If a guy wanted to get into Synergy mods...

[Iron1]

Really digging the idea of a Synergy setup these days, where I can swap modules depending on the vibe of the moment. Not sure I would ever use it for recording, as my Helix Rack does everything I need it to do, so don't fix what ain't broke and all that. What I would love to do is just have the ability to crank it from time to time, and also still be able to play at lower volumes if I want.

I think what I'd love to grab is a SYN50, but jumping feet first into a new ecosphere with nothing but fistfuls of dollars I don't necessarily have to burn seems... like something I'd do - and I'm a dumb@$$. So...

Thoughts/Suggestions/Advice/Rando $#itpost?

 

[laxu]

As much as I like tube amps, I think in this scenario you might just consider getting a poweramp and guitar cab for your Helix if you don't already have a setup like that.

 

[Iron1]

As much as I like tube amps, I think in this scenario you might just consider getting a poweramp and guitar cab for your Helix if you don't already have a setup like that.

Honestly not a bad idea. The Rack is in a different area of the house, but a Stomp would do the trick. Would just need a power amp…

Granted, that doesn’t sound nearly as novel/fun/giant waste of money as buying into the Synergy world. Therefore in the name of all that is TGF, I reject your ideas and the vile place from which they spawned!!
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[laxu]

Granted, that doesn’t sound nearly as novel/fun/giant waste of money as buying into the Synergy world. Therefore in the name of all that is TGF, I reject your ideas and the vile place from which they spawned!!

That's totally fair!

I'm tempted to give the Synergy system a spin as well, but I really want them to put out a SYN50-IR with especially the poweramp voicing features of the SYN20-IR.

The way I see it, swapping a single module every time you want a different thing is just a huge pain in the ass. With two modules, you are at 3-4 channels depending on the modules and that can go a long way.

 

[scole]

A few years back someone locally was selling a Randall bundle with the combo amp AND the head version of their synergy compatible amps for like $250 or $300. I didn’t have the room for it so I didn’t pull the trigger but I think about that deal a lot.

 

[GTR37]

That's totally fair!

I'm tempted to give the Synergy system a spin as well, but I really want them to put out a SYN50-IR with especially the poweramp voicing features of the SYN20-IR.

The way I see it, swapping a single module every time you want a different thing is just a huge pain in the ass. With two modules, you are at 3-4 channels depending on the modules and that can go a long way.

Yep me too
I am waiting for Namm as there are hints of new Hardware and modules

 

[Desertdweller]

Just jump in. Buy a Syn 1 or Syn 2 and a couple modules. If you don’t like them, they have good resale value. But they’re very good.

 

[laxu]

I am waiting for Namm as there are hints of new Hardware and modules

 

[GTR37]

Wish I could but I don’t have much just what Avi from BAD said and Dave on a tone talk

- new module more complete and features yet
- a new module from one of our partners
Some new exciting hardware unique from Synergy engineering

Dave just said he would have his VOX and PhilX 20
And some other brands he was working w Synergy etc

 

[Iron1]

I should have known to go check @GuitarJon s channel…