So good. I got the 50w head and it screams. I am loving the Engl Powerball and Friedman BB/BE modules. So much range in those modules from cleans to high gain madness. I think I have about 8 modules so far. That would cost me around $30,000 to get the full amps and take up a ton of space. But the Synergy modules cost me a total of $3k and all fit in a small case. Game changer.
I have a Synergy rack along with a bunch of modules, and after trying it and A/B testing with different types of power amps - each of which does affect the tone significantly - I figured the option I like best is connecting it to the effects loop of my ENGL Savage II. It's the best overall tone I've gotten from all the alternatives I've tried. It does darken the tone a bit compared to a "clean" power amp, but this is easily compensated by tweaking the treble on the Synergy modules, and the Presence knobs on the Savage do work wonderfully on the final tone as well.
Those massive power transformers and KT88s/6550s in that ENGL Savage ii are working their magic. I have a similar setup for my Kemper and it sounds amazing.
Or you could just use a high end digital modeller with capture functionality? That has to be even better value for money. You’re going to get loads more amp options plus, the FX and foot switching options.
@@DebowyMocny not everyone wants 80s Rack 2.0, especially when it's like a g before a cab & power amp. Some of us want to sound like ourselves, not download some other guy's tone. I can get Puppets or Sabbath tones nailed with pedals, but I don't play in a cover band & have my own thing going.
I am Jack's complete lack of surprise. Dig the quote behind ya. I am a bit disappointed you didn't get the IICP module. What really fascinates me about this whole thing, is being able to have like 6-9 different channels, possibly more depending on the amp that one would 4 cable into. Mark VII? Holy BeJeebus Batman....Some of these high gain modules are 3 cahnnel, or footswitchable.
Yeah you can get crazy and start chaining units together as well and have a ton of channels if you wanted. Hopefully I'll test out the other metal amp modules in the future. Glad you noticed the white board we did a poll and that was the quote we landed on. I'm going to incorporate this into the channel more and have people leave comments on what they want it changed to every week.
6505 module is my favorite, I throw down on TBDM songs all day and it holds up. For the mid gain and EVH territory the Plexi module is worth every penny.
You can buy an actual used 6505 head for less than the rack preamp with a 6505 module so that one just doesn't make sense to me. There a 60w 6505 combo on reverb right now for $279
I have a Syn 2. Got the Slo module for my heavy riffing, Deliverance module for all my "other" distortions. I really don't need anything else for the rest of my life but I'm sure I'll get more synergy modules, cuz why not?? oh yeah, running through the Freyette power station, micing a cab, but then you can take a direct signal from the Syn 2 into your DAW, copy and paste that as many times as you want, throw some IRs on those channels and never leave your basement again
I picked up a Synergy system a few months back & have been addicted! My favorite modules so far have been the Savage, the Diezel VH4, the IICP and the Soldano. The IICP and Soldano have been the two that seem to stay in my SYN2.
@Taylor Danley WARNING, I may be a bit long winded. I’m HEAVILY considering getting one of these for both myself and my other guitarist in my band to cut down on the amount of heavy stuff we have to bring to gigs, as we’re currently in the process of building an IEM system. Just for the sake of asking (if you’ve done this for each of these), how do you switch from clean to dirty channels? Would I have to buy two separate modules if I want one to use for a dedicated clean channel (a few of our songs contain channel switching and use of reverb and delay pedals)? Is there a separate footswitch that I’d have to buy? I currently have my eye on the 6505 module, but I’d like one to use for strictly clean stuff as well. We have pedalboards in front of us all the time, and I figured investing in these would be a great start to downsizing our rigs. Again, sorry if I was a bit long winded, but I’m very excited and nervous about these. I don’t want to potentially waste a crap ton of money for something that won’t work for the intention I have for it.
Hey dude, no worries. Every module is different, some are two channels like a clean and gain channel, some just have two channels that are the same with independent controls. As far as the foot switching, if you go analog I think you can only cycle through the channels, but if you go midi then you can program which channel you want to go to, but don’t take my word for it I haven’t really tested it. Hope that helps.
I love my Syn-2! The modular system is such a great idea. I used mine with a Marshall 9005 tube power amp at first, but I sold the Marshall and got a MosValve MV-942 just like Cantrell used in the Dirt days with his Bogner Fish preamp. Now I run the Syn-2 with my Friedman JEL-20 head for maximum options. If I want wet/dry/wet I switch back to the MosValve and use a Suhr Iso Box to feed three 2x12 cabs. W/D/W sounds like a fucking planet falling on someone. So huge. Great video!
Pitbull needs a boost, dialing in the eq is a little work, presence needs to be over lot 2 o'clock before it actually does anything but if you spend the time with it.... it's worth it. Uberschall be aware is one that has a cathode switch built in that totally changes the tone and feel. All the preamps have tubes built in too. Synergy gear is all I have right now and I love it
@TaylorDanley my direwolf is always on with all of them honestly I love how gnarly I can get (drop A 7 string anyways) that I'm just addicted to having that on 😆 but for real they're close enough to the real thing for me, and the tone with the 50w head or my ksr pa50 is sooooo damn good that I'm totally fine just "settling" for synergy
Great demo man! I didn’t expect the 16th note death metal riffs to hold together with the bogner module. Although I’ve never played a uberschall but you got me curious Rock (Taylor). But great vid man. Good work!
