SYNERGY SYN20IR (01) PDF Document

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE PRESENT. Failure to heed the following warnings can result in personal injury or death.

1. The SYNERGY SYN20IR modular products must never be operated without modules installed in all slots without covering the unused slots.

2. Slots without modules must be covered with a blank cover panel, available from Synergy Amps.

3. Never place your hand or any other object inside an open module slot for any reason!

1. If a foreign object does accidentally fall inside an open slot, immediately turn the main power off and UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD.

2. Tip the unit forward to get the object to fall forward and out of the slot. Do not stick your fingers into the slot to reach it.

3. If the foreign object has fallen inside and you cannot see the object, do not stick your hand into the slot to search for it. Take the unit to a qualified service technician to safely remove it.

Lightning Flash Symbol: The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Exclamation Point Symbol: The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the user manual accompanying this amplifier.

The SYNERGY SYN20IR should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the AMPLIFIER; or

C. The AMPLIFIER has been exposed to rain; or

D. The AMPLIFIER does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The AMPLIFIER has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

F. The AMPLIFIER needs tube replacement or biasing.

The user should not attempt any service to the AMPLIFIER beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

First, turn the amplifier OFF before swapping modules. The amplifier will not operate without a module installed.

When inserting or removing modules, simply turn both thumbscrews to the left until they feel loose. Do not remove the screw completely. Remove the module by pulling out on the thumbscrews. Slide in a new module and push in on the center knobs until flush with the front panel. Tighten the thumbscrews by turning to the right until snug.

1. INPUT: Plug your guitar in here using a high-quality shielded cable.

2. VOLUME: Controls the overall volume and gain of the clean channel.

3. TONE: Controls the clean channel overall Tone and brightness. Reduce for a darker, middy and punch sound. Increase it for a brighter and more present sound.

4. REACTANCE: Dynamic knob that controls a combination of “PRESENCE”, “DEPTH” and “SAG” based on the selected structure. Increase it for a more open and saggy sound. Decrease it for a darker, tighter sound.

5. MASTER: Controls the overall level of the power amp volume on the speaker. It does not affect the balanced output or headphone output.

6. STRUCTURE (A, B, C): The Structure button allows you to select the power amp configuration and feedback, significantly altering the overall contour and feel of the SYN-20IR.

• Mode A: Offers a balanced and punchy sound. If you’re uncertain about which Structure mode to choose, this is a great starting point.

• Mode B: Provides a vintage tone with relaxed mids and a bright, shimmering high end.

• Mode C: Delivers a modern, tight feel with a solid low end and a darker high end.

7. CHANNEL/STORE: Push and release the button to step through the channels. LONG press this button to program the channels when the footswitch or midi controller is used.

8. IR/BYPASS (1,2,3,4): Selects the desired CABINET IR preset. Long activation BYPASSES the simulation. You can load your different IRs using the SYNERGY editor software.

9. POWER/ON SWITCH: Main AC power switch. The amplifier will slowly ramp the voltage to the optimum level for prolonged tube life. Please allow the tubes to warm up for a few minutes before playing. Important – ALWAYS set the master level to zero before powering ON and slowly turn the master up to avoid excessive sound pressure level (SPL) on your ears.

1 412 V30 A: Handcrafted in epic purple the Soldano 412 stands ready for the stage. Fitted with the iconic Vintage 30 speaker it’s a perfect pairing for Soldano tones, delivering a balanced and full bodied sound for any style. Mics used SM57 & 1973.

2 412 V30 B: Handcrafted in epic purple the Soldano 412 stands ready for the stage. Fitted with the iconic Vintage 30 speaker, it has a more pronounced top and bottom end, perfect for heavier tones. Mics used SM57 & R-121.

3 UK 412 V30: This British 4×12 cabinet is a classic closed back cab with Baltic birch, tongue and groove construction. It features a balanced V30 tone great for any style of music. Mics used SM57 & R-121.

4 1×12 CLOSED: Captured from the Soldano snakeskin closed back 1×12 cabinet. The high wattage Redback speaker delivers a broad full sound that is balanced and versatile. Mic used SM57 & R-121.

