Dr. Z Synergy module

[MetalDaze]

I'm guessing there aren't a lot of Brad Paisley fans on here but Synergy has a new module called the Z Wreck.

What I find interesting is that this is the first one with a phase inverter in the preamp module in order to simulate aspects of the power amp. Sounds weird to me, but they claim to have incorporated a "zero watt power amp" (including a small transformer) into the module design. Synergy says this idea may find its way into other modules in the future.

Dr.Z Z Wreck - synergyamps.com

The Z Wreck tube amp from the legendary Dr. Z is the brainchild of some of the most well-respected names in electric guitar tone: Brad Paisley, Dr. Z (Mike Zaite), and the late Ken Fischer of Trainwreck. Inspired by Paisley's vision, this vintage-style tube amp has become famous for its touch...

www.synergyamps.com

 

[Moongrum]

In most amps the majority of the tone is derived from the pre-amp section. The Z Wreck amplifier however derives a significant portion of its signature tone from the power amp, creating a major engineering obstacle for designing a Synergy preamp module. In collaboration with Mike Zaite the Synergy team resolved this issue by incorporating an actual “0 watt power amp”, phase inverter and small transformer into the module design. This innovative solution resulted in this module authentically capturing the harmonic and dynamic content of the Z WRECK power amp including the “CUT” knob, which is a part of the power amp section.

This engineering achievement has opened the door for Synergy towards flexibility and infinite tonal options for the entire Synergy eco system.

idk if it's just marketing or rooted in reality, but sounds pretty neat.

 

[technomancer]

This seems like a pretty cool jump in what they can do with these if the description is accurate.

Sounds pretty cool, whatever they're doing

 

[Crungy]

I'm not a Brad Paisley or really country fan in general but I know he can play!

It sounds interesting but I have no idea it's just a bunch of hot air. Maybe someone with some knowledge here can chime in.

 

[wheresthefbomb]

Wrecked'em? Damn near killed'em!

When I lived in Ohio, Dr Z worked on my MM HD130 2x12 prior to my acquiring it. It's the best sounding amp I've played to this day.

 

[crushingpetal]

I'm a metal / hc player through and through, but I actually really love playing the trainwreck models in the Fractal. They feel / sound out of control in a good way.

 

[VBCheeseGrater]

Sounds promising. I've used rack discrete tube pre and power amps together for mamy gigs and I dug it, but always found when I plugged into a true tube head that I had been lacking some of that squish that makes them so nice to play through

 

[Shask]

Not my style, but I know many people are gonna be happy with this one.

Several people have been asking for more lower gain modules that aren't Marshall based.

 

[Shask]

Sounds promising. I've used rack discrete tube pre and power amps together for mamy gigs and I dug it, but always found when I plugged into a true tube head that I had been lacking some of that squish that makes them so nice to play through

Heads are bigger and squishier feeling, where racks are tighter with more clarity.

 

[Sacha]

Synergy: the Worst of Both Worlds

 

[budda]

I remember my friends maz sr (?) burying my FSM when we finally got them in the same place. It was eye opening .

 

[Moongrum]

I remember my friends maz sr (?) burying my FSM when we finally got them in the same place. It was eye opening .

Isn't the FSM a 100 watt tube amp? I think the maz is only 38 watts. What exactly happened? lol

 

[budda]

Isn't the FSM a 100 watt tube amp? I think the maz is only 38 watts. What exactly happened? lol

Wattage ≠ voicing

 

[Moongrum]

Wattage ≠ voicing

I still don't understand what happened, you only said eye opening lol. I had assumed you were talking about volume.
Were you buried, or were you just surprised how loud 38 watts was?