I own the randall Mts amps and a bunch of modules. Just ordered the kit to use my randall amps with these synergy modules. Can’t wait to get that so I can order the steve vai module and a few others. Totally stoked!
I have the Syn-1 and the Syn-2 and 6 modules. My favorite module is the 6505 followed by the Uberschall. They sound amazing into a Fryette Power Station 2 or the power amp of my Friedman Twin Sister or Revv Generator 7-40 Mk 2.
If I'm mixing for an album or something, I will SOMETIMES. It just depends on what the mix calls for. But this is my quick demo mix process. Basically, when I'm mixing demos, I don't want to tweak things too much because I'm trying to give a good representation of the raw audio of whatever I'm demoing. But mixing for an album is always different.
You can now get the TONEX pedal as a Plug-In! I have a Syn-1 Tabletop and the Friedman BEBB. An overdrive sends it into shed heaven! I could sway your opinion in any way I would say Synergy.
Dude glad you got to try the Synergy stuff out. This is great for me because I have the Savage, Uber, and SLO modules and ironically you tried two of them with your Duncan Power Stage 700. Which I have been curious to try that power amp with these modules......so thanks! BTW I hope they sent you the SLO module. I started out liking the Uberschall also but since the SLO arrived that one to me is the \m/ King. 👍 I also have had the Powerball which I prefer the Savage.....and the 6505 which I prefer the SLO by a mile \m/.
Dude, kind of off-topic but where did you find that adult sized dinosaur shirt? My 7yo son has one very similar to that and I would love to get one to match him.
I use a synergy 50/50 power amp in the rack with my fractal 3 Sounds amazing with everything. Whatever amp you choose on the fractal sounds exactly like the normal amp. It’s amazing and it feels like the real amp
NIIIIIICE! I just got into the Synergy ecosystem a few months ago. Picked up the VH4, SLO, Savage and Pittbull. After watching loads of comparison videos, I'm satisfied they are very, VERY close to the originals. At the same time, I'm not necessarily expecting them to be EXACTLY the same. I mean, they sound awesome and if someone wants to split hairs, they can always buy the originals, right? I've run mine thru the loop of several amps as well as direct out into IRs and the power amp sim inside TwoNotes software and its a killer recording setup. Anyways, welcome to la famiglia, Taylor. Hope to hear more of your thoughts and impressions as you get further into them!
I was thinking about that unit for a while. But then went with an ENGL FB100 head. I'm happy for now. I think having to many options ends up taking time away from playing... I don't want that anymore
I'm convinced there isn't a better amp that a VHT/Fryette Pittbull. If you ever get a chance to get your hands on a 50CL you'll see what I mean. Yeah they need a boost for a little extra push, but honestly we all boost our amps no matter what anyway.
Hi sir I love your content and your playing I want to start building my own recording set up do you or would you show us how to build a simple recording set up for guitar and what to use to add drums as well
Check out my last video I did on writing a song, I go over how I write drums parts in that. But I could probably make a video on simple recording setups in the future! I may have done something similar in the past, but I can't remember... I've made a lot of videos lol
I love my synergy units. I've got like 10 units, play whatever mood you are in. Bman for clean and probably the PowerBall for gain are my favs. The only unit I haven't real liked was the 800. I don't regret any of my synergy purchases.
I've been using this system for the past year and I love it and as we all mentioned once the syn-2 or cab etc, each module is cheap to have a reproduction of those epic amps in synergy with the parent companies. Question: My Uberschall is noisy at medium volume, have you noticed that on your side? - this is my second favorite, my favorite is the ENGL Powerball
Have you tried changing the tube my friend? Shouldn't be THAT noisy. *Edit- you say it's been under a year. Get a hold of the customer service department. They may send you another tube or point you in the right direction if I happen to be full of shit.
PLEASE either get the Synergy Syn50/50 tube power amp to go with the Syn-2 you have or a Syn-30 or Syn-50 head when you do your comparisons. The Duncan Power stage is a nice unit but it's really not going to do the Synergy system any justice especially talking comparisons.
Thanks for this video. I always said the digital stuff sounds fine to the listener, but to the player it feels weird and I don't like it. This could be an alternative option.
This is the first time I've noticed you are using EMG X-series pickups in that guitar. What models are they? I absolutely fell in love with the 707X the first time I tried them. They absolutely blow the old 707s out of the water! I've also tried the 89X, and that might be my favorite metal pickup of all time. Fluence moderns sound plastic compared to them (which is ironic, since that's how many describe EMGs).
