Getting a Syn tone.

[Blackshirtproud]

I am interested in obtaining Syn's tone as close as possible. I will be switching my pups to the Vader's soon and have a Blackstar ID Core 2 right now. Thinking of getting a Line 6 pod. But what other methods would you go about. Pedals? Etc? It seems that Chorus plays a good part. Help a Syner out?

 

[Ed Seith]

The Hellwin is based off the 5150 architecture, which makes it fairly easy to replicate in an AxeFx (and probably pretty well in a Line6 Pod). As a base rhythm tone, there's not a lot of effects, but he is pretty high gain.

 

[Dustin Stevens]

i think that before that he mentioned using a bogner in some interviews. also a tube screamer i think
l. not quite sure of the amp settings but for me i put my lows at 3 or 4 my mids at around 5 and highs around 4. also dont crank your drive all the waay up. you just kinda gotta play with it and over time the tones your looking for will xome to you more quickly. oh and also when your trying to dial the amp, play the song and use your ear. They are an important tool. disclaimer im not pro but im satisfied with the sounds i get.

 

[Blackshirtproud]

When using something like the fractal or line 6, do they work fine with a modeling amp? Or is it better for a powered cab? I never plan to gig so It can be hard to justify the cost on some of the components. I get the buy once cry once but oi.

 

[Ed Seith]

Well, the fractal and line6 ARE modelers. They will work fine with anything, but if you already have a modeling amp, why would you need to buy something else?

 

[Blackshirtproud]

Not really sure. I have only begun into the world of guitar. I guess I figured the two higher end modelers would dial it in way better. The Blackstar was only $120.

 

[Bellah83]

A tube screamer in the front end helps. A high gain tube amp. And I think he dials in more highs and mids to cut through the two guitar mix. I had read or saw a video mentioning he likes to use a compressor too. Beyond that, a 10 band eq and maybe another pedal with resonance and presence control. A lot of his lead tone comes from the sustaniac neck pickup.

I'm not sure as much on the tone from The Stage album, the lead tones are incredible.

 

[Nocturne]

Thank you for these tips guys!

 

[Kendon9801]

I am using a Fender Mustang IV and I know absolutely nothing about amps. If anyone is familiar with these amplifiers I would love to know how to get at least one good A7X preset on there.