Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core User manual

Antelope Audio

Zen Tour Synergy Core

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Before you begin ......................................................................................................................................... 3

System Requirements ...........................................................................................................................5

Product activation ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Setting up ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Configuring for Windows 10 ............................................................................................................... 9

Configuring for macOS 10.14 Mojave (or later) .............................................................................. 11

Thunderbolt™ 3 Functionality ............................................................................................................... 13

Daisy Chaining ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Device Charging .................................................................................................................................... 14

Backwards Compatibility .................................................................................................................... 14

Antelope Launcher ................................................................................................................................... 14

Panels Explained ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Top Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Touchscreen Functionality ................................................................................................................ 25

Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 29

Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................ 30

Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts .......................................................................................................... 32

Main View ............................................................................................................................................... 33

Settings Window ................................................................................................................................. 34

ADAT IN tab .......................................................................................................................................... 38

S/PDIF IN tab ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Monitors/Headphones Tab ............................................................................................................... 39

'Routing' tab ........................................................................................................................................... 41

'Mixer' tab .............................................................................................................................................. 44

Edge & Verge mic emulations .......................................................................................................... 53

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Edge Solo ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Edge Duo .......................................................................................................................................... 55

Verge .................................................................................................................................................. 60

AFX2DAW ............................................................................................................................................... 61

Advanced User Tips ................................................................................................................................ 64

Customer support information ............................................................................................................ 66

My Antelope Audio product isn’t working ......................................................................................... 67

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY .............................................................................................................. 69

SAFETY NOTES ....................................................................................................................................... 74

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 76

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations on your purchase! We would like to turn your attention to the following:

Zen Tour Synergy Core makes a new case for how much connectivity and computing

power desktop audio interfaces can wield. Think of it as a portable rival to a professional

studio rackmount interface in terms of everything, from its sound quality and FX

processing capabilities down to its build and materials.

With 4x DSP and 2x FPGA processors handling up to 112 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.

Despite the unit's extensive touchscreen functionality and convenient top panel controls,

the software Control Panel is the ultimate “mediator” between the Zen Tour 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, initial

mixing and metering from its intuitive, single-window environment. The resulting audio is

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routed into your DAW for recording in formats of your choice, such as multi-track, stem,

and two-channel stereo.

Thus, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the 'Control Panel' chapter -

particularly the ‘Routing’ tab - 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.

Should you ever find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to contact our

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 enjoy working with the Zen Tour Synergy Core.

Knowledge Base is also a valuable source of information.

Customer Support

Antelope Audio on

Best wishes,

Team Antelope

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System Requirements

Mac:

• Apple Mac 2012 or newer with Thunderbolt™ & USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 port

• 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 device offline is not possible.

Once the unit has been connected to a power source:

1. Connect the Zen Tour Synergy Core to your Windows or Mac computer with an USB

Type-B cable or Thunderbolt™ 3 cable.

Notes:

● An USB Type-B cable is included. Thunderbolt™ 3 cables are sold separately.

● The unit will automatically detect the connection type upon the initial startup, but

not on subsequent starts. Manually set the connection type from ‘Comms.

Interface’ in the touchscreen 'MENU' every time you switch between Thunderbolt™

3 and USB connections.

2. Open your internet browser and navigate to https://antelopeaudio.com/login/

3. Login to the Antelope Audio user area with your e-mail and password. If you don't have
an account, visit https://antelopeaudio.com/sign-up/ to create one.

4. Click on the 'Activate New Device' button.

5. Click on 'Zen Tour Synergy Core' from the device list.

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6. Download and install the Antelope Launcher application for Windows or macOS.

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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'.

8. Click on 'Activate device'.

Note: If the Zen Tour Synergy Core does not appear in the 'Devices' tab, click on 'Not seeing
your device?' and follow the on-screen instructions.

9. In the Antelope Management Wizard window, choose 'Activate device or assign features'
and click 'Continue'.

10. In the subsequent window, place a checkmark next to 'Register device' and click
'Continue'.

11. Upon successful activation, the final window will read 'Congratulations! You have
successfully activated your device.' Click 'Done' and the activation is finished.

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Please proceed with the 'Setting up' chapter below to configure the Zen Tour Synergy Core
for use with your Windows or macOS computer.

Note: The Zen Tour Synergy Core will be listed in the 'My Hardware' page of the Antelope
Audio user area with its serial number and activation date.

Setting up

After online activation is complete, please update the Zen Tour 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.

Need any help?

Visit the Antelope Audio Customer Support page, choose your device and go from there.

Configuring for Windows 10

Windows 10 needs a few tweaks to get everything up and running:

1. Enter the ‘Sounds’ options window from the Control Panel or right-click the speaker icon

in the system tray and choose ‘Open Sound settings’.

2. Make sure the Zen Tour Synergy Core is chosen under 'Output' and 'Input'.

Next, click 'Device Properties' under 'Output'. Then, click 'Additional Device Properties'.

3. Enter the ‘Supported Formats’ tab and place checkmarks next to all the available

sample rates.

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4. Enter the ‘Enhancements’ tab and disable all enhancements.

5. Enter the ‘Advanced’ tab and choose any of the available “2 channel, 24-bit” modes

from the drop-down menu. Click ‘OK’ to close the window.

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.

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Further Reading

● Antelope Audio Knowledge Base - Windows 10 Optimization

Configuring for macOS 10.14 Mojave (or later)

The new security settings introduced in macOS 10.14 Mojave and later releases may result

in no input signal reaching your DAW, despite having everything set up correctly.

These steps apply when you are using the Zen Tour Synergy Core in a DAW for the first

time:

1. Launch your DAW and choose Zen Tour Synergy Core as the input device. The following

dialog box will appear (if using Ableton Live 10 Suite, for example):

2. Click 'OK' and your DAW should function normally.

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.

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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THUNDERBOLT™ 3 FUNCTIONALITY

The Zen Tour Synergy Core’s Thunderbolt™ 3 connection enables the following

functionality:

Daisy Chaining

Thunderbolt™ 3 can “daisy chain” devices. Daisy chaining means that one device can plug

into the end of a chain of devices, one after the other. A basic example would be

connecting the Zen Tour Synergy Core to an external hard drive with two Thunderbolt™ 3

ports. One port is occupied by the Zen Tour while the other connects to a computer or

another Thunderbolt™ 3 device in the chain.

The following rules are in place:

1. The Thunderbolt™ 3 specification places a limit of up to 6 devices per chain. However,

the 6-device limit does not apply to the following Apple computers:

● 2018 MacBook Pro or later

● 2018 Mac mini

● 2017 iMac Pro

These machines have dual Thunderbolt™ 3 busses and support up to 12 devices per chain.

2. Each device must be powered on for subsequent devices to operate.

3. If a USB or DisplayPort device is plugged directly into the USB-C connector downstream

from any device, the Thunderbolt™ daisy chain is terminated at that point.

4. As Thunderbolt™ bandwidth is shared between daisy chained devices, the available

bandwidth for each device inevitably decreases. Therefore, Antelope Audio cannot

guarantee optimal performance in each and every daisy chain configuration possible.

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Device Charging

While the Zen Tour Synergy Core cannot be bus-powered, it is able to power any Type-C

device from the Thunderbolt™ 3 port. For example, you can power a laptop (e.g. 2016

MacBook Pro or later).

Backwards Compatibility

Thunderbolt™ 3 is backwards-compatible with legacy Thunderbolt™ 2 and Thunderbolt™ 1

connections through the use of a third-party TB 3 to Legacy TB adapter and

corresponding cables. Given all the technical variables involved, we cannot provide singular

instructions for legacy compatibility in this manual. Please get in touch with

Support if you need help setting up.

Customer

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.

In this example, we have connected the Orion 32+ | Gen 3. However, the application

functionality is identical for each Antelope device.

The following functionality is available in the 'Devices' tab:

Device

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Click the black box to enter a name for your device. The device serial number is used by

default. Erasing the name and clicking outside the box reverts to the serial number.

Bundle Version

By default, this drop-down menu shows the most recent software bundle available for your

device. Clicking it 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, and click the ‘Update’ button.

Manage Device

Click to launch the Antelope Registration Wizard. Use it to register or de-register devices

and features (such as AFX2DAW, Synergy Core FX, HDX Activation 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 the information window to close it.

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’ to have the Control Panel for a specific device launch
automatically when you start Antelope Launcher.

Can't see 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 "Can't see
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.

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'System’ tab

Here, you can do the following:

● Update or roll-back the Manager Server, USB and Thunderbolt™ Driver versions.

Choose your desired Bundle Version from the drop-down menu, click the check
mark, then click the ‘Update’ button.

● 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.

● Uninstall the Antelope Audio Thunderbolt™ and/or USB driver(s) present on your

system.

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.

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Settings button

Click to open the Settings window.

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. Touchscreen

● Visualizes volume metering and allows quick access to System Menu, Power

On/Off, Gain controls and Presets P1 - P5.