Not gonna lie, I had the two synergy Engl modules and after hearing your ampero 2 stomp content, I went with that and I like the ampero way more for the Engl stuff. I really like the synergy stuff but for me the models on the ampero have more to offer
@@TaylorDanley Ohhh it's just the test run, the first time I watched the video I was sure it was a basswood body, Now I can see the pink! This shape is really cool!
the uberschall is amazing, the pitbull not so much imo i would get the deliverance instead! i have the syn-2, syn-50 head and 12 modules incl. boths ENGls and VHTs and i couldn`t be happier with the sound especially compared to the amps they are based off, the savage module for example sounds 90% like my old savage 120, the poweramp makes the (minor) difference here so i paired the syn-2 with an engl 8100 and VHT 2/90/2 poweramps and here we go! 🎸🎸
I could never get a good tone out of my pittbull module, it always sounded fizzy and farty to me. I noticed that all the high gain modules sound kind of similar, I don't know if they are limited with gain staging since they all only have 2 preamp tubes and the real amps have like 5 or 6. The vai module is great for leads and the dumble OS has an awesome clean and overdriven tone.
Actually, the 1st gain stage is in the host. This means that with 1 triode in the chassis + 2x2 triodes in the module, you can replicate quite a large range of preamps.. But I guess that they need to adapt their design to adapt to other constraints.
I think they sound as similar as the amps do. I've noticed since I started my channel that there is definitely differences in high gain amps, but not nearly as much as I thought there was until I started messing with all of them. They all have their points of interest, but are largely similar.
The Synergy stuff is amazing, but for those with a smaller budget, yet seeking authentic tube chugs? I highly recommend the Victory V4 tube preamps! The Kraken IMO would serve most if not all of anyones MeTaL needs at a fraction of the cost for a Synergy rig. \m/
I looked up the v4 Kraken. Says it's a digital SS amp, not tube, and it's $1000! Syn module can be had for $300. Unless I'm somehow looking at the wrong product.
@@realtruenorth The V4 pedal Kraken "amp" is a 100 watt behemoth pedalboard amp with Two Note IR loader tech. The V4 valve preamp is an all valve pre amp product meant to either go straight into an amps fx loop or direct to interface and IR loader. Victory also just launched a product series of smaller and more "affordable" solid state distortion/preamp pedals with circuits inspired by their existing amp lines. To be honest tho? I was forced to sell my "The Jack" V4 tube preamp last year after my GF got sick (Along with other gear). 🙁 Currently however? I've been using a Korg Nu-Tube Vox "Valve-Energy" Silk Drive pedal! Basically as a "clean/crunch" preamp/limiter direct into amp sims, or in between my interface input & various analog stomps (Big Muff/Life Pedal clone/Joyo Oxford/ Nu-x Fet boost and soo on...) and quite honestly? It's been pretty beast! So much I'm aspiring to eventually collect the entire (discontinued) Vox Valve-Energy line!! Cheers!
I got a SYN-1 last year during their Thanksgiving sale, deal of the year considering they pretty much included a BE module for almost no extra price. I’m planning to get the Pitbull or an ENGL Savage next…
Taylor , Please do an in-depth dive on those modules. Screw the chugg bra those modules brought the whole freaking Keg,,lol bitching tones on tap man! Those are so satisfying to hear. Everything no mush just perfection with steak sauce!
Shame you used a solid state power stage as opposed to a tube power section of some sort. Surprised Synergy didn't send you the power amp too or one of the Syn heads
What's with the Stank Face in the Thumbnail!?! I thought you were about to God-Tier SHIT all over my Beloved SYNERGY System! Ha! I have a Freedman BEBB 4 cables into my 1996 Peavey 5150 2x12. It basically turns it into a 4 channel amp. And if you go ahead and put an overdrive in front of the Synergy and a good Chorus in the loop, you got the face ripping sound right there. I've had a couple others. The Pitbull was my favorite but just not my sound if that makes any sense. VH4 and the Savage are on my radar. I've had mine for a little while now and it's a complete and utter game changer. It does everything right! And if I'm understanding Dave Friedman properly, Stevie Fryette designs all of the preamps. They're definitely 100% copies of the original preamps. Just put together by Stevie to fit on that little ass board. Amazing stuff.
Due to geo-physical change, the rising cost of utilities, and possible failure of the power grid...will we be cast back into the dark ages and will we have to rely on only acoustic instruments...if so, are you prepared? Or will it even matter?
My question would be: why? 6505 head 1100€. Synergy module 399€ + one slot dock 500€ + Seymour Duncan powerstage 200 555€ = 1450€ approx. Do you want a foot switch to change between channel? Peavey 6505 included. Synergy +129$ in Europe 139€. For God shake!! I rather have my real peavey head. Don't you agree?
Because once you get the dock, every amp you could want to add is $400. That's pretty crazy if you think about it. And most gear nerds will spend that on pedals in a month easy. These are cooler than a bunch of pedals IMO.
