Synergy experience

Shask said:
Love my Synergy stuff! I have a Syn 2, and 8 high gain modules. I typically use it with a modified Seymour Duncan KTG 2100 power amp, which is a huge KT88 power amp.

I definitely think it shines through a nice big power amp.

I have used it with the Syn 2 bypass loop and it worked fine for me. Very transparent.
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it’s cool to hear what others are using and having success with.

goven my current selection of stereo power amps,
if my main goal was modern heavy crunch and tight metal riffing i’d go with my vht 2-90-2 with kt88s. it has the best immediate punch and aggression in the presence..

for classic low/mid gain ala vox, tweed fender, and JTM i’d go randall RT2/50 for lower volume compression and more mids.

my fave overall for great rhythm crunch to elastic liquid leads on a single rock tone and the sweetest cleans with big lows and dynamic highs is the boogie 2:90.
 
Rackman said:
In the studio just switching amps works fine. But live switching say a twin and two Marshalls (rhythm/modded lead) means not only do you have a 400lb 4-case rig but your sound moves around, you have to soundcheck two mics, you clog up a ton of backline space etc.

At some level of support and indulgence of profitable artists it becomes an option. I however have never played at that level and never expect to. Channel switchers are a feasible option at a lower level and keep gaining flexability. But a Syn2 and a LXII has more capability than the vast majority of boutique channel switchers.
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wholeheartedly agree!
my friend runs a 4 channel cae amp switching wdw rig in his studio and there’s no denying how insanely sweet it is switching from a raging steve stevens or jose head to a bludotone clean or lead tone, with all the boutique pedals and ultimate rack fx kicking in and out at will.

but taking that circus on the road is a recipe for added stress, marathon setups/teardowns/cable management /troubleshooting, soundman violence, herniated discs and hemorrhoids 🤣
 
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guitarmike said:
I have the syn-2 with the be-dlx and the be-bb modules. I run them into an old Tube Works stereo 6L6 120 watt power amp intl a 4x12 with Scumback speakers. The only complaint I have is that the clean tone volume is not loud enough when I am playing live. Going direct doesn't sound good. I ended up buying an IR-X as it sounds pretty good direct into the p.a. although I can't get the clean tone loud enough with it as well.

Could you pair up the syn50 to the syn-2? It would be fun to have 4 modules running at one time. I know you can pair up two syn-2's.
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not sure but i can’t imagine synergy not making that an option.
 
mentoneman said:
it’s cool to hear what others are using and having success with.

goven my current selection of stereo power amps,
if my main goal was modern heavy crunch and tight metal riffing i’d go with my vht 2-90-2 with kt88s. it has the best immediate punch and aggression in the presence..

for classic low/mid gain ala vox, tweed fender, and JTM i’d go randall RT2/50 for lower volume compression and more mids.

my fave overall for great rhythm crunch to elastic liquid leads on a single rock tone and the sweetest cleans with big lows and dynamic highs is the boogie 2:90.
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I just drug my Synergy stuff across the house where my computer stuff is, so my next goal is making ToneX captures of it.

I like to rotate different sounds. I am currently into the Drect and Ultra Lead.
 
CarlF said:
A few years ago I had the Syn2, through a Boss TAE.
I had the Vai and the Bogner Ecstasy modules, and the two Marshal modules that were available a few years ago.
It all sounded very good. I’m not sure the TAE was the best choice to power it, but I did enjoy the effects that were built into it already
Anyway, I sold it for no particular reason. I don’t even remember.
Recently, I wanted to revisit Synergy, so I picked up the Syn50 head.
Got the Marshall JMP and SLO II modules currently.
I love it! Sounds as valid as any other head I currently owned or have owned. In fact, I question why I sold the original set up in the first place.
I think the reason I like it so much is because this time it’s coming out of a tube power amp, with a Depth and a Presence control on it, which the TAE didn’t have.
The next module I’m looking for will be something that gives me a nice clean, dirty sound, like the Bassman module.

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If you are a believer, that makes me a believer. Knowing the type of tones you are after, if the Synergy stuff does a good job of that, we're good.
 
guitarmike said:
Could you pair up the syn50 to the syn-2? It would be fun to have 4 modules running at one time. I know you can pair up two syn-2's.
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You sure can! I have my syn1 hooked up to my syn50🤘🏻

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guitarmike said:
Could you pair up the syn50 to the syn-2? It would be fun to have 4 modules running at one time. I know you can pair up two syn-2's.
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If you wanted to go nuts you could do several Syn2's into a syn50. I read a while back Synergy said you could chain up to 3 Syn2's without signal degradation.
 
I have two Syn2’s and seven modules with a Fryette Power Station. Just bought the SynIR20 a few weeks ago. Love the platform. A step up from the Randall and Egnater versions that pre-dated Synergy.
 
guitarmike said:
I have the syn-2 with the be-dlx and the be-bb modules. I run them into an old Tube Works stereo 6L6 120 watt power amp intl a 4x12 with Scumback speakers. The only complaint I have is that the clean tone volume is not loud enough when I am playing live. Going direct doesn't sound good. I ended up buying an IR-X as it sounds pretty good direct into the p.a. although I can't get the clean tone loud enough with it as well.

Could you pair up the syn50 to the syn-2? It would be fun to have 4 modules running at one time. I know you can pair up two syn-2's.
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I have the BB-BE in a SYN2 as well. On the BB channel, I have volume full up, gain to taste, and then I set the volumes of everything else off that. Not sure why the circuit is that way. The Z-Wreck is the opposite - clean channel is louder than everything else.
 
I was playing around with the IIC+ module last night, and I've upped my opinion of it quite a bit after initially having no luck. It's a PITA to dial in because the GEQ sliders are so tiny, but when I finally got the little buggers in the right spot it sounded quite good.
 
Rackman said:
I was playing around with the IIC+ module last night, and I've upped my opinion of it quite a bit after initially having no luck. It's a PITA to dial in because the GEQ sliders are so tiny, but when I finally got the little buggers in the right spot it sounded quite good.
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Those tiny sliders is really the biggest downfall of that module; similar to the Pitbull. Small movements make a large change and it can be hard to get them in just the right spot. I found the best way for me to move them is with either my fingernail or a pick. It's easier to get them situated with a hard surface vs. squishing into your finger.
 
MadAsAHatter said:
Those tiny sliders is really the biggest downfall of that module; similar to the Pitbull. Small movements make a large change and it can be hard to get them in just the right spot. I found the best way for me to move them is with either my fingernail or a pick. It's easier to get them situated with a hard surface vs. squishing into your finger.
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I put my thumb next to them, and just kind of roll into them, lol.
 
sandman said:
I just got rid of my synergy setup. Had the syn-2 and a fryette ps2. Vai and slo ii modules. I was very impressed with the synergy gear but i ended up getting a Friedman smallbox amp instead. To me it nails everything I want in certain tones. I also have a Suhr Bella that does the cleans i love and is a good pedal platform also. I didnt need to keep the Synergy around and modules are addictive and hit you at $399 a piece if new. So as amazing as Synergy is, i’m happier with the rig i have now. I may explore Synergy again in the future. Maybe a syn-1 with whatever module catches my eye/ears.
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your synergy stuff sounded good, but didn't have anything on that Friedman. That thing sounds nothing less than amazing.
 
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