● The touchscreen functionality is covered in-depth in the chapter 'Touchscreen

Functionality'.

2. Function Keys: 'Gain', 'HP', 'Antelope Button'.

● Press (and keep pressing) 'Gain' to cycle through gain adjustments for the

interface's inputs and outputs. Turn the rotary control to adjust gain. Tap anywhere

on the touchscreen to exit.

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● Press (and keep pressing) 'HP' to cycle through gain adjustments for headphone

outputs 1 and 2. Turn the rotary control to adjust gain. Tap anywhere on the

touchscreen to exit.

● The Antelope Button is a user-customizable shortcut. Its functionality can be

chosen from 'Antelope Button' entry in 'MENU'.

3. Rotary Control

Large stepped encoder for precise adjustment of gain and other values.

● Turn the encoder clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust gain.

● Press (push down) the encoder to mute and un-mute the currently chosen output.

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Front Panel

Left to right:

Headphone outputs 1 and 2

2 stereo headphone outputs on 1/4-inch TRS jacks.

Re-amp outputs 1 and 2

Transformer-based outputs for sending direct signals to guitar amplifiers and other

equipment suitable for re-amping 'dry' tracks.

Note: Technically, you can use the REAMP outputs as Sends for external equipment,

though this is ‘off label’ and results may vary. Audio is output at instrument-level, which is

significantly quieter than line-level and typically requires a preamp for amplification.

Hi-Z inputs G1 - G4

4 Hi-Z inputs on 1/4-inch TS jacks. For recording electric guitars and other instruments

with high output impedance. Use TS instrument cables.

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Rear Panel

Left to right, top to bottom:

Mic/Line inputs A4 - A1

4 Mic/Line inputs on combo-XLR connectors. For connecting microphones or line-level

equipment.

Important! Use TS/TRS audio cables to connect line-level sources. Use XLR cables to

connect microphones.

Connecting XLR cables engages the microphone preamps, which amplify line-level signals

and cause audio degradation. This cannot be overridden by choosing 'Line' from the

'PREAMPS' tab in the Control Panel.

USB Port

USB 2.0 Type-B port for computer connection. Supports 24 I/O audio channels at sample

rates up to 24-bit/192kHz.

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Thunderbolt™ 3 Port

Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C port for computer connection. Supports 32 I/O audio channels at

sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz.

ADAT I/O

8 digital audio inputs and 8 digital audio outputs on TOSLINK connectors. Standard ADAT

audio limits apply:

● 44.1/48 kHz – 8 inputs / 8 outputs

● 88.2/96 kHz – 4 inputs / 4 outputs

● 176.4/192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs

Line outputs

8 analog line outputs on DB-25 connector (TASCAM Standard Pin Layout). DC-Coupled.

S/PDIF I/O

2 channels of incoming and outgoing S/PDIF digital audio over coaxial cable.

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'Analog In'

Instrument/mic/line inputs

'Emulated Mic'

Mic emulation outputs

'ADAT In'

ADAT inputs

'S/PDIF In'

S/PDIF input

'AFX Out'

Synergy Core FX outputs

'MIX 1 – 4 L/R'

Software mixer stereo outputs

'LINE Out'

Line outputs

'HP 1 – 2'

Headphone outputs

'MONITOR'

Monitor outputs

Monitor outputs

Main monitor outputs R - L on 1/4-inch jacks. Note that these mastering-grade outputs

boast the highest dynamic range in the system.

DC-IN

For use with the provided Antelope Audio power supply only! Can accommodate both 110V

at 60Hz and 220V at 50Hz.

Touchscreen Functionality

The touchscreen visualizes volume metering and allows instant access to System Menu,

Power On/Off, Gain controls and Presets P1 - P5.

The touchscreen works with single finger taps. Other traditional gestures, such as pinch-

to-zoom, multi-touch and so on are not used.

By default, the screen shows up to 32 peak meters for each channel from the chosen audio

source.

Tap anywhere to change the audio source for the peak meters. It can be any of the

following:

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'REAMP'

Re-amp outputs

'Computer Rec.'

DAW inputs

'ADAT Out'

ADAT outputs

'S/PDIF Out'

S/PDIF outputs

'AFX In'

Synergy Core FX inputs

'MIX CH 1 – 4'

Software mixer outputs

The following functionality is also available:

'MENU' Button

Tap 'MENU' to access the System Menu with the following options:

Brightness

Adjust the screen's brightness by dragging the slider up and down.

Comm. Interface

Tap to choose between Thunderbolt™ and USB connectivity. Make sure your choice

matches your computer connection.

Scr Save Time

Tap to choose how long it takes for the screensaver to appear.

Scr Save Style

Tap to choose the screensaver style. Press any button or tap the screen to exit the

screensaver.

Note: We recommend setting up ‘Scr Save Time’ to the shortest time period you are

comfortable with, and ‘Scr Save Style’ to ‘Black Scr.’ This effectively makes the display

turn itself off after a short period of inactivity, which helps prevent burn-in.

SR Conversion

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Tap to enable/disable S/PDIF sample rate conversion. For example, if your S/PDIF source

is outputting 44.1kHz audio and the interface is set to 96kHz, the S/PDIF audio will be

sample rate-converted to 96kHz.

Presets Saving

Tap to save the current device and session settings into one of the 5 available preset slots.

Tap 'P1' - 'P5' (bottom row) to recall presets 1 - 5.

Antelope Button

Lets you assign the Antelope Button on the interface's top panel to one of the following:

● Monitor Mono - sum monitor outputs to mono.

● Mon Dim (latch) – press the button to 'dim' the monitor outputs. Press again to

undo.

● Mon Dim (hold) – press-and-hold the button to 'dim' the monitor outputs. Release

to undo.

Touch Scr Calib

Calibrate your screen from here. Simply tap on the blue dots that appear on the screen to

make sure your touchscreen is properly calibrated. In the events of non-responsive screen,

hold GAIN and ANTELOPE button to perform the same operation.

Clock Source

Tap 'INT' (the third button from left to right, top-most section) to choose the clock

source. The following choices are available:

● 'Internal' - Internal Clock

● ‘S/PDIF’ input (external)

● ADAT (2x, 4x) input (external)

● 'USB' - In ‘USB’ mode the unit still uses its internal clock.

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Additional Functionality

● Tap 'POWER' to power off the interface. Tap again to confirm.

● The 'LOCK' indicator indicates when the interface is locked to an external device or

DAW.

● Tap the Sample Rate indicator (immediately after 'Clock Source') to change the

device sample rate. Please make sure your choice matches the DAW and operating

system sample rates.

'MON' Button

Tap 'MON' to enter Monitor Volume. The following functionality is available:

● Tap the left and right arrows to 'cycle' the analog outputs.

● Tap '24 dBu' to adjust signal trim in preset dBu values.

● Tap, hold and drag the circle to adjust volume in dB. You can also do this from the

main rotary control knob.

● Tap the 'Speaker' symbol to mute or un-mute the outputs.

● Tapping 'LINE' or 'HP' takes you to the 'Line Out Volume' and 'HP1/HP2 Volume'

pages, respectively. The functionality is identical.

'AMP' Button

Tap 'AMP' to enter gain adjustments for the Hi-Z/mic preamp/line inputs. The following

functionality is available:

● Tap the left and right arrows to cycle the inputs.

● Tap 'Mic' to choose the input signal type:

- Mic (microphone input)

- Line (line-level input)

● Tap, hold and drag the circle to adjust volume in dB. You can also do this from the

main rotary control knob.

● Tap the 'Speaker' symbol to mute or un-mute the input.

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'TBK' Button

Tap 'TBK' to enter Talk Back. The following functionality is available:

● Tap, hold and drag the circle to adjust volume in dB. You can also do this from the

main rotary control knob.

● Tap 'HP1' to route Talkback input to Headphone output 1 (HP1). Tap again to undo.

● Tap 'HP2' to route Talkback input to Headphone output 2 (HP2). Tap again to undo.

● Tap 'MON' to route Talkback input to the main monitor outputs. Tap again to undo.

'P1' - 'P5' Buttons

Tap any of these buttons to recall presets P1 - P5.

CONTROL PANEL

Welcome to the Zen Tour Synergy Core Control Panel application! More than just an

alternative to the physical front panel controls, it provides intuitive and comprehensive

access to each aspect of the interface's functionality. This includes settings, signal routing,

mixing, effects stacking, metering, signal trims, presets and more.

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Quick Start

Let’s begin with some quick examples of essential tasks being accomplished in the Control

Panel.

Note: These examples do not convey the "correct" or "only" way of accomplishing the

following tasks. They merely present some fundamental logic and offer solutions to the

initial stumbling blocks most often encountered by new users.

Monitor incoming audio via headphones

Say you want to monitor incoming audio from preamp/combo input A4 via headphones

hooked to HP Output 1. Open the Control Panel and enter the ‘Routing tab’. Drag the

colored number block labeled ‘PREAMP’ 8 onto blocks '1' and '2' from the row labeled ‘HP1’.

