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Meet the Machines: Synergy DRECT (finally, a Dual Rec alternative!) (Patreon)

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2024-04-19 16:34:25

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Hey y'all!!!

I'm SOOOOOO excited about this.... Synergy has delivered a LEGIT Dual Rec alternative!!! It's always been so weird to me that there's a zillion different Plexi's, AC30's, Bassman's, and what have you.... but only ONE Rec. Other companies haven't even TRIED to capture the classic low end girth, mid scoop, and bristling top end of the early 90's Recs... until now!!!

I wrote this slab of Meshuggah worship called Large Moving Torb (bonus points to the first person to get the reference) to demonstrate the powers of the DRECT, enjoy the download!

And enjoy a peek at the Ibanez Universe UV777BK I just snagged! I've wanted this guitar since 1999, and there's kind of a special story to go with it... on the NEXT episode of Meet the Machines!

Also, I get a LOT of questions about the Synergy stuff, so I think I need to do some more videos on them. It's a modular amp system that can be INSANELY versatile. Imagine building a 4 channel rig with 2 Dual Rec channels for dirt and 2 Fender Deluxe channels for cleans and light breakup... with Synergy, that's possible. Kinda thinking about doing a "building the perfect gig rig with Synergy" series; Imagine building the perfect hair metal rig, yacht rock rig, djent rig, classic rock rig, etc, just by selecting the right modules! Lemme know if you all like that idea!

-BE

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Did Synergy Just NAIL the Dual Rectifier Sound?! DRECT Review w/Ben Eller

Download that hot new tune Large Moving Torb here PLUS get access to TONS of bonus videos, TABs, and lessons here: https://www.patreon.com/BenEllerGuitars Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! https://vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-eller Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: https://imp.i114863.net/jxdA0 The new Synergy DRECT preamp is here, but does it NAIL the classic Dual Rectifier sound?! I feel like we've been waiting on an alternative for that sound since the 90's, and nobody has been able to capture the massive low end, roaring gain, and overall tubbiness of the Dual Rec. When Synergy told me they were developing a Rec module, I was excited but skeptical. Let's see how it stacks up on this new episode of Meet the Machines with your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller!!! Mainly playing my various Schecter Keith Merrow models into the DRECT module + the Synergy 50/50 power amp into the UA OX. I'll be whipping out a couple different boost pedals plus my darling new/old Ibanez Universe UV777BK with it. That moment of absolute Meshuggah worship was mixed and mastered by @erockomania ! Hit him up for ALL your audio needs!