Synergy Syn2 Modular Guitar Preamp | An Honest Conversation

Here is an honest, unscripted chat with my friend Daniel Cox from Aussie rockers The Poor as I show him the Synergy SYN2 modular preamp and various modules.

Full disclosure- I have all these modules here because I am about to do a demo video showcasing the sound of all of Synergy's modules to help make the decision easier for prospective customers. This is not a paid advertisement and I received no free gear, but have the option to buy what I want to keep at artist pricing before I forward the rest to the Australian distributor.

#guitar #preamp #demo

[timwhite]

Randall and Egnater both had amp models with modular preamps back in the 2000's. You CAN use the Synergy preamp modules in either the Randell and the Egnater amps/racks.
The only caveat is that like their modules, you can only use a single channel from the Synergy preamp. There's a switch you'll have to throw to use one of them.

[GmanMusicProductions]

Great video Rick! That direct out sounds great! I've been using the module setup for years with the Egnater Mod50 which is what Synergy came from. I use the Syn30 head and slave an Egnater Tweaker 15 (like the one you have) and run it in stereo...Glorious!!

[thorggernaut]

That is literally my dream set up that I’m saving for! Syn 2, fryette ps100, furman power conditioner

[MurdaMetz]

Great video ! I’d like to hear more about the sag feature . Just ordered a syn 1 and be/bb . I own a be-50 deluxe and am going to do a tone comparison between the syn module and amp, and thought about throwing in the uad be-100 and buxom betty amp sim .

[RoelCyborg]

That sounded great, you guys could have showcased all 20 of 'm, really could hear the exact difference between them !*_*)

[Brennosguitarsandgear]

How do the synergy modules sound in 4cm, in that egnater tweaker head you have on the shelf ?

[ochoa]

I don't know much. If I have a head with an xx loop. Could I buy the sun 2 rack and plug it straight into the loop? Or do I need something else?

[jeremygifford]

This is the demo Ive been waiting to see. Excellent job and have to say I appreciate your authentic energy. Question, how were you sending the audio to the interface? Mic'd cab or XLR/cab sim out?

[metalgodinwaiting]

Hi Rick! Is the preamp noisy at all, did you use a gate for the high gain preamps? Thanks!

[eole]

I believe you don't even need the power amp. You can just use the preamp module straight into the interface as it has a cab sim included. Do you think it sounds good enough for home recording?

[mikkywhalan]

Amazing tone rick. Do you have a favourite?

[davidbuzzin]

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[jamesanonymous]

No offence, Rick. A lot of people get their knickers in a twist if I criticize something. Firstly, back in the 80's, I might have splurged my money on this. However, to spend $1, 400 on an empty preamp where you have to add 2 x $630 each for pre-amp module, another $1, 900 for the power amp plus two sets of speakers (if you want stereo), you're looking at $5, 000 to $6, 000 on a complete set-up. I'm sure that the sound is good. I have no qualms with that. Second, over the years, I've had several modelers which I ran through my Marshall head's effect return as a power amp and it blew my ears off. Unless you can hear more directly in front of the speakers, what I heard over my studio speakers was really nice but not that nice that I'd go and buy this gear. Thirdly, the days of carting loads of stuff around unless you're a famous act are over. Lastly, Rick, since you have a whole shelf full of Synergy modules, you are either very wealthy or you are promoting this product shamelessly under the guise of "An Honest Conversation". So, to restore trust, could you please tell us YouTubers whether you yourself purchased all Synergy gear or did you get the gear for free and/or were paid for this video? Again, no offence but there was no disclaimer of this being a promotional video.

[steveturner]

A great explanation of the technology, but not enough playing and the guitar sound recording doesn’t sound fantastic. Not a reflection of the players at all I’m just not excited about the tones. I’m hearing and wonder what you’re recording setup was?