“A no-compromise amplifier solution”: Synergy teams up with Wampler and Friedman to launch its machine-learning power amp – and promises to change the

[JohnnyGtar]

“A no-compromise amplifier solution”: Synergy teams up with Wampler and Friedman to launch its machine-learning power amp – and promises to change the game for tube modeling​

https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/synergy-friedman-ir-loader-and-wampler-pedalhead

 

[nightlight]

This was in another thread, I think, man. Looks like an interesting product, though I'm a bit sceptical about the "machine learning" aspect.

It's also super expensive, I'd rather use something that is sub-$1000. I mean, as good a builder as Friedman is, where are the machine learning algorithms coming from?

Is it just something that mimics cab response, like the Boss Waza TAE? I'd rather be able to choose myself, what does a machine know about tone.

All said and done, I'm probably not the target market though, and Friedman may have perceived a gap in the market that this addresses.

 

[JohnnyGtar]

This was in another thread, I think, man. Looks like an interesting product, though I'm a bit sceptical about the "machine learning" aspect.

It's also super expensive, I'd rather use something that is sub-$1000. I mean, as good a builder as Friedman is, where are the machine learning algorithms coming from?

Is it just something that mimics cab response, like the Boss Waza TAE? I'd rather be able to choose myself, what does a machine know about tone.

All said and done, I'm probably not the target market though, and Friedman may have perceived a gap in the market that this addresses.

I would email or call Boutique Amps Distribution with your questions.

 

[ZEN Amps]

"and promises to change the game.."

Good. Everyone hates the game of a great tube amp running into a cab. A better, no-compromise game involves digital conversion, DSP, and machine learning Class D solid state amplification.

 

[nightlight]

I would email or call Boutique Amps Distribution with your questions.

"Not the target market". I prefer micing cabs, or alternatively doing everything in the box or using a modeller.

 

[baron55]

"and promises to change the game.."

Good. Everyone hates the game of a great tube amp running into a cab. A better, no-compromise game involves digital conversion, DSP, and machine learning Class D solid state amplification.

With added latency

 

[glpg80]

Power companies already do this and it’s called active power factor correction to increase efficiency of switch mode supplies. What they’re proposing is that instead of power factor correction for maximum efficiency, they’re normalizing to how certain tubes react over frequency.

Sounds cool but also complicated as hell - a lot easier to just use a tube amplifier stage. Power tubes especially have an infinite lifespan on the shelf. Something that complex will have bad capacitors in 20 years and repairing it would be near impossible (most don’t repair switch mode supplies once they fail)

 

[rsm]

 

[thegame]

Good. Everyone hates the game