Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB Audio Interface
The Zen Tour Synergy Core desktop interface is all about making it easier for you to effortlessly enter the creative flow and make album-ready recordings. The high-fidelity conversion and sharp transient response of the interface is typically reserved for professional studios and the workflow possibilities are usually only achievable with complex setups.
With connectivity options rarely accessible in a unit of this size, you can cover the needs of your small band and connect all your external gear simultaneously. Set up your hybrid workflow by recording with signature Antelope AD/DA while processing the signal at near zero latency with analog-modeled effects emulating legendary studio gear down to the component level.
Use the effects during post-production by loading up to 112 instances simultaneously with all processing done entirely inside the interface. Increase your productivity by modifying your workflow and focus on one thing – making music!
The professional recording path is provided by 4 low-noise high-gain discrete ultra-linear preamps, high-spec AD/DA converters for artefact-free recording and signature clocking technology for increased width, separation and detail in your performances. Studio quality audio reproduction is guaranteed by a dedicated monitoring converter for critical listening with wider soundstage. The combination of Antelope clocking and DA monitoring converters with 130dB headroom, makes mixing and even mastering in your home studio possible.
Features:
- Synergy Core engine: 4x ARM DSP + 2x FPGA processors for up to 256 FX instances
- 36 real-time Synergy Core FX included ($2120 value if purchased separately)
- Pristine AD/DA conversion with up to 130 dB headroom at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Real-time hardware monitoring with Synergy Core FX
- Record up to 32 tracks with and without Synergy Core effects
- Use Synergy Core FX during recording, mixing and mastering
- Easily translate your productions across home and professional studio environments
- Use Synergy Core FX inside your DAW without CPU drain thanks to the AFX2DAW bridge plug-in (sold separately)
- USB (Type-B) & Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cross-platform computer connectivity
- Proprietary 4th-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management technology with 64-bit DDS
- 4 discrete transistor mic preamps with 65dB gain and mic modeling support (for Antelope Audio Edge & Verge modeling microphones)
- Dedicated mastering monitor out DAC for critical listening
- 2 headphone outputs with separate cue mixes
- 2 re-amp outputs
- 8 DC-coupled line outs on DB25 for sending CV/Gate to your analog synthesizers
- ADAT and S/PDIF digital connectivity. External converters can be clocked via ADAT and S/PDIF
- Multifunctional touchscreen display for metering and control
- Integrated Talkback microphone
- Hand-assembled in Europe from high-quality materials
- Free technical support available 20 hours per business day over phone, chat & ticketing system
List of Included Effects:
Zen Tour Synergy Core comes with 36 Synergy Core FX:
- Gyraf Gyratec IX Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF
- VCA160 VCA Compressor / Limiter
- Stay-Levin Vari-Mu Tube Compressor
- FET-A76FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier
- VEQ-1A 2-Band Tube EQ/li>
- VMEQ-5 3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ
- X903 VCA Compressor / Limiter
- PowerFFC Feed-Forward Compressor
- Clear Q Parametric EQ
- Power EX Expander
- VEQ-HLF Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF
- Auraverb Reverb
- BA-31 Germanium Mic Preamp
- Power Gate Noise Gate
- Plexi 59 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- Bass SuperTube VR Tube Guitar Amp
- Darkface 65 (US) Tube Guitar Amp
- Top30 (UK) Bright Tube Guitar Amp
- Tweed Deluxe (US) Tube Guitar Amp
- Overange 120 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- BurnSphere (DE) Lead Tube Guitar Amp
- Marcus II (US) Lead Tube Guitar Amp
- Modern (US) CH3 Tube Guitar Amp
- Rock 75 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- Rock 22.10 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- Darkface 65 2×12 2×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Top30 2×12 2×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Modern 4×12 4×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Green 2×12 2×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Vintage 4×12 4×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Green 4×12 4×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Caliper 50 1×10 1×10 Guitar Cabinet
- Bluelux 1×12 1×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Clst 1×12 1×12 Guitar Cabinet
- England 4×12 4×12 Guitar Cabinet
- Bass Tube 1×15 1×15 Guitar Cabinet
Synergy Core
Antelope Audio Synergy Core interfaces employ ARM DSP + FPGA chips in custom configurations to process tens of input/output audio streams and hundreds of low-latency studio effects without burdening your computer. With 4x DSP + 2x FPGA processors, Zen Tour Synergy Core achieves a new standard for real-time audio effects in its category.
