Synergy Amps - First Playthru
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2020
- First day with the Synergy Amps SYN-2/Fryette Powerstation 100 system. Special thanks to Conrad at V-Boutique Custom Cabs for the incredible rack mount style amp headshell.
Cab - Friedman 4x12
Speakers - Celestion Alnico Cream 90W
MIC - Shure SM59
Guitar - 2010 Gibson Custom Shop LPC
Pickups - Arcane 13's
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Thanks for sharing and taking the time to record these demos!
Magnificent thing!
Compact paradise for guitar))))
Great demo!
Damn, sounds great but looks so good in this setup, that's so clean it's crazy.
Great playing, great rig!
The Bogner Uberschall must be very nice too 🤘🏻
One of the best sound vids ive seen so far, thanks. So i just bought my self a syn50 and the Fryette pitbull preamp🤤
Best demo I’ve heard yet! My Pittbull module is on order tomorrow! I also play a Les Paul Custom. 🤘
Wow man! Your playing is reaching new heights. I just got a Powerstation 100 and I thought I knew what I would use it for. But now the Synergy products are on my radar!
Ty Tabor just called and wants to borrow your rig. Nice!
Sounds great!
Every video.... the Soldano module is always my favorite.
sick looking setup!
Synergy stuff sounds so damn good
This Ultra Lead module has really got me craving one of the UL heads. I love your earlier video with the UL head, and this is making me crave it some more, lol. Killer tones!
Get a UL head. Just do it.
That riff is insane! Nice!
Very nice rig. I’m thinking about doing the same thing.
Nice sounding rig! I have enjoyed my synergy stuff for a few years now. Lots of variety. I didn't know the power station was out yet.
Killer rig man!
Heaaavvvvyyyyy
That rack head shell looks killer
great playing. real electric guitar rules. peace
I was dead set on the Fryette Deliverance being my first module, but when the time came I waffled and got the Pitbull instead. Glad I did. I've heard the 2 Fryette modules are actually a lot more similar than than they are different.
Yeah I’m still trying to figure out what the difference is
T/DLX is a Fender Twin Reverb type circuit on the T channel and a Fender Deluxe Reverb type of circuit on the DLX channel. I say type of circuit since Fender did not have a part in making that preamp
I find it interesting that the second Syn-2's volume is set to zero.
Due to this video, I bought two Syn-2 docks and a Fryette PS-2A Power Station. Sounds killer with the OS modules I use and some G12M-25 Greenbacks and G12H-30 Heritage speakers (both 55hz and 75hz in X pattern with the Greenbacks in two 412s).
Sweet!
Love the setup! How do you use two syn2’s together along with the power station? Might do this myself.
pretty much decided i'm getting the syn1. choosing a module is painful though lol. i thought it would be the slo right out of the gate, but i think i like the engl powerball more. however that pitbull is pretty damnnn fantastic! then so is the ecstasy for leads and chimes and more traditional tones. uggh :S
I got a SYN1 that used to run into the OraNge pedal Baby into a Harley Benton 2x12 w/V30s. these days I just run it direct into my interface with a a two notes Torpedo C.A.B. M. Someday I'll upgrade to the SYN2! SLO and the ENGL Savage are my favorite modules ATM...
This is the setup I'm prepping now! The SYN1 into an Orange Pedal Baby. I also have a HB 2x12, but a V30 and a Creamback.
How does it sound through the pedal baby ?
@@marksifuentes1002 How does it sound through the pedal baby ?
The TDLX module has blackface Fender Twin & Deluxe channels, minus the 'Reverb', IIRC.
How do you like that power amp vs the SYN50/50?
i already knew the Slo in high gain mode would be the best one.
Any plans to try out more modules on the power station? Engl, Diezel, Friedman
yo those alnico creams are ripping the alnico is that high out put metal like the pickups ? sounds really good oh yea i got the diezel front load it has 2 v30 and 2 g12k100
I'm thinking about getting two Syn-2 docks like this and getting 4 preamp modules, just not settled on which yet. I think I may get one of the Fender style modules (T Dlx, B Man), maybe the OS (Dumble style), and possibly both Fryette modules. Alternatively, instead of the Fender style and OS, possibly the Plexi and 800.
How did you hook up the preamps to your PS-100? I have PS-2A I plan on setting it up with.