Adjust preamp and headphone gain from the Control Panel or the interface's top panel

controls.

Apply Synergy Core FX to incoming audio

Say you want to run audio from preamp/combo input A4 through a custom FX chain while

monitoring the result through your studio monitors.

Open the Control Panel and enter the ‘Routing’ tab. Drag the colored block numbered 8

from the row labeled ‘PREAMP’ onto the colored block numbered 1 in the row labeled ‘AFX

IN’.

Next, drag the colored block numbered 1 from the row labeled ‘AFX OUT’ onto the pair of

blocks labeled 'MONITOR'.

Now, click the ‘Effects’ tab. Add your choice FX by clicking the ‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ drop-

down menu. Listen to your FX-processed audio and play around with the FX parameters.

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Play guitar through the virtual amps and cabinets, listening from studio monitors

Connect your studio monitors to the Monitor outputs on the interface’s back panel. Next,

connect your instrument to input 'G1' on the front panel. Adjust input gain from the

'Channel 1' controls while playing guitar.

Note: Be careful not to run the input into the red with too much gain. Ideally, your

strongest picking or strumming should cause the meter to run into the yellow.

Now that we’ve gone through gain calibration, let’s sort out signal routing. Enter the

‘Routing’ tab. Drag the colored block numbered 1 from the row labeled ‘PREAMP’ onto the

colored block numbered 1 in the row labeled ‘AFX IN’.

Next, drag the colored block numbered 1 from the row labeled ‘AFX OUT’ onto the pair of

blocks labeled 'MONITOR A'.

Finally, head to have the ‘Effects’ tab. Click the ‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ drop-down menu and

come up with some amp and cabinet combinations. Adjust the FX parameters, listen to the

different amp and cabinet models, and have fun!

Sing with microphone emulations and monitor live with headphones

Connect your headphones to HP1 on the front panel. Connect your Antelope Audio Edge or

Verge modeling microphone to any of the preamp/combo inputs labeled A1 – A4 on the

rear panel. Note that the Edge Solo and Verge each occupy a single input, whereas the

Edge Duo takes two and the Edge Quadro takes four.

Open the Control Panel and enter the ‘Routing’ tab. Drag the colored blocks labeled ‘EMU

MIC’, with the numbers corresponding to the input(s) that your mic is connected to, onto

the colored number blocks labeled ‘HP1’.

Use the Control Panel software or top panel controls to adjust microphone preamp gain

and headphone output volume. Then, enter the ‘PREAMPS’ tab again and click the ‘Mic’

symbol(s) on the first (or only) input occupied by your microphone. It looks like this:

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This opens the ‘Mic Emulations’ window. Click and turn the dial to select the emulations

available for your microphone. Note that choosing Edge Duo or Edge Quadro will

automatically ‘link’ the inputs occupied by these microphones. You should be hearing your

voice in your headphones in real-time, with mic emulations applied.

Route audio to your DAW for recording

Any audio source can reach your DAW by dragging its colored number block(s) onto any of

the 32 (on Thunderbolt™ connection) or (on USB connection) 24 blocks labeled ‘COMP

REC’. The ‘COMP REC’ blocks appear in your DAW as 'Inputs 1 – 32' (Thunderbolt™) or

'Inputs 1 – 24' (USB).

This way, you can record ‘dry’ and FX-processed audio on different tracks simultaneously,

output up to four separate mixes in multi-track or 2-channel stereo formats, and monitor

everything from the Control Panel application.

Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts

The following features are accessible via mouse & keyboard shortcuts in the Control Panel:

● Return to unity gain (all knobs and faders): double-click the knob or fader.

● Click any peak meter to reset it.

● Change text labels and manually enter gain values: double-click the text label / gain

value.

● Adjust parameters in 1-step increments (all knobs and faders): Ctrl-click

(Windows) / Command-click (macOS) and drag.

● Detach, move and resize Control Panel tabs: Right-click (Windows) / Command-

click (macOS) to detach tab. Drag with your mouse to move it.

● Click any peak meter to clear it.

● Click and drag the corners of the Control Panel application window to freely resize the

interface. Note that black bands will be automatically added to the window to preserve the

screen ratio.

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Main View

The Main View is always visible in the Control Panel's top section. It's organized as follows:

Function Strip

The Function Strip contains the following items (from left to right):

Power Button

Click to switch the Zen Tour Synergy Core between On/Standby mode

Clock Source Drop

Down menu with the following options:

● ‘Internal’ - Oven-controlled crystal oscillator (internal)

● ADAT (2x, 4x) - ADAT input(s) (external)

● S/PDIF - S/PDIF digital audio input (external)

● ‘USB’. In ‘USB’ mode the unit still uses its internal clock.

External Sync Indicator

Lights up when the interface is locked to an external clock source.

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Sample Rate

Drop-down menu for choosing a device sample rate between 32.0kHz – 192kHz. Please

make sure the device sample rate matches the sample rate in your DAW and operating

system settings.

Settings Button

Click 'Settings' to open the Settings Window

Minimize/Expand/Full Screen Buttons

Click to minimize, expand or enter full screen mode for your Control Panel application.

Close Button

Click to close the Control Panel application.

Sample Rate

Choose the device sample rate. Make sure the device sample rate matches the operating

system and DAW sample rates.

Settings Window

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MONITOR OUT

TRIM

LINE OUT TRIM

Choose the signal trim amount (in dBu) for all line

outputs from the drop-down menu.

TB LATENCY

MODE

Choose the Thunderbolt Latency mode from the

overload, etc.

LINE OUT

VOLUME

REAMP VOLUME

Adjust REAMP outputs 1 & 2 volume (in dB).

OSCILLATOR 1

Choose a frequency for the Oscillator 1 test signal

from the drop-down menu

LEVEL

Choose the output level (in dBFS) for the oscillator

1 & 2 test signals.

OSCILLATOR 2

Choose a frequency for the Oscillator 2 test signal

from the drop-down menu.

MUTE

Mute Oscillator 1/2 output.

BUFFER SIZE

(SAMPLES)

Choose the ASIO buffer size from the drop-down

menu.

USB STREAMING

MODE

Choose the USB streaming mode from the dropdown menu.

if you experience audio glitches, CPU overload, etc.

Left to right, top to bottom:

Drop-down menu to adjust monitor output signal trim in dBu.

drop-down menu. Experiment with the different

modes if you experience audio glitches, CPU

Adjust line outputs volume (in dB).

Experiment with the different modes

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BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the front panel display brightness with the

ANIMATIONS

Input type

Drop-down menu to choose the type of incoming

Link button

Links adjacent channels in pairs. Any change

fader.

Click to enable or disable Control Panel animations.

Main View Tabs

Choose between PREAMP, ADAT IN, and S/PDIF IN input controls; Monitors & Headphones

output controls; Session saving tab; Admin window. Explanations below:

PREAMP tab

This tab contains controls for the preamp/combo inputs (pictured above). Every individual

preamp has the following controls:

input:

● Mic (microphone)

● Line (line level sources)

● Hi-Z (high-impedance musical instruments)

made to one channel applies the same exact

change to its adjacent channel.

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Gain Knob

Click and drag the knob or double-click its text

label (inner center) to adjust input gain. The

Input Signal Meter

Visualizes the input signal strength. Running into

Note:

Mic Emulations

Click the mic symbol to open the ‘Mic Emulations’

48V button

Enable/disable 48V phantom power for condenser

Phase button

Flips signal polarity

Text Label

Below the gain knob. Click to change the channel

available gain ranges are as follows:

● Mic: 0dB – 75dB

● Line: -6dB – 20dB

● Hi-Z: 0dB – 40dB

the red ‘clips’ the input because of excess gain.

Reduce gain.

Some recordists enjoy the sound of

overdriven mic preamps and mixer inputs for vocal

and instrument recording. It’s safe to give it a try,

but don’t push too hard.

window. It’s available on inputs 5 – 8 in ‘Mic’ mode.

microphones by pressing Ctrl + Left Click

name.

Notes:

The 48v phantom power button is protected with a tooltip. Press Ctrl + Left Click to

enable phantom power on the selected mic preamp.

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● T

he Hi-Z option is available only on Channels 1 – 4 representing the four front panel

preamp/combo inputs labeled G1 – G4.

ADAT IN tab

This tab contains controls for 8 ADAT digital audio inputs with editable text labels, gain

adjustment knobs, Link buttons and signal strength meters. The available input gain range

for all channels is -6dB – 12dB. Note that

ADAT runs on S/MUX.

S/PDIF IN tab

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This tab contains controls for 2 S/PDIF digital audio inputs with editable text labels, gain

adjustment knobs, Link buttons and signal meters. The available input gain range for all

channels is -6dB – 12dB.

Monitors/Headphones Tab

This tab has a dedicated monitoring control section for the monitor outputs, and controls

for the headphone outputs, and the integrated Talkback microphone.

