User Guide

English

Manual Version 4.0.0

 Table of Contents

(1.0) Introduction ................................ 3 (4.7) Hands-Free Mode ............................. 33

(1.1) Box Contents ....................................... 3 (4.8) File Browser ....................................... 34

(1.2) Support ................................................. 3 (4.9) Setlists ................................................ 35

(4.10) Practice Tool.................................... 37

(2.0) Setup .......................................... 4
(4.11) Tuner ................................................ 38

(4.12) Metronome ...................................... 39

(3.0) Features ..................................... 5
(4.13) Looper .............................................. 40
(3.1) Top Panel ............................................. 5
(4.13.1) Additional Looper Settings ................42
(3.2) Rear Panel ............................................ 6
(4.14) HeadRush Cloud ............................. 43

(4.15) USB ................................................... 45

(4.0) Operation ................................... 8
(4.15.1) Transferring Files & Settings ..............45
(4.1) Main Screen ......................................... 8 (4.15.2) Recording ...........................................46
(4.1.1) Overview ................................................ 8 (4.15.3) Reamping ...........................................47
(4.1.2) Basic Operations ................................... 8
(4.16) Lock Screen ..................................... 48
(4.1.3) Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover .................. 10
(4.1.4) Amp/Cab Doubling .............................. 10 (4.17) Global EQ ......................................... 49

(4.2) Menu Screen ...................................... 11 (4.18) Global Settings ................................ 50

(4.18.1) General ...............................................50
(4.3) Rigs ..................................................... 12
(4.18.2) Audio ..................................................51
(4.3.1) Creating a New Rig .............................. 12
(4.18.3) Bluetooth ............................................52
(4.3.2) Signal Path ........................................... 13
(4.18.4) Wi-Fi ...................................................52
(4.3.3) Stereo vs. Mono................................... 15
(4.18.5) USB Audio ..........................................53
(4.3.4) Saving a Rig ......................................... 16
(4.18.6) MIDI ....................................................53
(4.3.5) Renaming a Rig.................................... 18
(4.18.7) Expression Pedal ...............................54
(4.3.6) Deleting a Rig....................................... 18
(4.18.8) Info .....................................................54
(4.4) Adjusting Settings ............................. 19
(4.19) External MIDI Control ..................... 55
(4.4.1) Overview .............................................. 19
(4.4.2) Parameters ........................................... 20 (4.20) Remote Editor Web UI .................... 56
(4.4.3) Saving a Block Preset .......................... 25 (4.20.1) Edit Rig ...............................................56
(4.20.2) Setlist..................................................59
(4.5) Footswitch Modes ............................. 26
(4.5.1) Stomp Mode ........................................ 26
(4.5.2) Rig Mode.............................................. 26 (5.0) Appendix ...................................60
(4.5.3) Hybrid Mode ........................................ 27 (5.1) Technical Specifications .................. 60
(4.5.4) Setlist Mode ......................................... 27
(5.2) Trademarks & Licenses .................... 60
(4.6) Hardware Assign ............................... 28
(4.6.1) Footswitches........................................ 29
(4.6.2) Scenes ................................................. 30
(4.6.3) Expression Pedal ................................. 31

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(1.0) Introduction

(1.1) Box Contents

Flex Prime
Power Adapter
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual

(1.2) Support

For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements,
compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit headrushfx.com.
For additional product support, visit support.headrushfx.com.

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(2.0) Setup
Items not listed under (1.1) Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
IMPORTANT! In the (4.18.2) Global Settings > Audio menu, make sure you set the Outputs to send signal at amp
level if you are using a traditional guitar amplifier, or line level (default) if you are using a full-range flat-response
amplifier, mixer, PA speaker or audio interface.

Aux Device
Expression Headphones (e.g., Tablet)
Pedal

Guitar

Power
outlet

Computer
(optional)
External effect stompboxes,
modules, etc.
Full-range, flat-
response amplifier
or traditional guitar
amp

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(3.0) Features

(3.1) Top Panel

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1. Display
This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to Flex Prime’s current operation. Touch the
display (and use the hardware controls) to control the interface. See (4.1) Main Screen to learn how it works.

2. Main
Turn this knob to adjust the level of the Main and Phones Outputs.

3. Encoder
Turn this encoder to scroll through the available menu options or adjust the parameter values of the selected
field in the display. Push the encoder to confirm your selection.

4. Footswitch Indicators
These lights indicate whether the block, rig, or scene assigned to each footswitch is on (brightly lit) or off (dimly
lit).

5. Footswitches
Press these footswitches to activate or deactivate the assigned block or scene, or to load the assigned rig.
Press and hold these footswitches to change footswitch mode (1), open the Looper (2), and open the Tuner (3).
See (4.5) Footswitch Modes for more information.

6. Expression Pedal
Use this pedal to adjust the assigned parameter/parameters.
Press the toe of the pedal down to switch between banks of assignments.
See the (4.6.3) Hardware Assign > Expression Pedal for more information.

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(3.2) Rear Panel

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1. Guitar Input (1/4” [6.35 mm], TS)
Connect your guitar to this input using a standard instrument cable.

2. Expression Pedal Input (1/4” [6.35 mm], TRS)

Connect an optional secondary expression pedal to this input using a standard instrument cable.

3. FX Send Output (1/4” [6.35 mm], TRS)

Connect this output to the input of another effects module, an effect pedal, or the effects loop return of an
amplifier.

4. FX Return Input (1/4” [6.35 mm], TRS)

Connect this input to the output of another effects module, an effect pedal, or the effects loop send of an
amplifier.
Note: If you want to use the FX loop with Mono devices, use a standard 1/4” TS instrument cable. If you want
to use the FX loop with Stereo devices, use a 1/4” TRS instrument cable, such as a 1/4” TRS to Dual 1/4” TS
Splitter cable. If you are using the FX loop in Stereo, you will also need to enable the Stereo FX Send and/or
Return in the (4.18.2) Global Settings > Audio menu.

5. Outputs (1/4” [6.35 mm], TRS)

Connect these outputs to the inputs of your amplifier, audio interface, etc. If you only need to use one output,
use the one labeled (Mono) L.
The Outputs can be set to amp level or line level in the (4.18.2) Global Settings > Audio menu.

6. Phones Output (1/8” [3.5 mm], TRS)

Connect standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphones to this output. Use the phones volume knob to control
the volume level.

7. Aux Input (1/8” [3.5 mm], TRS)

Connect an optional audio source (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.) to this input using a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo cable.
Important: The audio signal from the aux input is routed directly to the outputs of HeadRush Flex Prime without
any modeling or effects applied, and cannot be used by the looper. It is also unaffected by the main volume
knob.

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8. MIDI Input (1/8” [3.5 mm])
Use a Type A 1/8"-to-MIDI DIN adapter and a standard MIDI cable (not included) to connect this input to the
MIDI output of an optional external MIDI device.

9. MIDI Out/Thru (1/8” [3.5 mm])

Use a Type A 1/8"-to-MIDI DIN adapter and a standard MIDI cable (not included) to connect this output to the
MIDI input of an optional external MIDI device. You can set this output to be a standard MIDI output or MIDI
throughput in the (4.18.6) Global Settings > MIDI menu.
Important: Do not connect audio devices (e.g., headphones, monitors, etc.) to the MIDI Output or MIDI Input.
Use 1/8”-to-5-pin MIDI DIN adapters to connect MIDI devices only.

10. USB-B Port

Connect this USB port to a computer using a standard USB cable. This connection allows Flex Prime to send
and receive the digital audio signal to and from your computer. You can also use this connection to import or
export rigs, block presets, setlists, loops, clones, and tracks for the practice tool. See (4.15) USB for more
information.

11. Vent
Make sure this vent is unobstructed while using Flex Prime.

12. Power Input

Connect this input to a power outlet using the included power adapter.

13. Power Switch

Press this button to turn Flex Prime’s power on.
Always make sure your input devices are connected and your volume is at zero before powering on. Return
volume to zero when powering off.

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(4.0) Operation
This chapter describes Flex Prime’s functions.

(4.1) Main Screen

(4.1.1) Overview

Tap and drag this bar Tap to open the (4.6) Hardware Assign page.
downward to view the Rig
Tap to view the Menu and access List screen. Double-tap to Tap to create
more features and settings. rename the rig. a new rig. Tap to save rig.

This button toggles

Double-tap to view the between the different
Input Settings page. signal routing options
for a rig.

Double-tap a block
This button enables or
to view its Detailed
disables reverb and
Settings screen.
delay tails when
switching to another
rig.

Double tap to view

the Output Settings
page. You can also
use the meter to view
the rig’s output level.
Turn encoder to move through
selectable items onscreen or to These three blocks show the current function of the three footswitches.
adjust parameters. Press Tap its footswitch to activate or deactivate it.
encoder as an Enter command. Hold footswitch 1 (STOMP/RIG) to change the footswitch mode.

(4.1.2) Basic Operations

Important: The sequence of blocks in your signal chain is not necessarily reflected in the footswitches. You can
freely assign blocks to available footswitches without changing your signal chain at all—and vice versa. See (4.6)
Hardware Assign to learn about this.

To assign a block (amp, cab, impulse response, effect, or clone) to an empty slot, tap it
() and then use the list that appears. See (4.3.1) Rigs > Creating a New Rig to learn
about this.

To rearrange the blocks in your signal chain, tap and drag a block to another slot or
between two other blocks (the blocks after that position will shift one slot further down
the signal chain).

To activate or deactivate a block, press the footswitch assigned to it, or tap the block
and then tap the On/Off button that appears in the top right corner.

To switch an amp and/or cab between a dual and single configuration, tap the block
and then tap the X2 button that appears in the top right corner. See (4.1.4) Amp/Cab
Doubling to learn about this.

To show a block’s settings screen, double-tap it.

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To load another rig (preset):
• Tap the name of the rig on the screen and then turn the encoder.
• Tap the name of the rig on the screen and then tap the / buttons to move to the previous or next rig.
• Press footswitches 1 and 2 (), or footswitches 2 and 3 () simultaneously when Flex Prime is in Stomp
Mode.
• Press a footswitch assigned to a preset when Flex Prime is in Rig Mode.
• Press a footswitch assigned to Prev Rig or Next Rig when Flex Prime is in Hybrid Mode.

To create a new rig, tap the + button in the toolbar.

To rename the current rig, double-tap the rig name. Use the keyboard that appears, and then tap Rename.

To show a list of available rigs on your Flex Prime, tap the rig
name and drag downward. In this list you can tap a rig’s name
to load it.

