ANTELOPE AUDIO / Zen Tour Synergy Core

The Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core is a one-of-a-kind desktop audio interface that packs Antelope's cutting-edge Synergy Core FX processing platform into the compact Zen Tour enclosure. Small in size but powerful in processing power, the Zen Tour Synergy Core offers analog and digital I/O with both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Comes with a 3-year Sound House warranty for peace of mind!

A big step up from the smash hit original Zen Tour, Synergy Core adds upgraded pro-class ADDA conversion, Antelope's signature Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, and the same easy-to-use touchscreen controls as Antelope's flagship interface, the Goliath. Simply put, Zen Tour Synergy Core outperforms the competition with a host of unparalleled features.
--The all-around solution for artists and producers in the studio, at home, or on the go.

Stacked with Effects Potential
Want to record wet/dry or monitor in real time with mic preamp emulations, EQ, compressor, modulation, and reverb? Easily set up complex FX chains by offloading your plugins to the Zen Tour Synergy Core's built-in dedicated FX processing. The Synergy Core platform reduces the load on your host CPU and eliminates the annoying latency that plagues DAW-native plugins. Equipped with 4 ARM DSP cores and 2 FPGA processors, Zen Tour Synergy Core can process up to 256 FX instances across 32 audio channels with ultra-low latency and zero CPU drain.

Kickstart Your Production With 36 Core FX - Included Free
Get creative in your studio and enhance your tracks with a wide range of effects, including Antares Auto-Tune Synergy, Vari-Speed Tremolo, Space Flanger, Opto-2A, and more. Zen Tour Synergy Core comes with 36 premier FX from Antelope's library, ready to use - including 2 preamp models, 4 equalizers, 5 compressors, 22 guitar amps & cabs, 2 special processing FX, and AuraVerb reverb.

Hear the Truth: Updated Converters + Antelope Clocking
Antelope Audio has redesigned the Zen Tour's input and output stages with upgraded op-amps and the latest converter chips. Utilizing Antelope's signature Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, the Zen Tour Synergy Core maintains pristine AD/DA conversion for artifact-free recording and critical listening, delivering best-in-class dynamic range of 124dB on the ADC, 127dB on the line-out DAC, and 130dB on the monitor outputs. Now you get the pro-class conversion found in the Orion Studio Synergy Core interface in a more portable package.

Small Interface, Massive I/O
Zen Tour Synergy Core's connectivity rivals that of a rack-mounted pro audio interface, with four instrument/line inputs, four mic/line inputs, eight line outs (DC connection), one pair of monitor outs, two headphone outs, and two reamp outs for a total of eight inputs and 14 outputs, with ADAT and S/PDIF expansion for an additional 10 channels of digital I/O. Zen Tour Synergy Core can be connected to Mac or Windows PC, and supports Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) and USB 2 (Type-B) for cross-platform compatibility.

Features:
oSynergy Core FX processing: 4 ARM DSPs + 2 FPGAs for up to 256 effect instances per session
o36 Synergy Core FX plug-ins included
oCompatible with Antelope Audio AFX2 DAW Bridge plug-in
oUSB (Type-B) & Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) connections
oUp to 130 dB dynamic range AD/DA conversion with up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
oProprietary 4th generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management clocking technology
o4 discrete transistor mic preamps with mic modeling support (Antelope Audio Edge & Verge modeling microphone compatible)
o Dedicated mastering monitor out DAC for critical listening
o 2 headphone outputs
o 2 reamp outputs
o 8 DC-connected line outs on DB25 for sending CV/Gate to analog synthesizers
o AADAT and S/PDIF digital connections. External converters can be clocked via ADAT.
o Monitor & control with multi-function touchscreen display
o Handmade in Europe
Zen Tour Synergy Core comes with 36 Synergy Core FX (a $2120 value if purchased separately)

Specifications:
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
4 x Hi-Z / Line Inputs
4 x Mic / Line Inputs on Combo XLR jacks
Analog Outputs
1 x Monitor Out Pair on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20 dBu max
8 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max (DC-Coupled)
2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
2 x Re-amp Outputs

DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
1 x S/PDIF (up to 2CH)
Digital Outputs
1 x ADAT (up to 8CH) also transmitting word clock
1 x S/PDIF (up to 2CH) also transmitting word clock
USB 2.0 I/O
USB 2.0 Type B connector
(Up to 24 channels)
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 Type C connector
(Up to 32 channels)

CLOCKING
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Sample Rates (kHz)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

OTHER
Weight (Approx)
1.6kg/ 3.5lbs
Dimensions (Approx)
Width: 255mm/10.0""
Height: 62mm/2.4""
Depth: 168 mm /6.6""
Power Consumption
twenty five Watts

IN THE BOX
Zen Tour Synergy Core Interface
Quick Start Guide
Inline External Power Supply Unit
USB Cable
Warranty Card

System Requirements
WINDOWS
PC: Computer with USB ports and Thunderbolt 3 (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 2)
OS: Windows 10 x64 with the latest updates
RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD FX and higher

M.A.C.
Model: Apple Mac 2012 or newer with USB ports and Thunderbolt 3 (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 2)
OS X: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher - Recommended macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Memory: (RAM)4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
Additional Info: Internet connection required for product activation.


*Apple Mac 2020 Please check the manufacturer's website below for information on reported issues related to the performance of the model product and compatibility with Mac and OS.
Manufacturer's website guide page

■MACOS compatibility and optimization
Information on noise when using with 2020 model Apple products is listed at the bottom of the manufacturer's website page below, ""Reported issues related to the performance of Apple Mac 2020 model products.""
Please check the operating environment as well.
Manufacturer's website
https://jp.antelopeaudio.com/support/macos/