FGPA + DSP for the best of both words :
- Offload the bulk of your signal processing to the audio interface with hundreds of FX instances (at sample rates up to 192kHz)
- Record, monitor, mix and master without perceived latency
- Free up CPU for large sessions and resource-intensive virtual instruments
- Explore a growing library of vintage gear emulations and creative effects
- Avoid latency stacking in complex effects chains
- Improve system stability by lightening CPU load and optimising audio I/O
Make Connections :
Small footprint, big connectivity! Zen Tour Synergy Core offers a choice of 4 Instrument/Line inputs, 4 Mic/Line Ins, 8 Line Outs, 1 x Stereo Monitor Output, 2 Headphone Outs and 2 Re-Amp Outs, totalling 8 analog inputs and 14 outputs. The unit is digitally expandable over ADAT & SPDIF for an additional 10 digital input and 10 output channels. Additionally, all line outputs are DC-Coupled and ready for control voltage (CV) applications such as control of modular synthesizers. As a final touch, an integrated Talkback microphone lets you demo vocals and propel your voice to the live room.
4 Discrete Microphone Preamps
A proprietary design that honors the best of audio engineering practices, our fully discrete, ultra-linear microphone preamps have sound quality comparable to that of a great mixing desk. Musical and transparent, they perfectly complement the Antelope Audio Edge & Verge modeling microphones’ sonic characteristics to deliver the power of our Accusonic 3D mic modeling technology right on your desktop.
Industry-leading Clocking
The pioneer of atomic clocking in pro audio, Antelope Audio incorporates 20+ years of expertise in its audio interfaces. Our proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology & Jitter Management algorithm helps deliver the kind of artifact-free audio once accessible only to the most prestigious studios.
Full Speed Ahead
Record and monitor with maxed-out effects chains at high sample rates and low buffer sizes without taxing your CPU! You can enjoy Latency-Free Direct Monitoring over 4 independent internal mixers with 32 assignable inputs and stereo outputs.
Center Command
Zen Tour Synergy Core has modern touchscreen controls giving immediate access to metering, level controls, presets and settings. The intuitive interface and precise tactile control facilitate fast, efficient work at all times, without staring at a monitor.
Pack Light
Zen Tour Synergy Core is our desktop-sized answer to professional rackmount equipment. With it, all you need to make great recordings in your project studio, rehearsal space, or on the road is power, a decent laptop, and reliable headphones. The Synergy Core architecture lets you run processing-heavy projects without carrying external equipment like DSP accelerators, FX processors, and authorization dongles.
Route Any Audio
Built inside the software Control Panel, a comprehensive Routing Matrix houses a full-fledged digital patch bay to freely route audio between the interface’s analog and digital inputs and outputs. Run DAW playback through Synergy Core FX, re-amp guitar DIs through the Shred Guitar Amps & Cabs, and integrate external equipment. With all ‘training wheels’ removed, your workflow can be as esoteric as you want it to be.
- IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO ANY PARAMETER
- COLOR-CODED ROUTING MATRIX WITH USER LABELS AND UNDO/REDO
- FOUR 32-CHANNEL, LOW-LATENCY SOFTWARE MIXERS
- SAVE AND LOAD CUSTOM PRESETS
- SINGLE-WINDOW WORKFLOW
Specifications
FX PROCESSING
- 4x DSP + 2x FPGA Synergy Core Architecture
- 36 FX included, expansions available online
ANALOG I/O
- 4x Instrument/Line inputs on TRS Jacks
- 4x Mic/Line inputs on TRS/XLR Combo Jacks
- 8x Line Outputs * on DB25 (TASCAM Standard 25-pin Layout)
- 1x Stereo Monitor Output on TRS Jacks (Pair)
- 2x Headphone Outputs on TRS Jacks
- 2x Transformer-based Reamp Outputs on TRS Jacks
- All line outputs are DC-Coupled and support CV applications such as controlling modular synthesizers.
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ADAT:
- 44.1/48 kHz – 8 inputs / 8 outputs
- 88.2/96 kHz – 4 inputs / 4 outputs
- 176.4/192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs
SPDIF:
- 44.1 to 192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs
USB:
- USB 2.0 – Type B Connector (Up to 24 audio channels)
THUNDERBOLT™:
- Thunderbolt™ 3 – Type C Connector (Up to 32 audio channels)
MIC PREAMPS
- EIN: -128 dBu
- Dynamic Range: 121 dB
- THD: -106 dB
- Max input: +20 dBu
- Max Gain: 65 dB
CONVERSION
- A/D Converter: 124dB DNR – -110 THD+N
- D/A Converter: 127dB DNR – -106 THD+N
- D/A Monitor Converter: 130dB DNR – -115 THD+N
Sample Rates (kHz):
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
CLOCKING SYSTEM
- 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management 64-bit DDS