Los Angeles, CA (January 5, 2018) -- Synergy Amps, the innovative maker of modular amplifiers and swappable boutique preamp sections, has introduced the new SYN-1 Single Module Tube Preamp.
The SYN-1 is a roadworthy, professional housing that is compatible with any of Synergy’s interchangeable preamp modules. Want to change your sound? Simply slide in a different Synergy preamp module and you can access a whole new array of boutique amp tones.
The SYN-1 provides a powerful, flexible gateway to boutique tone in several different ways. Using the SYN-1 loaded with a Synergy module you can:
Going Direct: The SYN-1's XLR output with cabinet simulation sends your 12AX7-driven tone directly to your recording interface, live mixing console, power amp input or powered monitor. This is true tube-driven tone, not a digital emulation. Do you have your own impulse response that you'd rather use? No problem. Simply bypass the cab sim on the back of the SYN-1. Synergy worked hand-in- hand with legendary amp designer Steven Fryette to outfit the SYN-1 with a front-mounted Sag control, offering the feel and response that only a great tube amp can give.
Turn Any Amp Into a Boutique Tone Machine: By hooking the SYN-1 to your amp's series effects loop with a straightforward 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). By clicking ‘bypass’ on the footswitch, you've now bypassed the amplifier's preamp, giving complete tonal control to the SYN-1, and can switch between the two channels of the module. With the simple swap of a module you can turn any amp into a Diezel VH4, Friedman BE, Morgan AC40, or any other of the top-tier amps recreated in the Synergy line. Because each Synergy module boasts two footswitchable channels, and an effects loop, you can effortlessly call up new tones on the fly. 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.
You might ask, “but my amp doesn’t have a series effects loop… can I still use the Syn1?” The answer is YES! You would simply use the ¼” direct out into the input of your amp. However, this method will only allow the use of the 2 channels on the Synergy module, and will not bypass the preamp of your existing amp… but it WILL give you two boutique amp channels!
The SYN-1 carries a street price of $499. For more information, visit synergyamps.com.
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Based on the Mighty Plug, Mighty Plug Pro offers more functions, flexible block routings, and live stream applications.
Nu-X Mighty Plug Pro is a powerful headphone amp for both guitarists and bassists, featuring various effects, Amp Modeling, and Impulse Response (IR) cabinet models. Based on his little brother Mighty Plug, Mighty Plug Pro offers more functions, flexible block routings, and livestream applications. You can stream Bluetooth playback, microphone signal, and guitar signal through USB with OTG onto your mobile device to do live streaming or making videos.
Nu-x Mighty Plug Pro carries a street price of $109. For more info, please visit nuxefx.com.
Vintage/TS is the first co-produced acoustic guitar to come out of Bourgeois Guitars’ collaboration with Eastman Music Company.
Using his renowned system of hand voicing, all Touchstone Series soundboards are optimized for tonal excellence by Dana and his team of skilled luthiers in their Lewiston, Maine shop. The tops are then sent to Eastman’s workshop in Bazhou, China where a hand-picked group of talented and advanced guitar builders from Eastman’s team, specially trained in Bourgeois construction methodology, incorporate them into guitars of Dana’s design.
“The Touchstone Series is truly breaking new ground—they’re designed, and hand voiced in Maine from old growth Alaskan Sitka Spruce with Adirondack for the bracing. Touchstone is an extension of the boutique playing experience and gives players an opportunity previously unheard of in this product category,” said James Cook, Bourgeois Guitars’ Product Manager.
“Eastman has been able to help us offer a broader range of instruments, allowing us to make our guitars available to a much wider audience. This is something we have always wanted to do for guitar players, but frankly would not have been able to provide at any meaningful volume without this partnership,” stated Dana Bourgeois, Bourgeois’ CEO.
The Touchstone Vintage/TS is available now through select Bourgeois dealerships, at $3,299 MSRP. For more information on the Vintage/TS, visit bourgeoisguitars.com.
Equipped with a new class-D amplifier developed by EBS that delivers 750 W RMS at 2 ohms at a competitive price, it should attract bass players looking for a back-saving amp suitable for any size gig.
The latest generation of Reidmar amps combines EBS's world-famous analog preamp technology with EBS's lightweight power amp design.
The new lightweight power amp in the Reidmar 752, developed by EBS, is optimized for bass. It delivers 750W RMS at a 2-ohms load and provides the optimal output for any EBS speaker cabinet without risking blowing any speakers. The tone is solid, with lots of punch and clarity. EBS-developed Soft Clip technology protects the amp from overload while preserving bottom and solid bass tone at higher volumes.
The analog preamps' powerful EQ helps dial in any sound you like with ease, and the Drive adds harmonics and dirt when needed. The built-in adjustable Compressor help create a consistent and more controlled sound when desired without losing the dynamic response.
The amp fits nicely in a laptop bag, and the lightweight saves your back when traveling with your Reidmar 752. The EBS Reidmar 752 will replace the Reidmar 750 from now on. It is also 13% smaller in size than the previous model.
Estimated price: $999. For more information, please visit ebssweden.com.