Tap the  button to the left of the rig name to access additional
options:
To rename the rig, tap the pencil icon.
To delete the rig, tap the trash can icon, and then tap Delete
or press footswitch 3 to continue. Tap Cancel or press
footswitch 2 to return to the rig list.
To add the rig to the HeadRush Cloud, tap the cloud icon. See
HeadRush Cloud for more information.

To search for a rig on your Flex Prime, tap the magnifying-

glass icon in the upper-left corner and use the virtual keyboard
that appears to enter a search term (e.g., part of the rig name).
The results will appear below. Tap a result to load that rig.

To sort the list, tap the Sort button. You can sort by name A to
Z, by name Z to A, or by Color.

To hide this list, tap the current rig name in the toolbar, or drag
upward from the bottom of the list.
Note: If you have not selected a setlist, all rigs on your Flex
Prime will be shown on this rig list. If you have selected a setlist,
only the rigs from that setlist will appear on this rig list.

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(4.1.3) Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover

Flex Prime features two types of Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover:

• If you have reverb and/or delay effect(s) active on your rig and then switch to a different rig, the effect(s)
will continue to decay after switching to the second rig.
• If you have a reverb or delay effect active on your rig and then bypass this effect, it will continue to decay
after it is bypassed.

To enable or disable this feature for the current rig, tap Tail on the Main
Screen.
Note: This feature will not work if you are using the FX Loop or USB Audio
features.

To enable or disable Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover for an individual effect,

first double-tap the effect on the Main Screen. Then, use the Tails parameter
to toggle the feature On or Off.
Note: Adjusting this parameter will not impact the Reverb/Delay Tail Spillover
setting for the whole rig.

(4.1.4) Amp/Cab Doubling

When switching an amp, cab, or IR between a single and dual

configuration using the X2 button, you can select from two
options:
• Stereo-Doubling: When this option is selected, two
amps, cabs, or IRs are placed left and right within a
single slot to create a wider image. Both amps, cabs,
or IRs will be active at all times.
• Switch-Doubling: When this option is selected, two
amps, cabs, or IRs are placed within a single slot, and
you can switch between the top and bottom amp, cab,
or IR.
To use Switch-Doubling, you must assign a
footswitch to this function in your rig. In the Hardware
Assign page, select the Signal Chain category of the
Footswitch Assignment Menu, and choose from the
following two options:
Doubling: A <Switch> B: If there is one Switch-
Doubled amp, cab, or IR, this setting assigns the
footswitch to alternate between the top and
bottom options of the block(s).
Both: A-B-C-D: If there are two Switch-Doubled
amps, cabs, or IRs, and one is located on the top
path of a split signal chain and the other is located
on the bottom path of a split signal chain, this
setting assigns the footswitch to alternate between
the four options of the block(s) in round-robin
order.

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(4.2) Menu Screen

Most of the key features of Flex Prime are accessible from the Menu Screen.

To access the menu screen, tap the Menu icon in the upper left corner of the Main screen.

To return to the Main screen, tap the  icon in the upper left corner of the Menu screen.

The following screens can be accessed from the Menu screen:

• My Rig: See (4.1.1) Main Screen > Overview and (4.3) Rigs to learn more about this screen.

• Browse: See (4.8) File Browser to learn more about this screen.

• Setlists: See (4.9) Setlists to learn more about this screen.

• Practice Tool: See (4.10) Practice Tool to learn more about this screen.

• Tuner: See (4.11) Tuner to learn more about this screen.

• Metronome: See (4.12) Metronome to learn more about this screen.

• Looper: See (4.13) Looper to learn more about this screen.

• HeadRush Cloud: See (4.14) HeadRush Cloud to learn more about this screen.

• Firmware Update: Tap here to enter Firmware Update mode. This will allow you to update Flex Prime when
new firmware is available, using either a USB connection to your computer or over-the-air via Wi-Fi.

• USB Transfer: See (4.15.1) USB > Transferring Files & Settings to learn more about this screen.

• Lock Screen: See (4.16) Lock Screen to learn more about this screen.

• Global EQ: See (4.17) Global EQ to learn more about this screen.

• Global Settings: See (4.18) Global Settings to learn more about this screen.

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(4.3) Rigs

When you are using Flex Prime, a rig is a preset: the combination of assigned blocks—the amps, cabs, IRs, clones,
and effects—and the parameter settings of each of them. You can create, edit, save, and load rigs, making it easy
to recall the perfect sound for each part of your performance.
To access your rig from the Menu, tap the My Rig icon.

Each rig has 14 slots, each of which can have one block (amp, cab, effect, or clone) assigned to it. An exception is
when a slot is using an amp, cab, or IR in a dual configuration (when the X2 button next to it is enabled).
Assigned slots will show graphical representations of the blocks, and empty slots will show a  symbol.

(4.3.1) Creating a New Rig

To create a new rig, tap the  button in the upper-right corner of the main screen,
and then tap New Rig.

To assign a block (amp, cab, IR, clone, or effect) to an empty slot:

1. Tap the empty slot ().
2. In the list that appears, tap the type of block you want to assign.
3. In the list that appears, tap the specific block you want to assign.
4. In the next list that appears, tap the preset you want to load for that block.

As you add blocks, you will notice the CPU meter in the top left screen fill up. There is no limit
to the number of the same type of blocks you can add; however, if this CPU meter reaches
100%, you may experience some unwanted tonal side effects (popping, clicks, etc.).

If you are loading an impulse response (IR) file, you can select one that is truncated to 1024 samples, which are
less DSP-intensive, freeing up more resources to load and use additional blocks and/or IRs to your rigs.
To load a truncated IR, select the IR 1024 model instead of the normal setting (2048) when adding an IR to your
rig.

Available block types Available models Tap here to return Available presets
(Amp, Cab, IR, for each type. to the list of block for each model.
Clone, or Effects). types.

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(4.3.2) Signal Path

The signal path is the direction that the audio signal follows from your guitar, through
your 14 available slots, and ends at the outputs of Flex Prime. You can easily reconfigure
your signal path to best suit your needs, especially when it comes to creating more
complex rigs.

To reconfigure the signal path, tap the signal path icon at the top-right corner of the
main screen.

The following signal path options are available:

Straight Path
This straight signal path is the default and the most common for
users that are creating non-complex guitar tones.

Middle Split
This signal path splits in the middle and rejoins near the end.
This configuration is useful for using two types of effects (or
chains of effects) but want to keep their signals separate.
There are three separate Middle Split options:
• Middle Split 3-4-3 features three slots after the Input, an
eight-slot split Mix section, and then three slots before the
Output.
• Middle Split 5-3-3 features five slots after the Input, a six-
slot split Mix section, and then three slots before the Output.
Note: Middle Splits 3-4-3 and 5-3-3 use the same singal
path icon shape.
• Middle Split 7-2-3 features seven slots after the Input, a
two-slot split Mix section, and then three slots before the
Output.
See (4.4.2) Adjusting Settings > Parameters > Mix to learn
how to mix the split paths together.

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 Immediate Split
This signal path splits immediately from the Input in a ten-slot
split mix section, and then rejoins with four slots before the
Output.
See (4.4.2) Adjusting Settings > Parameters > Mix to learn
how to mix the split paths together.

Optimizing Your Signal Path

After adding blocks to a rig, you can use the touchscreen to arrange your selected blocks in any sequence, but you
may find that some configurations will sound better than others.
Here are some common block placement suggestions for creating great rigs with Flex Prime:
• Dynamics (e.g., compressors), filters (e.g., wah, pitch shifters), and volume pedals are generally placed
at the beginning of the signal chain. Alternatively, you can place volume pedals at the end of the signal
chain to provide a slight variance in functionality.
• Gain-based effects (e.g., overdrive/distortion, fuzz) usually come next.
• Equalization (EQ) is often used to shape the tonal characteristics of overdrive/distortion and fuzz effects,
so put an EQ after them. Alternatively, place it before them to shape the guitar’s general tone—cutting
unwanted frequencies—before the gain pedals.
• Modulation effects like flangers, phasers, and chorus are typically placed next.
• Time-based effects like delays and reverbs are generally placed in between the amp and cab blocks (to
simulate an amp’s built in FX loop), or near the end of the signal chain.
• Amp blocks, cab blocks, IRs, and amp clones are often placed near end of the signal chain, although you
can place it wherever you want, depending on your needs.

Switching Between Paths

When using split path signal chains, you can use a footswitch or expression pedal to toggle or blend between each
path.
To toggle between split paths using a footswitch, use
the (4.6) Hardware Assign page to assign a footswitch to
this function in your rig. In the Hardware Assign page,
select the Signal Chain category of the Footswitch
Assignment Menu, and choose Path Mix: A <Switch> B.
Each press of the assigned footswitch will alternate
between the full top row split path in the rig being active
and the bottom row being muted, and vice versa. This
option can only be applied to split path rigs.
Note: You can also set this assignment as part of a Scene
by adjusting the Patch Switch parameter located at the
bottom of the Scene Assign page.

To blend between signal paths using the expression pedal, use the (4.6) Hardware Assign page to assign
the built-in or external expression pedal to the Mix > A <Crossfade> B assignment.

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(4.3.3) Stereo vs. Mono

The outgoing signal from Flex Prime can be mono or stereo, depending on the blocks in your
rig, the signal path, and which outputs you are using. An indicator near the end of the signal
path indicates the current configuration.

The signal will be stereo if you do any one of the following:

• Use any stereo effect block in your signal chain. Even if you have placed mono effect blocks after it. (This
is possible because the mono effect is simply applied identically to both channels and not summed.)
• Use a split signal path, even if the split paths rejoin before the output.
• Use a double-amp, double-cab, and/or double-IR configuration (i.e., if 2X is on).

The signal will be mono if you do all of the following:

• Use no stereo effect blocks in your signal chain.
• Use the linear (not split) signal path.
• Use only single-amp and single-cab configurations, if you use an amp or cab block at all.

Alternatively, the signal will be mono if you do any one of the following:
• Use only the L/Mono output (of a stereo pair) on the rear panel.
• Reduce the Rig Width output setting to 0%.

To adjust the width of the stereo field, double-tap the Out icon at the end of your signal path, and adjust the Rig
Width output setting. This affects stereo signals only, not mono signals. 100% uses the full stereo field, while 0%
produces a mono signal.

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(4.3.4) Saving a Rig

If you have made certain changes to a rig, you will see an asterisk () next to its name at the top of the screen,
indicating that you have changed the rig in some way and may want to save it.