Monitor Section

● Click the Dim, Mute, and Mono buttons to downmix, mute, or dim the monitor output.

● Click and drag the gain knobs to adjust output gain for the monitor output

Talkback Section

● Click the 'Input' drop-down menu to change Talkback input from the internal

microphone to an external microphone connected to Preamp 1 - 8.

● Click and drag the gain knob to adjust Talkback volume.

● Click the 'On' button to activate or deactivate Talkback.

● Click the 'MON’, 'HP1', 'HP2' buttons to route Talkback signal to any of these outputs.

Headphone Section

Click the Dim, Mute, Mono and buttons to downmix, mute, or dim headphone outputs 1 and

2.

Click and drag the gain knobs to adjust output gain for headphone outputs 1 and 2.

Session Tab

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Project session

The Project Session lets you save and load projects. Click the drop-down menu to choose
a project. Click the ‘Save’ button to save a project. Click the ‘Load’ button to load a project.
Project sessions are complete "snapshots" of entire Control Panel configurations. When
Saving a session, you can choose the exact components you want stored and export
Session files for storage and sharing from the Save As button. When loading a session, you
can browse your computer for session files and choose which components to load.

Hardware presets

Use the Save and Load buttons to save or load a preset into the chosen slot.

Info Tab

This tab contains helpful links and information useful when troubleshooting. Contact Tech
Support, read the online manual or get access to Antelope Audio’s contacts. It also lets you
launch the Antelope Registration Wizard to register/unregister Antelope Audio devices
from your account and assign/unassign purchased effects and functionality between them.
The Control Panel, Routing and FX buttons will take you to a webpage, explaining more
about each feature.

Control Tabs

Access the Routing, Mixer, AFX, and Metering control tabs with the control tab:

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'Routing' tab

This tab features the Routing Matrix (pictured above) for analog and digital audio routing.

The Routing Matrix is row-based. Each row has its own unique color and represents a

specific audio in or out with its maximum number of channels.

The Routing Matrix is split in two main sections: Input (Source) and Output (Destination).

Route audio between them by dragging and dropping the colored number blocks. The

following functionality is also available:

● Click on a number block to highlight the destinations it’s currently routed to.

● Double-click a number block to change its text label.

● Click the colored names of rows (which appear in the horizontal Input and Output

bars) to show and hide any inputs and outputs of your choice.

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● Create custom-defined color patterns by double clicking the name of the row that

PREAMP

This row represents each of the 4 mic/line inputs.

EMU MIC

This row represents mic preamp inputs 5 - 8 with mic emulations applied to
incoming microphone audio.

COMP

PLAY

COMP PLAY is where you receive audio from your DAW to route into the
effects processing or other destinations.

you will be using, and the Select Color window will open.

● Show/hide channels from the input & output sections by pressing the small arrow

pointing right.

● Use Ctrl/Command + Click and Shift + Click operating system shortcuts to select

multiple blocks.

● An alternative grid-based view is available (‘MATRIX’).

● Undo/Redo buttons are available.

● Save/Load buttons let you save and load routing setups (as opposed to entire

Sessions).

● Right-click (Windows) or Command + Click (Mac) on the 'Routing' tab button and

drag to have the Routing Matrix in a separate window.

Routing Matrix - Terminology

Input Section:

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When your interface is connected over Thunderbolt™, the ‘COMP PLAY’ row

represents DAW 'Outputs 1 – 32'. When your interface is connected over

Basic workflow:

Note
playback, YouTube, etc.

ADAT IN

This row represents up to 8 ADAT optical audio inputs. Note that ADAT
runs on S/MUX.

SPDIF IN

This row represents 2 channels of incoming stereo S/PDIF audio over
coaxial RCA cable.

AFX OUT

The AFX OUT row (‘AFX’ short for ‘Antelope FX’) represents up to 32 mono
audio channels with Synergy Core FX applied.

MIX 1 - 4

L/R

The MIX 1 L/R to MIX 4 L/R rows represent the 2-channel stereo outputs
from the four software mixers in the ‘Mixer’ tab.

LINE OUT

This row represents the 8 line outputs found on the DB25 connector at the

Control Voltage applications like controlling modular synths.

HP1

This row represents Headphone output 1 as two mono (L/R) channels.

HP2

This row represents Headphone output 2 as two mono (L/R) channels.

MONITOR

This row represents Monitor outputs L/R, found on 1/4-inch jacks on the

range in the system.

REAMP

This row represents the two mono REAMP outputs, used for sending DI

equipment. Read ' Re-amping' if you want to learn more about re-amping.

COMP REC

COMP REC is where you send audio to your DAW for recording.

Basic workflow:
matching number - e.g. DAW 'Input 1' = 'COMP REC' 1.

ADAT OUT

This row lets you route up to 8 mono audio channels to the ADAT output.

SPDIF

OUT

This row lets you send 2 audio channels to S/PDIF-compliant equipment
over coaxial RCA cable.

AFX IN

The AFX IN row ('AFX' short for ‘Antelope FX’) lets you route up to 32

least one signal here before any FX are being applied.

MIX CH1 -

CH4

The ‘Mixer’ tab is home to four low-latency mixers with 32 inputs each.
This row lets you route audio to their inputs.

USB, the ‘COMP PLAY’ row represents DAW 'Outputs 1 – 24'.

matching number - e.g. DAW 'Output 1' = 'COMP PLAY' 1.

Output Section:

Create a new track in your DAW and assign the output with

: These rows also represent all computer audio, such as media

rear panel. Note that these outputs are DC-Coupled and suitable for

rear panel. These mastering-grade outputs boast the highest dynamic

audio tracks for re-amping through guitar amplifiers and other suitable

When your interface is connected over Thunderbolt™, the ‘COMP REC’ row
represents DAW 'Inputs 1 – 32'. When your interface is connected over
USB, the ‘COMP REC’ row represents DAW 'Inputs 1 – 24'.

Create a new track in your DAW and assign the input with

mono audio channels into the Synergy Core FX. Note: You must route at

If you ever find yourself struggling with the Routing Matrix for some reason, do not hesitate

to contact our

Customer Support team over phone, live chat and our ticket system. You

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can also visit Antelope Audio on YouTube and explore our video tutorials, or join

the

Antelope Audio Users Facebook group and ask for advice.

'Mixer' tab

The Mixer tab is home to four 32-channel software mixers. Each channel is equipped with

Pan, Volume, Solo, and Link controls (on odd-numbered channels), as well as metering.

The Master channel has Volume and Mute controls.

Note the colored sliders below the Master fader. Drag it left and right to scroll horizontally

between mixer channels 1 - 32.

Limitations

● There is no grouping/bus/sub-mixing functionality, but the four full-fledged mixers

give plenty of space to set up sub-mixes (e.g. drum bus, artist headphones)

alongside your main mix.

● Due to technical reasons, we cannot offer volume automation inside the mixers at

this time. Synergy Core FX automation is possible in your DAW with AFX2DAW.

● MIDI control is not supported.

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Mixer 1 has AuraVerb available as a Send effect for monitoring purposes. Turn the Send

knob on an audio channel to hear the reverb. The mixers are otherwise identical.

AuraVerb

AuraVerb provides richness and color using a special new approach and an unique

algorithm. The reverb features eight different controls, including a ‘Color’ parameter to

create everything between darkened textures to bright, sizzling presence. In addition, there

are 24 presets done by award-winning audio engineer & producer Brian Vibberts.

The following parameters are available in AuraVerb:

Color

The Color control lets you adjust the overall tone of the reverb. On “0” the space created is

darker, like a lushly carpeted area. At “100” the reverb is at its brightest, which can add

some ‘sizzle’ to a lead vocal, for example.

PreDelay

Common for most reverbs, the predelay allows you to create a bit of space between the

source and the onset of reverb. This happens by controlling the amount of delay time that

precedes the initial sound from the reverb. This parameter is used to place the

reverberated signal later in time with respect to the unprocessed signal.

Natural settings for this are based on the size of the environment and range from 0 to 32

milliseconds. Fine adjustment of this parameter with respect to the tempo of the song or

dramatic timing of the piece can help set the feel of the reverb within the mix.

Early Reflection Gain

This is the linear gain value for all early reflections. These reflections are perceptually

grouped with the direct sound when set at lower levels and can nicely thicken a track when

increased.

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Late Reflection Delay

Among other things, AuraVerb calculates reflected energy from the side walls and ceiling

of the virtual space. Late Reflection Delay controls the delay of these bursts of reflections,

either creating echoes or supporting the spatial impression of the simulated acoustic

space.

Richness

Richness controls the complexity of the reverb envelopment and dampening nuances. At

“0” there is less dampening and a brighter decay. This sound is light or airy, but by

increasing the Richness, you can add a sense of spaciousness to the sound and smoothly

increase reverb time for lower frequencies.

Reverb Time & Room Size

Reverb Time controls the length of decay, while Room Size increases the virtual space

dimensions. The perceived decay time will also be affected by Richness and Color on

sources with a lot of high frequency content.