Great sound, i have the ps2a but i cannot having such aggressive sound, it's like having a crunch but not that sound, how do you connect modules to fryette? Could be my power station not really good?
Hey Rezamatix,
I have two Syn2s and a Syn 50/50. Any way you can explain how to wire them all together? What’s the cable routing? Thanks!
T/Dlx i= one channel is Twin Reverb, the other is Deluxe Reverb.
How accurate is the pitbull module as far as feel? I'm looking into a ul module and a 292 for a rack mounted ul; so long as it's just like the the head.
I'm wondering how much tons of coins are necessary to own a beast like this... Thanks for one more extremely good taste review, Reza.
1.21 Gigatons of coinage
I figured it out it’s .716 US ton.
Do Synergy do a bass guitar module? 😉💚👽
thank you Reza! after sampling your CHUGS (time stamped), the Bogner's mids seem really present without sacrificing the lows...is that your experience?
Pitbull UL Green: 1:00
Pitbull UL Red: 1:24
Ecstacy Green: 2:17
Ecstacy Red: 2:53
SLO Blue: 5:43
SLO Blue: 6:09 (vol increased)
SLO Red: 7:08
Which one do you like the most?
OMG SLO!!!
Some awesome sounds ! What foot controller are you using ?
not using any
Thanks for the demo! Tell them to make an Ampliphonix & Gain module... your demos of that amp are amazing.
they make a Dumble clone called the OS model. (Overdrive Special)
except the TDLX everything else sounds pretty much the same, common issue with high gain settings, the Ecstasy surprisingly doesn't sound dark like the real amp but lacks the thickness of the real amp. SLO sounds pretty close to its real amp.
Yes I agree..alot of the higher gain ones sound so close. I do the Twin/DLX and the Soldano. Classic! All gain ranges represented!
Yeah. Because the speaker is the biggest factor in overall tone.. not the subtle differences in high gain preamps...
I’m torn between the Bogner 3534 and this system. The former would be great to own but the latter would be expansively a better option for my ever changing tonal desires. However if the module isn’t really in the same league than I think I may go 3534. Any takes on my predicament?
i'll take the 3534
@@RezaMatix 🤜🏾🤛🏽
What do you use to keep the power station cool, i am concerned with putting anything 2 slots above it in my rack? The ps2 generates quite a bit of heat.
it's got a fan
I tried this kind of set up, i cant seem fo make the 2nd Syn2 slave sound the same as the master Syn2. Seems something is hidden and kinda fraud
Can you run all that through midi board if so how
First heavy tone is so tight mmmm
question about this setup: today I picked up a PS-100, I threw it in my 4U gator case, there's probably an inch of space above and below the PS-100, and it seems way too hot IMO. Have you had any issues running this configuration for any period of time? maybe I'm being overly cautious but I'm leaning towards pulling it out of the rack case because of the heat.
nah,
i run the ps-100 as an attentuator for
vintage marshalls,
it doesn't even blink.
@@RezaMatix interesting, thanks for the quick reply! i’m mostly going to use it as a power amp for preamp pedals but will also sometimes use it with my twin, after playing with it for like 30 minutes just using the line in to my cab i was shocked about how hot it was, good to know that shouldn’t be an issue. cheers!
I was about to ask the same thing. Does it need an extra 1U of space to stop from overheating?
Great demo! Your rack shell is very slick, what make / model is it?
it's written in the description
RezaMatix doh! Sorry. Thx!
@@RezaMatix I think I'm going to order one of these rack heads from vboutique. What's the depth of your rack head? (My power amp is deeper than the Power Station you're using).
@@seanhood599 the V boutique is 11.4 inches deep, if that's enough for you let me know. i'm selling mine
@@RezaMatix thx much. Unfortunately, that's too narrow for my power amp. Good luck with the sale.
Hey! I tried looking for this head case. Can't seem to find it. Any help?
Specifically the one in this video with tolex and no chrome corners.
Currently trying to create the same rig.
vboutiqueusa.com
@@RezaMatix did you take the corners off? Can't find any that have the clean tolex all around
@@AtTheSourceStudios i just gave you the link, call and order whatever you want
What is this stunning 4U rack?
Hey where did you get that custom head from ?
Thanks for the demo. Is it my ears or is there a lot of bottom end missing?
there was a fair amount, not a really subsonic amount
Get a new set of headphones😉
Your bassist will thank you though
Good morning, I´m looking for how to connect 2 syn2 as you do, do you have a reference??? a graphic or where can I check it?? thanks
just connect on the back, very easy.