Me: okay okay okay I am finally breaking Also me: but wait bro you searched forever for that Bogner Alchemist 212 oem blended cab comb- Me again: stfu do you want to start trying to actually locate a functional Egnater Tourmaster again or join the real world Also me: but but but the Me again: no buts. sell your stable bro before the market tanks again, this was your original plan, stop being married to vintage gear, it's appreciated now use it to get what you started out for in the first place Also me: but bu- Me again: *laughs in Friedman* Also me: *sighs* Me again: look man if an Ohmmacht or the right Rivera TBR comes up and we have the cash you can go ahead and collect those Also me: I love you Me again: I love you too
I agree. If Synergy was smart they would make the items that hold the modules way less expensive, then more peeps would buy the "razor" in the razor blade business model and spend more on the modules or "blades". Kinda surprised they havent figured that one out. I havent done it due to the $1,000+ entry point for an empty 2 space rack item (razor), not including any modules "blades". I get it, its less expensive than a tube amp, but I dont buy tube amps anymore, it just doesnt make sense when Helix, Axe FX, Quad Cortex among several other modelers or plugins get you 95%-98% of the way there without a $3k price for each amp. Guess I will keep my eye on the used market or just skip it.
Haha. I think he has one, I haven't asked him about it, but for a collector like him, I'm sure a huge aspect is the aesthetic appeal of the original amps.
@@TaylorDanley the dilemma is: do I go big brained, or romantic? I was just trying to figure out if buying a local handwired jtm45 clone & putting el34s & ss recto would get me my old Plexi platform back, while I'm also enamored with my Peavey Supreme that is so surprisingly good that "needs" are covered, so, I get it. These are pretty cool...but my wallet hates you now!
Actually..he was referencing blowing into a console game cartridge, you'd never want to blow into/onto a gfx card for fear of transferring spit/moisture before installing such a sensitive electronic PC component.
every Synergy demo I've seen has been someone that was just testing the gear...nobody seems to actually use it as a full time Rig unless they are on the payroll... Not good
So good. I got the 50w head and it screams. I am loving the Engl Powerball and Friedman BB/BE modules. So much range in those modules from cleans to high gain madness. I think I have about 8 modules so far. That would cost me around $30,000 to get the full amps and take up a ton of space. But the Synergy modules cost me a total of $3k and all fit in a small case. Game changer.
Some beautifully smooth jazz riffs played here. Love it. I’m interested in trying this system on my Rhodes. Thanks for the video.
I have a Synergy rack along with a bunch of modules, and after trying it and A/B testing with different types of power amps - each of which does affect the tone significantly - I figured the option I like best is connecting it to the effects loop of my ENGL Savage II. It's the best overall tone I've gotten from all the alternatives I've tried. It does darken the tone a bit compared to a "clean" power amp, but this is easily compensated by tweaking the treble on the Synergy modules, and the Presence knobs on the Savage do work wonderfully on the final tone as well.
Those massive power transformers and KT88s/6550s in that ENGL Savage ii are working their magic. I have a similar setup for my Kemper and it sounds amazing.
I do the same with a Peavey 5150 2x12 Combo. 4 channel amp!!!
I like the idea that you can have all these amps sounds for far less than buying those amps individually.
AMT Legend series
I LIKE THAT ALSO
Or you could just use a high end digital modeller with capture functionality? That has to be even better value for money. You’re going to get loads more amp options plus, the FX and foot switching options.
@@DebowyMocny not everyone wants 80s Rack 2.0, especially when it's like a g before a cab & power amp.
Some of us want to sound like ourselves, not download some other guy's tone. I can get Puppets or Sabbath tones nailed with pedals, but I don't play in a cover band & have my own thing going.
I am Jack's complete lack of surprise. Dig the quote behind ya. I am a bit disappointed you didn't get the IICP module. What really fascinates me about this whole thing, is being able to have like 6-9 different channels, possibly more depending on the amp that one would 4 cable into. Mark VII? Holy BeJeebus Batman....Some of these high gain modules are 3 cahnnel, or footswitchable.
Yeah you can get crazy and start chaining units together as well and have a ton of channels if you wanted. Hopefully I'll test out the other metal amp modules in the future.
Glad you noticed the white board we did a poll and that was the quote we landed on. I'm going to incorporate this into the channel more and have people leave comments on what they want it changed to every week.
6505 module is my favorite, I throw down on TBDM songs all day and it holds up. For the mid gain and EVH territory the Plexi module is worth every penny.
You can buy an actual used 6505 head for less than the rack preamp with a 6505 module so that one just doesn't make sense to me. There a 60w 6505 combo on reverb right now for $279
@@realtruenorth respectfully, Chinese made garbage
I have a Syn 2. Got the Slo module for my heavy riffing, Deliverance module for all my "other" distortions. I really don't need anything else for the rest of my life but I'm sure I'll get more synergy modules, cuz why not??
oh yeah, running through the Freyette power station, micing a cab, but then you can take a direct signal from the Syn 2 into your DAW, copy and paste that as many times as you want, throw some IRs on those channels and never leave your basement again
I picked up a Synergy system a few months back & have been addicted! My favorite modules so far have been the Savage, the Diezel VH4, the IICP and the Soldano. The IICP and Soldano have been the two that seem to stay in my SYN2.
