Detail 01
Four programmable onboard IR slots
An IR assignment can be stored separately with each channel.
Product detailSKU #1500000477342
SynergySYN-20IR 20W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp - Driftwood Cane
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Synergy’s modular tube-preamp platform, the Driftwood Cane SYN-20IR combines its American-style clean channel with two channels from an installed Synergy module. Its 20W EL84 power section, three selectable Structure modes, and Reactance control let you store power-amp and IR choices by channel. The internal 12-inch Celestion Vintage 30 handles the combo itself, while the under-1ms IR engine, XLR output, and headphone output cover direct recording, front-of-house connection, and headphone practice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or front-of-house setups using the onboard IR engine and balanced XLR output.
- Players who want clean sounds alongside two channels from interchangeable official Synergy preamp modules.
- Saving distinct Structure and IR assignments for each of the amplifier’s three channels.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need the two module-based channels without purchasing an official Synergy preamp module.
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
Up to 128 programmable MIDI presets
Provides room to organize saved amp settings for MIDI-controlled rigs.
Detail 03
1 x 16-ohm, 2 x 8-ohm parallel, and 2 x 4-ohm parallel speaker outputs
Offers specified external-speaker connection options.
Detail 04
22 x 10.25 x 20.75 inches; weight 44.7
Useful figures for planning its place in a rig or transport.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The two preamp-module channels require an official Synergy module, sold separately.
- 02User-loaded IRs and the included IR library are managed through Synergy Editor software.
- 03Confirm any external speaker connection against the listed 16-, 8-, and 4-ohm output options.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I record directly from the SYN-20IR?
Yes. Its IR processing has under 1ms latency, and the amp provides a balanced XLR output with ground lift.
02Does it have a clean channel without a module?
Yes. It includes an American-style clean channel; the other two channels are preamp-module channels.
03How many IRs can it hold?
It has four onboard IR slots, programmable per channel.
Reference
Full specifications
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