Generally, as the size of the space increases, the Reverb Time will also increase.

Setting Reverb Time to 50% gives a natural sounding tail for all room sizes. Interesting big

spaces or subtle ambience reverbs can be created by setting Reverb Time unusually high

or low with respect to the Room Size parameter.

Output Level

This is the output level control of the reverb. Since inputs for AuraVerb are assigned to

Send knobs on Mixer 1’s channels, we recommend balancing the channel volume

levels from the Send controls and using Output Level to adjust the amount of reverb in the

Master bus.

REVERB FX ON/OFF Switch

Use it to enable and disable AuraVerb.

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Preset Manager

The Preset Manager lets you save and load presets. Use the drop-down menu to choose a

preset. Use the ‘S’ button to save a preset. Use the ‘L’ button to load a preset.

Lear how to mix in your DAW with AuraVerb in our YouTube video

'Effects' tab

.

The Effects tab lets you apply up to 8 Synergy Core effects per mono audio channel for a

total of 32 channel strips and up to 256 FX instances, independent of sample rate.

Note: AuraVerb is only available as a Send effect in Mixer 1.

FX Basics

● Route audio to the ‘AFX IN’ row inputs in the ‘Routing’ tab.

● Click the audio input (or linked pair) you want to work on:

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● ‘Link’ buttons are available for each pair of inputs. Linking two inputs means the

exact same FX processing is applied to both. Names of inputs and linked inputs are

shown immediately above the Presets drop-down menu on the left.

● The ‘DEL ALL’ button clears all FX racks for all audio channels. This function is

protected with a tooltip: macOS (CMD + Left Click) & Windows (Ctrl + Left Click

● Click the ‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ drop-down menu to choose and add effects. Their

instances will appear in the FX Rack to the right. The list on the left lets you drag to

re-order.

● Use the ‘SAVE’ and ‘LOAD’ buttons to store FX chains.

● Use the ‘BP ALL’ and ‘DEL ALL’ buttons to bypass or delete all FX on the current

channel.

● Individual ‘BP’ (bypass) buttons are available next to each effect on the left side.

● Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and drag to adjust FX parameters in

smaller increments.

Notes:

● Manuals for the equalizers and compressors are available here.

● The Antelope Audio AFX2DAW plug-in makes it possible to use Synergy Core

FX inside your DAW. Please visit the

AFX2DAW product page for more

information.

Guitar Amps & Cabs

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Among everything else it does, the Zen Tour Synergy Core rocks! A suite of 11 guitar amps

and matching cabinets lets you monitor and record the roar of your electric guitar in real-

time. There’s a bass rig in there too, so plug-in and get slappin’! If you don’t play guitar, but

like the sound of cooked-up tubes and speaker cabinets pushing air, route any audio into

these bad boys and check what happens!

Getting Started

Guitar amps and cabs are used like almost any other Synergy Core effect. Here are the

basics:

1. Connect your electric guitar or bass to one of the four instrument/line inputs on the

device’s front panel using a standard 1/4-inch TS instrument cable.

2. Open the Control Panel application and head to the ‘PREAMPS’ tab. Adjust input gain as

you play the instrument, careful not to run the meter into the red.

3. Enter the ‘Routing’ tab and drag the colored number block corresponding to your

‘PREAMP’ input onto a block from the row labeled ‘AFX IN’.

4. Drag the ‘AFX OUT’ block that corresponds to your ‘AFX IN’ block (same number) onto

the output(s) you want to monitor and record from.

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5. Enter the ‘Effects’ tab. Click the input which corresponds to the ‘AFX IN’ block. Click the

‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ button to choose an amp first, then click again and choose a cabinet.

Here’s a textbook California-style heavy metal rig, for example:

While the guitar amps don’t really need an explanation, the cabinet module is worth

examining:

● Change the cabinet model anytime from the ‘Cabinet’ drop-down menu.

● Change your cabinet’s mics from the ‘Mic A’ and ‘Mic B’ drop-down menus. Click

the adjacent ‘Phase’ button if your choice of microphones results in phasing issues.

● Click and drag the virtual microphones to adjust their vertical and horizontal

positioning.

● Click and turn the ‘Mic A’ and ‘Mic B’ knobs to dial-in the amount of signal you want

from each microphone.

● Click and turn the ‘Rear Mic’ knob to mix-in signal from an additional mic behind the

cabinet.

● Click and turn the ‘45-degree Mic’ knob to mix-in signal from an additional mic

positioned at a 45-degree angle from a speaker cone.

● Click the ‘ReSPiRe’ button to hear some cab sim mojo courtesy of our friends

from

Overloud. In their own words, the ReSPiRe technology lets you switch

between the ‘real’ response of the cabinet and a processed version optimized to fit

into a mix and avoid frequency overlap with the other instruments.

● Click the ‘HPF’ button to engage a preset high-pass filter (tames excessive low

end).

● Click the ‘LPF’ button to engage a preset low-pass filter (tames harsh or shrill-

sounding highs).

● Click the ‘BP’ button to bypass the cab sim.

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6. If you want to take the guitar sound into your DAW for recording and additional

processing, enter the 'Routing' tab and drag the corresponding ‘AFX OUT’ block onto a

block labeled ‘COMP REC’. Setup the rest of your routing so you are recording from the

‘COMP REC’ output (e.g. 'COMP REC' 1 = DAW 'Input 1') and monitoring from the DAW

instead of the Control Panel to prevent ‘duplex’ monitoring.

Note: You can disable the Synergy Core cab sim and use custom guitar cabinet IRs in your

DAW with your preferred IR Loader.

Re-amping

Re-amping is the practice of running entire guitar performances, recorded in the form of

completely ‘uncolored’ signal from the instrument’s pickups, through all kinds of guitar

amplification and recording equipment. This way, guitar performances can be tightly edited

prior to amplifying, and professionally recorded in conditions that are impractical or out of

the player’s reach.

Prior to pro audio manufacturers turning their attention onto the phenomenon, re-amping

was usually accomplished using standard line outputs with Direct Injection (DI) boxes

attenuating the signal from line-level to instrument-level accepted by guitar amplifiers.

However, not all DI boxes are built equal, and subpar design would inevitably result in

unflattering coloration and signal degradation. And then there were the adventurers who

ran their line outs straight into the amplifier, attenuating the signal from the DAW’s volume

faders hoping no one gets hurt...

Luckily, we live in a more civilized age. A typical workflow for re-amping with the Zen Tour

Synergy Core would be:

1. Connect the REAMP outputs to your guitar equipment’s inputs using standard 1/4-inch

instrument cables.

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2. Place your guitar DIs onto tracks in your DAW and assign them to Outputs 1 – 32

(Thunderbolt™) or Outputs 1 – 24 (USB). These outputs send audio to the 'COMP PLAY'

channels in the Control Panel’s Routing Matrix.

3. Head to the ‘Routing’ tab and route up to two ‘COMP PLAY’ channels into the ‘REAMP’

outputs.

4. Next, route the inputs you will be recording from into the ‘COMP REC’ channels. Set up

DAW tracks to record audio from them - e.g. 'COMP REC' 1 = DAW 'Input 1'.

5. Hit ‘Play’ and you should be hearing your performance through your guitar rig. Shape

your tone and start recording when you are ready.

Notes:

● Level faders for the REAMP outputs are available in the Control Panel application’s

‘Settings Window’ (the ‘Gear’ symbol). Attenuate the signal if you are overdriving

the amplifier’s front end.

● It's possible to use the REAMP outputs as Sends for external equipment, but we

cannot recommend this unless said equipment has preamps to amplify the very

quiet instrument-level signal. You are better off using the insert patch points on the

Zen Tour Synergy Core’s rear panel for Send/Return configurations.

Software re-amping

You can re-amp DI guitar tracks through the Synergy Core amps & cabs as well:

1. Open your DAW. Place your DI on a track and assign it to one of Outputs 1 – 32

(Thunderbolt™) or Outputs 1 – 24 (USB). Remember: DAW Outputs = 'COMP PLAY' inputs.

2. Open the Control Panel. Enter the ‘Routing’ tab and drag the ‘COMP PLAY’ block onto an

‘AFX IN’ block.

3. Enter the 'Effects' tab and click the channel you want to work on.

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4. Stack your amps, cabs and FX by clicking the 'ADD NEW EFFECT' button.

5. Hit ‘Play’ in your DAW’s transport controls to hear the sound as you shape your tone.

6. If you want to record the result, route the corresponding ‘AFX OUT’ block onto an

available ‘COMP REC’ output and record from it in your DAW.

Edge & Verge mic emulations

Edge & Verge mic emulations are available on preamp/combo inputs 5 – 8. They are

intended for use with the Antelope Audio Edge & Verge modeling microphones only. We

cannot guarantee optimal (or even usable) results with other microphones.

Before attempting to use mic emulations, make sure of the following:

1. The mic emulations for your modeling microphone are installed from the ‘Software’ tab in

the Antelope Launcher. Install them if they are not.

