Synergy SYN-1 Single Module Tube Preamp

Description

Unlock the full potential of your Synergy preamp modules with the convenient and powerful SYN-1 Single Module Tube Preamp. The SYN-1 unleashes your boutique tube tone in three extremely useful ways. The cabinet-simulated direct output sends your 12AX7-driven tone direct to your recording console with the exact sound and feel of a high-end tube amp. Thanks to its ability to replace an amp´s onboard preamp, harnessing fantastic tone onstage and on the road has never been easier. And for those of you who want to add a dose of flexibility to your current rig, the SYN-1 will integrate with your amplifier and effects, adding two more footswitchable channels to any amp with a series effects loop. Whether at home, in the studio, or onstage, you can rely on your Synergy SYN-1 Single Module Preamp for harmonically rich tube tone.

Going Direct
By taking advantage of the SYN-1´s direct recording and performance capabilities, you´ll send the real sound and feel of some of the world´s most iconic tube amplifiers right to your track or front-of-house. This is true tube-driven tone, not a digital emulation. The SYN-1´s direct XLR output boasts a cabinet simulation that is second to none, offering you a studio-grade tone that is as effortless to attain as hooking up an XLR cable. Do you have your own impulse response that you´d rather use? No problem. Simply bypass the cab sim on the back of the unit. And to further dial in your tube-amp experience, we worked hand in hand with legendary amp designer, Steven Fryette to outfit the SYN-1 with a front-mounted Sag control, supplying you with the feel and response that only a great tube amp can give.

Turn any Amp "Boutique"
Whether you’re a touring musician who relies heavily on rented amps or are just unhappy with the tone of your current rig, the SYN-1 is an answered prayer. Simply run your guitar into our preamp and plug the unit into your amplifier´s series effects loop return or power amp input. You´ve now bypassed the amplifier´s preamp, giving complete tonal control to the SYN-1. Imagine it, consistent all-tube tone on the road, night after night. With the simple swap of a module you can turn your current amp into a Diezel VH4, a Friedman BE, a Morgan AC40, or any other of the top-tier amps recreated in the Synergy line. And because each module boasts two footswitchable channels and an effects loop, you´re able to effortlessly call up new tones on the fly.

Add Channels to Your Existing Amplifier
One of the most powerful ways to utilize your Synergy SYN-1 Single Module Tube Preamp is to add channels to the amplifier you already have. By hooking the unit to your amp´s series effects loop with a straight-forward 3-cable method, you´re able to footswitch between the two channels on your Synergy preamp module and your amp´s built in channel(s). With the stomp of the included 2-button footswitch you can take your amp from its own crystal cleans to your module´s fire-breathing gain. Best of all, with the SYN-1´s onboard effects loop, you still have the ability to run your favorite rack and stompbox effects before or after the preamp section.

Features

• Intuitive and fast way to record great tube tone
• Balanced XLR output offers cab simulation with bypass
• Licensed Fryette Sag control lets you dial in the preamp´s feel and response
• Onboard effects loop for use with your rack and floor-based effects
• Ground lift eliminates unwanted signal noise
• Harness the tones of top-tier amp builders through any series effects loop equipped amplifier
• Replace an amp´s preamp section with the tube-driven module of your choice
• Offers convenient and consistent tube tone for players relying on rental gear
• Instantly upgrades your amp with the tone and feel of iconic tube amplifiers
• Add two additional channels to any series effects loop equipped amp
• Channels are easily footswitchable
• Select between your module´s channels and your amp´s internal tone on the fly
• Can be controlled via MIDI with an additional MIDI function switcher

Specs

• Dimensions: 9.75" x 8.5" x 3.25"
• Weight: 7 lb.