You will see an asterisk if you have done any of the following:
• assigned a block to the rig.
• deleted a block from the rig.
• moved a block in the signal path.
• changed a block’s preset (see (4.4) Adjusting Settings to learn more).
• made any change in the Hardware Assign screen (see (4.6) Hardware Assign to learn more).

Activating or deactivating a block, using the parameter knobs on any screen, or using the expression pedal on any
screen will not cause the asterisk to appear. You can save these changes to this rig, save these changes as another
rig, or discard them altogether.

If the asterisk is shown and you try to load a different rig, you will be asked to select one of these options:

• Cancel: This option returns to the previous screen without saving the current rig or loading a new rig.
• Save New Rig: This option lets you save the current rig as a new rig. In the screen that appears, use the
keyboard that appears to enter a name, and then tap Save. That rig will be saved, and the new rig will load.
• Save: This option saves any changes you made to the rig and then loads the new rig.
• Discard: This option loads a new rig without saving any changes to the previous rig.
Note: Select Do not show this dialog again in the message to disable these confirmation messages. You can
re-enable them in the (4.18) Global Settings screen.

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To save a rig while you are editing it, tap the Save icon in the
upper-right corner.
To save your changes to the current rig, tap Save.
To save your changes as a new rig, tap Save New Rig,
use the keyboard that appears to enter a name, and then
tap Save.
To return to the previous screen without saving, tap
Cancel at any time.

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(4.3.5) Renaming a Rig

To quickly rename a rig that you are currently editing, double-tap the Rig Name in the top bar. Use the virtual
keyboard that appears to type the new name, and then tap Rename.
To rename a rig that you are not currently editing, tap and drag the bar below the Rig Name to show the list of
rigs on your Flex Prime. Then, tap the  button next to the name of the rig you would like to rename, and tap
the pencil icon that appears. Finally, use the virtual keyboard to type the new rig, and then tap Rename.

Note: You can also rename rigs using Flex Prime’s built-in File Browser. See the (4.8) File Browser section of this
manual for more information.

(4.3.6) Deleting a Rig

To delete a Rig, tap and drag the bar below the Rig Name to show the list of rigs on your Flex Prime. Then, tap the
 button next to the name of the rig you would like to delete, tap the trash can icon that appears, and then
confirm that you would like to delete the rig.
Note: Rigs can only be deleted when viewing the All Rigs setlist. If you are in another setlist, the delete option will
be replaced by an option to remove the rig from the setlist.

Note: You can also delete rigs using Flex Prime’s built-in File Browser. See the (4.8) File Browser section of this
manual for more information.

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(4.4) Adjusting Settings

To adjust the settings of a block in your rig, double-tap it to open its settings screen. You can adjust the settings
of any block (amp, cab, IR, clone, or effect), the input (the In/Lock icon), the output (the Out icon), or mix (the Mix
icon).

(4.4.1) Overview

Tap  to return to retain Tap and slide a fader to Tap this icon to enter Tap this icon to discard any
your changes and return change a parameter’s the (4.6) Hardware changes you’ve made since
to the main screen. value. Assign menu. opening this screen.

Turn encoder to move See (4.4.3)

through selectable Saving a Block
items onscreen or to Preset.
adjust parameters.
Press encoder as an Tap the Preset
Enter command. menu to select a
preset.

Tap a button to
change a
parameter’s
setting.

Tap the sliders

icon to open the
advanced block
edit page.
Tap the model name
to assign a different
model to this slot. Tap Delete to This meter Tap to change the color of the model. That color will be
unassign the model displays the output shown on the main screen, in the Hardware Assign
from the slot. level of the block. screen, and in the footswitch indicator for this model.

These buttons
turn the model EQ
on/off and adjust
its settings.

Tap the arrow

icon to return to
the first page of
settings.

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(4.4.2) Parameters

Listed below are some of the common parameters that you can adjust for each type of block. The block types
include amps, cabs, IRs, clones, effects, input settings, output settings, and mix settings (if you are using a split
signal path). See (4.4.3) Saving a Block Preset to learn how to save a preset after adjusting parameters.

Advanced Block Edit Page

The amp, cab, IR, clones, and effects blocks also feature a second page of parameters, where you can adjust gain
and EQ. The settings on this page are the same for each available block type.
Input Gain: This setting controls the gain level of the
signal sent going into the block. The available range
is -12.0 to 12.0 dB.
Input Level Meter: This level meter indicates the
current level of your input signal before the input
controls shown on this screen.
Output Gain: This setting controls the gain level of the
signal after it has been processed by the block. The
available range is -12.0 to 12.0 dB.
Output: This level meter indicates the current level of
your output signal after the output controls shown
on this screen.
EQ On: This setting determines whether equalization is enabled (On) or disabled (Off) for the outputs.
Level: This setting determines if/how much the signal level from the outputs is boosted or cut. This value is
applied to the level set by the Main knob.
Low Band & High Band: These settings determine what type of equalization is applied to the lowest-frequency
band (Low Band) and to the highest-frequency band (High Band): Shelf or Cut.
EQ Bands: There are four available EQ bands: Low (blue), Low Mid (teal), High Mid (yellow-green), and High
(orange). Tap to select each band. To adjust each band’s Frequency and Gain, you can simply drag the dots
along the graph, or use the parameters on the right side of the graph.
Frequency: This setting determines the center frequency of each EQ band, in Hertz (Hz).
Gain: This setting determines how much the equalizer boosts or cuts the signal and the corresponding
frequency band.
Quality: This setting determines the width of the frequency band. The higher the setting, the wider the band
will be around the center frequency (the first setting). This setting is applied whether Low Band or High Band
is set to Shelf or Cut.
Mode: For the Low and High frequency bands, this determines whether the the equalization is applied as a
Shelf or Cut.
Zoom: You can view the EQ graph on a 12 dB or 24 dB scale by tapping this setting at the bottom.

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Amp (HeadRush / Revalver)

The Amp category is a list of popular guitar and bass

amplifiers.
Preset: This is the current amp preset, which includes the
model, all its settings, and its color assignment.
Model: This is the amp model.
Amp Settings: These are the settings for the selected
amp model. Different models may have more or fewer
settings. Tap the arrow button to move between
pages.
Color: This is the assigned color, which will appear in
the Hardware Assign screen and the switch indicator
if the amp is assigned to a switch.

Cab (HeadRush / Revalver)

The Cab category is a list of popular guitar and bass amp

cabinets, which contain the speakers. Flex Prime recreates
not only the sound of the cabinet but also the type of
microphone recording it.
Preset: This is the current cab preset, which includes the
model, all its settings, and its color assignment.
Cab Type: This is the cab type. Numbers notated as
_X__ indicate the number of speakers it has and the
size of each speaker (e.g., 2X12 denotes a cab with
two 12-inch speakers, 4X10 denotes a cab with four
10-inch speakers). Numbers notated as __W indicate
the emulated wattage (output power) of the speaker.
Mic Type: This is the type of microphone being used on the cab. You can select different models of dynamic
(Dyn), condenser (Cond), or ribbon (Ribbon) microphones.
Mic Settings: These are the settings for the microphone:
• Break Up: This determines the amount of speaker “breakup”—the natural distortion that occurs when the
audio signal overdrives the speaker.
• On-Axis: This determines the microphone position relative to the cab. On-axis placement (On) positions the
microphone at the center of the speaker, usually resulting in a brighter sound with more definition. Off-axis
placement (Off) is slightly offset at an angle from the center of the speaker, and it often sounds darker in tone.
• Out Gain: This is the cab’s output gain level.
• Amp Gain: This is the amplifier’s gain level.
Color: This is the assigned color, which will appear in the Hardware Assign screen and the switch indicator if
the cab is assigned to a switch.

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Impulse Response (2048 / 1024)

An Impulse Response (IR) is a popular alternative to

traditional guitar cabinet models, typically stored as a .WAV
file. Flex Prime includes over 300 Impulse Responses
onboard; however, there are also many reputable third-
party companies, producers, and artists that capture and
distribute impulse responses that can be imported into Flex
Prime.
If you are loading an impulse response (IR) file, you can do
so at the highest quality (2048 samples) or choose to load
at a lower quality (truncated to 1024 samples), which is less
DSP-intensive, freeing up more resources to load and use
additional blocks and/or IRs to your rigs.
Preset: This is the current IR preset, which includes the selected IR, all its settings, and its color assignment.
IR File: Tap here to select an IR file from your internal storage.
IR Settings: After the IR has been selected, you can further dial in the IR’s sound by adjusting the Gain, Hi-
Cut, Lo-Cut, and Mix parameters on screen.

Amp and Pedal Clones

A Clone is an alternative type of guitar/bass amplifier or

distortion/overdrive/fuzz pedal simulation that allows you to
capture the sound of your own gear and use it inside of Flex
Prime. Amp and Pedal clones may be downloaded from the
(4.14) HeadRush Cloud.
Preset: This is the current Clone preset, which includes
the selected clone, all its settings, and its color
assignment.
Clone File: Tap here to select a previously created or
imported clone from your internal storage.
Clone Settings: After the Clone has been selected, you
can further dial in the clone’s sound by adjusting the
tone stack parameters that appear on screen.
Cab ON/OFF: You can use this setting to disable to
sound of the speaker cab from your Amp & Cab clone,
and instead use an onboard cabinet model or an IR
file.

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Effects

There are many types of guitar and vocal effects available

on Flex Prime, and their adjustable settings depend on the
type of effect selected.
Preset: This is the current effect preset, which includes
the selected effect, all its settings, and its color
assignment.
Effect Settings: After the effect has been selected, you
can further dial in the effect by adjusting the
parameters that appear on screen.

