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Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core Professional Desktop Audio Interface
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Antelope Audio's Zen Tour Synergy Core is a professional analog and digital I/O audio interface with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 connectivity. With 4x DSP and 2x FPGA processors handling up to 256 FX instances, 8 analog inputs, 14 analog outputs, S/PDIF and ADAT digital connections and stunning 130dB dynamic range AD/DA conversion, the new Zen Tour sets new performance and audio quality standards in its category.
Zen Tour 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.
Zen Tour Synergy Core brings the following upgrades from the original Zen Tour:
36 FX Included
Zen Tour Synergy Core comes with a massive collection of real-time effects taken from the vast Antelope Audio Synergy Core FX library. It goes beyond the essentials. Everything you need to accomplish Recording, Mixing and Mastering is included.
Auto-Tune Synergy
Built from the ground-up for the Synergy Core platform, Auto-Tune Synergy adds live pitch correction to the Antelope Audio experience.
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, 2 Monitor Outs, 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
Antelope Audio's 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 the 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.
Zen Tour Synergy Core includes a compelling library of 36 real-time studio effects:
1. Gyraf Gyratec IX (Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF)
2. VCA160 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
3. Stay-Levin (Vari-Mu Tube Compressor)
4. FET-A76 (FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier)
5. VEQ-1A (2-Band Tube EQ)
6. VMEQ-5 (3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ)
7. X903 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
8. PowerFFC (Feed-Forward Compressor)
9. Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
10. Power EX (Expander)
11. VEQ-HLF (Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF)
12. Auraverb (Reverb)
13. BA-31 (Germanium Mic Preamp)
14. Power Gate (Noise Gate)
15. Plexi 59 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
16. Bass SuperTube VR (Tube Guitar Amp)
17. Darkface 65 (US) (Tube Guitar Amp)
18. Top30 (UK) Bright (Tube Guitar Amp)
19. Tweed Deluxe (US) (Tube Guitar Amp)
20. Overange 120 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
21. BurnSphere (DE) Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
22. Marcus II (US) Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
23. Modern (US) CH3 (Tube Guitar Amp)
24. Rock 75 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
25. Rock 22.10 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
26. Darkface 65 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
27. Top30 2x12 (2x12 Guitar Cabinet)
28. Modern 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
29. Green 2x12 (2x12 Guitar Cabinet)
30. Vintage 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
31. Green 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
32. Caliper 50 1x10 (1x10 Guitar Cabinet)
33. Bluelux 1x12 (1x12 Guitar Cabinet)
34. Clst 1x12 (1x12 Guitar Cabinet)
35. England 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
36. Bass Tube 1x15 (1x15 Guitar Cabinet)
TECHNICAL 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)
• 2x Monitor Outputs on TRS Jacks
• 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
Digital I/O
ADAT:
• 44.1/48kHz - 8 inputs / 8 outputs
• 88.2/96kHz - 4 inputs / 4 outputs
• 176.4/192kHz - 2 inputs / 2 outputs
SPDIF:
• 44.1 to 192kHz - 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: 130 dB DNR -115 THD+N
Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 176.4, 192
Clocking System
• 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management
• 64-bit DDS
Other
Operating Temperature: 0-50C, 32-122F
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac:
• Apple Mac 2012 [or newer] with available Thunderbolt™ & USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 port
• Minimum Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. Recommended Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows:
• PC computer with available USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 or Thunderbolt™ port
• Windows 10 x64 Bit with latest Microsoft Updates
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• (Minimum) CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX or Higher
Additional Information:
• USB 2.0 Cable [included with the purchase] or Thunderbolt Cable [not included - purchased separately]
• Minimum 4 GB available Storage Space [Hard Disk Space]
• Stable Internet connection to download and update your Antelope Software.
• Core i7 or better processor recommended
Zen Tour 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.
Zen Tour Synergy Core brings the following upgrades from the original Zen Tour:
- 4x DSP + 2x FPGA Synergy Core low-latency effects and audio engine processors
- Improved AD/DA conversion up to 130dB DNR, on par with Orion Studio Synergy Core
- 2x increase in channel count (32 channels at sample rates up to 192kHz)
- Thunderbolt™ 3 & USB 2.0 cross-platform connectivity for Mac / Windows
- Support for new Synergy Core-exclusive effects like Auto-Tune Synergy, Opto-2A, Comp-4K-Bus and others
- 8 DC-coupled line outputs for CV applications like controlling modular synthesizers
- Discrete ultra linear microphone preamps
36 FX Included
Zen Tour Synergy Core comes with a massive collection of real-time effects taken from the vast Antelope Audio Synergy Core FX library. It goes beyond the essentials. Everything you need to accomplish Recording, Mixing and Mastering is included.
Auto-Tune Synergy
Built from the ground-up for the Synergy Core platform, Auto-Tune Synergy adds live pitch correction to the Antelope Audio experience.
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, 2 Monitor Outs, 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
Antelope Audio's 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 the 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.
