Synergy Owners Thread

[JiveTurkey]

Might be worth getting the SYN-1 and waiting it out until the Wampler Pedalhead comes out then.

Doing Nothing: Always Easier™

 

[Southpaw-DD]

I'm staring at a handful of modules in my room and thinking how much I'd like alternate hardware to be able to use them. An updated SYN-1 and SYN-2 with power amp modeling and IR would be amazing. At the moment, the SYN20-IR is hanging on by a thread until my next hardware option.

 

[aivoryuk]

Quick question
We can't demo the modules here.

I have a Vai module that I love.
However Im looking for a module that has a brutal very tight rhythm tone.

My eyes fell on the Powerball or peavy.

I already own a carvin v3 and DSL20 and some other more cleaner amps.

What would be something completely different from the Vai module ?

The Vai module is already very versatile. But in the rhythm part i think it can be tighter

Powerball is tight - a great versatile module

 

[2dor]

An updated SYN-1 and SYN-2 with power amp modeling and IR would be amazing.

SYN-1 + Wampler Pedalhead "in-a-box" would be a huge value proposition.

 

[JiveTurkey]

SYN-1 + Wampler Pedalhead "in-a-box" would be a huge value proposition.

Something like a chunky Gamecube size amp would be cool

 

[2dor]

Something like a chunky Gamecube size amp would be cool

Sure as hell would - and we all love Gamecubes/Gameboys around these parts

 

[Badonkey Kong]

For those that want to know, the beans have been spilled by Thomann...

Spoiler: why 3 preamp tubes?

https://www.thomann.de/intl/synergy_marshall_jcm_800_preamp.htm

 

[Richard_G]

For those that want to know, the beans have been spilled by Thomann...

Synergy Marshall JCM 800 Preamp

Synergy Marshall JCM 800 Preamp; Interchangeable Tube Preamp Module for Synergy Amps; Channels: 2; Synergy and Marshall have teamed up for this Preamp based on the Marshall JCM 800 (2203 / 2204 Vertical Input); two identical channels; Built-in...

www.thomannmusic.no

 

[Badonkey Kong]

Yeah. No idea why 3 preamp tubes. Guess we'll have to wait for the official Synergy blurb. or Mitch at Sweetwater...

 

[Richard_G]

Thomann's description:
"Synergy Marshall JCM 800 Preamp; Interchangeable Tube Preamp Module for Synergy Amps; Channels: 2; Synergy and Marshall have teamed up for this Preamp based on the Marshall JCM 800 (2203 / 2204 Vertical Input); two identical channels; Built-in 0-watt power amp and phase inverter for true amp-like feel; Cathode Select switch on PCB for adjustable tube response ; Tubes: 3 x 12AX7; Controls: 2 x Preamp, 2 x Bass, 2 x Middle, 2 x Treble, 2 x Presence; 2 x Volume; Switches: 2 x High/Low Gain, 2 x Bright; Dimensions (W x D x H): 178 x 140 x 38 mm, (7" x 5,5" x 1,5"); made in USA"

 

[Ed DeGenaro]

Synergy Marshall JCM 800 Preamp

Synergy Marshall JCM 800 Preamp; Interchangeable Tube Preamp Module for Synergy Amps; Channels: 2; Synergy and Marshall have teamed up for this Preamp based on the Marshall JCM 800 (2203 / 2204 Vertical Input); two identical channels; Built-in...

www.thomann.de

 

[GTR37]

It’s not super exciting I was really hoping they would have added the options from the Modded 800
Tight / mid voice / Gain boost

 

[Richard_G]

@politoleo at TOP:

 

[Shask]

It’s not super exciting I was really hoping they would have added the options from the Modded 800
Tight / mid voice / Gain boost

I am sure this will be really cool, but still looking for a JVM or modded 800 type module. I need my gain.

 

[Southpaw-DD]

Man - some of those original format modules like the DS and 800 are among my favorites, even when A/B'd to the newer 3rd party branded ones. I like the simplicity of them and they sound great.

 

[greatmutah]

So this is the same tech BAD does for Tone King in their Royalist and Imperial pedals. Phase inverter and 0 watt power section.

Which makes me wonder why though. The Synergy Power amps all have some kind of power amp presence and resonance controls but I guess this is to have a PI and NFB section more faithful to the JCM800 and not just generic module amp power amp controls.

 

[GTR37]

I am sure this will be really cool, but still looking for a JVM or modded 800 type module. I need my gain.

We might be proved wrong I mean the JMP had a noticeable bump in gain compared to the original perhaps the gain on hi mode will go more into the modded 800 territory

 

[2dor]

We might be proved wrong I mean the JMP had a noticeable bump in gain compared to the original perhaps the gain on hi mode will go more into the modded 800 territory

Yeah & there's also that on-board cathode bias selection switch on the preamp modules which can push them just a bit further still.
I think this will sell well given it's 2 channels.

 

[2dor]

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

So a basically barebones JCM800 needs 5 preamp tubes? I think we have enough Marshall flavored modules at this point.