@Taylor Danley WARNING, I may be a bit long winded.
I’m HEAVILY considering getting one of these for both myself and my other guitarist in my band to cut down on the amount of heavy stuff we have to bring to gigs, as we’re currently in the process of building an IEM system. Just for the sake of asking (if you’ve done this for each of these), how do you switch from clean to dirty channels? Would I have to buy two separate modules if I want one to use for a dedicated clean channel (a few of our songs contain channel switching and use of reverb and delay pedals)? Is there a separate footswitch that I’d have to buy? I currently have my eye on the 6505 module, but I’d like one to use for strictly clean stuff as well. We have pedalboards in front of us all the time, and I figured investing in these would be a great start to downsizing our rigs. Again, sorry if I was a bit long winded, but I’m very excited and nervous about these. I don’t want to potentially waste a crap ton of money for something that won’t work for the intention I have for it.
Hey dude, no worries.
Every module is different, some are two channels like a clean and gain channel, some just have two channels that are the same with independent controls.
As far as the foot switching, if you go analog I think you can only cycle through the channels, but if you go midi then you can program which channel you want to go to, but don’t take my word for it I haven’t really tested it.
Hope that helps.
I love my Syn-2! The modular system is such a great idea. I used mine with a Marshall 9005 tube power amp at first, but I sold the Marshall and got a MosValve MV-942 just like Cantrell used in the Dirt days with his Bogner Fish preamp. Now I run the Syn-2 with my Friedman JEL-20 head for maximum options. If I want wet/dry/wet I switch back to the MosValve and use a Suhr Iso Box to feed three 2x12 cabs. W/D/W sounds like a fucking planet falling on someone. So huge. Great video!
Thanks Taylor. Super interested I getting my hands on one.
i am seriously considering getting the 1 slot unit. the way it works with your existing amps is a killer thing.
You can definitely add some channels and spice up your current amps!
The 2 slot preamp shown works with your existing system too, don't know why they don't advertise it that way
They do make a tube poweramp rack. Surprisingly that wasn't sent.
Also most the time around holidays you can get these on sale brand new closer to 315 a module
Pitbull needs a boost, dialing in the eq is a little work, presence needs to be over lot 2 o'clock before it actually does anything but if you spend the time with it.... it's worth it. Uberschall be aware is one that has a cathode switch built in that totally changes the tone and feel. All the preamps have tubes built in too. Synergy gear is all I have right now and I love it
Yeah, the more I messed with these after the camera, the more I realized that they all benefit greatly from a boost.
@TaylorDanley my direwolf is always on with all of them honestly I love how gnarly I can get (drop A 7 string anyways) that I'm just addicted to having that on 😆 but for real they're close enough to the real thing for me, and the tone with the 50w head or my ksr pa50 is sooooo damn good that I'm totally fine just "settling" for synergy
Synergy gear is cool. I may go back to it one of these days.
It is! I'm stoked to use it
Paul!
"I just wanta chug with it"....yes we all understand 🤘🙏🎸
How are you setting this up ? What is the signal chain?
A/B it with the Fractal thru that cab. 🤘
sounds awesome - nice chops Taylor
Great demo man! I didn’t expect the 16th note death metal riffs to hold together with the bogner module. Although I’ve never played a uberschall but you got me curious Rock (Taylor). But great vid man. Good work!
I own the randall Mts amps and a bunch of modules. Just ordered the kit to use my randall amps with these synergy modules. Can’t wait to get that so I can order the steve vai module and a few others. Totally stoked!
I’ve always been curious about Synergy amps
Me too!
I have the Syn-1 and the Syn-2 and 6 modules. My favorite module is the 6505 followed by the Uberschall. They sound amazing into a Fryette Power Station 2 or the power amp of my Friedman Twin Sister or Revv Generator 7-40 Mk 2.
Awesome, I really like them as well. I think Uber is my fave so far, but they are all really good.
Perfect timing for this video. I’ve been trying to decide if I want to go with a single unit synergy or a tonex pedal and can’t decide. Thanks!
If I'm mixing for an album or something, I will SOMETIMES. It just depends on what the mix calls for. But this is my quick demo mix process. Basically, when I'm mixing demos, I don't want to tweak things too much because I'm trying to give a good representation of the raw audio of whatever I'm demoing. But mixing for an album is always different.
You can now get the TONEX pedal as a Plug-In!
I have a Syn-1 Tabletop and the Friedman BEBB. An overdrive sends it into shed heaven! I could sway your opinion in any way I would say Synergy.
Very cool, it’s on my list, thanks for the insight and chugs 😎
Dude glad you got to try the Synergy stuff out. This is great for me because I have the Savage, Uber, and SLO modules and ironically you tried two of them with your Duncan Power Stage 700. Which I have been curious to try that power amp with these modules......so thanks! BTW I hope they sent you the SLO module. I started out liking the Uberschall also but since the SLO arrived that one to me is the \m/ King. 👍 I also have had the Powerball which I prefer the Savage.....and the 6505 which I prefer the SLO by a mile \m/.