1×12 OPEN: Captured from the Soldano snakeskin open back 1×12 cabinet. The high wattage Redback speaker delivers a broad full sound that is balanced and versatile. Mic used Soyuz 1973.

1×12 CLOSED: Captured from the Soldano snakeskin closed back 1×12 cabinet. The high wattage Redback speaker delivers a broad full sound that is balanced and versatile. Mic used SM57 & R-121.

THIELE 1×12 EV: Captured from a Thiele spec 1×12 cabinet fitted with a vintage EV12L. This tight cabinet delivers perfectly balanced clean tones as well as classic 80’s rock tones. Mics used SM57 & Soyuz 1973.

412 GB: Classic Soldano 412 cabinet loaded with British 20w Greenbacks. Featuring an open sound with plenty of classic brown flavor. Mics used SM57 & R-121.

VINT 412 V30: Classic vintage Soldano 412 cabinet loaded with V30 speakers. This cab provides a classic, balanced and open tone. Mics used SM57 & R-121.

VINT 412 X1200: Classic vintage Soldano 412 cabinet loaded with X12000 speakers. This cab provides a smooth, punchy and warm response. Mics used SM57 & R-121.

412 LEGEND: The legendary and infamous tweed Soldano SLO 412 TWEED cabinet that was built for Stevie. It is loaded with Legend speakers. Mic used SM57.

UK 412 V30 GB: This British 1960 cabinet features a complimentary combination of two Greenbacks and two V30s. Mics used SM57 & SM57 & R-121.

UK 412 JBL120 GB: A vintage British 4×12 loaded with UK Greenbacks and a pair of JBL 120 speakers for a classic retro combination. Mics used SM57 & SM57.

412 RECT: This iconic combination of Vintage 30 speakers in an oversized cabinet quickly became a mainstay in heavy music. It works equally well for full bodied clean and dirty tones alike and has a characteristic tight and gritty cut. Mic used SM57.

1. AC Mains Input: Connect to a grounded outlet in accordance with the voltage and frequency specified on the rear panel of the amplifier. Use only the factory supplied power cord.

2. MAINS FUSE: Protects the amplifier from further damage in case of an electrical fault. Use only the factory supplied cord or a UL approved equivalent type. Warning! Replace only with same fuse type and correct rating when changing voltage.

3. AC SELECTION SWITCH: Selects between 230V and 115V. Use 230V for 220V-240V and 115V for 100V-120V AC line wall voltage. Warning! Replace only with same fuse type and correct rating when changing voltage.

4. FOOTSWITCH/MIDI IN: Midi connector to control the SYN-20IR amplifier with an external MIDI device or the provided 3-button footswitch. (Default channel is OMNI). 12V 200mA Phantom Power provided when using 7 PIN Midi connector on pin 6 (+) and 7 (-).

5. USB: USB connector for software update and SYNERGY software editor remote programming.

6. BALANCED OUTPUT: XLR output used to send your SYN-20IR tone straight to the mixing board or active cabinet.

7. GROUND LIFT: This switch enables or disables the ground connection on the BALANCED OUT to eliminate possible ground loops.

8. HEADPHONES: Headphones connector. Warning! ALWAYS lower the headphones volume level before wearing the headphones and slowly increase the volume to the desired level to avoid too much sound pressure level (SPL) on your ears.

9. HEADPHONES LEVEL: Adjusts the headphones volume level.

10. RETURN: Use a high-quality shielded guitar cable to connect from the output of your effects unit to the return of the amp.

11. SEND: Use a high-quality shielded guitar cable to connect to the input of your effects unit.

The SYNERGY SYN20IR has 1x 16 ohm, 2x 8 ohm and 2x 4 ohm speaker connections allowing you to use different speaker combinations including:

• Single 16 ohm cabinet -> 1×16 ohm

• Single 8 ohm cabinet -> 1×8 ohm

• Single 4 ohm cabinet -> 1×4 ohm

• Dual 16 ohm cabinet -> 2 x 8 ohm

• Dual 8 ohm cabinet -> 2×4 ohm

To use the amp without a cabinet, completely remove ANY connections from all of the speaker jacks and set the MASTER volume to zero.

