HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 (02) PDF Document

This update process works best on Windows 11 or macOS 13-15. Windows 10 users will need to download and install an additional network driver.

To update your HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5:

1. Connect VX5 to a computer via the provided USB cable and power it on using the included power supply.

2. In a web browser, type “VX5.local” in the address bar.

3. Under the “Download the Latest Firmware” section, press the “Download” button. Your browser will download the latest firmware update as a .img file.

4. Under “Update Device Firmware”, select “Upload” and choose the firmware .img file you have downloaded.

5. The upgrade process will begin. Do not unplug the device while the update is in progress.

6. Once the update has completed successfully you can disconnect the USB.

7. Confirm the update completed successfully on the boot screen when the unit is powered on (V 1.2.2).

If you cannot connect to vx5.local in your web browser with your HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5, please try the following troubleshooting steps:

• While connected via USB, power off the VX5 and then power it back on. Retry the connection.

• Enter 192.168.155.1 in the browser address bar.

• If using Windows 10, ensure you have installed the VX5 Windows 10 Driver.

Yes, the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 retains the current preset. The last selected preset is retained when power cycling the VX5. This is saved after 5 seconds, or when powering off using the power button.

To perform a factory reset on your HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5, press and hold PRESET + KEY while powering on the VX5 to display the factory reset option. This will clear all user presets and restore factory presets.

Yes, the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 has an added option to copy a preset to a slot in the save menu. You may need to create a new preset name when copying.

Yes, the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 now supports Audio via USB.

• It is Class Compliant on Windows 11 and macOS.

• It provides stereo audio input to the computer post mic FX.

• Stereo audio output from the computer is mixed into the main output post processing, which is ideal for playing backing tracks or monitoring a DAW session.

Yes, with the update it is now possible to control preset selection and more features using USB MIDI. The HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 receives MIDI on ALL channels.

Yes, it is now possible to enable multiple FX at the same time on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5. The FX are routed in series in the order shown in FX select.

• The FX enable state is shown above the effect in the FX select menu.

• To enable an effect, enter FX edit and enable the toggle. Hold the FX button to return to the FX select menu.

A new compressor has been added to the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 with a selection of 4 presets ranging from mild to slammed. It is available via FX Select and includes mix control.

The following changes have been made to the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5:

• Adjusted UI to increase Preset name text size.

• Adjusted Key display to follow circle of 5ths.

• Adjusted FX to reduce spillover when enabling and disabling Talk mode.

• Fixed an issue with chromatic harmonizer following incorrect intervals.

• Fixed an issue with harmonizer ‘low’ intervals. Notes are now harmonically generated, relative to the input note, based on the degree of the chord (in the currently set key).

• Fixed an occasional hang on startup.

• Improved stability of web updater.