Dude, kind of off-topic but where did you find that adult sized dinosaur shirt? My 7yo son has one very similar to that and I would love to get one to match him.
Amazon!
I use a synergy 50/50 power amp in the rack with my fractal 3 Sounds amazing with everything. Whatever amp you choose on the fractal sounds exactly like the normal amp. It’s amazing and it feels like the real amp
NIIIIIICE! I just got into the Synergy ecosystem a few months ago. Picked up the VH4, SLO, Savage and Pittbull.
After watching loads of comparison videos, I'm satisfied they are very, VERY close to the originals. At the same time, I'm not necessarily expecting them to be EXACTLY the same. I mean, they sound awesome and if someone wants to split hairs, they can always buy the originals, right?
I've run mine thru the loop of several amps as well as direct out into IRs and the power amp sim inside TwoNotes software and its a killer recording setup.
Anyways, welcome to la famiglia, Taylor. Hope to hear more of your thoughts and impressions as you get further into them!
It would be great to hear and see you using the gear you demo, at a gig
Did a tour with one of these not a single issue with it. Solid piece of gear!
Sounds great. Would have loved to hear a couple tunes though, using these pre's.
That quite a haul of gear to check out!
I was thinking about that unit for a while. But then went with an ENGL FB100 head. I'm happy for now. I think having to many options ends up taking time away from playing... I don't want that anymore
Subscribed for metal awesomeness and Tyler Durden quote. 🤘🏻
That guitar is FUCKING SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm convinced there isn't a better amp that a VHT/Fryette Pittbull. If you ever get a chance to get your hands on a 50CL you'll see what I mean. Yeah they need a boost for a little extra push, but honestly we all boost our amps no matter what anyway.
I have the peavey, soldano, and powerball modules - love love love...
I predict a Burns Case in this guys future!
Hi sir I love your content and your playing I want to start building my own recording set up do you or would you show us how to build a simple recording set up for guitar and what to use to add drums as well
Check out my last video I did on writing a song, I go over how I write drums parts in that. But I could probably make a video on simple recording setups in the future! I may have done something similar in the past, but I can't remember... I've made a lot of videos lol
🤘🤘🤘 Hell yeah. I knew you would enjoy :)
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I love my synergy units. I've got like 10 units, play whatever mood you are in. Bman for clean and probably the PowerBall for gain are my favs. The only unit I haven't real liked was the 800. I don't regret any of my synergy purchases.
Wow what an awesome organic sound
I've been using this system for the past year and I love it and as we all mentioned once the syn-2 or cab etc, each module is cheap to have a reproduction of those epic amps in synergy with the parent companies.
Question: My Uberschall is noisy at medium volume, have you noticed that on your side? - this is my second favorite, my favorite is the ENGL Powerball
Have you tried changing the tube my friend? Shouldn't be THAT noisy.
*Edit- you say it's been under a year. Get a hold of the customer service department. They may send you another tube or point you in the right direction if I happen to be full of shit.
@@joeyvanostrand3655 Yes good idea, I will contact the store where I bought it...thanks for the advice man
I have a VHT 2502 and been looking for a pre amp and Synergy has been on my mind for a while. Are these mono or ran in stereo also?
PLEASE either get the Synergy Syn50/50 tube power amp to go with the Syn-2 you have or a Syn-30 or Syn-50 head when you do your comparisons. The Duncan Power stage is a nice unit but it's really not going to do the Synergy system any justice especially talking comparisons.
Do mean because the Duncan is solid state? Is the Syn 30, 50/50, 50 power amps, tube? Sorry I have just started listening to Synergy stuff.
Thanks for this video. I always said the digital stuff sounds fine to the listener, but to the player it feels weird and I don't like it. This could be an alternative option.
This is the first time I've noticed you are using EMG X-series pickups in that guitar. What models are they? I absolutely fell in love with the 707X the first time I tried them. They absolutely blow the old 707s out of the water! I've also tried the 89X, and that might be my favorite metal pickup of all time. Fluence moderns sound plastic compared to them (which is ironic, since that's how many describe EMGs).
I think this is the first video I've used them! It's an 81/85-X set. I have a video on the guitar I used coming soon!
Not gonna lie, I had the two synergy Engl modules and after hearing your ampero 2 stomp content, I went with that and I like the ampero way more for the Engl stuff. I really like the synergy stuff but for me the models on the ampero have more to offer
Hey do you have a Kelly body over there? Seems a very cool piece! Cool man, this amp seems nice!
The pink one? That's actually a piece of foam. It was the test run for my custom guitar, the Grimoire that I played in this video.
