Detail 01
3-button MIDI footswitch
Supplies foot control for the amp’s MIDI-capable setup.
Product detailSKU #1500000477347
SynergySYN-20IR 20W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp - Baby Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
In Baby Blue, the SYN-20IR is a 20W 1x12 tube combo designed around a clean channel and two channels from a replaceable Synergy preamp module. It uses three EL84 power tubes, while supported modules use dual 12AX7 tubes. Three Structure settings and the Reactance control shape the amplifier’s stated power-amp voicing and response. The fitted Celestion Vintage 30 covers speaker use, and the under-1ms IR system makes headphone practice, direct recording, or front-of-house output part of the same amp.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsal and stage rigs that need up to 128 programmable MIDI presets and a 3-button MIDI footswitch.
- Headphone practice or direct recording through the amp’s under-1ms IR processing.
- Players selecting official Synergy preamp modules for the combo’s two module channels.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want to purchase an official Synergy preamp module for the two module channels.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes; 3 x EL84 power tubes
States the preamp and power-tube complement.
Detail 03
Global master volume
Provides one overall volume control.
Detail 04
1/4-inch instrument input and 1/4-inch headphone output
Identifies the guitar input and headphone connection types.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Official Synergy modules are sold separately.
- 02For external speaker use, choose among the specified 16-ohm, 8-ohm parallel, and 4-ohm parallel outputs.
- 03A 6-foot USB cable is included for the amp’s USB connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a footswitch included?
Yes. A 3-button MIDI footswitch is specified.
02What IR latency is listed?
Under 1ms.
03How many presets support MIDI programming?
Up to 128 programmable presets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Speaker
- 12 inch Celestion Vintage 30
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch
- 3-button MIDI footswitch
- Preamp Tubes
- 2 x 12AX7
- Preamp Module Compatibility
- Official Synergy modules (sold separately)
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Baby Blue
- Cabinet Material
- Solid Baltic birch
7 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- Yes (includes 6' USB cable)
- Inputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- MIDI
- Up to 128 programmable presets
- Speaker Outputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch (16 ohms), 2 x 1/4 inch (8 ohms parallel), 2 x 1/4 inch (4 ohms parallel)
- Power Output
- 20W
- Power Amp Structure
- 3 selectable modes (A, B, C)
- Power Tubes
- 3 x EL84
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 44.7
- Dimensions
- 22 inch x 10.25 inch x 20.75 inch
11 detailsOther
- Reactance
- Dynamic presence control
- Headphones
- 1 x 1/4 inch with volume control
- Latency
- Under 1ms
- Model
- SYN-20IR
- Ir Slots
- 4 onboard IRs (programmable per channel)
- Fx Loop
- Ultratransparent series FX loop
- Master Volume
- Global volume control
- Product Type
- Tube combo amplifier
- Channels
- 3 (Clean + 2 preamp module channels)
- Ir Loader
- Included Synergy Editor software
- XLR
- Balanced output with ground lift
