Antelope Audio Zen Go User`s manual
CONTENTS
Before you begin 3
System Requirements 5
Product Activation 6
Configuring for Windows 10 10
Configuring for macOS (10.14 and later) 11
Connectivity and charging options 14
Connect to a Windows or macOS computer with USB bus power 14
Connect to a Windows or macOS computer with external USB power 14
Connect to a smartphone or tablet with external USB power 14
Connect to a smartphone or tablet while charging the mobile device (reverse charging) 15
Antelope Launcher 16
Panels Explained 23
Top Panel 23
Control Menu 25
System Menu 26
Additional Controls 27
Front Panel 28
Rear Panel 28
Control Panel 34
Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts 36
Main View 37
Settings Window 38
Monitors & Headphones view 47
Synergy Core FX Rack 49
Mixer 50
Output volume and metering 51
Digital Outs view 52
DAW I/O view 53
AuraVerb 55
Loopback function for streaming 59
Edge & Verge mic emulations 59
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION 67
MY ANTELOPE AUDIO PRODUCT ISN’T WORKING. 68
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY 70
SAFETY NOTES 77
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 79
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Before you begin
Congratulations on your purchase! We would like to turn your attention to the following:
Zen Go Synergy Core is the first ever bus-powered desktop interface packed with tech
featured only in high-end professional studios, giving you instant access to premium sound
quality wherever you are. Our vast library of Synergy Core analog-modeled effects lets you
shape your sound with precision and character – all while monitoring in real-time with
imperceptible latency.
The Zen Go Synergy Core is optimized for ultra-low latency recording, high-resolution
playback, creative beat making and podcasting without hassle. With travel-friendly features
and design, the interface can accompany you on your tours and on-location recording
sessions, without sacrificing speed and efficiency.
The PC/Mac Control Panel application is the ultimate “mediator” between the Zen Go Synergy
Core and your preferred DAW. To take complete advantage of the unit’s capabilities, you are
meant to handle tasks like gain adjustments, signal routing, effects processing, basic mixing
and metering from its intuitive, single-window environment. The resulting audio is routed into
your DAW for recording in any format of your choice.
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Thus, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the
before you begin working. Several 'Quick Start' examples are provided as well. This way, you
can overcome common stumbling blocks for users new to Antelope Audio products.
ould you ever find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to contact our
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'Control Panel Application' chapter
Customer Support
team over phone, live chat and our ticket system. You can also visit
YouTube and explore our video tutorials or join the Antelope Audio Users Facebook group
and ask for advice. The
We hope you will enjoy working with the Zen Go Synergy Core.
Knowledge Base is also a valuable source of information.
Antelope Audio on
Best wishes,
Team Antelope
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System Requirements
Mac:
• Apple Mac 2012 or newer with USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 port (native or using an adapter)
• Minimum: Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. Recommended: Mac OS X 11.02 Big Sur
• Available storage space (Minimum 4 GB)
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows:
• PC computer with USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 port
• Windows 10 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
• Available storage space (Minimum 4 GB)
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX (Higher recommended)
Additional Information:
• Stable Internet connection is required to download and update your Antelope Audio
Software
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Product Activation
Please note that the mandatory device activation procedure requires an active Internet
connection on your computer. Activating an Antelope Audio device offline is not possible.
Your Zen Go Synergy Core must be activated online to work. This chapter contains the
necessary instructions:
1.
nect the Zen Go Synergy Core to a Windows or macOS computer.
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2.Open your internet browser and navigate to
3. L
ogin to the Antelope Audio user area with your e-mail and password. If you don't have an
account, visit
4. Click on the 'Activate New Device' button.
5. Click on 'Zen Go Synergy Core' from the device list.
https://en.antelopeaudio.com/sign-up/ to create one.
https://en.antelopeaudio.com/login/
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6. Download and install the Antelope Launcher application for Windows or macOS.