Does it keep it's full tone like a real amp when your are several feet away from the cabinet?
It’s a real amp
I don't know if you are still following the thread, but if you are, what strings and gauge size are on your Les Paul with the Arcane 13 bridge pickup? Just brutal tuned to Drop C.
Just Drop D standard style. 440.
@@RezaMatix That’s Drop D? I assumed it was drop C because your tone is amazing. Can I find out what brand strings and gauge you use? Thanks!
@@TheGhostThatLivesInTheAttic Ernie Ball 11's
@@RezaMatix Thanks. Your tone in every video is so great. I love the Alnico Creambacks myself.
How do you have this wired up and can you use a midi foot controller to control the whole thing
they daisy chain, im sure you could get midi involved.
HOw to setup two syn2 ?
Are the 2x SYN2 connected to one another and then into the Fryette?
of course ;)
Where did you buy that rack case man I need one like that
v boutique cabs
So good it should be against the law.
Where can I get a mount like that for the powerstation?
they sell a rack kit
I’m confused, are amps being stacked on each other for insane tone?
no. haha, they are separate modules. each one is a preamp
Hi Reza, I know this is an old video but hopefully you can answer this question, i'm thinking of replicating this system for studio use, I have a bunch of amps but i'd like to add this system to have the Bogner/Fryette etc etc, I'd like to go for 8 of the preamps, here you have 2 SYN-2 units linked into the power station, is it possible to have 4 SYN-2's linked into 1 power station?
Thanks Reza keep up the good work
yes!
@@RezaMatix Can you elaborate on this? as far as I can make out each line out of the SYN -2 would go to 1 channel each of the Power Station. thanks
@@CC-wf2qb you daisy chain the Syn units before the last one connects to the power station/power amp.
@@RezaMatix Thanks Reza, I did'nt realise you could daisy chain them together, so to confirm, you have both SYN 2's set up in series into 1 channel of the power station then going to 1 cab or out of the XLR output of the PS?
Thanks again
@@CC-wf2qb yep. just out to a cab
i gotta get a pitbull mod lol
Intro tone sounded very Helmet-y.
How do we know which one is being played through?
watch and see which one i switch to by pressing the button on the front?
Why does everyone insist on putting a V shape into the UL's GEQ. It doesn't need it. My Pittbull 50CL without GEQ sounds absolutely punishing and brutal without that weird hollow mid sound that everyone seems to dial in with the GEQ. Get to know the Pittbull's preamp without the GEQ first.
how can I connect the 2 syn 2 between them???
they loop in the back
can you tell me the exact model of this amp? I want to own one
check out Synergy Amps website
I'd really like to know are you like running all those preamps together or they just I mean it sounds awesome bro and I'm heavily and wanting to put a new rig together bro I mean you know synergy looks like a dream come true you know to me that looks like either you have like two separate sleeves that adapt the preamp into the power amp I forgot to call I don't like the idea of paying like that much money for those sleeve things that accept the preamp they are like seven or eight hundred dollars just for the the thing that holds the preamp I'm sorry man I'm trying to find out what you were doing and I got to tell you I learned an old trick from any Van Halen a long time ago no matter what you do you know I'm not a young guy no more long story short I used to run a caveman rig like Randy rhoads couple jc800s stereo course overdrive pedal however most importantly you got to have like a 31 or 32 bandy q that is part of your pre-amp man that is how Eddie always got his tone and nowadays you can get a parametric also however like I said man that graphic EQ even if you have like a sixteen channel that's not bad but that's how Eddie really got his tone anyways please answer that question
i'm trying to figure out what the actual
question is here..
Only problem with the power station for this setup how can you do stereo since it isn't stereo? Wouldnt the whole benefit of synergy be that you could blend 2 amps in stereo.
stereo isn't even part of the advertised "benefits" of synergy, that's just something you made up 🤣
@@RezaMatix The whole system doesn't really make sense to me, we are going backwards. The preamps in the 90s were a better way of doing things. I would rather have an ADA MP1/2 and a Triaxis in a rig with a 50/50 or 2:90. You can get more tones with it in stereo for what would have been less money at the time. Now cause they don't make them anymore they are a little inflated. This system should have had controls like a modern modeling amp with effects on it in stereo for this price.
