Using the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core sound card

Useful Links 🔗

• MACOS: Antelope Launcher Driver Download Link (required)
• WINDOWS: Antelope Launcher Driver Download Link (required)
• Official Guide in French
• Official Presentation Video in French

Quick Setup 🏎️

Step 1: Installation

1. Connect the Antelope to your computer using the USB-C cable. Ensure it is connected directly to the computer and not to a USB HUB, as it may not receive enough power.
2. There are two cables available: USB A and USB C; choose and switch the cables at the back of the audio interface based on your machine. Once powered on, the screen will light up.
3. At this stage, you should already be able to use it as an audio device and hear sound. If not, or to use it fully, follow the next steps.

Step 2: Drivers

1. Mac users: Download the Antelope Launcher driver here.
2. Windows users: Download the Antelope Launcher driver here..

Step 3: Configuration

1. Install the Antelope Unified Drivers in the “System” tab of the Launcher.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Ensure the Antelope is selected as the default audio device in your audio settings.

Step 4: Connections

1. The microphone located in the booth is connected to track 1; simply adjust the gain using the main potentiometer.
2. You can also connect a guitar or another microphone directly to track 2 via the combo (XLR or Jack) input on the back of the audio interface.
3. The main potentiometer is also a button; it allows you to navigate through tracks and settings. It can also be long-pressed to change the 48V.

Step 5: Audio Software

1. Open your preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
2. Select the Antelope as your audio device in the settings.
3. Antelope also has a mixing console named ZenGo Control Panel. This console allows you to use the internal effects of the audio interface, which can be downloaded from the site and the Plug-ins tab of the Launcher. More information in this video.

Step 6: Recording and Playback

1. Create an audio track in your DAW and choose the Antelope input.
2. Start recording by pressing the record button.
3. For playback, select the Antelope output in your DAW.

Button Usage 🤚

1/4 - “Gain” Button 🎚️

• Press once to select the desired input.
• Press the rotary button to choose the function (Mic, Line, or Hi-Z) (Leave on “Mic” for the booth microphone).
• Long press the rotary button to turn 48V on or off.
• Turn the rotary button to adjust the input gain.
• Long press ‘Gain’ to access the control menu.
• Press the ‘Antelope’ button to exit.

2/4 - “HP/MON” Button 🎧/🔊

• Press (and hold) ‘HP/MON’ to cycle through volume adjustments for headphone outputs (HP1, HP2) and speakers (Mon).
• Turn the rotary button to adjust the volume.
• Press the rotary button to mute and unmute the sound.
• Press the ‘Antelope’ button to exit.

3/4 - Rotary Button ⚫

• Large notched encoder for precise adjustment of gain, volume, and other values. It is also used for navigating menus.
• When not in a menu, turn the encoder to adjust the monitoring output volume.
• When not in a menu, press the encoder to mute or unmute the monitoring outputs.

4/4 - “Antelope” Button 🦌

• When in a menu, press the button to exit.