Zen Tour Synergy Core includes a compelling library of 36 real-time studio effects:
1. Gyraf Gyratec IX (Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF)
2. VCA160 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
3. Stay-Levin (Vari-Mu Tube Compressor)
4. FET-A76 (FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier)
5. VEQ-1A (2-Band Tube EQ)
6. VMEQ-5 (3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ)
7. X903 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
8. PowerFFC (Feed-Forward Compressor)
9. Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
10. Power EX (Expander)
11. VEQ-HLF (Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF)
12. Auraverb (Reverb)
13. BA-31 (Germanium Mic Preamp)
14. Power Gate (Noise Gate)
15. Plexi 59 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
16. Bass SuperTube VR (Tube Guitar Amp)
17. Darkface 65 (US) (Tube Guitar Amp)
18. Top30 (UK) Bright (Tube Guitar Amp)
19. Tweed Deluxe (US) (Tube Guitar Amp)
20. Overange 120 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
21. BurnSphere (DE) Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
22. Marcus II (US) Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
23. Modern (US) CH3 (Tube Guitar Amp)
24. Rock 75 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
25. Rock 22.10 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
26. Darkface 65 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
27. Top30 2x12 (2x12 Guitar Cabinet)
28. Modern 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
29. Green 2x12 (2x12 Guitar Cabinet)
30. Vintage 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
31. Green 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
32. Caliper 50 1x10 (1x10 Guitar Cabinet)
33. Bluelux 1x12 (1x12 Guitar Cabinet)
34. Clst 1x12 (1x12 Guitar Cabinet)
35. England 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
36. Bass Tube 1x15 (1x15 Guitar Cabinet)
TECHNICAL 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)
• 2x Monitor Outputs on TRS Jacks
• 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
Digital I/O
ADAT:
• 44.1/48kHz - 8 inputs / 8 outputs
• 88.2/96kHz - 4 inputs / 4 outputs
• 176.4/192kHz - 2 inputs / 2 outputs
SPDIF:
• 44.1 to 192kHz - 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: 130 dB DNR -115 THD+N
Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 176.4, 192
Clocking System
• 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management
• 64-bit DDS
Other
Operating Temperature: 0-50C, 32-122F
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac:
• Apple Mac 2012 [or newer] with available Thunderbolt™ & USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 port
• Minimum Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. Recommended Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows:
• PC computer with available USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 or Thunderbolt™ port
• Windows 10 x64 Bit with latest Microsoft Updates
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• (Minimum) CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX or Higher
Additional Information:
• USB 2.0 Cable [included with the purchase] or Thunderbolt Cable [not included - purchased separately]
• Minimum 4 GB available Storage Space [Hard Disk Space]
• Stable Internet connection to download and update your Antelope Software.
• Core i7 or better processor recommended
Media
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Powerful and Travel Size 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
First thing, this is built like a tank. All quality parts. Which gives it a little weight when travelling. But for everything that you get it’s worth it. The 2 remaps on the front along come in handy. The versatility of the inputs is also another thing that I find extremely helpful. Having the option to run ADAT just opens those options even more. It did take me about a month of solid usage to get used to the routing on the software control panel. But once you get used to it you realize how easy it is. This is my go to
Posted by Jordan Lewis on Jan 8, 2024
High quality preamps with lots of options 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
I've had this for a couple years and it has been well worth it. Everything I record sounds great, especially when using the vintage preamps and eq plugins which run in the synergy core. The guitar reamp out is a nice feature, and the customizable software routing provides lots of options.
Posted by Russ Lavoie on Dec 5, 2022
Recording on location 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
I bought the Zen Tour Synergy Core primarily for recording on location and to make use of the separate processing power of the unit when mixing. The device handles high loads of plugins, making it ideal when using a laptop, especially with limited processing power, on site or away from a studio. The vintage EQ and compression plugins are excellent quality. The learning curve for the Antelope Audio control panel is reasonable, especially with the videos available online. One piece of advice: use Apple or Belkin thunderbolt 3 cables for the best connection.
Posted by Michael on Dec 28, 2021
A Beast piece of gear for Recording 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
Was not happy with another product I was using, decided after reading lots of reviews and YouTube videos, give this a try. This unit is awesome! Lots of options, very easy to dial in a heavy tone, I record death metal mainly and this unit definitely performs! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Posted by Kevin on Sep 17, 2021
A beast for home recording! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
I purchased after not being too happy with an interface by a different company. This unit was easy to set up, was able to dial in an aggressive guitar tone with ease. I record mainly death metal. This unit is definitely versatile with a lot of useful options. 🤘🏻
Posted by Kevin on Sep 17, 2021
Top of the game! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Québec, Quebec
I was looking for an antelope product mainly for the preamps and converters but I was really surprised by the quality of the included plugins. The 2 big plus: no latency & no CPU over use!
Posted by Julian Ramirez on Sep 2, 2021
Unparalleled portability 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
With enough I/o to power a supermarket..... on-board dsp, and latency free recording, this interface is a BEAST! Absolutely love it! The windows os has a few bugs to be managed but once it’s setup it’s rock solid. Presets can be recalled in standalone mode. Honestly this is a game changer for lack of less hipster words. It’s just killer!
Posted by Ben on Jun 12, 2020
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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