Zen Tour Synergy Core - an innovative take on pushing portable audio interface design further forward as a cross-platform (TB3/USB2 for Mac/Win) 18x24 offering that can process up to 256 effects over 32 channels with ultra-low latency and zero CPU drain (thanks to the four ARM-based DSP processors, to which it owes its extended family name, working with the doubled custom-designed FPGA chip architecture of its popular predecessor) for artefact-free recording and mixing with confidence. 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.
Key Features:
- Thunderbolt 3 & USB
- 2 FPGA & 4 DSP chips working in fusion with the new Synergy Core platform
- 2x increase in effects instances (32 channels with 8 FX each at sample rates up to 192kHz)
- 130 dB Dynamic Range measured on the monitor outputs (D/A converters)
- 18 simultaneous inputs x 24 simultaneous outputs
- 4 Discrete Microphone Preamps
- DC-coupled outputs for CV control of analog modular synths
- A/D converters with 124 dB dynamic range, D/A Monitor converter - best-in-class dynamic range of up to 130dB
- comprehensive Routing Matrix houses a full-fledged digital patch bay to freely route audio between the interface's analog and digital inputs and outputs
- Offload the bulk of your signal processing to the audio interface with hundreds of FX instances (at sample rates up to 192kHz)
- Hand-built in Europe
Synergy Core: FPGA + DSP = Future-Proof Effects Processing
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.
36 Effects Included
• 2 Preamps
• 4 Equalizers
• 5 Compressors
• 22 Guitar Amps & Cabs
• 2 Utility FX
• 1 Reverb
Giving your projects a flying start,
Zen Tour Synergy Core includes a compelling library of 36 meticulously modeled real-time studio effects. It’s all happening inside your audio interface with the lowest possible latency – thanks to FPGA’s massive parallel computing capabilities, DSP processing, and fast Thunderbolt™ connectivity. The included library can be expanded to include any effects you choose from our web store.
Thunderbolt 3 & USB Connectivity - Your Choice
This time, it's not the manufacturer who's making decisions - you are. Whether your weapon of choice is PC or Mac,
Zen Tour Synergy Core carries both Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) and USB 2.0 (Type-B) ports for cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows machines.
Hear The Truth
With updated converters and Antelope’s bespoke 4th-generation clocking,
Zen Tour Synergy Core offers pristine AD/DA conversion for artifact-free recording and critical listening with a best-in-class dynamic range of up to 130dB (measured at the monitor outputs). The sound quality rivals that of professional rackmount studio interfaces, which occupy additional space and may cost times as much.
4 Discrete Microphone Preamps
A proprietary design that honors the best of audio engineering practices, our fully discrete, ultra-linear microphone preamps offer 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.
Digital Patch Bay for Pro Studios
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
Depend On It
Hand-assembled in Europe from high quality materials (steel and anodized aluminum), Zen Tour Synergy Core withstands the demands of your studio desktop, road rig and practice space. Furthermore, our rock-solid drivers and 20-hour customer support (phone, chat, ticket system) will ensure you get consistent, smooth performance out of the interface in all conditions.