In

These input settings control the signal sent through the

blocks of your rig:
Preset: This is the current input preset, which includes
all its settings and its locked/unlocked state.
Parameters: This menu determines whether these
input settings are locked or unlocked.
• When unlocked, the settings will change to the
new rig’s input settings each time you load a new
rig. The lock icon on the main screen will be gray.
• When locked, the settings will be retained as
“global” input settings, regardless of the rig. The
lock icon on the main screen will be red.
Rig Input: This setting determines whether the rig’s
input signal is taken from the guitar input (Guitar), or
the right (R) return input (FX Ret R). This menu is
shown only when Rig Input is set to Per Rig in the
global settings (see (4.18.2) Global Settings > Audio
to learn about this).
Input Level Meter: This level meter indicates the
current level of your input signal before the input
controls shown on this screen.
Input Gain: This setting controls the gain level of the
signal sent from your guitar into your rig. The
available range is -60.0 to 12.0 dB.
Gate Thrsh (Threshold): This setting controls the signal
level required to open the noise gate, enabling the
guitar signal to be sent to the rig. The available range
is -120.0 to 0.0 dB. The threshold is represented by
a white line on the input level meter.
Gate: This setting controls the amount of time it will
take for the noise gate to close once the incoming
guitar signal stops. The available range is 1–3000 ms.
Noise Filt (Filter): This setting controls the level of the
noise filter. Sounds such as hiss and buzz below this
level will be suppressed. The available range is -120.0
to -60.0 dB

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Out

These output settings control the signal sent to Flex Prime’s

outputs:
Preset: This is the current output preset, which includes
all its settings.
Output: This level meter indicates the current level of
your output signal after the output controls shown
on this screen.
Rig Vol (Volume): This setting controls the level of the
audio signal sent from the outputs. The available
range is -60.0 to 36.0 dB.
Rig Width: This setting controls how much of the
stereo field the output signal uses. 100% uses the full
stereo field, while 0% produces a mono signal. This
affects stereo signals only, not mono signals.

Mix

These settings control mix of a split signal path. This is

available only for rigs with split signal paths (see (4.3.2) Rigs
> Signal Path to learn more):
Preset: This is the current mix preset, which includes
its settings on the right edge of the display.
Crossfade A / B: This setting controls the mix between
the A and B signal paths.
Level A / B: These settings control the volume levels
the upper (A) and lower (B) branches of the signal
path. The range is -60.0 dB to +12.0 dB.
Pan A / B: These settings control the panning (position
in the stereo field) the upper (A) and lower (B)
branches of the signal path. The range is -100% to
+100%.
Delay: This setting controls a timing offset between the
upper (A) and lower (B) branches of the signal path.
The range is -30000μs to +30000μs. If the value is
negative (-), the A branch is delayed. If the value is
positive (+), the B branch is delayed.

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(4.4.3) Saving a Block Preset

Tap the Save icon in the upper-right corner to save a block

preset.
To save your changes to the current preset, tap
Save.
To save your changes as a new preset, tap Save New
Preset, use the keyboard that appears to enter a
name, and then tap Save.
To return to the previous screen without saving, tap
Cancel at any time.

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(4.5) Footswitch Modes

The three footswitches can be used to activate or bypass blocks

(amps, cabs, impulse responses, or effects) as well as select
scenes, rigs, or setlists. These footswitches are always in one of
four modes: Stomp, Rig, Hybrid, or Setlist.

To change the mode, hold footswitch 1, then:

• To select Stomp mode, press footswitch 1.
• To select Rig mode, press footswitch 2.
• To select Setlist mode, hold footswitch 2.
• To select Hybrid mode, press footswitch 3.

In addition to the four main footswitch modes, you can also access the following options after holding footswitch 1:
• To open Hands Free mode, hold footswitch 1 again. See (4.7) Hands Free Mode for more details.
• To lock or unlock the screen, hold footswitch 3. See (4.16) Lock Screen for more details.

(4.5.1) Stomp Mode

Footswitches 1-3 correspond to blocks (amps, cabs, or effects) in

your signal chain. Use (4.6) Hardware Assign mode to assign
blocks to the footswitches.
Press a footswitch to activate or deactivate its block.
To load the previous rig, press footswitches 1 and 2 ()
simultaneously.
To load the next rig, press footswitches 2 and 3 ()
simultaneously.

(4.5.2) Rig Mode

Footswitches 1-3 correspond to rigs you have previously saved.

Press a footswitch to load its rig. See (4.3) Rigs to learn more
about rigs.
To show the previous bank of three rigs, press
footswitches 1 and 2 () simultaneously.
To show the next bank of three rigs, press footswitches 2
and 3 () simultaneously.

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(4.5.3) Hybrid Mode

The first footswitch can be assigned to activate/deactivate a block

or to select a scene in the currently selected rig.
To switch to the previous rig, press footswitch 2.
To switch to the next rig, press footswitch 3.

(4.5.4) Setlist Mode

Footswitches 1-3 are used to navigate between setlists, saved

collections of songs and rigs arranged in a customized order. See
(4.9) Setlists for more information.
To enter the currently shown setlist, press footswitch 1.
To show the previous setlist, press footswitch 2.
To show the next setlist, press footswitch 3.
To enter the All Rigs setlist, press and hold footswitch 1.

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(4.6) Hardware Assign

The Hardware Assign screen enables you to customize how

Flex Prime’s footswitches, expression pedal, and parameter
knobs control each rig.
To open the Hardware Assign screen, tap the
footswitch icon in the upper-right corner of
the main screen, and then tap Hardware
Assign.
To return to the main screen, tap the  button in the
upper-left corner.
Important: The Hardware Assign settings are all part of the
overall rig, so remember to save your changes you want to
keep.

To set the color associated with the rig, tap it in the upper-left part of the screen. This color will appear next to
the rig name when you view a list of all available rigs or when you view and create setlists. It will also be the color
of the corresponding footswitch indicator when Flex Prime is in the Rig footswitch mode.

To set the tempo of the rig’s time-based effects (delays, modulation, etc.), tap the button under Tempo to select
Current or Fixed.
• Current: The rig will use the last-used tempo or the one set by the Tempo footswitch.
To set the tempo, press the Tempo footswitch (the lower-right-most one) at the desired tempo 3–8 times
to set the new tempo in beats per minute (BPM). You can do this anytime that footswitch display shows
Tempo.
• Fixed: The rig will use a tempo that you set here.
To set the tempo, turn the encoder to set the desired tempo in beats per minute (BPM). You can set the
tempo only in this Hardware Assign screen.

The MIDI Prog field determines the MIDI program change number of the rig. Use the Prog Change setting in the
Global Settings screen to determine whether Flex Prime can send and/or receive MIDI program change messages
(see (4.18.6) Global Settings > MIDI Settings for more information).
To set the MIDI program change number, turn the encoder to select it (0–127).
Important: If a rig is using a number, that number will be unavailable and cannot be assigned to another rig. Also,
saving a rig with a new name will save the rig but without this program change number (to prevent rigs from sharing
the same number).

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(4.6.1) Footswitches

The three boxes in the lower-left corner represent the three

footswitches of Flex Prime. You can assign any switch-based
parameters (ones with only two states) to any of the
footswitches—regardless of their location in the signal chain.
You can also assign controls from the Looper, Metronome, and
Practice Tool features to a footswitch within a rig for easier
access.
There are two banks of three footswitches that can be assigned
on Flex Prime, effectively giving you six assignable footswitches
per rig. You can access the second bank in each rig by
reassigning the footswitch 3 Hold function to Bank A/B
instead of Tuner. When you enter the Hardware Assign menu,
the currently selected bank will be shown for editing. If you have
footswitch 3 assigned to Bank A/B, you can hold it to alternate
between the two banks for editing while in the Hardware Assign
menu.
Note: Accessing Bank B via hold is only possible when the
Footswitch Function setting in the (4.18.1) Global Settings >
General menu is set to On Release. Hold functions are not
accessible when this is set to On Press.

To assign a parameter to a footswitch:

1. Tap a box.  indicates an empty box.
2. In the list that appears, tap the block or feature with the
parameter or control that you want to assign.
3. In the list that appears, tap the parameter you want to
assign. Usually, the parameter will simply be On (to activate
or deactivate it).
Tap Unassigned  to unassign that footswitch.
4. On the Hardware Assign screen, tap Toggle/Hold/Scene
for that footswitch to cycle through the available options:
When set to Toggle, each press will turn the block on or
off.
When set to Hold, pressing and holding the footswitch will
activate it, and releasing the footswitch will deactivate it.
This will also disable the footswitch’s default hold functionality
(for example, entering the Looper for footswitch 2).
When set to Scene, each press will turn a scene on or off.
A scene is a collection of “linked” blocks in the rig—all of
which will simultaneously turn on or off when you press that
scene’s footswitch. See the (4.6.2) Scenes section to learn
about this feature.

To swap two assignments, tap and drag one of them over the
other, and then release it.

To edit the text displayed above the footswitch, tap the text
in the box below the block’s name, use the virtual keyboard
that appears to enter a name, and then tap OK.

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(4.6.2) Scenes

The Scene feature allows you to turn multiple blocks on or off or change multiple presets for a block in each rig
using one footswitch press. When you press the footswitch assigned to that scene, all blocks included in that scene
will turn on or off, depending on how you assign them. This is a great way to create multiple tones in the same rig.
For instance, you may want a particular reverb block to be on anytime a particular distortion block is also on.
Alternatively, you may want to turn one delay block off when you turn another one on. Scenes enable you to do this
with only one footswitch press.

To create and edit a scene:

1. On the Hardware Assign screen, tap Toggle/Hold/Scene
for the desired footswitch to cycle through the available
options, and select Scene.
2. On that block, tap Edit. The Scene Editor will appear, which
shows all blocks in your rig.
3. For each block in the rig, tap the On/Off/No Change field
to cycle through the available options:
• On: This block will turn on when you turn the scene on.
• Off: This block will turn off when you turn the scene on.
• No Change: This block will remain unaffected when
you turn the scene on.
4. If you would like a block to load a preset when the scene is turned on, tap the Preset field, and select a preset.
With this feature enabled, you change the parameters of a block by selecting a scene.
5. If you are using Switch-Doubling or a Split Path signal chain, use the Doubling Switch and Path Switch options
to toggle between A/B/No Change.
6. Tap a color at the bottom of the touchscreen to select a color for the scene.
7. Tap the  button in the upper-left corner to return to the Hardware Assign screen.

To toggle between 2 scenes on 1 footswitch:

1. On the Scene Editor screen, tap the  located next to
Switch State 1, to add a second state.
2. Create the second scene using the editor as normal by
choosing which blocks should be turned on, off, or have no
chain.
3. Tap a different color for the footswitch LED to be shown
when the second state is enabled by the footswitch.
4. Tap the  button in the upper-left corner to return to the
Hardware Assign screen.

To rename a scene (which appears in

the footswitch indicators), tap the text
in the box below Edit on the block on
the Hardware Assign screen, use the
virtual keyboard that appears to enter
a name, and then tap anywhere other
than the text field.
You can also rename the scene from the scene edit page by
double-tapping the current scene name at the top of the
screen.

