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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    'Plug-Ins’ Tab 'System’ Tab Panels Explained Top Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Touchscreen Functionality Control Panel Quick Start Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts Main View Settings Window Preamp Tab ADAT In Tab S/PDIF In Tab Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 3 Verge AFX2DAW 'Meters' Tab Advanced User Tips Send And Receive Cv (Control Voltage) Commands To Eurorack Modular Synths Customer Support Information My Antelope Audio Product Isn't Working. Limited Warranty Policy Safety Notes Technical Specifications Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 4: 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.

  • Page 5: Mandatory Online Activation

    ‘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...

  • Page 6: Setting Up

    SETTING UP 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.

  • Page 7: Configuring For Windows 10

    6. Register your device with the 'Antelope Audio Registration Wizard' by following the on-screen instructions. 7. Connect your analog and digital equipment of choice to the Zen Tour Synergy Core. 8. Launch your preferred DAW and: Choose the Zen Tour Synergy Core as your main input and output device.

  • Page 8: Configuring For Macos 10.14 Mojave (Or Later)

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Note: You may have to click the padlock symbol in the bottom left corner and enter your password to make changes. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 11: Thunderbolt™ 3 Functionality

    ™ 3 F HUNDERBOLT UNCTIONALITY 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™...

  • Page 12: Backwards Compatibility

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 15: Plug-Ins' Tab

    '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.

  • Page 16: System' Tab

    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. Settings button...
  • Page 17 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: ●...
  • Page 18 Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 19: Panels Explained

    ● 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'.
  • Page 20 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 21: Front Panel

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 22: Rear Panel

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 23 ● 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 24: Touchscreen Functionality

    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. OUCHSCREEN...
  • Page 25 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 Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 26 '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.
  • Page 27 ● 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 28: Control Panel

    ONTROL ANEL Welcome to the Zen Tour Synergy Core Control Panel application! Upgraded with a new stylish design, the Control Panel is more than just an alternative to the front panel controls. It provides intuitive and comprehensive access to each aspect of the interface's functionality. This includes settings, inputs, signal routing, audio mixing, effects stacking, monitoring, metering, and presets.
  • Page 29 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts

    ● 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. This is by design and it's not a bug. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 32 Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 33: 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): Click to switch the Zen Tour Synergy Core between On/Standby Power Button mode Drop-down menu with the following options: ●...

  • Page 34: Settings Window

    LINE OUT VOLUME Adjust line outputs volume (in dB). REAMP VOLUME Adjust REAMP outputs 1 & 2 volume (in dB). Choose a frequency for the Oscillator 1 test signal OSCILLATOR 1 from the drop-down menu. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 35: Preamp Tab

    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). Input type Drop-down menu to choose the type of incoming input: Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 36 It’s available on inputs 5 – 8 in ‘Mic’ mode. 48V button Enable/disable 48V phantom power for condenser microphones by pressing Ctrl + Left Click Phase button Flips signal polarity. Text Label Below the gain knob. Click to change the channel name. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 37: Adat In Tab

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 38 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 Create custom-defined color patterns by double clicking the name of the row that you will be ● using, and the Select Color window will open. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 41: Routing Matrix - Terminology

    This row represents mic preamp inputs 5 - 8 with mic emulations applied to EMU MIC incoming microphone audio. COMP PLAY is where you receive audio from your DAW to route into the effects COMP processing or other destinations. PLAY Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 42 This row lets you send 2 audio channels to S/PDIF-compliant equipment over SPDIF OUT coaxial RCA cable. The AFX IN row ('AFX' short for ‘Antelope FX’) lets you route up to 32 mono audio AFX IN channels into the Synergy Core FX. Note: You must route at least one signal here before any FX are being applied.

  • Page 43: Mixer' Tab

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 44: Auraverb

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 45 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 Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 46: 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 47: Guitar Amps & Cabs

    ● 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.
  • Page 48 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...
  • Page 49 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 50: Re-Amping

    - 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 51: Software Re-Amping

    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 &...

  • Page 52: Edge & Verge Mic Emulations

    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’...

  • Page 53: Edge Solo

    Following is a guide to using the mic emulations for each Antelope Audio modeling microphone. Edge Solo Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 54: Edge Duo

    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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 55 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 56 ‘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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 57: Edge Quadro

    (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.
  • Page 58 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, two ‘dry’ tracks from its Bottom head, two ‘mic emulation 1’ tracks and two ‘mic emulation 2’ tracks. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 59 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 60: 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 61 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 product page. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 62: Afx2Daw

    '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.
  • Page 63 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’...

  • Page 64: Meters' Tab

    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.
  • Page 65 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.

  • Page 66: Customer Support Information

    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Antelope Audio Customer Support can be reached by the following means: Online Visit support.antelopeaudio.com Phone US time: 12AM (midnight) – 8PM (CST), Monday – Friday US Phone Number: (916) 238-1643 European time: 6AM – 2AM (GMT), Monday – Friday.

  • Page 67: My Antelope Audio Product Isn't Working

    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.
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 69: Limited Warranty Policy

    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.
  • Page 70 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...
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72 Antelope Audio or any 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.
  • Page 73 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.

  • Page 74: Safety Notes

    Republic of Bulgaria with UIN: 131052590, is doing business and is worldwide known. Elsewhere in this document where the trade name Antelope Audio is 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.
  • Page 75 ● 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. Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    44.1/48 kHz – 8 inputs / 8 outputs 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 Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 77 EIN: -128 dBu Dynamic Range: 121 dB THD: -106 dB Max input: +20 dBu Max Gain: 65 dB CONVERSION A/D Converter: 124dB DNR -110 THD+N D/A Converter: 127dB DNR -106 THD+N D/A Monitor Converter: Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...
  • Page 78 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” Height: 62 mm / 2.4” Depth: 168 mm /6.6” Power Consumption 25 Watts Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual...

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