Warning! Leaving the jack connected without a load will damage the amplifier or the tubes.

Warning! Make sure the speaker cable is fully plugged in, to avoid malfunctions and possible damage (2 clicks).

CONNECTIONS:

Connect the output from your MIDI controller to the MIDI IN port on the amplifier. The connector is 7 pin, but it can also accept a standard 5 pin MIDI cable. 7 pin cables are only used with MIDI devices that accept phantom power over pins 6 and 7. If your MIDI device has a 5-pin MIDI connector, it doesn’t accept phantom power and must be powered with its own power supply. The MIDI IN port can provide 12VDC at up to 200mA.

SETUP:

Out of the box, the SYN-20IR is set up to receive MIDI program changes on MIDI channel OMNI. You can change the MIDI channel using the free Synergy editor software.

PROGRAMMING:

Midi can be programmed either by the included free Synergy Editor software, or using manual mode. Refer to the “PROGRAMMING THE FOOTSWITCH” section for manual midi programming mode.

The SYN-20IR responds to MIDI continuous controller (CC) messages, which are typically used for “instant access” buttons on more advanced MIDI controllers. When using CC messages, you don’t need to go through the programming process.

The SYN-20IR includes a 3 Channel Universal MIDI footswitch. The switches are fixed and correspond to MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE 0 to 2, on MIDI CHANNEL 1.

The footswitch is phantom powered by the SYN-20IR when using the 7 WIRE MIDI CABLE supplied. It can be powered externally when using it with a 5 WIRE MIDI CABLE or when using it with another device. This midi pedal can also operate from any power supply that puts out 9 to 12 volts AC or DC and has a current rating of at least 50 milliamps.

Programming the footswitch is very easy – just follow these steps:

1) Press the footswitch button you want to program.

2) Configure the SYN-20IR as you wish by selecting the desired Channel, STRUCTURE and IR.

3) To STORE, press and hold for one second the SYN-20IR Channel/Store Switch until the LEDs flash white. Your footswitch is now programmed!

The SYN-20IR features easy-to-use software that allows you to upload your own IR’S, program all MIDI presets and MIDI functionalities.

LEFT CONNECTION: indicates the connection status of the SYN-20IR.

PROGRAM CHANGE selector: lets you navigate through all the 128 storable MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES available and their corresponding settings. This will actively interact with the connected SYN-20IR and switch presets on the amplifier as well.

CHANNEL button: lets you select the current channel.

STRUCTURE button: lets you select the current structure.

IR BYPASS: this bypasses the internal IR cabinet simulation allowing you to use external simulation devices or software.

MIDI CHANNEL SELECTOR: will program the MIDI INPUT channel the SYN-20IR will use. Default is OMNI mode (SYN-20IR will listen to all channels). The INCLUDED FOOTSWITCH MIDI CHANNEL IS 1.

STORE ICON: stores all of the changes made to all of the presets inside the unit. MAKE SURE TO STORE ANY CHANGE before powering down SYN-20IR.

LOWPASS ICON: lets you select between 3 different levels of lowpass for the IR section.

HIGHPASS ICON: lets you select between 3 different levels of highpass for the IR section.

IR SELECTOR (PER CHANNEL): lets you select one of the 6 slot-loaded IR’S for the selected channel.

IR LOADING (PER SLOT) folder button: lets you load your preferred IR by simply selecting it. Supported format are WAV 44.1K to 96K.

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED IR SELECTION (PER SLOT) plus button: lets you scroll through the additional IR’s preloaded within the software. Press SELECT to use the current IR or press AUDITION to automatically load while scrolling the list.

MIDI CC LIST: Opens a software tab that shows the lists of supported MIDI CC commands.

The SYN-20IR Software will automatically check for amplifier firmware updates using an internet connection.