@@TaylorDanley Ohhh it's just the test run, the first time I watched the video I was sure it was a basswood body, Now I can see the pink! This shape is really cool!
the uberschall is amazing, the pitbull not so much imo i would get the deliverance instead! i have the syn-2, syn-50 head and 12 modules incl. boths ENGls and VHTs and i couldn`t be happier with the sound especially compared to the amps they are based off, the savage module for example sounds 90% like my old savage 120, the poweramp makes the (minor) difference here so i paired the syn-2 with an engl 8100 and VHT 2/90/2 poweramps and here we go! 🎸🎸
The pitubull (really the deliverance also) need a boost IMO. But with that said, it does that very well. I'll do it in a future video.
@@TaylorDanley 👍
IDK man, Fryette stuff that I've played just spanks all my other amps, even my EHV stealth and that's a tough one. Must not sound like the real thing.
I could never get a good tone out of my pittbull module, it always sounded fizzy and farty to me. I noticed that all the high gain modules sound kind of similar, I don't know if they are limited with gain staging since they all only have 2 preamp tubes and the real amps have like 5 or 6. The vai module is great for leads and the dumble OS has an awesome clean and overdriven tone.
Actually, the 1st gain stage is in the host. This means that with 1 triode in the chassis + 2x2 triodes in the module, you can replicate quite a large range of preamps.. But I guess that they need to adapt their design to adapt to other constraints.
I think they sound as similar as the amps do. I've noticed since I started my channel that there is definitely differences in high gain amps, but not nearly as much as I thought there was until I started messing with all of them. They all have their points of interest, but are largely similar.
My requests for reviewing.
1. Nux Trident
2. BOSS GX-100
The Synergy stuff is amazing, but for those with a smaller budget, yet seeking authentic tube chugs? I highly recommend the Victory V4 tube preamps! The Kraken IMO would serve most if not all of anyones MeTaL needs at a fraction of the cost for a Synergy rig. \m/
I looked up the v4 Kraken. Says it's a digital SS amp, not tube, and it's $1000! Syn module can be had for $300. Unless I'm somehow looking at the wrong product.
Ok, I was looking at the wrong product LOL.
@@realtruenorth The V4 pedal Kraken "amp" is a 100 watt behemoth pedalboard amp with Two Note IR loader tech. The V4 valve preamp is an all valve pre amp product meant to either go straight into an amps fx loop or direct to interface and IR loader.
Victory also just launched a product series of smaller and more "affordable" solid state distortion/preamp pedals with circuits inspired by their existing amp lines.
To be honest tho? I was forced to sell my "The Jack" V4 tube preamp last year after my GF got sick (Along with other gear).
🙁
Currently however?
I've been using a Korg Nu-Tube Vox "Valve-Energy" Silk Drive pedal! Basically as a "clean/crunch" preamp/limiter direct into amp sims, or in between my interface input & various analog stomps (Big Muff/Life Pedal clone/Joyo Oxford/ Nu-x Fet boost and soo on...)
and quite honestly?
It's been pretty beast!
So much I'm aspiring to eventually collect the entire (discontinued) Vox Valve-Energy line!!
Cheers!
I remember seeing a head with a power amp that holds 3 modules, does that exists? If not I just find the rack format impractical.
Randall RM100. Older iteration of the synergy stuff, single channel modules so one channel less than you'd have with a rack syn2 with syn modules.
I got a SYN-1 last year during their Thanksgiving sale, deal of the year considering they pretty much included a BE module for almost no extra price. I’m planning to get the Pitbull or an ENGL Savage next…
does this sound better than axe fx ? no effect , no nothing. Just heavy chug tone is the issue
Taylor ,
Please do an in-depth dive on those modules.
Screw the chugg bra those modules brought the whole freaking Keg,,lol bitching tones on tap man!
Those are so satisfying to hear. Everything no mush just perfection with steak sauce!
I have a bunch of stuff coming soon!
With the power amp and uber module, can you get as much low end as a real uberschall.
Tempted to get one for my own live + recording rig. Really cuts out a ton of heft lol
It definitely does.
This was really cool
I thought the ENGL was perfection, and then you played the pitbull UL. ,, holy fvck ballz,balls,, shessh that is a heavy tone. I want one.
Would love to hear them with BOOSTS)
Sounds damn good!!!
Think Id rather just get a Tonex and send it through my effects loop.
That works too!
what mics do you use to mic up the cab?
sE Electronics X1A... almost always.
@@TaylorDanley thank you!!! I use an isolation cab and love experimenting with mics. sm57 works perfectly, would love to pair with smth else.
Shame you used a solid state power stage as opposed to a tube power section of some sort. Surprised Synergy didn't send you the power amp too or one of the Syn heads
What's with the Stank Face in the Thumbnail!?! I thought you were about to God-Tier SHIT all over my Beloved SYNERGY System! Ha!
I have a Freedman BEBB 4 cables into my 1996 Peavey 5150 2x12. It basically turns it into a 4 channel amp. And if you go ahead and put an overdrive in front of the Synergy and a good Chorus in the loop, you got the face ripping sound right there.
I've had a couple others. The Pitbull was my favorite but just not my sound if that makes any sense.
VH4 and the Savage are on my radar. I've had mine for a little while now and it's a complete and utter game changer. It does everything right!