7. Open the Antelope Launcher application and click on the 'Login' button. Enter the e-
mail and password you used to login into the Antelope Audio user area and click 'Login'.
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8. Click on 'Activate device'.
Note: If the Zen Go Synergy Core does not appear in the 'Devices' tab, click on 'Not seeing
your device?' and follow the on-screen instructions.
8. In the Antelope Management Wizard window, choose 'Activate device or assign features'
and click 'Continue'.
9.In the subsequent window, place a checkmark next to 'Register device' and click 'Continue'.
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10. Upon successful activation, the final window will read 'Congratulations! You have
successfully activated your device.' Click 'Done' and the activation is finished.
Please proceed with the 'Setting up' chapter below to configure the Zen Go Synergy Core for
use with your Windows or macOS computer.
Note: The Zen Go Synergy Core will be listed in the 'My Hardware' page of the Antelope Audio
user area with its serial number and activation date.
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SETTING UP
After online activation is complete, please update the Zen Go Synergy Core to the latest
software and firmware versions available. To do this, simply open Antelope Launcher and click
the 'Update' button below the 'Bundle Version' drop-down menu.
After the update is complete, you can proceed with the instructions for your operating
system.
Configuring for Windows 10
indows 10 needs a few tweaks to get the Zen Go Synergy Core up and running:
W
1. Ri
ght-click the speaker icon in the system tray and choose ‘Open Sound settings’.
2.Make sure the Zen Go Synergy Core is chosen under 'Output' and 'Input':
• Under 'Output', the device should be listed as 'ZenGo SC USB Audio Driver
Playback'. Note that this choice means you will only hear computer audio from the
microphone's headphone output. If you use another audio device for listening,
choose that one instead.
• Under 'Input', the device should be listed as ‘ZenGo SC USB Audio Driver
Recording 1/2'.
3. Click 'Device Properties' under 'Output'. Then, click 'Additional Device Properties'.
4. Enter the ‘Supported Formats’ tab and place checkmarks next to all the available sample
rates.
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5. Enter the ‘Enhancements’ tab and disable all enhancements.
6. Back in Sound settings, click 'Device Properties' under 'Input'. Then, click 'Additional Device
Properties'. Enter the 'Enhancements' tab and disable all enhancements. Click 'OK' to close
the window.
Tips
• If you are experiencing interruptions or failure when using your DAW and trying
to playback audio from your OS at the same time, make sure that the device
sample rate matches the one of your DAW session.
• In some cases, disabling the ‘Exclusive mode’ functionality from the ‘Advanced’
tabs might help when running multiple playback applications at the same time.
• Disabling the 32kHz sample rate isn’t mandatory, but it might help in general.
Further Reading
Antelope Audio Knowledge Base - Windows 10 Optimization
Configuring for macOS (10.14 and later)
The security settings in macOS (10.14 and later) may result in no input signal reaching your
DAW, despite having everything set up correctly.
These steps apply when you are using the Zen Go Synergy Core in a DAW for the first time:
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1. Launch your DAW and choose Zen Go Synergy Core as the input device. The following
dialog box will appear (if using Ableton Live 10 Suite, for example):
.Click 'OK' and your DAW should function normally.
2
However, if the events above did not occur for some reason, or you are using multiple DAWs,
you must do a manual tweak for each
1. Click the 'Apple' symbol and choose 'System Preferences'. Head to the 'Security &
Privacy' settings menu.
2. Click the 'Privacy' tab. In the column on the left, choose ‘Microphone’. Make sure there's a
checkmark next to any DAW you want to use.
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in 'Security & Privacy' settings:
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Note: You may have to click the padlock symbol in the bottom left corner and enter your
password to make changes.
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Connectivity and charging options
The Zen Go Synergy Core's dual USB-C ports offer the following connection and
charging/power supply possibilities:
Connect to a Windows or macOS computer with USB bus power
Simply connect the Zen Go Synergy Core to your computer with a USB cable. Use the USB-C
port marked 'AUSB' . The computer will power the interface through the USB
connection (bus power). Note that it is possible to connect to USB Type-A ports using USB
Type-C to USB Type-A adapters and cables.