2. The installed mic emulation bundles are assigned to your Zen Tour Synergy Core.

Getting Started

Mic emulations are accessed by clicking the tiny ‘Mic’ symbol, seen on Channels 5 – 8 in the

‘PREAMPS’ tab.

Gain Calibration

It’s a good idea to connect your mic(s) now and calibrate preamp gain before you proceed.

Click and turn the Gain knobs or double-click the text fields and enter values from the

keyboard.

Gain adjustment for the Edge Solo and Verge is straightforward, but the Edge Duo and

Edge Quadro are multi-membrane microphones. There may be differences in the input

signal strength from each membrane, which may have to be compensated for with

individual gain adjustments.

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Note that engaging mic emulations for Edge Duo and Edge Quadro automatically ‘links’

their input channels, thus individual gain adjustments per input are not possible while using

their mic emulations.

Using Mic Emulations

In the ‘Mic Emulations’ window, click and rotate the dial to access the emulations available

for your modeling microphone:

Following is a guide to using the mic emulations for each Antelope Audio modeling

microphone.

Edge Solo

Edge Solo Mic Emulations Window

The following functionality is available:

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● Choose mic emulations from the drop-down menu on the right.

● Click and turn the ‘Phase Invert’ dial to flip the microphone’s polarity.

● Click and drag the ‘48’V switch to activate or turn off phantom power.

Recording and Monitoring Edge Solo

Edge Solo is a single-membrane condenser microphone. This means the microphone will

occupy one physical mic preamp input, one block in the Routing Matrix ‘PREAMP’ row, and

one block in the ‘MIC EMU’ row.

Edge Solo mic emulations work on a single input audio channel. Recording and monitoring

both ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio means dealing with two mono tracks.

● Route the ‘PREAMP’ input for Edge Solo to your desired outputs to monitor ‘dry’

audio. Route to a ‘COMP REC’ block to record from the corresponding input in your

DAW.

● Route the ‘EMU MIC’ output for Edge Solo (same number as the ‘PREAMP’ input) to

your desired outputs to monitor ‘mic emulation’ audio. Route to a ‘COMP REC’ block

to record from the corresponding input in your DAW.

● Route ‘PREAMP’ and ‘EMU MIC’ blocks to your desired outputs and ‘COMP REC’

channels to monitor and record both ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio.

For more information about Edge Solo, visit its

product page.

Edge Duo

Note to owners of the legacy ‘Edge’ modeling microphone: 'Edge' and 'Edge Duo' have

nearly identical hardware, so feel free to use the ‘Edge Duo’ emulations with your legacy

‘Edge’ mic.

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Edge Duo Mic Emulations Window

The following functionality is available:

● Choose mic emulations from the drop-down menu in the middle.

● Click and turn the ‘Phase Invert’ dial to flip the microphone’s polarity.

● Click and drag the ‘48V' switch to activate or turn off phantom power.

● Click and turn the ‘Channel Swap’ dial to swap the Edge Duo inputs.

● Click and turn the ‘Pattern’ knob to adjust the polar pattern. Note that some mic

models have fixed or limited polar pattern adjustment.

Recording and Monitoring Edge Duo

Edge Duo is a dual-membrane condenser microphone – it has one capsule with dual

membranes and connects with a Y-XLR cable (included), one XLR connector for each

membrane. The Left (white) connector is the front membrane, the Right (red) is for the

rear membrane.

The microphone occupies two physical mic preamp inputs, two blocks in the Routing

Matrix ‘PREAMP’ row, and two blocks in the ‘EMU MIC’ row.

Note: You can use Edge Duo as a single-membrane condenser mic by disconnecting one

of the XLR connectors. In this case, the mic emulations will be visible, but they won’t

function correctly, you cannot swap inputs and you cannot adjust polar pattern.

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Recording and monitoring Edge Duo as a single-membrane condenser mic

Route the ‘PREAMP’ input for Edge Duo to your desired outputs to monitor ‘dry’ audio.

Route to a ‘COMP REC’ block to record from the corresponding input in your DAW.

Recording and monitoring Edge Duo as a dual-membrane condenser mic

In this case, you will record and monitor two concurrent mono inputs, one coming from

each membrane. They will sound slightly different in tone and volume, due to the physical

distance between the membranes and the performer. You may have to compensate with

individual gain adjustments for each membrane.

Route the ‘PREAMP’ inputs occupied by Edge Duo to your desired outputs to monitor ‘dry’

audio. Route them to ‘COMP REC’ blocks to record from the corresponding inputs in your

DAW.

Recording and monitoring Edge Duo as a modeling microphone

Make sure that ‘Edge Duo’ mic emulations are enabled. Route the ‘MIC EMU’ inputs

corresponding to the ‘PREAMP’ inputs occupied by Edge Duo to your desired outputs for

monitoring and the ‘COMP REC’ blocks for DAW recording.

Recording and monitoring ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio simultaneously

With the Edge Duo, monitoring and recording ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio

simultaneously means handling four concurrent mono signals – two ‘dry’ tracks and two

‘mic emulation’ tracks. ‘Dry’ audio comes from the ‘PREAMP’ inputs, and ‘Mic Emulation’

audio comes from the ‘MIC EMU’ outputs. Route them anywhere you want in the Routing

Matrix.

For more information about Edge Duo, visit its

product page.

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Edge Quadro

Connecting Edge Quadro

Edge Quadro is a quad-membrane condenser microphone – it has two heads, each with

dual membranes. The Top head rotates 360-degrees, enabling stereo recording

techniques such as M/S, X/Y, Blumlein, and even 3D sound. Therefore, the microphone is

bundled with a pair of Y-XLR cables. Their Left (White) connectors are for the front

membranes, and their Right (red) connectors are for the rear membranes.

However, each cable is designated for either the Top or Bottom head and labeled

accordingly – T (Top) or B (Bottom). The inputs on the microphone are labeled too, letting

you know where each cable needs to be connected.

There’s a bevy of options for connecting Edge Quadro to your Zen Tour Synergy Core:

As a single-membrane (rotatable) condenser mic. Connect just one XLR from the Top

(rotatable) or Bottom head using the corresponding cable. The possible configurations are:

1. Top Head – Front Membrane.

2. Top Head – Rear Membrane.

3. Bottom Head – Front Membrane.

4. Bottom Head – Rear Membrane.

As a dual-membrane (rotatable) condenser mic. Connect two XLRs from either (or both)

the Top and Bottom heads with the corresponding cables. The possible configurations are:

1. Top Head – Front and Rear Membranes.

2. Bottom Head – Front and Rear Membranes.

3. Top Head – Front Membrane. Bottom Head – Front Membrane.

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4. Top Head – Front Membrane. Bottom Head – Rear Membrane.

5. Top Head – Rear Membrane. Bottom Head – Front Membrane.

6. Top Head – Rear Membrane. Bottom Head – Rear Membrane.

As a quad-membrane rotatable condenser microphone. Connect all XLRs from both heads

with the corresponding cables. This is the only option for using the Edge Quadro mic

emulations.

Edge Quadro Mic Emulations Window

Edge Quadro and Edge Duo mic emulations are identical, except for the ability to apply two

different mic emulations in unison - one for each head – complete with two different polar

patterns that are also swappable. All in all, the functionality is the same, but with two mic

emulation selectors and two polar pattern changers.

Monitoring and recording Edge Quadro

Taking full advantage of the Edge Quadro’s 360-degree recording and dual-emulation

capabilities means the microphone will occupy four physical mic preamp inputs, four blocks

in the Routing Matrix ‘PREAMP’ row, and four blocks in the ‘MIC EMU’ row.

Monitoring and recording ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio simultaneously with the Edge

Quadro means handling eight concurrent mono tracks – two ‘dry’ tracks from its Top head,

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two ‘dry’ tracks from its Bottom head, two ‘mic emulation 1’ tracks and two ‘mic emulation

2’ tracks.

With so many signals available, the routing and processing possibilities are extensive. Put

the manual down and explore your skills and creativity.

For more information about Edge Quadro, visit its

product page.

Verge

Verge is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone that’s as simple to use as the Edge

Solo. Its dimensions and ability to handle high sound pressure levels make it a better fit for

positioning in tight spaces and recording very loud sources, such as drum kits.

Verge Mic Emulations Window

The following functionality is available:

● Choose mic emulations from the drop-down menu on the right.

● Click and turn the ‘Phase Invert’ dial to flip the microphone’s polarity.

● Click and drag the ‘48’V switch to activate or turn off phantom power.

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Recording and Monitoring Verge

Verge is a single-membrane, small-diaphragm condenser microphone. This means the

microphone will occupy one physical mic preamp input, one block in the Routing Matrix

‘PREAMP’ row and one block in the ‘MIC EMU’ row.

Verge mic emulations work on a single input audio channel. Recording and monitoring both

‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio means dealing with two mono tracks simultaneously.