And if I'm understanding Dave Friedman properly, Stevie Fryette designs all of the preamps. They're definitely 100% copies of the original preamps. Just put together by Stevie to fit on that little ass board.
Amazing stuff.
Due to geo-physical change, the rising cost of utilities, and possible failure of the power grid...will we be cast back into the dark ages and will we have to rely on only acoustic instruments...if so, are you prepared? Or will it even matter?
Funny you mention that, I was sent two acoustic guitars this week haha
Anyone gig or tour with a synergy ? I’m curious how they hold up. They appear very delicate and technical to me. Reliable long term ?
Ask Steve Vai! 😉
@@AntonioRockGP oh yeah I forgot about that lol
sounds good!
Hmmmmm the Uberschall module sounds way more compressed than an original and loses the breathing space.
It has a tube!? Thanks Taylor
each module has 2 tubes, and the rack unit has 1 tube
@@TaylorDanley I know, I'm just making fun of you
EngL the Angry Angel, love my Invader 2.
My question would be: why? 6505 head 1100€. Synergy module 399€ + one slot dock 500€ + Seymour Duncan powerstage 200 555€ = 1450€ approx. Do you want a foot switch to change between channel? Peavey 6505 included. Synergy +129$ in Europe 139€. For God shake!! I rather have my real peavey head. Don't you agree?
Now do that with the Uberschall or Savage 🙄
Because once you get the dock, every amp you could want to add is $400. That's pretty crazy if you think about it. And most gear nerds will spend that on pedals in a month easy. These are cooler than a bunch of pedals IMO.
A lot of people already have a power stage though, or something similar.
The axe is the literal same thing you just need a tube power
Amp like the synergy 50-50
Me: okay okay okay I am finally breaking
Also me: but wait bro you searched forever for that Bogner Alchemist 212 oem blended cab comb-
Me again: stfu do you want to start trying to actually locate a functional Egnater Tourmaster again or join the real world
Also me: but but but the
Me again: no buts. sell your stable bro before the market tanks again, this was your original plan, stop being married to vintage gear, it's appreciated now use it to get what you started out for in the first place
Also me: but bu-
Me again: *laughs in Friedman*
Also me: *sighs*
Me again: look man if an Ohmmacht or the right Rivera TBR comes up and we have the cash you can go ahead and collect those
Also me: I love you
Me again: I love you too
Hahaha. Yeah, we all go through this to some extent I think
Sound Amazing !
But expensive😢
I agree. If Synergy was smart they would make the items that hold the modules way less expensive, then more peeps would buy the "razor" in the razor blade business model and spend more on the modules or "blades". Kinda surprised they havent figured that one out. I havent done it due to the $1,000+ entry point for an empty 2 space rack item (razor), not including any modules "blades". I get it, its less expensive than a tube amp, but I dont buy tube amps anymore, it just doesnt make sense when Helix, Axe FX, Quad Cortex among several other modelers or plugins get you 95%-98% of the way there without a $3k price for each amp. Guess I will keep my eye on the used market or just skip it.
This thing will cause Kyle Bull sleepless nights
Haha. I think he has one, I haven't asked him about it, but for a collector like him, I'm sure a huge aspect is the aesthetic appeal of the original amps.
@@TaylorDanley the dilemma is: do I go big brained, or romantic?
I was just trying to figure out if buying a local handwired jtm45 clone & putting el34s & ss recto would get me my old Plexi platform back, while I'm also enamored with my Peavey Supreme that is so surprisingly good that "needs" are covered, so, I get it.
These are pretty cool...but my wallet hates you now!
You play the same riffs that Ola plays when he’s testing out amps ha ha ha
sick its chugg worthy
11:16 swapping a graphics card. if u'r a mac person u prolly didn't get that
Actually..he was referencing blowing into a console game cartridge, you'd never want to blow into/onto a gfx card for fear of transferring spit/moisture before installing such a sensitive electronic PC component.
Yeah, it's kind of like that too. I was making an 80s kids joke.
every Synergy demo I've seen has been someone that was just testing the gear...nobody seems to actually use it as a full time Rig unless they are on the payroll... Not good
Steve vai uses it live
The devil wears prada guitarists played with that few years ago, studio and live so sound good 👌
Great concept but outrageously priced. You'll be out of $2800 just to get an amp that can play two of those modules. And that's with no cabinet.
(S)ynergy (E)ntertainment (S)ystem.
I never finished a decent flight case in here, religion topic, I guess...
Bogner amps sound so filthy. Instant stank face.
NOW you need a TUBE power amp !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just sayin' ..................
I have one. It weighs like 100 lbs lol. I'll probably get it out for another video with them.
@@TaylorDanley cool, but Synergy has one that is NOT 100 lbs !!!!!!! LOL !!!!!!!!!
Ok its so weird to see you in a buttoned shirt.. lol..
It sounds good but damn that contraption looks butt ugly. Just my opinion…
Would you recommend it with a tube poweramp or also the powerstage 700?