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SynergySYN-20IR Tube Amp Head and Soldano SLO II Module Bundle

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

This 20W EL84 bundle gives the SYN-20IR’s clean channel a Soldano SLO II module with two independently adjustable channels. Each module channel has its own gain, volume, and three-band EQ, plus overdrive and crunch switches for moving through its available gain settings. The head expands the setup with selectable power-amp modes, four channel-programmable IRs, MIDI preset capability, and direct, headphone, and speaker connections. It suits a modular guitar rig centered on the SLO II’s high-gain voice without giving up clean-channel access.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players moving between the head’s clean channel and two SLO II channels with independent front-panel controls.
  • High-gain guitar setups that use the SLO II module’s overdrive and crunch switches.
  • Recording or direct-routing rigs that need XLR, line, headphone, and IR cabinet-simulation outputs.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need more than four onboard IR locations.
  • Players looking to use preamp modules outside the official Synergy module range.

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.

Synergy SYN-20IR Tube Amp Head and Soldano SLO II Module Bundle construction detail

Detail 01

SLO II module: two channels with independent gain, volume, and three-band EQ

Each SLO II channel can be adjusted independently rather than sharing those controls.

Detail 02

Overdrive and crunch switches

The SLO II module includes separate switches for its overdrive and crunch settings.

Detail 03

Four onboard IRs, programmable per channel

Cabinet-simulation selections can be assigned separately across the three channels.

Detail 04

Up to 128 MIDI-programmable presets

The head can store up to 128 settings for MIDI use.

Detail 05

14 x 8.5 x 7.5 inches; 16.4 lb.

A compact head format for a tube-powered modular setup.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01IR management uses the included 6-foot USB cable and Synergy Editor Software.
  2. 02Future module changes require official Synergy modules, which are sold separately.
  3. 03The head provides the listed 16-ohm, dual 8-ohm parallel, and dual 4-ohm parallel speaker outputs.
Synergy SYN-20IR Tube Amp Head and Soldano SLO II Module Bundle close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many channels are available?

There are three: the amp head’s clean channel plus two channels from the Soldano SLO II module.

02Are SLO II channel controls independent?

Yes. Each SLO II channel has independent gain, volume, and three-band EQ.

03Can I use headphones?

Yes. It has a headphone output with its own volume control.

04Can I use MIDI presets?

Yes. The head supports up to 128 programmable MIDI presets.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsConnections & power
Power output
20W EL84 tube-driven power amp
23 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Master Volume
Global volume control
MIDI
Up to 128 programmable presets
USB
Included 6' USB cable for IR management
IR Slots
Four onboard IRs (programmable per channel)
Korena Special
false
Channels
3 (Clean + two preamp module channels)
Depth
8.5"
Weight
16.4 lb.
Latency
Under 1 ms
IR Loader
Free Synergy Editor Software (USB connection)
Reactance
Dynamic presence control
Preamp module compatibility
Official Synergy modules (sold separately)
Tier
new
Voltage
Universal voltage selector for global use
FX Loop
Ultratransparent series FX loop
Speaker Outputs
1x16 ohm, 2x8 ohm (parallel), 2x4 ohm (parallel)
Power Amp Structure
Three selectable modes (A, B, C)
Outputs
XLR balanced, 1/4" line output, headphone out with volume control
Tubes
2 x EL84, 2 x 12AX7 (additional 12AX7 tubes in modules)
Height
7.5"
Source Id
site51500000457171
Width
14"

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