Synergy Owners Thread

But is it the product named by Synergy or something different? Honestly, it seems to me to be a twin of the Torpedo Reload II, probably improved, but I don't understand the benefit (apart from the IR side) with regard to the Synergy system, which already has a stereo power amplifier that most likely sounds better than any solid state adaptation.
 
Marco2073 said:
But is it the product named by Synergy or something different? Honestly, it seems to me to be a twin of the Torpedo Reload II, probably improved, but I don't understand the benefit (apart from the IR side) with regard to the Synergy system, which already has a stereo power amplifier that most likely sounds better than any solid state adaptation.
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It's under the Friedman brand - looks like it can "profile" how your amp + a given cab / speakers interact and you can then use that when using the thing as a simple reactive load.
 
2dor said:
It's under the Friedman brand - looks like it can "profile" how your amp + a given cab / speakers interact and you can then use that when using the thing as a simple reactive load.
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For the non-SIC inclined, how would this differ then matching the Cab/SIC in an AxeFX?
 
I am so confused as Politleo on TGP says there are 2 of the same tech , Freidman/ Thorn and Wamper has a different one in a pedal same tech ?
but both units are done by Wampler I have to be reading wrong
 
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CorrosiveMatter said:
Didn't they hint at an Orange RV module? I just remembered seeing them saying that on FB before NAMM but didn't see it.
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Yes, there were pics posted from NAMM somewhere of it.
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There was also a leak of pictures of a prototype of a 1U rack power amp they built for an artist to road test that is based on Wampler pedal head/Friedman IR Load ML tech. Not expected to be announced anytime soon, though.

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There was also a leak of what appeared to be an IR loading head switcher or something.
 
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Elric said:
Yes, there were pics posted from NAMM somewhere of it.
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There was also a leak of pictures of a prototype of a 1U rack power amp they built for an artist to road test that is based on Wampler pedal head/Friedman IR Load ML tech. Not expected to be announced anytime soon, though.

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There was also a leak of what appeared to be an IR loading head switcher or something.
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That 1U is more in line with what I was hoping for, or a syn-1 with the power amp sims of the 20IR for pure direct use. Maybe next year :LOL:
 
I bought two Synergy Syn-2 preamps and a Diezel Herbert module. I will have the following setup:

HerbertIICP
IICPVH4

One IICP will be more clean and medium gain for rhythm*, while the other will have overdrive and higher gain for lead**. Bass for both will be adjusted accordingly, maybe ~8:30-10:00.

*Clean volume higher, Lead volume added to make it suitable for rhythm, treble adding some gain as well, with less mid than the other module.
**Clean volume lower than the other module, Lead volume high, treble adding less gain, mids relatively higher.

EQ sliders will be a 'soft' V, as I don't want Metallica. The big thing seems to be keeping the module volumes around 11:00 for the Clean channel and 12:30 or so for the Lead channel, then using the master volume on the Syn-2 around 10:30 or 11:00. Having them lower sounds awful.

I plan to pull the Herbert shunt so both channels are "low" gain, and using the VH4 module for higher gain. Not sure if I will use the mid cut option on the Herbert, but if so, I will likely use them lightly, so they scoop a little bit, but not a ton. Maybe around 9:00-10:30.
 
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Spaced Out Ace said:
I bought two Synergy Syn-2 preamps and a Diezel Herbert module. I will have the following setup:

HerbertIICP
IICPVH4

One IICP will be more clean and medium gain for rhythm*, while the other will have overdrive and higher gain for lead**. Bass for both will be adjusted accordingly, maybe ~8:30-10:00.

*Clean volume higher, Lead volume added to make it suitable for rhythm, treble adding some gain as well, with less mid than the other module.
**Clean volume lower than the other module, Lead volume high, treble adding less gain, mids relatively higher.

EQ sliders will be a 'soft' V, as I don't want Metallica. The big thing seems to be keeping the module volumes around 11:00 for the Clean channel and 12:30 or so for the Lead channel, then using the master volume on the Syn-2 around 10:30 or 11:00. Having them lower sounds awful.

I plan to pull the Herbert shunt so both channels are "low" gain, and using the VH4 module for higher gain. Not sure if I will use the mid cut option on the Herbert, but if so, I will likely use them lightly, so they scoop a little bit, but not a ton. Maybe around 9:00-10:30.
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Will be interested to hear your opinion on the Herbert module.
I’ve seen a few videos on it and it sounds quite good. But it doesn’t seem that talked about.
 
aivoryuk said:
Will be interested to hear your opinion on the Herbert module.
I’ve seen a few videos on it and it sounds quite good. But it doesn’t seem that talked about.
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I think the whole module system is a bit subject to hype.

When the Marshall JMP landed, suddenly all the previous Plexi, Metropoulos etc modules became yesterday's news and less desirable. And let's face it, the JMP does look cooler too!
 
laxu said:
I think the whole module system is a bit subject to hype.

When the Marshall JMP landed, suddenly all the previous Plexi, Metropoulos etc modules became yesterday's news and less desirable. And let's face it, the JMP does look cooler too!
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I own both the plexi and JMP modules - on the whole - I think I prefer the Plexi module
 
aivoryuk said:
I own both the plexi and JMP modules - on the whole - I think I prefer the Plexi module
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Have all three Syn "Plexis"... They're all worthwhile depending on what you are going for. The 'Plexi' is like a whole family of amps anway.

I think the 'official' nature of the JMP module and it using the 0 watt power amp thing, diminished the others in some folks eyes but I could totally see someone liking one or the other better and the others are bargains on the used market thanks to them no longer being the new thing.

My Syn Plexi is actually modded and easily my fave of those three, although, being modded, it no longer sounds 'classic' like the JMP. So it is cool having them cover entirely different bases.

The JMP is a really good vintage sounding module, but the Metroplex is quite a bit more in your face out of the box and the OG non-modded plexi had far more range than the JMP but does not have the vintage feel of the JMP. It's more like a preamp that is voiced like a plexi and can do a little more gain than a traditional plexi.

The JMP does not really diminish the value in terms of what those modules are capable of even if it affects used prices. The new thing is always going to be the focus. Same will happen to the 800 module when the Marshall JCM drops. The 800 module is absolutely superb BUT the JCM will have new/more features (probably two EQs, f. ex); so old 800s will be available for cheap.

I'm not sure I see any downside to any of this unless you are trying to rationalize away your FOMO and are trying to talk yourself out of buying into the system.
 
I need to dial it in some more (as well as determine whether I want to change the shunt to be low/high, low/low, or high/high), but the Diezel Herbert module is pretty cool. It is less thick and tighter than the VH4, as well as less compressed than the red channel of the VH4 module.

Hopefully, I can have more time with it tomorrow. Unfortunately, work was a nightmare today because they made shit worse in an attempt to "correct" an issue. Lol

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