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20W modular tube amp head featuring IR cab simulation, selectable power amp structures, and MIDI control.
$1,099.99
This Synergy SYN20IR Amp Head features a 20-watt all-tube modular design powered by two EL84 power tubes and two 12AX7 preamp tubes, with a built-in vintage American-style clean channel. Driven by a 3-position Power Amp Structure switch (Modes A, B, and C) alongside a dynamic Reactance control, it provides massive tonal shaping from punchy vintage response to modern tight end. Onboard features include low-latency IR cabinet simulation with four programmable presets, cab-less silent recording capabilities, an ultra-transparent series FX loop, and full MIDI integration (up to 128 presets). Complete with a dedicated headphone output, XLR direct connection, and an included 3-button programmable MIDI footswitch, this 16.4 lb head delivers uncompromising tube warmth and modular flexibility for studio and stage use.
All-Tube Head – 20 Watts – 3-Channel Preamp Module Platform Amp – IR Equipped
The SYN-20IR utilizes Synergy’s patented all-tube modular system, allowing you to quickly and easily swap preamp modules to endlessly expand your tonal palette. The SYN-20IR is the world’s most flexible, convenient, and tonally versatile all-tube amplifier head. The amp’s built-in vintage American-style clean channel coupled two additional channels from your favorite Synergy preamp module, makes the SYN-20IR a three-channel tonal beast ideal for every player, every style, and every situation.
Each all-tube, two-channel module is equipped with dual 12AX7s and features the exact preamp circuitry as the legendary amplifier it is based on. In most cases the SYNERGY module offers more features in comparison to the amp itself. The Synergy engineering team painstakingly works with each brand partner to design modules that achieve the most accurate tonal representation of their famous amplifier model.
NEXT-LEVEL POWER AMP CONTROL
The SYN-20IR offers unique controls for STRUCTURE and REACTANCE that tailor the response of the amp’s all-analog power section. The revolutionary STRUCTURE feature optimizes the head for any channel by offering three distinct power amp configurations and feedback which are assignable to each of the amp’s channels. The STRUTURE feature significantly alters the overall contour and feel of the SYN-20IR.
There are three Structure modes to choose from:
Mode A: Balanced negative feedback for a clear yet punchy sound
Mode B: Vintage style phase inverter with relaxed mids and a bright, shimmering high end.
Mode C: Modern HiFi style phase inverter and low negative feedback resistor delivers a modern, tight feel with solid lows and a darker high end.
REACTANCE is similar to a presence knob, but with a dynamic response and variable phase inverter which simultaneously shapes the middle and treble frequencies. This powerful control helps tailor the sound to your chosen module and Structure setting.
3-BUTTON MIDI FOOTSWITCH – MIDI CONTROL
The SYN-20IR includes an easy-to-use 3-button MIDI footswitch that lets you save and access any combination of channels, amp structures and onboard IRs. With the tap of your toe, you can, for example, switch from your module’s high-gain crunch with a 4×12 IR and Structure Mode C to the amp’s onboard clean channel through a vintage 1×12 IR and the open-sounding Structure Mode A.
You can also connect external MIDI switchers and controllers, giving you access to up to 128 user-created presets. The included Synergy Editor Software makes it easy to assign and organize your presets for maximum flexibility.
Amplifiers are basically a planned amalgamation of transformers, transistors, capacitors and tubes that can increase the power of a given input signal. However, the care, thought and expertise put into the choosing of the actual components, and how they are assembled affects the final tone in very unique ways.
When a reasonable amount of care is taken, combined with a mass market sensibility for components, you wind up with a decent sounding amp ready for mass production.
However, when painstaking attention is given to every aspect of every frequency an amp can produce, with a specific tonal ‘goal’ in mind, and only the finest components, masterfully assembled will achieve this goal, you’ve moved into the area of ‘boutique’ amplification. This method of creating amplified sound usually costs considerably more than mass produced amps, making them sometimes out of reach for the average player.
Typically, when a guitar player makes the leap to a boutique amp, they are so blown away by the difference in tone they now command, that they never want to play through anything else… until they play through another brand of boutique amp… now they want that one too! But, in order to afford it, most jump ship and sell the one they had to acquire the new one.
Enter Synergy Amps. After many years of contemplating that very phenomenon, and having a ‘no compromise’ attitude about tone, a unique concept was born.
Synergy module
What if we were able to get both boutique amp builders and popular mass amp builders alike to design their pre amp sections (which is responsible for the majority of the actual tone of their respective amplifiers) into a compact module, that would slide easily into a compact pre amp housing that we build, AND make it easily swappable with other modules? Also, make it so each module is 2 channels, easily hooks up to an existing amps effects loop, giving that amp 2 extra tube channels, and has a silent line out with cab sim for recording studios or to go straight into the mixing board at a show, eliminating the need for a bulky amp altogether…? Finally, make the price point so that anyone could afford it!
Well, that’s exactly what we did. And the idea is taking the industry by storm! Imagine the possibilities!
The player who though they just couldn’t afford a boutique amp now can!
The traveling musician that constantly worries about the quality of the backline amp he’ll have to use…problem solved!
The recording studio that would love to have all the best amps available to them. Or the home studio, that wants the same, but needs to keep the process ‘silent’.
We’ve taken every possible challenge scenario a guitar player might face, and built the solutions into the Synergy line. We invite you to plug in and be amazed like the rest of us!
20W lightweight all-tube modular guitar amplifier
Tubes: 2 x EL84 and 2 x 12AX7 tubes (two additional 12AX7 in the module)
Builtin clean channel based on vintage American tube combos
Volume and Tone control
Selectable Power Amp Structure Modes:
Mode A: Balanced negative feedback for a clear yet punchy sound
Mode B: Vintage style phase inverter with relaxed mids and a bright, shimmering high end.
Mode C: Modern HiFi style phase inverter and low negative feedback delivers a modern, tight feel with solid lows and a darker high end.
Master Volume control
Reactance dynamic presence control
Low-latency IR cabinet simulation (bypassable)
4 IR presets, individually programmable per channel
Load your own IRs via the Software Editor
Included 3-button programmable MIDI footswitch pedal
7-Pin MIDI Cable Included
Ultra-transparent series FX loop
XLR Balanced Output with Ground Lift
Cab-less operation
Headphone Output with dedicated VOLUME control
MIDI programmable (up to 128 presets)
MIDI/Footswitch Input
1×16 ohm, 2 x 8ohm (parallel) and 2×4 ohm (parallel) speaker connectors
Synergy Software Editor
Includes a 6’ USB Cable
Limited 5-Year Warranty
Dimensions: 14” (W) x 8.5” (D) x 7.5” (H)
Weight: 16.4 lbs./li>
Payments as low as $25/mo.