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<\/a><\/p>\nSignature Auraverb (reverb) included, Zen Q Synergy Core comes complete with a virtual library of 37 free effects for its onboard Synergy Core proprietary platform, with real-time effects processing powered by dual DSP (Digital Signal Processing) chips and a single FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) chip to deliver direct hardware monitoring with imperceptible latency. An abundance of analog-modeled compressors, equalizers, and mic pre-amps, as well as guitar cabs and amps for dialing in the perfect guitar tone \u2014 everything needed to capture and process audibly rich and dynamic sound \u2014 are always available as a result. It is perfectly possible to expand that creative collection courtesy of 50 optional effects \u2014 encompassing emulations of classic gear and third-party specialist effects (including Antares\u2019 Auto-Tune Synergy, Grove Hill\u2019s Liverpool, Gyratec\u2019s esteemed EQs, and Inertia Sound Systems\u2019 Instinct Synergy) \u2014 from Antelope Audio\u2019s well-stocked Software Store (https:\/\/en.antelopeaudio.com\/software-store\/), starting from only $55.00 USD\/\u20ac55.00 EUR. Above and beyond that, Zen Q Synergy Core\u2019s modeling engine also allows for pairing with Antelope Audio\u2019s Edge range of microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations.<\/p>\n
Equally impressive is Zen Q Synergy Core\u2019s comprehensive connectivity belying its diminutive desktop-friendly footprint. The two Discrete ultra-linear pre- amps with 65dB of gain for studio-quality recordings both work as microphone\/line\/Hi-Z inputs on rear panel-positioned combo XLR jacks (marked MIC- XLR and LINE \/ HiZ 1\/4\u201d JACK), and supply 48V of phantom power \u2014 perfect for those Edge microphones. Moreover, there are two DC-coupled line outputs over TRS (labelled LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2), also allowing the audio interface to transmit CV (Control Voltage) to an analog synthesizer should adventurous users wish to do so. Stereo monitoring comes courtesy of another two TRS outputs (marked MONITOR 1 and MONITOR 2). It is possible to take advantage of (up to) eight additional channels, digitally, thanks to the ADAT IN connection, with further digital connectivity provided by the two- channel S\/PDIF IN and OUT connections. Ultimately, ultra-low latency and utmost stability comes courtesy of a bus-powered ThunderboltTM 3 port providing up to 16 input and 16 output channels for any popular DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) with custom macOS and Windows drivers duly installed. Readily record from any location with no need for a dedicated power source since the audio interface itself is powered by that ThunderboltTM 3 connection \u2014 and all without the user ever having to question Zen Q Synergy Core\u2019s rock-solid reliability. And as if that was not enough to be getting on with, there are also two (front panel-positioned) line\/Hi-Z inputs, ideally suited for recording (lower than line level) guitars \u2014 hence being labelled G1 and G2 (with an associated guitar icon), alongside two stereo headphone outputs (HP1 and HP1) with independent gain control over TRS.<\/p>\n