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Antelope Discrete 8 Synergy Core

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Including Style Essentials FX-Bundles and Edge Solo

All customers, that buy a Synergy Core Interface during the period from 1. May through 30.06 2021 will, after activating their device, receive an E-Mail from Antelope with a link for activation of free Style Essentials FX-Bundles including AFX2DAW. Additionally you will receive an Edge Solo Microphone!

Thunderbolt / USB Audio Interface with 36 DSP and FPGA real-time effects

2 DSP and 1 FPGA to process Antelope FX
24 Bit / 192kHz
Up to 130 dB dynamic range (D / A)
<1ms latency for monitoring
Effects and microphone simulations
Antelope 64 bit acoustically focused clocking
Integrated talkback microphone with push button
Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 229 x 44 mm
Weight: 3.1 kg
System requirements: Windows 10, OS X: 10.11 / 10.12 / 10.13
Incl. power supply and USB cable

Connections:

2 Microphone / line / instrument inputs (XLR / TRS combo socket)
6 Microphone / line inputs (XLR / TRS combo socket)
8 Line outputs (D-Sub 25)
2 Monitor outputs (6.3mm TRS jack)
2 ReAmp outputs (6.3mm jack)
2 Stereo headphone outputs (6.3mm TRS jack), each with its own volume control
Assignable foot switch input (6.3mm jack)
2 x ADAT input / output
S / P-Dif input / output (RCA)
1 x Wordclock input and 3x Wordclock output (BNC)
Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 port

Includes 36 real-time synergy core effects, modelled preamps, dynamics and equaliser:

Gyraf Gyratec IX (Tube Mic Preamp)
BA-31 (Mic Preamp)
VCA160 (Compressor)
Stay-Levin (Compressor)
FET-A76 (FET Compressor)
FeedForward Antelope Compressor (Compressor)
X903 (Compressor/Limiter)
Power EX (Expander)
VEQ-1A (Tube EQ)
VEQ-HLF (Passive High/Low Filter)
VMEQ (Tube EQ)
Clear Q (Parametric EQ)

Modelled guitar amplifiers and speakers:

Plexi 59 (Tube Guitar Amp)
Bass SuperTube VR (Tube Guitar Amp)
Darkface 65 (Tube Guitar Amp)
Top30 Bright (Tube Guitar Amp)
Tweed Deluxe (Tube Guitar Amp)
Overange 120 (Tube Guitar Amp)
BurnSphere Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
Marcus II Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
Modern CH3 (Tube Guitar Amp)
Rock 75 (Tube Guitar Amp)
Rock 22.10 (Tube Guitar Amp)
Darkface 65 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Bass SuperTube VR (Guitar Cabinet)
Darkface 65 (Guitar Cabinet)
Top30 Bright (Guitar Cabinet)
Tweed Deluxe (Guitar Cabinet)
Overange 120 (Guitar Cabinet)
BurnSphere Lead (Guitar Cabinet)
Marcus II Lead (Guitar Cabinet)
Modern CH3 (Guitar Cabinet)
Rock 75 (Guitar Cabinet)
Rock 22.10 (Guitar Cabinet)

Additional effects:

Auraverb (Reverb)
Power Gate (Gate)

Further Information

Recording / Playback Channels	26x32
Number of Mic Inputs	8
Number of Line Inputs	8
Number of Instrument Inputs	2
Number of Line Outputs	10
Headphone Outs	2
Phantom Power	Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors	1
Number of ADAT Connectors	2
AES/EBU Connectors	0
Number of MADI Connectors	0
Ethernet	0
Other Connectors	No
MIDI Connectors	No
Word Clock	1xIn, 3xOut
Max. Samplerate	192 kHz
Max. Resolution in Bit	24 bit
Bus-Powered	No
Incl. Power Supply	Yes
Windows Thunderbolt driver	Yes
Thunderbolt Version	2
Width in mm	483 mm
Height in mm	44 mm

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MB202, 18.12.2020

I rarely write reviews but since I spent hours on finding relevant information on this card, this might help future buyers out.

This card has simply a beautiful sound, not harsh but somewhat “rounded”, like using analog gear. The dynamic headroom is phenomenal. Antelope is known for its clocks, not for its sound cards, but so far I have not encountered one problem. Tested and tried— and it works flawlessly on both Mac and PC.

I was also worried about the customer service as Antelope does not have a good name in the field, but I tested it and they always replied to me within a day or so with the correct answer. Antelope just has a real problem with marketing: it is difficult to find the right information and the promotional videos are just terrible. I’m sure that if they would spent more time on providing their costumers with information, they would boost their sales enormously.

Since with these DSP cards, you basically buy into the software system, it is important to say something about the hardware emulations. The emulations are knockoffs of famous gear (with some bizarre names, I guess so that Antelope doesn’t get sued for IP violations). They are of course not the same as the original but they just sound very good and that is what it is all about. The prices for buying additional software are correct (contrary to the prices of the main competitor). As I said, this is the main thing, as you basically are locked into a software system when using DSP cards. I like the idea of buying stuff from a company that makes good products without spending enormous amounts of money on marketing, the “correct” endorsements, etc. In terms of sound, this Antelope is surely as good as the competitors in this price range (1000-2500). For me, the big selling point was that you have 8 AFX channels available on this card (4 on the Discrete4) so you can mix “into” the compressors. Competitors had 4 channels max (I’m talking about the internal routing from your DAW to the Card, and possibly back).