Connect to a Windows or macOS computer with external USB power
When recording on a battery-powered laptop, USB bus power might not be a desirable choice
as it will increase battery drain and shorten session time. In this case, it is possible to power
the Zen Go Synergy Core from an external USB power source, such as adapter, power bank,
or powered USB hub. Here's how to do this:
1. Connect the Zen Go Synergy Core to your laptop using the USB-C port marked 'AUSB'
.
2. Connect the USB power source to the Power USB-C port on the interface.
3. Press and hold the 'HP/MON' button on the interface's top panel to enter the System Menu.
4. Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power Source' menu entry. Press the rotary control to
ter.
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5.Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power B' option. Press the rotary control to confirm.
6.Press the 'Antelope' button on the interface's top panel to exit the menu.
Note: Make sure the USB power source outputs at least 1A of electric current.
Connect to a smartphone or tablet with external USB power
The Zen Go Synergy Core is class-compliant with modern mobile devices and readily connects
to them for use with playback and recording apps. However, mobile devices do not supply
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USB bus power. The interface needs to be powered from an external USB power source, such
as adapter, power bank, or powered USB hub. Here's how to do this:
1. Connect the Zen Go Synergy Core to your mobile device using the USB-C port marked
'AUSB' .
2. Connect the USB power source to the Power USB-C port on the interface.
3. Press and hold the 'HP/MON' button on the interface's top panel to enter the System Menu.
4. Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power Source' menu entry. Press the rotary control to
ter.
en
5.Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power B' option. Press the rotary control to confirm.
6.Press the 'Antelope' button on the interface's top panel to exit the menu.
Note: Make sure the USB power source outputs at least 1A of electric current.
Connect to a smartphone or tablet while charging the mobile device (reverse charging)
When connected to a mobile device, the Zen Go Synergy Core is able to charge it
simultaneously. The only requirement is that the interface needs to be powered from an
external USB power source, such as adapter, power bank, or powered USB hub. Here's how to
do this:
1. Connect the Zen Go Synergy Core to your mobile device using the USB-C port marked
'AUSB' .
2. Connect the USB power source to the Power USB-C port on the interface.
3. Press and hold the 'HP/MON' button on the interface's top panel to enter the System Menu.
4.Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power Source' menu entry. Press the rotary control t
ter.
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5.Turn the rotary control to select the ' Charge device A from B’ option. Press the rotary
control to confirm.
6.Press the 'Antelope' button on the interface's top panel to exit the menu.
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Note: Make sure the USB power source outputs at least 1A of electric current.
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Antelope Launcher
The Antelope Launcher is a streamlined hub for managing and troubleshooting your Antelope
Audio products. The application is organized into the following tabs:
‘Devices’ tab
All Antelope Audio devices currently connected to your computer are listed in this section. The
application functionality is identical for each Antelope device.
The following functionality is available in the 'Devices' tab:
Device
Click the black field to enter a name for your device. The device serial number is used by
default. Erasing the name and clicking outside the field reverts to the serial number.
Bundle Version
By default, this drop-down menu shows the most recent software bundle available for your
device. To update the software or roll-back to an older build, choose the desired Bundle
Version from the drop-down menu and click the ‘Update’ button.
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Start Control Panel
Click to start the device’s Control Panel application. You can also click the device’s picture.
Place a check mark next to ‘Autorun Control Panel’ to have the Control Panel for a specific
device launch automatically when you open Antelope Launcher.
Note: Feel free to bypass any operating system prompts, such as Windows Firewall.
Manage Device
Click to launch the Antelope Management Wizard. Use it to register/de-register devices and
assign/un-assign features (such as AFX2DAW, Synergy Core FX, and so on).
