Akai Head Rush 2 Loop Jam With 2 Amps and Switched Rack Effects Using an RG16

I've tripped out a couple buddies with this 2 amp looper setup so i thought i would share it. A little jam based on the intro to Pink Floyd's Breathe. The head rush in a 2 amp setup is a fun way to jam alone and experiment with your amp tones against another guitar amp. The rg16 is an amazing unit and pulls it all together. It's a PAIN to wire everything but it's so sweet when it's all hooked up. If you plan on getting a switcher, download the printable wiring diagrams and write one up for your rig (ron at rjm has some great prewired examples on his site and was very helpful with my setup.) It will save a ton of confusion if you pull a piece out or have to rewire something new.

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[DReidGuitars]

@abergreg how to set up 2 amps through an a/b/y selector switch and where should i put it on my pedalboard. i need to know fast. i have a gig in 2 days and i need to set up this system. can any one please help me

[99voltsdotcom]

@DReidGuitars as the last pedal before going to your amps. You may get ground hum though.

[Horhayj]

Ok, so these are EXACTLY the two amps I'm attempting to decide between. PLEASE tell me which you prefer and which is better at what (obvious things like the effect processing of the Switchblade aside). Can the Switchblade get a heavy sound anywhere near the Mesa? I've heard great clips of the Mesa but can't find any of the Switchblade at a heavy setting. I play in a band that does rock from Van-Halen to Shinedown. Which amp would you suggest. Your opinion is very appreciated, thanks.

[99voltsdotcom]

@Horhayj Well...the switchblade is an all around better amp since it is so versatile, excellent cleans and lighter gain. The Mesa was much better with heavier stuff though. Mesa Ch 1 & 2 didn't like at all. H&K gets heavy but not nearly as nice as the heavy mesa tone. If u mostly play distorted, then the mesa for sure, lot's of tones then the H&K. I have sold the Mesa and never use the H&K anymore, switched totally to axefx ultra and never happier.

[yansdgr]

hi just have a question i see your rack and just want to know i have a ada mp1 tube preamp and a boos gx700 and i want to use the boos as effect whit my ada but i dont know how to plug them whit my power amp (marshall jcm2000 dsl 100w) thnks

[99voltsdotcom]

@yansdgr put the gx700 in the effects line of the mp1 and then the outs of the mp1 into the power amp.

[musicwithvision]

Thanks for the great video! So for a two amp setup with the looper output going to amp two, presumably using head output 1, do you hear your guitar in the master amp while creating a loop, and then when you close the loop the looper sound goes to amp two while you can continue to play through amp one? Cheers, James

[tonyhawksacriminal]

way overkill is correct!

[godessangela]

Sweet gnarls

[scarfunk1]

I love how les paul sustain goes on and on and on and.......,,:)

[Beckett125]

awesome setup man and classic pink floyd

[yansdgr]

That dosnt work CAN you explain me wha input to what output because nothin work....my guitar is un thé ada input and o havé a câble to the output a and that hors to m'y power amp but the Hz i dont know where i pût thé câble on effect loop or L R really dont know