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(4.6.3) Expression Pedal

Flex Prime’s internal expression pedal can control two parameters (in Classic Mode) or two sets of parameters (in
Advanced Mode). Use the toe switch to switch between them—Expression Pedal A or B.
To activate the toe switch, move the “toe end” of the expression pedal so it touches the Flex Prime, and then
press down.
Note: When you save your rig, the current selected Expression Pedal state (A or B) will be saved and then recalled
when you load the rig again.

The column of four boxes represents the expression pedal settings.

You can assign one or more continuously adjustable parameters (ones
with a range of values) to the expression pedal.
To set the expression pedal mode, tap the button above Range
in the upper-right corner to select Classic or Advanced.
• Classic: You can assign one parameter to each expression
pedal (A and B). Using the toe switch will select the other
expression pedal and deactivate (bypass) the current
expression pedal’s parameter. For instance, if you assign a
wah pedal to Expression Pedal A and a volume pedal to
Expression Pedal B, only one of them will be active at any
time; when you are controlling the wah pedal, the volume
pedal will be bypassed, and vice versa.
• Advanced: You can assign up to four parameters to each expression pedal (A and B). Moving the pedal
will adjust all its assigned parameters simultaneously. Using the toe switch will select the other
expression pedal and leave the current pedal’s parameters active and at their maximum values.
Important: You cannot edit any parameters assigned to the expression pedal in Classic Mode (they will show a lock
icon and be grayed out in other screens to indicate this). You can edit any parameters assigned to the expression
pedal in Advanced Mode (they will show a pedal icon in other screens to indicate this).

To assign a parameter to the expression pedal:

1. If the Assign button is not on, tap it.
2. Tap a box under the Assign button.  indicates an empty box.
3. In the list that appears, tap the block with the parameter you
want to assign.
4. In the list that appears, tap the parameter you want to
assign.
Tap Unassigned  to unassign that box.

To swap two assignments (while in Advanced Mode), tap and drag one of
them over the other, and then release it.

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To set the range of an assigned parameter:
1. If the Range button is not on, tap it.
2. Tap a value under the Range button.
3. Turn the encoder to set the desired value as a percentage of the parameter’s
entire range. Press the encoder or tap elsewhere to confirm the value.

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(4.7) Hands-Free Mode

Hands-Free Mode enables you to adjust any of the settings on your blocks by using just the footswitches and
expression pedal.

To enter Hands-Free Mode, press and hold footswitch 1 to

enter the mode select page, and then press and hold
footswitch 1 again.

To increase or decrease the value shown, move the

expression pedal.

To decrease the value shown in small increments, press

footswitch 1 and 2 () simultaneously.
To increase the value shown in small increments, press
footswitch 2 and 3 () simultaneously.

To edit the next slot in your rig, press footswitch 1.

To edit the previous slot in your rig, hold footswitch 1.

To show the next parameter for the shown block, press

footswitch 2.
To show the previous parameter for the shown block, hold
footswitch 2.

To exit Hands-Free Mode, press footswitch 3.

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(4.8) File Browser

The File Browser is a handy tool for navigating your files and folders on Flex Prime’s internal storage. In addition
to the internal storage, any USB storage devices connected to Flex Prime’s USB-A port will appear along the left
side of this screen.

To access the File Browser, tap the Menu icon in the top left of the Main screen, and then tap the
Browse icon.
The File Browser will also appear on other screens when performing actions like adding an IR or Clone
to a rig, as well as loading a track to the Practice Tool or Looper.

While the File Browser is open, you can tap folders to view their contents, as well as select a file and choose to
Delete, Rename, or Load it.

You can also import or load files from a linked Dropbox account using Flex Prime’s onboard Wi-Fi connection. This
is especially useful for loading your own songs to the (4.10) Practice Tool.
To link your Dropbox account, tap the Dropbox icon located on the left side of this screen and follow the on-
screen directions.

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(4.9) Setlists

A setlist is a saved collection of songs and rigs arranged in a customized order. After being edited and saved, setlists
can be loaded at a later time. This feature is useful if, for instance, you need only some of your rigs for a performance;
in this case, you could save a setlist with only those rigs so that you don’t have to spend time searching through all
of your rigs while performing.

To view your available setlists, tap the Menu icon in the top
left of the Main screen, and then tap the Setlists icon.

To load a setlist:
1. Open the Setlists screen as described above. Each setlist
will show the number of rigs in parentheses (including
multiple instances of the same rig).
2. Optional: Tap the magnifying-glass icon in the search bar
in the upper-left corner and use the virtual keyboard that
appears to enter a search term (e.g., part of the setlist
name). The results will appear below.
3. Tap the desired setlist. The first rig of that setlist will load
immediately. Tap All Rigs to view all rigs instead of a
specific setlist.

To edit a setlist, tap the  button on its left side, and then
tap the pencil icon. You will see the same screen you used
to create the setlist, where you can edit and save it.

To delete a setlist, tap the  button on its left side, and then
tap the trash can icon. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion or
Cancel to return to the Setlists screen without deleting it.

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To create a setlist:
1. Tap + in the upper-right corner of the main setlist screen.
2. In the screen that appears, the left half is a list of all
available rigs, and the right half is the list rigs in the setlist.
• To add a rig to the setlist, tap it in the list on the left
half of the screen. It will automatically be added to the
end of the setlist. Alternatively, you can tap and hold
the rig while dragging it to the desired location in the
setlist. You are able to add the same rig to more than
one slot in a setlist.
• To rearrange a rig in the setlist, tap and hold the rig
while dragging it to the desired location in the setlist.
• To further customize the arrangement of your rigs, tap the [Empty] + button in the lower-left corner. In
place of a rig, a blank will be inserted into the setlist, and you can rearrange it as you would any other rig.
In the Rig and Hybrid footswitch modes, the blank will be assigned to the footswitch corresponding to its
position in the setlist, and this footswitch will be disabled. Use this feature if you would like to limit the
number of selectable rigs in a row of footswitches or in one of your banks of rigs.
• To remove a rig from the setlist, tap the X on its right edge.

To save your changes to the current setlist, tap Save in the

upper-right corner.
• To save your changes as a new setlist, tap Save
New Setlist, use the virtual keyboard that appears to
enter a name, and then tap Save.
• To return to the previous screen without saving, tap
Cancel.

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(4.10) Practice Tool

Flex Prime includes a convenient built-in Practice Tool that you can use to play along with songs from your Flex
Prime’s internal storage, connected USB storage devices, or a linked Dropbox account.
In addition to being able to play along with a song, you can also set loop points within a song, and use speed
controls to slow it down to making learning the song easier, or use pitch controls to practice a song in different keys.

To access the Practice Tool, tap the Menu icon in the top left
of the Main screen, and then tap the Practice Tool icon.

Tap or press footswitches 1-3 to control the three functions

displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap More… or press
footswitch 3 to cycle between the available controls.
Play: Press footswitch 1 to start playback. During
playback, press footswitch 1 again to pause, or hold
footswitch 1 to stop.
Exit: Press footswitch 2 to return to the menu.

Loop In: Press footswitch 1 to set the loop start point.

Loop Out: Press footswitch 2 to set the loop end point.

RWD: Press footswitch 1 to rewind the track.

FWD: Press footswitch 2 to fast-forward the track.

Speed -: Press footswitch 1 to reduce the speed of the track (without affecting the pitch) by 10%.
Speed +: Press footswitch 2 to increase the speed of the track (without affecting the pitch) by 10%.

To load a track to the practice tool, tap the box titled Track.

To set loop points within the track, tap and drag the yellow arrows at the top of the screen, or tap the footswitches
labeled Loop In and Loop Out.

To adjust the playback volume of the track, tap the box titled Volume, and then turn the main encoder.

To adjust the pitch of the track (in semitones) without affecting the speed of the track, tap the box titled Pitch,
and turn the main encoder.

To adjust the speed of the track without affecting the pitch of the track, tap the box titled Tempo, and turn the
main encoder. You can also tap the +10% or -10% buttons located next to the tempo percentage, or tap the 2
footswitches labeled Speed – or Speed +.

To control playback of the track, tap the transport icons (Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Forward) at the bottom of
the screen, or use the 3 footswitches labeled Rwd, Play, and Fwd.

To turn the Loop feature of the Practice Tool on and off, tap the box titled Loop until it displays On or Off
accordingly.

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(4.11) Tuner

To access Flex Prime’s built-in guitar tuner, press and hold footswitch 3 for over one second.
Alternately, you can access the tuner by tapping the Menu icon in the top left of the Main
screen, and then tapping the Tuner icon.

As you play a string, the screen will show the nearest note, as well as how flat or sharp the guitar string is. If only a
green right arrow appears, your string is flat, and if only a green left arrow is shown, then your string is sharp. To
successfully tune the string, adjust your guitar’s tuners until both green arrows are lit.

The following parameters are available to be adjusted:

• Tuner Reference: Tap this parameter, then turn the main encoder to set the tuner’s reference frequency.
The default and most common setting for a guitar tuner is 440 Hz.

• Tempo: Tap this parameter to manually set the global tempo of Flex Prime using the main encoder. You
can alternately set this tempo by tapping footswitch 2 (Tempo).

Additionally, you can mute/unmute dry and unaffected guitar signal while on this screen by pressing footswitch 1
or tapping Mute.

To exit this page, press footswitch 3 or tap Exit.

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(4.12) Metronome

Flex Prime includes simple yet convenient built-in Metronome that you can use while practicing.

To access the metronome, tap the Menu icon in the top

left of the Main screen, and then tap the Metronome
icon.

The following parameters are available to be adjusted:

• Metronome: Set this parameter to On to start playback of

the metronome. The metronome will use the Global Tempo
to determine its speed. Set this parameter to Off to disable
the metronome.

• Global Tempo: Use this parameter to manually set the

global tempo of Flex Prime using the main encoder. You
can alternately set this tempo by using the tap tempo
footswitch.

• Sound: Use this parameter to select 1 of 5 different

available metronome sounds to be used.

• Level: Use this parameter adjust the volume level of the metronome.

• Time Sig: Use this parameter determine the time signature of the metronome. The first beat of every measure
will be accented.

• Output: Use this parameter to select which outputs the metronome’s audio should be routed to.

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(4.13) Looper

Flex Prime has a built-in looper that you can use to layer your performances. While the looper’s operation is shown
in the display, you can control most of it conveniently with the footswitches.
Each loop can be up to 5 minutes long, with a maximum of 20 minutes of overdubbed audio at a time across a
maximum of 50 layers.

