Thinking about Synergy

[sandman]

I play at home only and thinking of downsizing. The synergy stuff has my attention. Was thinking maybe the syn1 dock and get some modules. I need bedroom volume so was curious about seymour duncan powerstage 170 for power amp. I have always loved tubes but i need low volume. I have some hearing loss so no more cranked amps. I could do syn2 also and build a rack. Whats some good power amp options for my needs. Solidstate or tube as long as it can do bedroom volumes. I like the idea of the different preamp modules of synergy. I dont like tweaking modelers so synergy may be my ticket.

 

[fek]

I was big into the Randall MTS amps back in the day and have come back around to the modular system with Synergy over the past few years. Bought a SYN1 when Sweetwater was including the BE module for free and have now tried most of the current modules available. I have the SYN1 hooked up to a PS2 Powerstation and it sounds really good! The Sag and Master controls on the SYN1 and 2 can help you get the cranked amp feel and tone even if you are using say a 100 tube power amp section, from an amp that you already have, at bedroom volumes. Can't say enough about how those controls can change the character of the modules tone at any volume.

Even though I usually play with one tone and add pedals or ride the guitar volume knob to get more or less dirt, I am still on the hunt for a SYN2 so that I can have more than one module ready to go. Synergy keeps adding more manufactures to partner with, and it sounds like we will be getting some more announced at NAMM. And I am with you on tweaking modelers. Nope. Don't want to do it.

 

[Jccobb2]

If it’s for home use get a PS-2A power station. Can do whisper quiet, but can also roar if you ever change your mind.

It adds that bit of tube mojo still and makes most stuff sound great. Bonus you still get a reamp solution for the rest of your amps too.