All user reviews of 4/5 for the Akai Professional Head Rush E2

The E2 Headrush is a delay, echo, with separate outputs, and to a lesser extent a looper up to 37 sec.
It was in the order of the knobs, the level of the effect (or loop in "variable" mode) a damp hf, which cuts treble on the effect, the number of repetitions of the delay, and a mode manual adjustment of delay time thereof.
It was then a setting that allows you to set when the delay is fading, and a time to narrow, more pointed, the first setting of the genre (if I'm making myself clear).
It has two switches, one for the output level of the loop (in looper mode, so) that may be affected by the level knob, or remain stationary, and a second that defines quality and time looping, 11 or 37 sec of memory.
The outputs are in jack 6 "35, and there are 5!
A main, which couples the raw signal and the processed effect, and 4 others intended to simulate the passage on the heads as for tape echoes. They can therefore join different outputs, 4 amps, 4 channel strips or more reasonably, 4 audio interface inputs.
No editing by computer possible, no usb, you plug the microphone (with an adapter), and his guitar playing, old.

UTILIZATION

The config is very simple and clear, I do not remember having too consulted the manual but I downloaded easily, manual pdf in case.
Editing sounds is simple, the commissioning of the looper too, but the buttons would have earned to be bigger, especially switches to start and stop loops. If it does not bother me when using the delay for the looper, sometimes I was not able to start my loop or stop in time, which is sometimes annoying.
Mode change, delay in looper, could also benefit from a different type of switch, with two switches at the same time, it's not top-top.

SOUND QUALITY

Side effects on the other hand, it's great! I like the delays, color, sounds fast and well, even in the studio, I use little echo, and I rarely use more than one outlet, I'd better explain the Camaguey everything.
The looper sounds great too, no loss of sound or dynamics, compared to a Digitech JamMan, or Boss, it sounds much better, less corrupt.
I use it with electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, sometimes a voice and machines by assigning it to send my mixing desk, live, it works very well, thank you!

OVERALL OPINION

I have a few years, it is still good, no worries.
The pedal is solid, well finished, connectors qualities, nothing moves, or do crunches, or any noise "beginning of the end."
She is beautiful, I like the color blue.
At his level, I have not tried other delays, except maybe a Gigadelay Boss, which is a sacred gasworks.
There at least we live in the heart of the matter, the idea of ​​multiple outputs is interesting, but I've never taken the time to actually operate.
I used the delay, direct mode with tap tempo, to play alone or to the effects of "reggae" type.
The looper is great in terms of sound, but I still run properly galley loops or not I pressed enough, I press two switches at the same time (I do shoes as 43), well ... However it sounds great, even if we can not store or save the above-said loops.
I bought 119 euros Musik Store, I can not even remember when, I always have it in my pedal board, ready ...

The Akai Headrush E2 is a standard digital delay. It's pretty barebones as far as these pedals go. The settings are arguably the most minimal settings on any a Digital Delay, simply being able to adjust level, delay time, feedback, etc. The last switch also incorporates a hold; feature, which will basically loop short phrases as long as you depress the pedal with your foot. There are two outputs, one on either side, but i haven't ever used more than one so I can't comment on using that. There's nothing crazy like midi or computer editing options on it either.


UTILIZATION

This product is incredibly simple. If you don't want to much getting in the way, this would be perfect for you. Not much too explain and will only take a few moments to get a grasp of it. Even if you don't know what any of the knob settings mean at first, you'll get a feel for it quickly.


SOUND QUALITY

Akai makes great digital delay pedals, and this one is no exception. I've never had anything but good experiences with this pedal as far as sound quality goes. I play guitar and I think the pedal is perfect for this, though I doubt a bass would sound any worse going through it. The hold feature is pretty cool although it's not a replacement for a loop station, since it tends to sound pretty clipped. It's better as a jarring effect then a legitimate loop.


OVERALL OPINION

I've used this pedal for about 5 years and I've never had a problem with it really. I sometimes wish that I could do a bit more with it, but that would mean getting something much more expensive and generally unnecessary for me personally. I like how simple it is, which makes it easy to change settings on the go. That being said, programming pre-set settings onto it is not possible, and that would likely make it easier to use in live settings. I ended up going with this simply because it was cheapest, so I'd recommend shopping around and maybe checking out some other pedals first (check out the other Akai pedals, just because they all tend to sound pretty good.) I don't know if I'd pick this up again but it's certainly not a regrettable choice.

- Delay / tape echo / loop recorder
- 1 input / output mix 1 / 4 outputs for tape echo indpendantes
- 2 6 knobs and footswitch to control the bte's simple and relatively efficient

UTILIZATION

The operation could not be simpler with respect to the delay and tape echo and the controls allow rglage prcis effects (the manual is optional carrment!) For the loop recorder for cons, the n is not that it is difficult to understand, but not in my ergonomic trs (more can not be used simultaneously with one of two effects ...): it starts the recording a sentence with the right footswitch then it shall adopt with the left, you can cut the loop and CRER Press again to switch the left (same for restart), it is also above the renregistrer Premire loop (that i must be spinning or we renregistre a new loop that clears the Premire) Press again to switch the right ... I personally do not stack more than two layers if the slurry has become infamous (taking into account the fact that I continue to play Obviously it loops) press again finally in 2 x switch on the right can return to the initial loop ... the real problem is that the HeadRush to really use all its superb opportunity to see it takes 2 3!

SOUND QUALITY

Delay and tape echo level is not bad (especially tape echo for me) but when even a little "hollow" by trsrduit against background noise, the loop recorder is a great tool (I play in a bass drums trio be able to add some harmony parts is fun) but I'm not really confident in using live ... the concept is further my opinion by the manufacturers (the E2 HeadRush bote is the best of its kind in the price range) I can be rviserais my trial if I can find one not too deuxime ch re

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two months and an APRS PERIOD Discoveries full of enthusiasm for the house I just dchant by using it in RPET (there is a real problem me with the sound level loop recorder but I tried the Boss RC 20 a buddy and it's even worse!) on the other hand is a good delay / echo ... given the fact that there are three effects pedals displays the plutt a good quality price but I regret the fact that we can not use the delay or echo with the simultaneous loop recorder and using it reclassified some gaps ... as said above it takes two to minimum use all the possibilities and the good quality price ratio takes a hit even when
The fact remains that for now the E2 Headrush is the best compromise to me (the time of sampling is more tense than the first generation)

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UTILIZATION

Very simple. I use it mainly for making loops with the voice. For me the time loop is sufficient and as I live while the fact that we can not store the loops does not bother me. I found the buttons quite practical and accurate. ... Lack of XLR inputs, and a few new options available to loopers, saving the loop (but I'm using it!)

SOUND QUALITY

For my loop to use the voice is fine. We sometimes hear the click of the start of registration, but nothing catastrophic. Also, a bug that bothers me if I touch his foot with the 2 buttons reading and rec at the same time it goes to the loop delay and I lose everything that is saved ... It happened to me sometimes. on the other hand there are 2 outputs one where the source and mixed with the loop and the other where we only hear the loop. On stage I use my voice as the second line passes through another slice and it's great.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 years. I had to do 200 concerts. It is coupled with a Digitech Vocal 300 and frankly even on large system it sounds! I had the HR1 and I tested the RC20 that I have not liked the sound level. Not tested Jamman.
Yes I would do this choice. Maybe if I was more loop on the stage I test RC50 ...
If you want to hear and see a piece done with the loops live:
https://www.dailymotion.com/user/trameproduction/video/xabakc_dedans-dehors-41-dedans-avec-lauren_music