Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Overview The Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Audio Interface outperforms all competitors due to its incomparable pricing and wide studio capabilities. The Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core is a desktop audio interface in a class of its own, with 36 Synergy Core FX integrated (worth $2120 if bought separately). The original Zen Tour remains in a league of its own in terms of what it offered to the pro audio sector in 2016. Never before has the professional audio community had access to this level of connection, sound quality, and touchscreen control on a desktop machine. Although it is difficult to top, the all-new Zen Tour Synergy Core more than stands up to its predecessor’s impressiveness. Premium Quality: Antelope’s flawless Synergy Core FX processing is an apparent feature of the new Zen Tour, but the 4x ARM DSP cores and 2x FPGA processors managing system I/O and up to 256 instances of realistic, low-latency audio effects just scratch the surface! The Zen Tour Synergy Core, although familiar in its appearance, has been redesigned to set new benchmarks for audio quality and performance in its category. Thunderbolt Connection: With up to 130dB dynamic range on the monitor outputs and Antelope’s trademark Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, the AD/DA conversion bar is set high. Then comes the connection. The analog section has 8 preamp/combo inputs and 14 outputs (monitor, headphone, line, ramp), with ADAT and S/PDIF expandability providing an additional 10 digital I/O channels. The item supports both USB Type-B and Thunderbolt 3™ computer connections, allowing customers to switch between them easily. The touchscreen control derived from our flagship Goliath interfaces, together with the 36 Synergy Core FX provided to get you started (including 11 guitar amps and cabs), provide a comprehensive all-around solution for bands and producers on the desktop and the move. Stacked With Effects Potential With 4x ARM DSP cores and 2x FPGA processors, the Zen Tour Synergy Core can handle up to 256 FX instances over 32 audio channels with ultra-low latency and no CPU drain. Users may now choose from a broader range of DSP-based effects, including Auto-Tune Synergy (by Antares & Antelope), Vari-Speed Tremolo, Space Flanger, Opto-2A, and more. 36 excellent Synergy Core FX picked from our expanding collection are provided to get you started quickly. Hear the truth. Zen Tour Synergy Core uses Antelope’s trademark clocking technique and upgraded converter chips to preserve clean AD/DA conversion for artifact-free recording and critical listening, with a best-in-class dynamic range of up to 130dB (measured on the monitor outputs). Make connections. Zen Tour Synergy Core’s extensive connection approaches that of rackmount pro audio interfaces, with 4 instrument/line inputs, 4 mic/line inputs, 8 line outs (DC-coupled), 2 monitor outs, 2 headphone outs, and 2 re-amp outs, for a total of 8 inputs and 14 outputs. The equipment may be expanded digitally via ADAT and SPDIF to provide an extra 10 input and output channels. Upgraded computer connection now includes Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) and USB 2 (Type-B) for cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows PCs. Route Any Audio. The complete Routing Matrix in the software Control Panel includes a full-fledged digital patch bay for flexibly routing audio between the interface’s analog and digital inputs. Process DAW files with Synergy Core FX, re-amp guitar DIs with Shred Guitar Amps & Cabs, or incorporate external audio equipment. With the ‘training wheels’ gone, your process may be as esoteric as you want. Sturdy And Transportable The Zen Tour Synergy Core, hand-assembled in Europe, can successfully decorate both your studio desktop and your band’s practice room – and survive to tell the tale! Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Audio Interface Features: The 4x ARM DSP 2x FPGA Synergy Core FX processor can handle up to 256 effects instances per session. 36 Synergy Core FX starter packs included. Compatible with Antelope Audio’s AFX2DAW bridge plug-in. USB (Type-B) and Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) computer connection. AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB dynamic range and resolution of 24-bit/192kHz. Unique 4th-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking and Jitter Management technology with 64-bit DDS. Four discrete transistor mic preamps enable Antelope Audio Edge and Verge modeling microphones. A dedicated mastering monitor with DAC for critical listening. Two sets of headphone outputs. Two pairs of re-amplified outputs. 8 DC-coupled line outs on DB25 for CV/Gate to analog synthesizers. Supports ADAT and S/PDIF digital communication. External converters may be timed using ADAT. Multifunctional touchscreen display for monitoring and control. Hand-assembled in Europe.
