Korena by Guitar Center
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SynergySYN-20IR Tube Amp Head and ENGL Powerball Module Bundle

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The SYN-20IR and ENGL Powerball module form a 20W tube-driven modular head with three available channels: the amp’s clean channel and two module channels. The Powerball module is voiced for clean sounds through aggressive high gain, and each of its channels has independent gain, volume, three-band EQ, and tone-shaping switches. Channel-programmable onboard IRs, three selectable power-amp modes, a series effects loop, and up to 128 MIDI presets give the rig structured control over its available sounds.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Organizing clean and high-gain sounds across three channels, with independent controls on both Powerball module channels.
  • Recallable rig setups using up to 128 programmable MIDI presets and channel-programmable onboard IRs.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need an included selection of additional preamp modules; other official Synergy modules are sold separately.

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 ENGL Powerball Module Bundle construction detail

Detail 01

Under 1 ms latency

The listed latency is under one millisecond.

Detail 02

Four onboard IR slots, programmable per channel

Each channel can use a programmed onboard IR selection.

Detail 03

Ultra-transparent series FX loop

Provides a series effects-loop connection.

Detail 04

Universal voltage selector

The head has a voltage selector for global use.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Additional official Synergy preamp modules are sold separately.
  2. 02IR management uses the included 6-foot USB cable and Synergy Editor Software.
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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What channels are available?

The head provides its Clean channel plus the Powerball module’s two channels.

02Can the onboard IRs be set by channel?

Yes. Four onboard IRs are programmable per channel.

03What output connections are provided?

XLR balanced, 1/4-inch line, and headphone outputs; the headphone output has volume control.

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
4 onboard IRs (programmable per channel)
Korena Special
false
Channels
3 (Clean + 2 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
Ultra-transparent series FX loop
Speaker Outputs
1x16 ohm, 2x8 ohm (parallel), 2x4 ohm (parallel)
Power Amp Structure
3 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
site51500000457156
Width
14"

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