Soldano Astro-20 20-Watt Head

The ASTRO-20 is a 3-channel, 4-Galaxy, Built-In-USA head that combines authentic all-tube tone with features ideal for today’s modern guitarist. Mike Soldano designed this sonic powerhouse to be a fully featured versatile 20w guitar amplifier. The ASTRO-20 can also be used as a stand-alone cab-less amplifier ideal for live sound, rehearsal and studio recording sessions, thanks to the DSP powered IR cabinet simulation.

The simple front panel design of the ASTRO-20 lets you save any combination of the channels, Galaxies, and IRs and quickly recall them with the included 4-button MIDI footswitch. The free downloadable Soldano Editor Software makes organizing presets and integrating your own IRs fast and easy.

Despite its incredible onboard control, the ASTRO-20 is a straightforward, all-tube amplifier that is powered by two 6V6 power tubes and four 12AX7 pre-amp tubes. There are three channels to select: Clean, Overdrive 1 or Overdrive 2. The Clean/Green Galaxy is a high-headroom circuit reminiscent of classic American combo amps. It ranges from crystal clean to slightly pushed crunchy tones dialed in with a single Tone knob and a 3-way Bright switch. Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 include independent Volume and Gain with a shared 3-band EQ. The Blue, Purple, and Red Galaxies can be assigned independently to each of the Overdrive channels via the Galaxy select switch.

The Blue Galaxy ranges from bluesy cleans to fat and sparkly hard rock tones. The Purple Galaxy takes over where Blue leaves off, delivering higher gain and a tighter response. The Red Galaxy takes you on a journey starting from Soldano’s iconic lead tones to a new phenomenal high-gain universe. The Blue, Purple and Red Galaxies can be assigned to Overdrive 1 or Overdrive 2 independently and saved for instant recall.

The ASTRO-20 lets you customize the overdrive channels to YOUR needs. For example, you can select the Red Galaxy for both OD 1 and OD 2 (and set the Volume and Gain differently on each channel), or OD1 as Blue and OD2 as Red, or OD1 as Purple and OD2 as Red – the combinations are endless.

Impulse response cabinet simulation is an essential tool for modern guitarists. The ASTRO-20 offers six onboard IR slots to choose from. Each expertly recorded IR can be assigned to each channel/galaxy independently, ensuring you get the perfect tone and speaker response, whether running direct onstage, recording, or utilizing the amp’s headphone output for silent at-home practice. Add and manage your own IRs using the included Soldano Editor Software.

The wide range master Presence control takes you from a tight and mid-focused response to an open, three-dimensional feel. The 3-positon Depth switch fine-tunes the power amp’s bass response. You can boost or cut the bass using this switch. Depth cut is ideal for extended range, low-tuned guitars, allowing you to cut through the mix. Depth boost beefs up single-coil guitars and at lower volumes enriches the bass response.

An included 4-button MIDI footswitch lets you save and access any combination of channels, Galaxies, and onboard IRs. The amp also accepts external MIDI switchers and controllers, giving you up to 128 user-created presets. You can assign and organize your presets with the included Soldano Editor Software.

The ASTRO-20 allows you safely go to the front of house, a recording device, or use your headphones without connecting to a speaker cabinet.

If you want authentic Soldano tube tone with the modern flexibility of digital control, the Soldano Astro-20 is the amp for you.

The Soldano Editor Software gives you the ability to add and manage the IRS and the integrated headphone out mean that this is perfect for studios of all sizes as well as being totally suited for the practice room and the stage. The combination of Mike Soldano’s knowledge of tube amp design combined with complete MIDI control and user configurable IR banks make the Soldano Astro 20 a flexible powerhouse for all players.

The Soldano Editor Software features an intuitive user interface, allowing you to easily assign Galaxies to the Overdrive channels, select different IRs for all three channels, load and organize your IR library, and save up to 128 MIDI presets.

Cascading-gain preamp design
3 Independent Channels
Master: Volume, Presence and 3 position Depth switch
Clean channel (Green galaxy) – Volume, Tone, and 3-way Bright Switch, ranges crystal clean to pushed crunchy tones
Overdrive channels – Independent Gain and Volume per channel, Shared Bass, Middle, and Treble controls, Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 can be independently programmed to Blue, Purple, or Red galaxies.
Overdrive Galaxies
Blue Galaxy ranges from bluesy cleans to fat and sparkly hard rock tones
Purple Galaxy ranges from hard rock to punchy high gain drive with a tighter response
Red Galaxy with the famous sought after Soldano lead overdrive tone
Included 4 button programmable MIDI foot switch pedal
7-Pin MIDI Cable Included
Ultra-transparent series FX loop
XLR Balanced Output with Ground Lift
Low Latency IR Cabinet simulation (bypassable)
6 IR presets, individually programmable per channel – these are the planets around the star.
Load your own IRs via the Software Editor
MIDI programmable (up to 128 presets)
MIDI/Footswitch Input
Included 4 button programmable MIDI foot switch pedal
7-Pin MIDI Cable Included
USB Software Editor
Includes a 6’ USB Cable
Cab-less operation
Headphone Output with dedicated Volume control
26 lbs.
19” (W) x 9.75” (D) x 9” (H)
4 x 12AX7
2 x 6V6