Device Info
Click to display the following information (useful for troubleshooting):
● Serial number
● Hardware version
● Firmware version
● Control Panel version
● USB/Thunderbolt ™ driver version
● Software Bundle version
Click again to close.
Not seeing your device?
If a device is missing from the list, the most common reason is driver conflict. The Antelope
Launcher makes it easy to re-install drivers and troubleshoot. Click 'Not seeing your device?'
to launch the 'Add Drivers' wizard.
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Choose your device and connection type from the drop-down menus, disconnect the device
from your computer, and click ‘Next’ to perform a driver re-install.
Note: If the issue persists, please contact Antelope Audio Customer Support.
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'Plug-ins’ tab
This section lets you install, update, and uninstall Antelope Audio software such as native mic
emulations and AFX2DAW.
By default, the Bundle Version drop-down menus show the most recent software bundle
available for each product. Clicking the menu shows the currently installed software bundle
version and lets you roll-back to an older build.
To update or change the installed software version, choose your desired Bundle Version, click
the check mark next to the drop-down menu, then click the ‘Update’ button on the bottom
right.
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'System’ tab
Here, you can do the following:
● Update or roll-back the Manager Server and Thunderbolt™ Driver versions. Choose
our desired Bundle Version from the drop-down menu, click the check mark, the
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lick the ‘Update’ button on the bottom right.
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● Restart the Manager Server and enable/disable remote connections from other
computers on your network.
● Install the Antelope Audio Thunderbolt™ driver. Choose a Bundle Version from the
drop-down menu, click the check mark, then click the ‘Update’ button.
n
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Login button
Click and enter your Antelope Audio username and password, then click ‘Login’. If you don't
have an Antelope Audio account, click ‘Register’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
Settings button
Click to open the Settings window.
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Here, you can do the following:
● Click ‘View Logs’ to view, save, and send activity logs to Antelope Audio Customer
Support.
● Click 'Advanced' to enable or disable automatic updates for each of the following:
- Device firmware
- USB Driver
- Control Panel
- Effects
- Thunderbolt™ driver
Make your selection(s) in the drop-down menu(s) and click 'OK'.
● Click ‘Network’ to view network status and logs.
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Panels Explained
Top Panel
1. Display
The display provides the following information:
● Gain/Volume metering for up to three inputs and outputs e.g. Analog inputs (inputs
1 - 2), S/PDIF inputs (channels 1 - 2) and HP1 output (L/R channels).
● Current clock source - Internal, S/PDIF, or USB. Note that in USB mode, the un
till syncs to its internal clock.
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● Lock indicator - lights up when the unit is 'locked' to an S/PDIF audio and clock
source.
● Current device sample rate e.g. 32kHz - 192kHz.
The display is not touch-sensitive.
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2. Function Keys - Gain, HP/MON, Antelope button.
'Gain' button - the 'Gain' button features the following functionality:
● Press (and keep pressing) 'Gain' to cycle through input gain adjustments for the
interface's dual analog inputs. Turn the rotary control to adjust input gain. Press
the 'Antelope button' to exit.
● Press and hold 'Gain' to enter the Control Menu.
'HP/MON' button - the 'HP/MON button' features the following functionality:
● Press (and keep pressing) 'HP/MON' to cycle through volume adjustments for the
Headphone (HP1, HP2) and Monitor outputs. Turn the rotary control to adjust
volume. Press the rotary control to mute and un-mute. Press the 'Antelope button'
exit.
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● Press and hold the 'HP/MON' button to enter the System Menu.
'Antelope’ button - the 'Antelope button' features the following functionality:
● When inside a menu, press the button to exit the menu.
● Press and hold the button to enter display brightness adjustment.
3. Rotary Control
Large stepped encoder for precise adjustment of gain, volume, and other values. Also used for
menu navigation.
● When not inside a menu, turn the encoder to adjust Monitor output volume.
● When not inside a menu, press the encoder to mute or un-mute the Monitor outputs.
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