AutoTune algorithm, it delivers everything from subtle tuning to the unmistakable hard-tune effect used by top artists. With Retune Speed and Humanize controls, stereo effects, and an intelligent harmoniser, it offers a complete toolkit for live and studio vocals.

Built for real-time performance, the AUTOTUNE includes a premium mic preamp with phantom power, a bright colour display, and hands-free control via dual footswitches. It also functions as a USB audio interface with MIDI automation, allowing seamless integration into your recording or playback setup. Compact, rugged, and loaded with 250 presets, it’s a creative powerhouse for vocalists seeking versatility and control.

Please note: Firmware 1.2.2 introduces new features including multi-FX, USB audio, MIDI control, and improved preset management. Update via “VX5.local” using the provided USB connection.

Iconic AutoTune pitch correction

At the heart of the HeadRush VX5 AUTOTUNE is the legendary Antares AutoTune algorithm, delivering industry-standard pitch correction in a compact and intuitive format. From gentle, transparent tuning to the bold, unmistakable hard-tune effect popularised by artists like Post Malone and Charli XCX, the VX5 AUTOTUNE gives you full control with dedicated Retune Speed and Humanize knobs. It’s the definitive solution for vocalists aiming for polished, pitch-perfect performances in real time.

Studio-quality effects and harmonies

The VX5 AUTOTUNE offers more than just pitch correction. It’s packed with studio-grade reverb, delay, chorus, and compression effects to help you shape your signature sound. Its intelligent harmoniser can automatically generate vocal harmonies based on your chosen key and scale, or track chords from a connected instrument—giving your voice a rich, layered sound without relying on backing vocalists or additional gear.

Optimised for live performance

Designed with the stage in mind, the VX5 features a clear colour display and intuitive interface, making preset navigation and parameter adjustment fast and easy. Two onboard footswitches provide hands-free control for switching presets or activating Talk Mode, allowing you to address your audience without effects. A/B mode adds flexibility by letting you toggle individual effects within presets mid-performance.

Seamless studio and recording integration

Beyond live use, the VX5 AUTOTUNE functions as a 24-bit/48kHz USB audio interface for high-quality vocal recording straight into your DAW. With USB-MIDI connectivity, you can automate preset changes from your playback rig – perfect for synchronised live sets or detailed studio sessions. A premium mic preamp with phantom power, balanced XLR output with ground lift, and headphone monitoring make the VX5 a professional-grade recording tool as well as a live companion.

Firmware 1.2.2 Update – Important Information

The VX5 firmware can be updated via USB by visiting “VX5.local” on your browser and uploading the latest .img file. Version 1.2.2 adds multi-FX support, a new HV03 compressor, USB audio and MIDI control, improved preset management, and UI updates, alongside stability and performance enhancements. See the attached PDF for more information about how to do this.

Specifications

• Preset Storage: 99 factory presets, stores up to 250 presets total

• USB Audio Interface: Stereo 24-bit / 48kHz

• USB-MIDI: Yes

• Footswitches: 2 (preset navigation, Talk Mode, A/B FX toggle)

• Display: Colour screen with intuitive navigation

• Talk Mode: Disables all FX for audience communication

• Dimensions (DWH): 16 cm x 14.2 cm x 14.8 cm

• Weight: 1.2 kg

Input:

• Guitar Input: Balanced TRS/TS

• Frequency Response (Guitar Input): 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

• Dynamic Range (Guitar Input): 111 dB (A-weighted)

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

• THD+N (Guitar Input): 0.003 (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)

• Max Input Level (Guitar): +13 dBu

• Input Impedance (Guitar): 1 MΩ

• Sensitivity (Guitar): -46 dBu

• Guitar Thru: Balanced 1/4″ TRS or unbalanced 1/4″ TS

• Output Impedance (Thru): 540 Ω (unbalanced) / 270 Ω (balanced)

• Buffered: Yes

• Input: Balanced XLR with switchable +48V phantom power

• Frequency Response (Input): 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

• Dynamic Range (Input): 111 dB (A-weighted)

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

• THD+N (Input): 0.003 (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)

• Preamp EIN: -133 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)

• Max Input Level: +10 dBu

• Sensitivity: -46 dBu

• Gain Range: 59 dB

Output:

• Main Output: Balanced XLR with ground lift switch

• Frequency Response (Output): 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

• Dynamic Range (Output): 113 dB (A-weighted)

• THD+N (Output): 0.001 (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)

• Max Output Level: +20 dBu

• Output Impedance: 100 Ω

• Headphone Output: 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS

• Frequency Response (Headphones): 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)

• Dynamic Range (Headphones): 112 dB (A-weighted)

• THD+N (Headphones): 0.008 (1 kHz, 10 mW per channel into 32 Ω)

• Max Output Level (Headphones): +20 dBu (unloaded)

• Power Output (Headphones): 100 mW RMS per channel into 32 Ω

• Output Impedance (Headphones): 32 Ω

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