To access the Looper, press and hold footswitch 2 for over one second. Alternatively, tap the Menu
icon in the top left of the Main screen, and then tap the Looper icon.

Loop name Rig name New Loop Load Loop Save Loop
Tap here to access
(4.13.1) Additional
This meter indicates Looper Settings.
your current location in
the loop during This indicates the length
recording or playback. of the current loop.

This controls how much

This indicates how many
of the looper’s signal
layers are playing in the
you hear in the outputs.
current loop, including
the original.
This controls how much
of the looper’s signal is
This indicates the routed back through it
current speed of the when recording another
loop as a multiple or layer.
fraction of the original.

This indicates the direction This indicates whether the looper is located
of playback. before (Pre) or after (Post) your signal chain. For
example, moving the looper to the Pre position
enables you to edit your guitar rig without having
to play the same riff over and over again.

To record the first layer of a loop, press the Record footswitch. Recording will begin immediately, and the
footswitch indicator will light red. Press the Record footswitch again to stop recording and start loop playback.
The footswitch is now called Overdub and the footswitch indicator is yellow.

To record additional layers onto the loop (overdub), press the Overdub footswitch. Overdubbing will begin
immediately, and the footswitch indicator will light red. Press the Overdub footswitch again to stop overdubbing
and continue playback.

To erase the top-most (last-added) layer of the loop, press footswitch 3 (or tap More…), and then press
footswitch 2 (or tap Peel). The top-most layer of the loop will be erased immediately.
To recall the last layer removed, press footswitch 3 (or tap More…), and then hold footswitch 2 (or tap and hold
Unpeel).

To double the length of the loop, press footswitch 3 (or tap More…), and then press footswitch 1 (or tap X2
Length).
To halve the length of the loop, press footswitch 3 (or tap More…), and then hold footswitch 1 (or tap and hold
1/2 Length). The halving process is non-destructive, so you can restore your original loop and its content by
pressing 2X Loop.
The loop’s relative length is shown in the Length field.

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To halve or double the speed of the looper, use the Speed field.
Tip: Use this to create low bass lines or ultra-high guitar parts that you couldn’t ordinarily play.

To reverse looper playback, set the Playback field to Reverse.

Tip: Create eerie effects by recording layers in reverse then switching back to normal playback.

To set the looper’s location, use the Source field. You can place it before (Pre) or after (Post) the signal chain.
Moving the looper to the Pre position enables you to edit your rig without having to play the same riff over and
over again.
Tip: Use this feature to create different effect configurations (adjust parameters, activate/deactivate blocks, etc.)
for each layer, creating a multi-textured performance. You can also switch rigs while using the looper and use a
different rig for each layer.

To create a new loop, tap the + icon in the top right corner. Tap Yes to clear the current loop and create a new
one or Cancel to return to the Looper screen.

To save a loop, tap the disk icon in the top right corner. Enter a name for your loop, and then tap OK to confirm
or Cancel to return to the Looper screen without saving.

To load a loop, tap the folder icon in the top right corner. When
the file browser appears, select the loop to load, and then tap
Load to load the loop or Cancel to return to the Looper
screen.
Tip: While using the USB Transfer feature, you can import .WAV
and .MP3 audio files for the Looper by placing the files in Flex
Primes’s /LOOPS/ directory.

To edit a loop’s name, tap the folder icon in the top right corner
to access the file browser, locate the loop, and then tap
RENAME. Use the virtual keyboard to type a new name, and
then tap Rename to confirm the new name or Cancel to
return to the Looper Browser screen.

To delete a loop, tap the folder icon in the top right corner to access the file browser, locate the loop, and then tap
DELETE. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion or Cancel to return to the Looper screen without deleting.

To exit the looper and return to the main screen, press and hold footswitch 3 (or tap and hold Exit). If the looper
is playing, playback will continue.

To re-enter the looper, press and hold footswitch 2 again.

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(4.13.1) Additional Looper Settings

To access additional looper settings, tap the settings icon in

the top right of the looper screen.

The following parameters are available on this screen:

• Global Tempo Sync: Set this parameter to On to set the

Looper to sync to Flex Prime’s Global Tempo. This is the
same tempo used for any effects that are set to “Sync,” as
well as the Metronome feature. Set this parameter to Off to
desync the Looper tempo from the global tempo.

• Global Tempo: Use this parameter to manually set the global tempo of Flex Prime using the main encoder.
You can alternately set this tempo by using the tap tempo footswitch.

• Quantize Changes: When Global Tempo Sync is set to On, the tempo of the loop will sync to the current
internal global tempo, or the received MIDI tempo when enabled in the Global Settings.

• Metronome: Set this parameter to Rec (record) to have the metronome only play while the initial layer of the
loop is being recorded. Set this parameter to On to have the metronome play while the loop is recording,
playing, and overdubbing a layer. Set this parameter to Off to disable the metronome.

• Count-In: Use this parameter to determine a 1–4 Bar count-in before a loop begins recording the initial loop
layer. Set this parameter to Off to disable to the count-in bar and begin recording the initial loop layer instantly.

• Time Sig: Use this parameter to determine the time signature of the count-in.

• Threshold: Tap the On button to enable looper recording to only begin when the audio signal has reached a
certain threshold. Use the field next to this to set the threshold level, from -60 to 0 dB.

• Loop Tempo: When Global Tempo Sync is set to On, this displays the estimated tempo of the current loop.

• Loop Bars: When Global Tempo Sync is set to On, this displays the estimated loop length in bars.

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(4.14) HeadRush Cloud

The HeadRush Cloud is a free and easy-to-use file sharing service that can be accessed directly from your Flex
Prime when connected to a Wi-Fi network. To learn how to connect to a Wi-Fi network, see (4.18.4) Global Settings
> Wi-Fi.

Using the HeadRush Cloud, you can find instant inspiration for new tones by previewing, downloading, and rating
rigs and clones from HeadRush Artists as well as other Flex Prime users. You can also upload rigs and clones for
backup purposes, as well as share your own creations with the Flex Prime community.

To open HeadRush Cloud, tap the Menu icon in the top left of the Main screen, and then tap the
Browser icon.

The first time that you log into the HeadRush Cloud, a QR code will be shown on the screen along with a security
code. Follow the directions on the screen to register for a free account.

Once you have registered and signed in, the Featured tab will be shown. On the Featured tab, you can learn more
about HeadRush featured artists, as well as preview and download their personal rigs and clones.

Tap here to return to the Tap here to access

Menu screen. your personal profile
settings, view support
resources, or to sign
out.
Tap a HeadRush Artist
to learn more about Tap here to upload a
them and view their new rig or clone to your
uploaded content. HeadRush Cloud
account.

Tap here to Browse rigs

and clones from other
HeadRush Prime users. Tap here to view your
previously uploaded
content.

On the Browse tab, you can search for new rigs from the HeadRush community by using the search bar, sort, and
filter features. You can tap and drag the screen to scroll through the content shown on screen.

Tap the filter icon to

Tap the search bar to
filter the content by
use the virtual keyboard
type (rig vs clone) as
to search for content.
well as intended genre.

Tap the image to learn

Tap the Sort icon to
more about the content.
sort by upload date,
downloads, likes, and
If you like the content, alphabetical order.
Tap here to like the rig.

Tap the download icon Tap the play icon to

to download the rig. preview a rig’s sound
without downloading it.

Tap here to return to Tap here to view your

the Featured Artist tab. previously uploaded content.

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On the My Content tab, you can search your own uploaded content by using the search, sort, and filter features,
the same as you can in the Browse tab.

On the My Content tab, you can also delete content by tapping the rig or clone title to
show the overlay, and then tapping the trash can icon at the top right.

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(4.15) USB

You can use Flex Prime’s USB connection to your computer for (4.15.1) Transferring Files & Settings (e.g., rigs,
setlists, presets, etc.), (4.15.2) Recording (to a digital audio workstation [DAW]), or (4.15.3) Reamping.

(4.15.1) Transferring Files & Settings

Over a USB connection, you can transfer rig, setlist, block preset, loop, clone, and/or impulse response (IR) files
between your computer and Flex Prime.
We recommend creating a backup copy of your files to your computer before you make any changes.
Important:
Do not disconnect or power off Flex Prime during the process.
Any unsupported files will be ignored.
You cannot transfer a folder or .zip/archive folder to/from Flex Prime. Instead, transfer any supported files directly.
We recommend organizing the file structure of your rigs, setlists, block presets, and/or impulse response files on
your computer so that it is identical to the file structure as shown on the Flex Prime “drive.”

To transfer files between Flex Prime and your computer:

1. Connect your computer to Flex Prime’s USB port using a standard USB cable.
2. With your computer powered on, power on Flex Prime using the power switch.
3. Tap the Menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Main screen, and then tap USB Transfer.
4. On your computer, Flex Prime will appear as a mass-storage device called HeadRush.
Windows users: If this is the first time you’ve connected it to this computer, you may need to wait a minute
while it installs the class-compliant drivers.
5. Open the HeadRush drive. You can now freely click and drag contents between HeadRush and your computer.
Note that any changes you make to the contents of your HeadRush are immediate and cannot be cancelled.
Tip: During this step, you can add an image to use with the screen lock feature. See (4.16) Lock Screen to
learn more.
6. IMPORTANT: When you are finished transferring contents, you must unmount/eject the HeadRush drive from
your computer. File corruption may occur if the drive is not properly ejected before continuing.
7. After the drive has been ejected, tap Sync on your Flex Prime to "commit" any changes you made to the
contents of the HeadRush drive.
As Flex Prime analyzes and imports the files, a meter on the display will indicate its progress. The normal Menu
screen will reappear when the process is finished. Do not disconnect or power off Flex Prime during the sync
process.

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(4.15.2) Recording

When Flex Prime’s USB port is connected to your computer, you can select and use Flex Prime as a 24-bit audio
interface, enabling you to play audio through it or to send its audio signal to the computer. It can use sample rates
of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz.
Important Note for Windows Users: Before connecting Flex Prime to your computer, download the necessary
drivers from support.headrushfx.com and install them.

To use Flex Prime as an audio interface with your computer:

1. On Flex Prime, tap the Menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Main screen, and then tap Global Settings.
2. In the Global Settings screen, tap the USB Audio tab located in the column on the left side.
3. On the USB audio tab, set your sample rate to be the same sample rate as the one in your DAW.
4. Next, for the USB Mode setting, tap one of these options:
• Live: The audio signal will be sent to your computer as well as to Flex Prime’s outputs.
• DAW: The audio signal will be sent to your computer only. Flex Prime’s outputs will be disabled to prevent
any latency while monitoring.
5. To use Flex Prime with your computer audio, open your computer’s Control Panel (Windows®) or System
Preferences (macOS®), open its sound/audio settings, and select Flex Prime as the device for recording/input
and/or for playback/output.
6. To use Flex Prime with a DAW, make sure Flex Prime is selected as your audio interface for both recording/
input and playback/output.

