Database / HeadRush
Does the HeadRush Core support NAM A2?
A2-Full native
Yes — HeadRush Core runs NAM A2-Full natively.
⚠ Sources disagree. GSUS4 (checked 2026-07-29) listed HeadRush as 'announced, firmware not verified'. Superseded by HeadRush's own 5.1.0/5.2.0 release notes and TONE3000 (2026-07-31).
A2 support
A2-Full and A2-Lite
Native or converted
native
Minimum firmware / software
5.1.0
Status date
2026-07-31
Type
multi-fx
Price (USD)
$699
Last verified
2026-10-18
Notes
Firmware 5.1.0: one NAM A2 (Full or Lite) or one A1 file per rig natively, TONE3000 browsing over Wi-Fi. Firmware 5.2.0 (Oct 2026): up to 2 A2-Full or 4 A2-Lite per rig, A2 calibration metadata. Price per TONE3000 post.
Sources
- https://cdn.inmusicbrands.com/Software/SGEE/52/READ%20ME%20-%20HeadRush%20Core%20Firmware%20Update%20Instructions%20v5.2.0.pdf
- https://www.tone3000.com/blog/headrush-nam-tone3000
- https://www.gearnews.com/neural-amp-modeler-guide-guitar/
- https://gsus4.com.au/blogs/guides/nam-a2-explained-is-this-the-biggest-breakthrough-in-guitar-amp-modelling-since-kemper
Firmware history
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