● Route the ‘PREAMP’ input for Verge to your desired outputs to monitor ‘dry’ audio.

Route to a ‘COMP REC’ block to record from the corresponding input in your DAW.

● Route the ‘EMU MIC’ output for Verge (same number as the ‘PREAMP’ input) to

your desired outputs to monitor ‘mic emulation’ audio. Route to a ‘COMP REC’ row

to record from the corresponding input in your DAW.

● Route ‘PREAMP’ and ‘EMU MIC’ blocks to your desired outputs and ‘COMP REC’

inputs to monitor and record both ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio.

For more information about Verge, visit its

AFX2DAW

product page.

Available as a separate purchase, AFX2DAW is a bridge plug-in for using Synergy Core FX

as inserts in your DAW. All Synergy Core FX processing and I/O audio streaming activity is

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handled by the DSP and FPGA processors in your interface. AFX2DAW provides a more

immediate workflow with the added bonus of Synergy Core FX automation in your DAW,

which isn’t available otherwise.

At the time of writing, AFX2DAW is supported only on Mac computers via Thunderbolt™. A

Windows version is under development.

Click here to learn more and purchase AFX2DAW.

Setting up AFX2DAW

After purchasing AFX2DAW, you will receive a Claim Code at the e-mail address you used

to register your Antelope Audio user account.

Note: If the e-mail doesn't seem to arrive in your inbox, please check your 'Spam' and

'Junk' folders.

1. Log-in to antelopeaudio.com and head to the 'Claim Features' page to enter your Claim

Code.

2. Open Antelope Launcher and click the 'Plug-ins' button. Download and install the latest

version of 'AFX2DAW'.

3. Click the 'Devices' button and start the Zen Tour Synergy Core Control Panel.

4. Click the '?' button, then click 'ADMINISTRATION'. Log-in with your Antelope Audio

account information and click 'Continue'.

5. Choose 'Register device or assign features' and follow the on-screen instructions to

assign AFX2DAW to your Zen Tour Synergy Core.

6. Launch your DAW and load an instance of AFX2DAW on a mono or stereo track. The

plug-in behaves almost exactly like the Control Panel ‘Effects’ tab. However, you no longer

have to choose the channel you are working on as AFX2DAW binds to the track it’s loaded

on.

The following functionality is available:

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● Click the ‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ drop-down menu to choose and add effects. Their

instances will appear in the FX Rack to the right. The list on the left lets you click

and drag to re-order.

● Use the ‘SAVE’ and ‘LOAD’ buttons to store FX chains.

● Use the ‘BP ALL’ and ‘DEL ALL’ buttons to bypass or clear all FX currently in the

rack.

● Use the drop-down menu below these buttons to load presets.

● Individual ‘BP’ (bypass) buttons are available next to each effect on the left side.

● Command-click and drag on an FX parameter to adjust it in smaller increments.

7. You will notice that a new instance of the Zen Tour Synergy Core Control Panel has been

loaded in the background. The ‘Routing’ tab now features an ‘AFX2DAW’ button

immediately above the ‘MATRIX’ button.

Click this button and the following window will appear:

Click and drag the FPS refresh rate knob to set the frame rate for the peak meter

animations of FX loaded in AFX2DAW. Increasing the frame rate results in smoother

animation but comes at the cost of CPU power. Click ‘Apply’ to store the setting or

‘Cancel’ to go back.

Note: Closing all open AFX2DAW windows in your DAW session eliminates the use of CPU

power to animate peak meter movement, as such is no longer being rendered on or off-

screen.

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'Meters' tab

The Meters tab provides up to 32 individual volume meters for each row from the ‘Routing’

tab, selectable from the drop-down menu.

ADVANCED USER TIPS

Send and receive CV (Control Voltage) commands to Eurorack

modular synths

Zen Tour Synergy Core features DC-coupled line outputs. This makes it capable of

sending CV (Control Voltage) commands to analog synthesizers.

CV is especially prominent inside the realm of ‘modular’ synths, more specifically those

comprised of modules made in the exceedingly popular Eurorack format. The individual

modules (e.g. VCO, VCA, VCF, LFO, ADSR) within such a system communicate primarily

through Direct Current (DC) patch points as opposed to Alternating Current (AC), with

control voltage carried over patch cables. That’s because AC-coupling filters out ultra-low

frequencies, including the types of sustained voltage used in modular synthesis.

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Eurorack owners are fond of integrating their modular systems with Ableton Live. The free

CV Tools extension makes it possible to send and receive CV commands as if they were

regular audio streams inside the DAW, which is a

particularly straightforward workflow.

How to get started

1. Bring the audio output from your Eurorack modular down to line-level using a dedicated

output module.

2. Connect your modules to the Zen Tour Synergy Core.

3. Enter the Control Panel ‘Routing’ tab. Route the I/O channels you occupied into the

COMP REC row.

4. Launch Ableton Live and set up your project accordingly.

Safety precautions

1. Make sure to prevent excessive output volume.

2. Never send CV to your speakers.

3. Bring any Trigger and Gate modules’ output down to line-level (about 1v max) before

connecting them to Zen Tour Synergy Core.

For help with setting up Ableton Live, visit the Ableton Knowledge Base.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION

Antelope Audio Customer Support can be reached by the following means:

Online

Visit support.antelopeaudio.com

Phone

We are there for you around the clock, 21 hours/day, Monday to Friday.

North America [phone]:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (EST)
International [phone]:00 a.m. – 03:00 a.m. (GMT)
Pour le Support francophone: [phone]:00 a.m. - 17:30 p.m. (GMT+1)

Live Chat

Live Chat is available during the following hours Monday to Friday
International 06:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. (GMT)

Note: If you’re trying to reach us outside working hours, we advise you to file a ticket
in our customer support system or leave a voice message.

Additional Resources

• The Antelope Audio YouTube channel is home to various tutorial videos and

endorser content which you may find helpful and inspiring.

• The Antelope Audio Users Facebook group lets you interact with fellow

users and some of our employees. Note, however, that it is not meant to be a
support group. Please contact our customer support team for such inquiries.

• The Knowledge Base in our Customer Support section is an often-overlooked

source of troubleshooting information, answers to commonly asked questions
and Antelope know-how.

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MY ANTELOPE AUDIO PRODUCT ISN’T WORKING

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you can't find a solution on your own, please get in touch with us so we check if you are

having a hardware-related issue. If this is the case, we'll guide you through the repair

process. If the product should be returned, a RMA number will be issued so we can begin

the procedure.

What's an RMA number?

Issuing a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number is required for any factory

service or repair procedure. Please, don't attempt to send us your device without receiving

a RMA number first, as the device will be returned and not serviced.

How do I get an RMA number?

The Antelope Audio Customer Support team is in charge of issuing RMA numbers. Visit

support.antelopeaudio.com and get in touch.

After your RMA has been issued, you will receive an email with instructions on how to

proceed.

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RMA shipping information

Alongside the product you are returning please, include a letter containing your full name,

shipping address, RMA number issued by our technical support team and a note with a

short information about the technical issue.

Please use the original box if possible, because a worn out one will surely not protect your

product sufficiently on its way to the Antelope Audio HQ. Additional cushioning materials in

multiple layers between the unit and the box walls to prevent from shock, vibration and

various tears and scratches.

Please remove any labels or old shipment markings it may have and ensure you add your

shipping address inside the box in case the original shipment label becomes illegible during

transportation.

The shipping costs are covered by the owner of the product. Antelope Audio will not cover

any local customs charges.

We recommend using a courier service of your choice (e.g. DHL, UPS, FedEx). The package

should be insured for its real value, marked as fragile and a

provided. We do not recommend using standard mail delivery services.

tracking number should be

Please, don't forget to add the RMA number, issued by the Antelope Audio technical

support, on all shipping paperwork.

Antelope Audio cannot be held responsible for undelivered packages – lost or damaged on

the way to the Antelope Audio HQ. For damage claims, please contact your shipping

service provider of choice.

Antelope Audio cannot cover any repair costs for product damages due to poor packaging.

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LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

This is a non-transferable voluntary Limited Product Warranty provided to end-customers

who have purchased Antelope Audio-branded hardware product (hereinafter referred to as

“Product”) from an authorized Antelope Audio re-seller.

For customers covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of

purchase or, if different, their country of residence, the benefits conferred by Antelope

Audio's Limited Warranty are in addition to, and not instead of, rights and remedies

convened by such consumer protection laws and regulations and it does not exclude, limit

or suspend buyer’s rights arising from consumer law. Consumers have

the right to choose whether to claim service under the Antelope Audio Limited Warranty or

under their consumer law rights.

All claims made under the Antelope Audio Limited Warranty will be governed by the terms

set out in this warranty document.

Warranty Coverage

Antelope Audio warrants that the Product will be free from defects in material and

workmanship for the period of 1 (one) year commencing on the date of purchase of

Product by end-customer from authorized Antelope Audio’s re-seller.