Flex Prime can send four separate audio signal channels to your computer. Before recording Flex Prime’s audio
signal into your digital audio workstation (DAW), select the channel/channels you want to record:
1: the left channel of the 1/4" outputs with all active effects applied.
2: the right channel of the 1/4" outputs with all active effects applied.
3: a mono channel of the guitar input with no effects applied.
4: identical audio signal to 3.

Flex Prime can receive four separate audio signal channels from your computer. The channels are named and routed
as follows:
1: the left channel of your computer’s output audio signal, which will be sent directly out of Flex Prime’s main
outputs and phones output.
2: the right channel of your computer’s output audio signal, which will be sent directly out of Flex Prime’s main
outputs and phones output.
3: a mono channel of your computer’s audio signal, which will be sent back through Flex Prime (see (4.15.3)
Reamping below).
4: not used in this scenario.
Important: Remember to set your DAW’s main outputs to be sent to 1/2.

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(4.15.3) Reamping

Reamping is a process that adds the tone coloration of an amp to a pre-recorded audio signal—in this case, sending
audio from your DAW through Flex Prime and then recording it back into your DAW. This is useful for saving time
because you can change the sound of an already-recorded guitar track without having to manually play the same
part again.

To use Flex Prime to reamp an audio signal:

1. On Flex Prime, tap the Menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Main screen, and then tap Global Settings.
2. In the Global Settings screen, tap the USB Audio tab located in the column on the left side.
3. On the USB audio tab, set your sample rate to be the same sample rate as the one in your DAW.
4. Next, for the USB Mode setting, tap ReAmp.
5. Once the sample rate and mode settings are confirmed, set USB Audio to On.
6. In your DAW, make sure Flex Prime is selected as your audio interface for both recording/input and
playback/output.
7. Assign the output of the desired track to 3.
8. In your DAW again, create a new audio track and assign its input. For a stereo input signal, select 1/2. For a
mono input signal, select 1.
9. Locate the point in your track where you want to start reamping.
10. On Flex Prime, select the rig, blocks, or other parameters to achieve the sound you want.
11. In your DAW, start audio recording. The track you want to reamp will be sent through Flex Prime and recorded
into the audio track you created earlier.

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(4.16) Lock Screen

The Lock Screen feature disables the touchscreen and gives you a simple interface that shows your current rig
name, the current footswitch mode blocks, and a customizable image.

To access the Lock Screen feature, tap the Menu icon in the
top left of the Main screen, and then tap the Lock Screen
icon. You can also press and hold footswitch 1, and then
press and hold footswitch 3.
To exit the Lock Screen feature back to the Menu, simply
tap the touch screen 3 times. You can also press and hold
footswitch 1, and then press and hold footswitch 3 again.

To customize the Screen Lock image, place a .png, .bmp,

.jpg, or .jpeg file named LockScreenLogo in the root
directory of the HeadRush drive while using the (4.15.1)
Transferring Files and Setttings feature.
We recommend using an 800x400-pixel image (it will be
automatically scaled to this size after transferring it). Note
that any changes you make to the contents of your
HeadRush are immediate and cannot be cancelled.

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(4.17) Global EQ

The Global EQ screen lets you quickly apply additional equalization to all your presets without permanently saving
them. These settings are especially useful when a venue, rehearsal space, or other environment has different acoustic
characteristics than the room where you originally created your presets (e.g., the venue may sound “boomier,” or a
rehearsal space with soundproofing may deaden some of the high end).
To access the Global EQ screen, tap the Menu icon in the top left of the Main screen, and then
tap the Global EQ icon.

These settings determine if/how equalization is applied to the 1/4” (6.35 mm) outputs. Each equalizer is a four-band
parametric equalizer.

The available settings are as follows:

EQ On: This setting determines whether equalization is enabled (On) or disabled (Off) for the outputs.
Level: This setting determines if/how much the signal level from the outputs is boosted or cut. This value is
applied to the level set by the Main knob.
Low Band & High Band: These settings determine what type of equalization is applied to the lowest-frequency
band (Low Band) and to the highest-frequency band (High Band): Shelf or Cut.
EQ Bands: There are four available EQ bands: Low (blue), Low Mid (teal), High Mid (yellow-green), and High
(orange). Tap to select each band. To adjust each band’s Frequency and Gain, you can simply drag the dots
along the graph, or use the parameters on the right side of the graph.
Frequency: This setting determines the center frequency of each EQ band, in Hertz (Hz).
Gain: This setting determines how much the equalizer boosts or cuts the signal and the corresponding
frequency band.
Quality: This setting determines the width of the frequency band. The higher the setting, the wider the band
will be around the center frequency (the first setting). This setting is applied whether Low Band or High Band
is set to Shelf or Cut.
Mode: For the Low and High frequency bands, this determines whether the the equalization is applied as a
Shelf or Cut.
Zoom: You can view the EQ graph on a 12 dB or 24 dB scale by tapping this setting at the bottom.

You can reset the Global EQ feature back to the factor defaults by tapping the Reset icon in the left column on this
screen. On the next screen, tap Reset again, and then tap Yes or press footswitch 3 to confirm. Tap No or press
footswitch 2 to cancel reset and return to the previous screen.

Note: This feature is specifically designed for adjusting the sound of every rig at once to accommodate your
performance environment. If you would like to use an EQ with a similar interface in a specific rig, try the Para EQ
block, located in the EQ category when adding a block to a rig.

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(4.18) Global Settings

Use the global settings to configure Flex Prime’s overall operation.

To show the global settings, tap the Menu icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then
tap the Global Settings icon.
To switch through each tab of the global settings, tap the tabs along the left edge of the screen.

(4.18.1) General

LCD Brightness: This setting determines the brightness of the main display. Tap this field, turn the main encoder
to select 1 (dim) through 5 (bright), and then press the encoder.
Rig Page Graphics: Choose Modern if you would like the main screen to feature realistic looking graphics of the
gear being emulated. Choose Classic if you would like the main screen to feature less detailed graphics.
Confirm Unsaved: This setting determines whether you will see a confirmation message if you change the rig while
there are unsaved changes on the current one. Tap On to enable these messages or Off to disable them.
Auto Assign Footswitches: This setting determines how blocks are assigned to the switches. Tap On if you want
blocks to be automatically assigned to the next available switch when you load them. Tap Off if you want blocks to
load without being assigned to a switch; you will have to assign them manually in the Hardware Assign screen.
Add Cab with Amp: This setting determines whether or not a specific cab and microphone are associated with the
amp when loaded. When this is set to Off, any cab and microphone used in the current rig will be completely
independent of the amp you select. When this is set to On, a specific cab and microphone combination will be
used if you change the amp’s Preset setting or if you load a new amp to the rig. You can change the cab and
microphone manually afterward by adjusting the parameters of the cab model.
Tempo LED: This setting determines whether the Tap Tempo footswitch’s LED blinks on the beat (Norm), on the
off beat (Inv), or whether the LED is turned off completely (Off).
Footswitch Function: This setting determines whether the footswitch action is trigger On Release or On Press of
the footswitch. When set to On Press, some footswitch functionality will be disabled via hold instead of press.
Tuner Footswitch: This setting changes the hold function of footswitch 3. When set to Tuner, holding this
footswitch will open the Tuner. When set to Bank A/B, holding this footswitch will toggle between the two banks
of three footswitches for the rig.
Remaining Storage: This meter shows how much storage space is available in Flex Prime’s internal memory. If
you want to increase the available memory, you can back up files to your computer or USB storage device and
then delete the files from Flex Prime using the File Browser or the USB Transfer feature.

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 Color Mod: If you have trouble distinguishing certain colors
on your Flex Prime’s display, or if you just want to further
customize the color scheme, you can use the color mod
parameters to adjust their default settings.
If that sounds complicated to you, don’t worry! It is best
to learn simply by experimenting with the settings. While
you experiment, a sample of your adjustments will be
shown in real time. See the example below:
If you want to return to the default color scheme, the
default settings are as follows:
• Depth: 0%
• Color: 36 DEG
• Spread: 180 DEG
The Apply to LED function applies the same color modifications to the Footswitch Indictor LEDs when set
to on.
Note: The Color Mod feature is disabled when the Lock Screen feature is enabled.

(4.18.2) Audio

Guitar Input: This setting determines whether each rig’s input

signal is taken from the guitar input (Guitar), or the right (R)
return input (FX Ret R). When set to Per Rig, the source is
determined by the Rig Input setting of each rig (see (4.4.2)
Adjusting Settings > Parameters > In to learn about this).
When set to FX Ret R or Per Rig, the FX-Loop Stereo
Return setting will be disabled; the signal will be mono.
Main Out Level: This setting determines the signal level sent
to the main Outputs (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS). When set to Line,
the output level will be +18 dBu. Use this setting if you are
connecting Flex Prime to a full-range, flat-response amplifier,
PA speaker, mixer, or audio interface. When set to Amp, the
output level will be +6 dBu. Use this setting if you are
connecting Flex Prime to a traditional guitar amplifier.
FX-Loop Level: This setting determines the signal level received by the FX Return Input (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS).
When set to Rack, the output level will be line level, +18 dBu. Use this setting if you are connecting a rack effects
processor in Flex Prime's FX-Loop. When set to Stomp, the output level will be +6 dBu. Use this setting if you
are connecting a traditional guitar pedal (“stompbox”) in the FX-Loop.
FX-Loop Stereo: These settings determine whether the incoming and outgoing signal in the effects loop is stereo
or mono. Tap Send to enable or disable the stereo signal for the send outputs. Tap Return to enable or disable
the stereo signal for the return inputs.

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(4.18.3) Bluetooth

Flex Prime features an integrated Bluetooth audio receiver,

enabling you to connect a mobile device and play along with
songs, lesson apps, etc. The settings for this feature are
located on this tab.
To enable the Bluetooth audio receiver for pairing to your
mobile device, tap the ON button at the top of the screen.
By default, Bluetooth will automatically turn off when Flex
Prime is powered off. To keep Bluetooth on each time
Flex Prime is powered on, select Always On.
To pair to Flex Prime, search for “HeadRush Flex Prime”
in the Bluetooth Settings menu on your device and
connect to it.
To disconnect a paired Bluetooth Audio device, tap the disconnect button next to the name of the device
under the list of connected devices.
To disable the Bluetooth audio receiver, tap the OFF button.