So, is there nothing to criticise? There is:
- The sound is sometimes perhaps a bit too boomy, using particular compressors, but you can dial that down (it is somewhat exaggerated, the UA ones are calmer).
- It’s a matter of personal taste, but I think that the control panel as well as the emulations don’t look very good (like a FL interface from 10 years ago). But the sound is great and that is what it is all about. There is nothing to be automated (unfortunately) and there are no presets (thank god!).
- Compressors, EQ, Pre-amps, are all great, but the guitar amp simulations are nothing special; they might work for some rock guitar but it is difficult to get a open clean sound (the solution perhaps: add an EQ). The one bass amp simulator is very usable.

You will end up with a hybrid solution: using a DSP card means that some stuff is running from there, and other plugins still run from the DAW. You have to select what you like and what is technically possible, but with this card you will certainly find enough of your liking. The AD converters are, to my ears, the best in this price range.

And so I’m very happy with the purchase of this card that I can recommend to anyone without reservations!

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Great sound and abilities for the price

Faustas, 10.01.2021

For a long time I've been using another brand's Audio interfaces in my studio. Wanted to buy another Audio Interface I chose Antelope's because it has DSP, and, as I've heard before, great AD/DA converters. As far as I used this device - I'm more than happy!
For those searching more detailed review:

Handling: At first it isn't the easiest interface to instantly start using it - Took me a couple of days to understand it's possibilities, routing, AFX using, etc. Especially using the buttons and whole hardware interface - isn't self-explanatory - You should research that more by yourself. (or, perhaps, reading the manual)... What I would love to have - ability to rout main volume knob for whatever I want to adjust (for example, using it as SPDIF Out volume knob), But I hope that the whole software thing going to be sorted and upgraded sooner or later...

Features: As far as I can see, the product has its pros and cons (mentioned earlier), but overall abilities are astonishing, especially given the price. Plug-ins sound very good as well.

Sound: Me and my colleague compared couple of different Audio Interfaces with this one. Listening experience was the best with Antelope, Converters are much better than similar priced product from other brands. Really dig the phone-amps and ability to customise monitoring separately.

Quality: That was the first thing I felt, when took the unit out of the box... The whole thing feels very solid, the knobs are stepped, sturdy which gives that "quality" feel to it as well - The whole unit is built very well.

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A Million Dollar Sound in your rack!

CayeMusic, 15.12.2020

I'm working as a producer and studio technician since 2001. I have worked with many super expensive systems from Avid, cards from Motu, Metric Halo, UAD etc...
I wanted to buy a card for my project studio.
Oh man... Absolutely astonishing sound, better that almost everything I have heard before. And the glorious clocking (Antelope is the pioneer in this field anyway) made my other equipment to sound even better!
What I'm not sure I like though is the mixer of the card and all the process of registering etc... Feels like you have to be an IT to make it work based on your needs. But once you do it you'll be amazed!

Pros:
- Amazing sound an AD/DA converters
- Solid build
- Looks amazing
- Solid clocking
- Amazing -soundwise- DSP plugins
- Ultra low latency

Cons:
- The monitoring software seems counter-intuitive.
- A thunderbolt cable should be included since you pay for the AFX2DAW plugin
- Many info in their website and -poor documented- manual can be easily misunderstood.
- User SHOULD have the ability to turn ON/OFF the Phantom Power from directly from the sound card. This is possible only through software(???)

Anyway, you get an amazing tool in a great price. Could be priced for the double!
Get it.

EDIT: You CAN control phantom by selecting the preamp you need and keeping the big knob pushed for 3-4 seconds (a Tip from the guys in Antelope).

Thanks Antelope and thanks Thomann for the fast delivery!

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Awesome upgrade and options

G-T-R, 08.05.2020

Outstanding unit on all fronts. The unit provides you with all the connections needed whether the sources are analogue or digital. Personally I didn't think I would be using all 8 mic preamps as I rarely record more than two sources at the same time. However, having 8 preamps at this price point is such a huge plus for your workflow. It allows you to connect all your sources at once even if you don’t need to record them simultaneously and that way avoiding switching cables or using patch-bays. With this unit available at this price point I did not see a valid enough reason to choose a different audio interface with only two mic preamps and which could have cost me more. I have switched to this unit from a competitor brand/unit and I can say this was an upgrade in terms of audio quality and clarity. In terms of options the Antelope provides a lot of good amps, cabs and effects to choose from. What can I say… it is certainly great to have outboard gear in your setup but the effects and options that come with this unit make this a possibility within everyone’s reach with very little to no compromise in my opinion. The real time effects are very good quality and I was very impressed. The guitar amps sound and feel very good so they are definitely very usable as are the cabs, so this unit will serve me very well in recording and monitoring. I personally found the unit was very easy to set up and get running and the re-amp options are very easy to use and very good/useful. This allows you to record a dry signal from your guitar as well as a live signal direct from your amp at the same time. I can say that this unit was a great addition to my setup and one that will certainly speed up my workflow, connection solution as well as creative options both for recording and mixing. The only thing to take note of is that if you are using a Thunderbold 3 computer (example one of the more recent MacBook pros) you will need an adapter since the Discrete 8 Synergy Core unit uses a Thunderbolt 2 connection so watch out for this as you will ideally need a Thunderbolt cable and adapter to make the most of the unit. Other than that, delivery was fast although the box of the Antelope unit had been opened/torn and taped back together on one side, even though the packing was in very good condition and the contents had not been impacted in any way.

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