New Headrush MX5 - help needed

[fermig]

Hello fellow bass players
Reaching out to you for some help, if you can.
I end up pulling the trigger on a new Headrush MX5, as the title says. I'm new to multifx, been using mostly single pedals.
Needed a solution for multiple sounds I didn't have, for my covers band.
The MX5 is mostly used for drop tunings, wah and filters, modulation and delays/reverbs.
I tried to integrate my Source Audio Aftershock distortion in the fx loop of the MX5 with no luck, no sound when I turn on the fx loop on the signal chain of the MX5

What am I doing wrong? I have the distortions and overdrives all on my aftershock and now I can't integrate it with my MX5, real bummer...

My signal chain:
Bass > FEA DE-CL compressor > Headrush MX5 (aftershock on the fx loop) > Tech 21 Q strip > Amp Quilter Bass Block > Speaker Barefaced Super Twin.

Because I've been using an amp, still don't messed with the amp and cab emulation and IR's.

I'm new to multifx, and as soon as I conected it I noticed that the volume is really low compared to my sound without it. I searched what levels other users use and I tried to adjust them. Is it normal to adjust them over 0.0 db? Input and output? Now I have the input at 1.0 db and the output at 5.0 db, with the physical volume button between 7 or 8.

I heard that most multifx have a learning curve, if you could give me some pointers on the right direction, I'll appreciate it and be really gratefull.

Thanks

 

[BrentSimons]

Hello fellow bass players
Reaching out to you for some help, if you can.
I end up pulling the trigger on a new Headrush MX5, as the title says. I'm new to multifx, been using mostly single pedals.
Needed a solution for multiple sounds I didn't have, for my covers band.
The MX5 is mostly used for drop tunings, wah and filters, modulation and delays/reverbs.
I tried to integrate my Source Audio Aftershock distortion in the fx loop of the MX5 with no luck, no sound when I turn on the fx loop on the signal chain of the MX5

What am I doing wrong? I have the distortions and overdrives all on my aftershock and now I can't integrate it with my MX5, real bummer...

My signal chain:
Bass > FEA DE-CL compressor > Headrush MX5 (aftershock on the fx loop) > Tech 21 Q strip > Amp Quilter Bass Block > Speaker Barefaced Super Twin.

Because I've been using an amp, still don't messed with the amp and cab emulation and IR's.

I'm new to multifx, and as soon as I conected it I noticed that the volume is really low compared to my sound without it. I searched what levels other users use and I tried to adjust them. Is it normal to adjust them over 0.0 db? Input and output? Now I have the input at 1.0 db and the output at 5.0 db, with the physical volume button between 7 or 8.

I heard that most multifx have a learning curve, if you could give me some pointers on the right direction, I'll appreciate it and be really gratefull.

Thanks

Hi there,
i just found this at the end of the MX-5's manual. I didn't know if it would help but...
29
Global Settings
Use the global settings to configure the HeadRush MX5's
overall operation.
To show the global settings, tap the  button in the
upper-right corner of the screen, and tap Global Settings.
To select each page of the global settings, tap the
number at the upper-right corner of the screen.
LCD Brightness: This setting determines the brightness of the
main display. Tap this field, turn the encoder to select 1 (dim)
through 5 (bright), and then press the encoder.
Audio Configuration:
Rig Input: This setting determines whether each rig's input signal is taken from the Guitar Input (Guitar) or
the left (L) Return Input (FX Ret L). When set to Per Rig, the source is determined by the Rig Input setting
of each rig in the Input block. When set to FX Ret L or Per Rig, the FX-Loop Stereo Return setting will be
disabled; however, you can still use a mono FX loop for external pedals by using the right side of the FX
Return input. You can access individual sides of the FX return input by using a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm)
stereo to (2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) mono Y adapter (sold separately).
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 the HeadRush MX5 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 the HeadRush MX5 to a traditional guitar amplifier.
FX Return 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 the HeadRush MX5'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

Brent