Except where explicitly prohibited by applicable local law, this warranty is limited to the

original purchaser and is non-transferable. This warranty provides you with specific legal

rights, and you may have additional rights that vary under local laws.

In general, this warranty means your Antelope Audio hardware product will operate in

accordance with published technical specifications, as specified by its data-sheet, and in

the operating environment for which it was intended for the length of the warranty period.

This version of the warranty applies to products purchased on or after January1,2018. For

prior versions of the Antelope Audio limited warranty, please contact customer service.

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Limited Factory Refurbished (B-stock) Warranty

Antelope Audio warrants products sold as “B-stock, Factory Refurbished or Open Box” to

be free from defects in materials (unless otherwise stated in product description) and

workmanship. Only products purchased from an authorized dealer or directly from

Antelope Audio are covered by this Warranty.

The Limited Factory Refurbished (B-stock) Warranty is valid for the period of 6 (six)

months, commencing on the date of purchase of Product, if local regulations do not

require otherwise.

All warranty terms contained hereunder apply also to the B-stock Warranty, unless

otherwise specified.

Remedies

Antelope Audio’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any Antelope Audio Product

that is not operating in accordance with its published technical specifications is at

Antelope Audio’s discretion:

1) to repair the Product at Antelope Audio’s expense using new or equivalent-to new

refurbished parts in good working condition; or

2) to replace the Product at Antelope Audio’s expense with a product with equivalent

functionality formed from new and/or equivalent-to new refurbished parts in good working

condition, or

3) to refund the price paid. Should Antelope Audio decide to refund the price paid, it may

deduct from the paid Product’s price any damages caused to the Product; where, within

fourteen (14) days of the expiration of the warranty period,(i) Antelope Audio has received

written notice of any nonconformity;(ii) after Antelope Audio’s written authorization,

customer has returned the nonconforming product to the designated place; and

(iii)Antelope Audio has determined that the Product is nonconforming and that such non

conformity is not the result of any of the exclusions designated below.

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These warranty obligations are conditioned upon the hardware being returned to the

original place of purchase, or another place as directed by Antelope Audio, with the original

sales receipt attached. You will be required to pay shipping and handling charges for

returning the product. You may be required to pay any other applicable tariffs, duties,

taxes, or other fees with regard to returning the products.

Any repaired or replacement Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original

warranty period.

Obsolete or Discontinued Products

An obsolete or discontinued product will be repaired or replaced with the same product if

available. If Antelope Audio is unable to replace your obsolete or discontinued product with

the same product, Antelope Audio will replace the obsolete or discontinued product, in its

sole discretion, with a product having similar function and capacity.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from, but not limited to, any of

the following: (i)Wear and tear associated with normal use; (ii)Any modification,

abuse, accident, disassembly, misapplication, misuse, negligence, acts of God, accident;

(iii)Unauthorized repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Antelope Audio or

someone authorized by Antelope Audio to do warranty work; any unauthorized repairs will

void this warranty(iv)Any improper operation, maintenance or installation, including any use

not in accordance with any supplied product instructions; (v)Connection to any improper

voltage supply; (vi)Use of consumables or spare parts not supplied by Antelope Audio,

except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable local law; (vii)Any other cause

which does not relate to a Product defect in materials or workmanship.

The warranty does not apply to any Products which have been subject to misuse, neglect,

accident or modification or which have been soldered or altered such that they are not

capable of being tested under normal test conditions.

This warranty does not cover (i) any counterfeit products, i.e. Products that Antelope

Audio, at its sole discretion, determines were not manufactured by Antelope Audio or any

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of its authorized manufacturing partners; (ii) Products purchased from a person or entity

which is not an authorized dealer or re-seller of Antelope Audio; (iii)Product sold “as is” or

“with all faults”, to the extend permitted by local law.

This warranty is not valid in case any manufacturer label(s), serial numbers, date stamp(s)

or warranty sticker(s) has been altered or removed from the Product.

Limitation of Liability

ANTELOPE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR

COMMERCIAL LOSS FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR

PRODUCT EVEN IF Antelope Audio HAS BEEN ADVISED PREVIOUSLY OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may

not apply in your jurisdiction.

ANTELOPE AUDIO WILL NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON TO

ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS.

Data Recovery

In the event of data loss using Antelope Audio storage devices, Antelope Audio is not

responsible for backing up or recovering any data that you may have lost.

No Other Warranties

No Antelope Audio employee, dealer, re-seller, or other agent is authorized to make any

modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

How to Make a Warranty Claim

Valid warranty claims should be processed through your point of purchase. Please also

verify the return policy directly with the retailer where you purchased your product. Any

warranty claims that cannot reprocessed through your original point of purchase should be

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addressed directly to Antelope Audio. Our customer service contact information can be

found on the web or in the documentation included with your Product.

Returning Your Product

In the event that you need to return your Antelope Audio products for repair or

replacement, Antelope Audio will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization

Number (RMA#) as well as return instructions. Do not return your product without prior

approval from Antelope Audio. Any product returned without a valid unique RMA# will be

refused and returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. To avoid problems at the time

of receipt, clearly write your RMA# on the outside of the package and include a copy of

your RMA confirmation-mail within the package.

In certain situations, for in-warranty units, we may (entirely at our opinion) offer you a

temporary replacement unit, provided that we have such on stock in your state. To request

a temporary replacement unit, a valid credit card must be provided to secure the new

replacement unit for shipping prior to Antelope Audio receiving the defective one.

Request a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#)

Please follow these steps to obtain an RMA number:

(I) For end user customers, submit a claim online at: support.antelopeaudio.com. For

business to business (B2B) / Direct customers of Antelope Audio please email us at

[e-mail]

(ii) A valid proof of purchase is required for RMA processing (i.e. receipt, invoice, etc).

Antelope Audio will provide you with the RMA number within 2 working days as of the claim

submission date.

RMA Return Addresses

We have multiple RMA receiving locations worldwide. Your RMA confirmation will specify

the specific return address you must use when sending your RMA package. Any packages

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received at an unauthorized location may be refused and returned to the sender at the

sender’s expense.

Products Lost or Damaged During Transit

The original packaging material should be used to pack the product for return; if the

original packaging is not available, you should use such materials that provide the same or

greater protection to the product. All packages that arrive with any external damage or

appear inadequately packed will be refused and returned to the sender at the sender’s

expense. We are not responsible for damage incurred during shipping to our RMA receiving

locations or for lost or stolen products.

Company information

Antelope Audio is the trade name, under which the company Elektrosfera ltd., registered

under the legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria with UIN: 131052590, is doing business and

is worldwide known. Elsewhere in this document where the trade name

used shall refer to Elektrosfera ltd., with address of management: Tsarigradsko Shose

Blvd., 7th km, Building of BIC IZOT, floor 6, Mladost region, Sofia, Bulgaria.

If any term hereunder is held to be illegal or unenforceable, it shall be severed from this

warranty and the legality or enforce ability of the remaining terms shall not be affected.

Antelope Audio is

SAFETY NOTES

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards:

● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind.

● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch

off the device and then unplug it from the power source. Do not operate the device

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again until the foreign object is removed, or the liquid has completely dried and its

residues fully cleaned up. If in doubt, please consult the manufacturer.

● Do not handle the power cables with wet hands!

● Make sure the device is switched off when plugging/unplugging it to/from the

power source.

● Avoid placing things on the cabinet or using the device in a narrow and poorly

ventilated place which could affect its operation or the operation of other closely

located components.

● If anything goes wrong, turn off the device first and then unplug the power. Do not

attempt to repair the device yourself. Consult authorized service personnel or your

dealer instead.

● Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

● Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners

for electronics equipment.

● Connect all your devices before powering your unit.

● This unit is connected via its power cord to the mains safety earth.

● Never operate the unit without this earth connection.

● DC power supply cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or

squeezed by items placed upon or against it.

● To completely turn off the device, unplug the power cable first from the outlet and

then from the rear panel of the unit.

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● Both occasional and continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause

permanent ear damage via headphones and monitors.

● Your unit should always be un-racked when traveling or in a flight case.

The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct Operating

Temperature of 0-50° C, 32-122° F.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FX PROCESSING

4x DSP + 2x FPGA Synergy Core processing platform

37 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:

44.1/48 kHz – 8 inputs / 8 outputs

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88.2/96 kHz – 4 inputs / 4 outputs

176.4/192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs

SPDIF:

44.1 to 192 kHz – 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

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D/A Converter:

127dB DNR

-106 THD+N

D/A Monitor Converter:

130dB DNR

-115 THD+N

Sample Rates (kHz):

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

CLOCKING SYSTEM

4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management

64-bit DDS

OTHER

Operating Temperature

0-50°C, 32-122°F

Weight (Approx.)

1.6 kg/ 3.5 lbs

Dimensions (Approx.)

Width: 255 mm / 10.0”

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Height: 62 mm / 2.4”

Depth: 168 mm /6.6”

Power Consumption

25 Watts

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