@@anthonyallard3156no one is forcing you to like, buy, endorse, appreciate, or comment on it. 🤷🏼♂️
@@RezaMatix Its a good system still I can see buying it but I think its kind of backwards in technology. Its the same thing Randall tried about 20 years ago.
@@RezaMatix Where it makes sense is if you had like 3-4 heads and want to sell them and replace them with this.
so Reza, how close does it get to original amps?
Please, if you gonna make some comparison video, compare preamps in return of originals, not full amp to synergy pre + 3rd party poweramp :3
don't overthink it. do you want the real amps? buy them. do you want something fun and cool that sounds good in a tiny package that you can collect a bunch of and swap them out? then buy this.
@@RezaMatix they do not sound like real preamps, not because of cheap parts used, but also because synergy cut huge part of original circuits.
Sting Carlsson what does a “real”preamp sound like....if you don’t like the stuff,then don’t buy it...We get your point,you don’t like Synergy...got it....but I am not really interested in what you like or don’t like..
@@scottpeters4401 if you want low quality imitation of real thing buy synergy devices, because of their construction, they won't bring you the tone of the amps they try to be. And It does not matter weather you like it or not, low budget imitation will always sound so.
Sting Carlsson that is your opinion....they are not “budget”devices...I have a Soldano X88R preamp from the 90’s....the Soldano Synergy module sounds IDENTICAL.....if you hate the Synergy stuff so much,then why are you here??Move along...don’t buy the stuff,don’t watch the video....or better yet...you do a comparison between the Synergy and the real amp....yeah...I didn’t think so..
The PS-100 sounds very transparent, and maybe a bit flat?, compared to UL with KT88. Anything you want to say regarding the difference between the Syn/PS-100 setup vs the REAL UL?
Synergy unit lacks dynamics and punch, huge transformer in ultra lead produces.
@@stingcarlsson7988 PS-100 being 100watt with 2x6550 could not compete with 120watt 4xKT88. I am confident that the transformers in PS-100 delivers the goods, but I fear that the tubes are pushed much to achieve 100watts (50watt pr tube) whereas the UL got going 30watt pr tube. I guess PS-100 sounds more compressed and UL got (much) more dynamics and air.
@@stingcarlsson7988 What are you talking about?? Synergy is just a PREAMP, it's not supposed to have an Output Transformer, therefore and it doesn't affect dynamics and punch. For that case, you should look at the power amp where the preamp is being driven into. If you ever feel something is missing dynamics and punch, look at the power amp. Failed attempt to bash a product.
@@viniciusbertucci and that's a Fryette power amp, same maker as UL pitbull, how do people miss these things?
Sounds are not bad . But the thing is not pretty like an old red and gold Marshall or something . I need cool looking heads lol
FENDER 1950's TWEED DELUXE
thank you!
@MarkKiddGuitar That's what I was told also.
Anyone know what shell that gear is mounted in?
i don't know if anyone else does but I do...
@@RezaMatix Sir, what head shell is that? :)
@@freezingCode V-Boutique makes them. www.vboutiqueusa.com
No overdrive pedal?
no , does it need one?!
RezaMatix that sounded good
@@RezaMatix sure
Fuuuuu*k!!!! Do you have the ability to run stereo with the ps-100?
The SLO! Try it with a Fryette 2/50/2 or 2/90/2.
How much better do you think a regular pittbull would be
i prefer the real amps myself.
@@RezaMatix I've been going through a bit of an identity crisis with amps. I tend to like the low end thump that dual rectifiers have. can you recommend me amps that are similar to that, but perhaps a bit more "put together"? Also, are you interested in the badlander?
@@dougleydorite badlander arrives tomorrow , plenty of amps with huge low end. Uberschall comes to mind
This or the fryette two 50 two ?
the powerstation has a bunch of other features if you need that
@@RezaMatix thanks for your reply. I will run the synergy syn-2
Be nice if u told us what module ur playing …it’s not as clear as u think
it seems as the visual indication on each module (the LED light that glows) should be enough for anyone..I don't think I could be more clear than a glowing light...
@@RezaMatix yeah you’d think but there’s a few leds for those of us not familiar be nice to hear verbal cue, I mean figured out fairly qwik ..but was watching with band mates ..and it didn’t seem as clear to those knuckleheads …nice work though helped me make a $400 decision 👍🏽👍🏽
Horryy sheeet.