(4.18.4) Wi-Fi

Flex Prime also features an integrated Wi-Fi connection,

enabling you to connect your Flex Prime to a local network so
that you can receive new firmware updates, use the
HeadRush Cloud to download/share new rigs and clones, or
access files from a Dropbox storage account when using the
File Browser.
To connect Flex Prime to your local Wi-Fi network, tap
the ON button at the top of the screen. Then, tap the local
network that you would like to connect to, and enter the
password for the network when prompted.
While you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can tap
the settings icon located next to the network name to
view the Wi-Fi signal strength, security, and IP details, as
well as access settings for auto-connect, and forgetting
a local network.
To disconnect Flex Prime from your local network and
disable Wi-Fi, tap the OFF button.

HeadRush Remote: When Flex Prime is connected to Wi-Fi, set

this to On to enable access to the Web UI editor. Once enabled,
open a web browser and enter the IP address shown here or
headrushflexprime.local. You can use this interface to edit and
save rigs and setlists as well as adjust global settings. See (4.20)
Remote Edtior Web UI for more information.

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(4.18.5) USB Audio

USB Audio: This setting determines whether or not Flex Prime

is sending a USB audio signal over a USB connection. Tap
On to enable sending of the USB audio signal with the
selected Sample Rate. Tap Off to disable the USB audio
signal. To change the Sample Rate, set USB Audio to Off
first, select the correct sample rate, set USB Audio to On
again, and restart your DAW.
Sample Rate: This setting determines the sample rate of the
USB audio signal: 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, or 96.0 kHz. Remember
to select the same sample rate as the one in your DAW. Also,
set it before opening your DAW.
USB Mode: This setting determines what audio signal Flex Prime sends over the USB connection and how its
outputs function while doing so:
• Live: The audio signal will be sent to your computer as well as to Flex Prime’s outputs.
• DAW: The audio signal will be sent to your computer only. Flex Prime’s outputs will be disabled to prevent
any latency while monitoring.
• Reamp: Your computer will send an audio signal to Flex Prime, which will process it through the current rig
and send it back to your computer. Flex Prime’s outputs will be disabled to prevent any latency while
monitoring. See (4.15.3) USB > Reamping to learn how to configure your DAW for this process.
USB In Level: This setting determines the incoming USB Audio level, from -60.0 dB to 12.0 dB.

(4.18.6) MIDI

These settings determine how Flex Prime sends and receives

MIDI information to and from external devices. These settings
affect only Flex Prime’s MIDI Input and MIDI Output.
MIDI Thru: Tap On to use the MIDI Output as a MIDI
throughput; any MIDI information sent to Flex Prime’s
MIDI Input will be sent directly to the MIDI Output. Tap
Off to use Flex Prime’s MIDI output normally; Flex Prime
will be able to send its own MIDI information out of the
MIDI output.
Receive MIDI Clock: Tap On to enable Flex Prime to receive
MIDI clock information. Tap Off to use Flex Prime’s own
internal MIDI clock (which will not be sent out).
Prog Change: Tap Send to enable or disable Flex Prime’s transmission of MIDI program change messages
when you press the upper-left (Rig ) or lower-left (Rig ) switch. Tap Recv to enable or disable Flex Prime’s
reception of MIDI program change messages from an external MIDI device.
MIDI Channel: This setting determines the MIDI channel(s) from which Flex Prime will send and receive MIDI
messages. Tap this field, turn the encoder to select all channels (Omni), or 1–16, and then press the encoder.

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(4.18.7) Expression Pedal

The settings on this tab are for configuring an external

expression pedal connected to Flex Prime’s rear panel EXPR
input.
External Pedal: When set to On, the connected external
expression pedal will control the B set of parameters set
in Hardware Assign mode.
Note: When the External Pedal is On, the toe switch of the
internal pedal will only toggle the block assigned to the A
set of parameters on/off when the expression pedal
assignment is set to Classic mode, and it will do nothing
when the assignment is set to Advanced mode.

(4.18.8) Info

On this tab you can view Flex Prime’s current firmware and
hardware versions, and access Flex Prime’s License
information.
Send anonymous usage statistics: This determines
whether or not your usage statistics will be sent
occasionally to us, enabling us to improve the Flex Prime
experience.
Reset All Global Settings: Tap Reset to reset all your
global settings to their factory defaults

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(4.19) External MIDI Control

Flex Prime can be controlled by incoming MIDI CC (control change) messages sent by external MIDI gear. This
external MIDI gear must be connected to the 1/8” MIDI Input. If USB-MIDI gear is being connected to the USB-B
port, it must be class compliant and require no software drivers to function.

The chart below lists the parameters that can be controlled by external MIDI hardware:

CC# Action CC# Action

01 Expression Pedal 81 Block 7 Toggle ON/OFF
49 Footswitch 1 83 Block 9 Toggle ON/OFF
50 Footswitch 2 84 Block 10 Toggle ON/OFF
51 Footswitch 3 85 Block 11 Toggle ON/OFF
64 Tap Tempo 86 Block 12 Toggle ON/OFF
65 Looper 1/2 Speed 87 Block 13 Toggle ON/OFF
66 Looper 2X Speed 88 Block 14 Toggle ON/OFF
67 Looper 1/2 Loop 102 Practice Tool – Open
68 Looper 2X Loop 103 Practice Tool – Play
69 Looper Start/Stop 104 Practice Tool – Volume Down
70 Looper Record 105 Practice Tool – Volume Up
71 Looper Insert 106 Practice Tool – Loop In
72 Looper Peel 107 Practice Tool – Loop Out
73 Looper Mute 108 Practice Tool – Speed Down
74 Looper Reverse 109 Practice Tool – Speed Up
71 Looper Insert 110 Practice Tool – Pitch Down
75 Block 1 Toggle ON/OFF 111 Practice Tool – Pitch Up
76 Block 2 Toggle ON/OFF 112 Practice Tool – Previous
77 Block 3 Toggle ON/OFF 113 Practice Tool – Next
78 Block 4 Toggle ON/OFF 114 Practice Tool – Loop On/Off
79 Block 5 Toggle ON/OFF 115 Metronome On
80 Block 6 Toggle ON/OFF

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(4.20) Remote Editor Web UI

The HeadRush Remote Editor web UI provides a quick and easy-to-use tool for working with your Flex Prime. You
can use it to view and edit rigs and setlists, access the HeadRush Cloud, and more.
Note: For best results, we recommend using a computer or tablet with a 7” or larger screen, and using the native
web browser for that device (e.g., Microsoft Edge for Windows-based devices, Safari for macOS/iOS-based
devices, or Google Chrome for Android-based devices). You may find that other browsers are incompatible with
the Remote Editor web UI.

To access the Remote Editor:

1. On Flex Prime, tap the Menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Main screen, and then tap Global Settings.
2. Select the Wi-Fi page on the left side of the screen, and ensure that the Flex Prime Wi-Fi is set to On, and then
connect to your local network.
3. Once you have connected, set the HeadRush Remote setting on the Wi-Fi page to On.
4. On your computer, tablet, or other external device (connected to the same Wi-Fi network), open a web browser
and enter headrushflexprime.local or the IP address shown on Flex Prime (for example, http://192.168.68.81)
into the address field.

(4.20.1) Edit Rig

The Remote Editor will open with a view just like My Rig mode (see (4.1) Main Screen) on your Flex Prime device.
From here you can browse, edit, and save rigs; adjust block settings and manage presets; apply hardware
assignments; and more.

Load previous Create Open the Hardware Save

or next rig. new rig. Assign page. the rig.

Open the
Edit Rig Displays
page. the current
CPU
Open the usage.
Setlists
page.

Open
Global
EQ.

Turn tails Edit signal

on/off. path.

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Depending on the size or rotation of your screen, the rig list may be shown when initially loading the editor. If it is
not shown, tap the icon shown above to open it.
When the Rig List is opened on the left side of the screen, you can browse and edit rigs in your setlists.

Select Close the

Setlist. Rig List.

Click to
load a rig.

Click to delete
or rename a rig.

When a block is selected, use the onscreen controls on the right side to edit block parameters.
See (4.4) Adjusting Settings to learn more about adjusting block settings.

Edit block Turn block

LED color. on/off.
Save,
Rename, or
Delete a
block Preset.

Open the
advanced
block edit
page.

Adjust block
settings.

Click and drag Click to select a block, input, or

to reorder output to view its Detailed Settings
blocks. on the right side of the screen.

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The Hardware Assign page functions just like the hardware version, where you can edit footswitch and expression
pedal assignments, create and edit scenes, adjust LED colors, and more.
See (4.6) Hardware Assign to learn more about hardware assignments.

Adjust MIDI program Adjust footswitch

change number of the rig. indicator color.

Adjust rig
tempo. Adjust
expression
pedal
Add and edit assignments.
footswitch
assignments.

Adjust
Add and edit footswitch
scene switch indicator
states. color.

Adjust
footswitch
behaviors
per scene.

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(4.20.2) Setlist

Click the Setlist icon to view the Setlists page. The left side of the screen shows the Rig List, with all factory and
user-created rigs. The right side of the screen shows the rigs in the selected setlist.
See (4.9) Setlists to learn more about using setlists.

Click to search Tap to create Tap to select

Setlists. new setlist. setlist.

Save,
Rename, or
Delete a
Setlist.

Remove rig
from setlist.

Click and
drag to
Click and reorder rigs.
drag to add a
rig to the
setlist. Use
Empty to
add a blank
rig.

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(5.0) Appendix

(5.1) Technical Specifications

Footswitches (3) footswitches with color LEDs

Pedals (1) expression pedal

Knobs (1) 300° main volume knob

(1) 360° navigation/data encoder

Display (1) full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface

Connectors 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS input (guitar)

1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS input (expression pedal)
1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo input (auxiliary device)
1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo pair outputs
1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS input (FX send)
1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS output (FX return)
1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI input
1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI output
USB Type-B port

Power DC 12 V, 3 A (center positive)

Dimensions 11.6” x 5.9” x 2.75”

(width x depth x height, pedal fully forward) 295 x 150 x 70 mm

Weight 3.46 lbs.

1.57 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model: HG12

(5.2) Trademarks & Licenses

HeadRush is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HeadRush is under
license.
macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.

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