Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core: Everything You Need To Know (Review/Demo)

You can buy the Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core here: https://amzn.to/3FgyOqV
You can buy the Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core Pro here: https://amzn.to/3Fc9ORp
You can buy the Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Synergy Core here: https://amzn.to/3LYdESh

" Note** 12/27/22: The pro includes Bitwig Studio, and Auto-Tune Synergy. It also includes a pair (2) of Antelope Edge Note Microphones for small diaphragm condenser microphone modeling. As well both bundles come with the 37 stock FX. Big difference in cost from both units, but with the pro you do get a few additions added. First are the converters. They’re supposed to be way better. More headroom. More pristine. Just super good quality. The second is the software. They’ve added a few new features in the software like a virtual patch bay. Really just overhauling it entirely. 4, 32 channel virtual mixers. Presets on the fly that you can save and use. As well, the synergy core has pushed new levels for FX usage. You can use up to 16 channel strips now worth of effects. Whereas prior it was only 4. As a final mention. You get a 2.0 USB cable with it but it supports thunderbolt 3 if you wanted to use that for almost zero latency. Then you're getting the microphones, autotune, and a license for a daw (Bitwig).

If you're just looking for what I have above, with no additional components, the non-pro version is almost 1/3rd cheaper and still absolutely smashes anything in that price range. As I absolutely consider this a high-end audio interface. "

Today I review the Antelope Audio Discrete 4. A seriously awesome high-end professional interface with incredible quality. This has been my backup and travel interface for the last 8 months and it's seriously something. Incredible from head to toe, with a few caveats here or there. This is my review and in-depth discussion about my experience over the last 8 months with the device. If you're seriously considering purchasing it, make sure to watch the entire video, because I go over lots of important things including their promotional bundles that can potentially save you money on the product.

If 4 preamps are too little and you don't wanna use ADAT. The Discrete 8 is the same product with just 4 more preamps. Both units deliver beautifully and are a great way into the high-end pro audio game.

Update*** There is a way to turn the unit off. You would hold the third button down on the front panel for about two seconds. Then a menu will pop up, you'll select the first option which is power-off. Select it by using the big front knob to shut the unit off.

Update 2**** Anything you purchase is linked to your account, but all included starter plugins belong to the unit. So anyone purchasing one, second-hand will have those free plugins.

0:00 Intro
0:13 Important Tid Bit About Antelope Promotions
1:06 Cost!
1:46 Promotional Bundles
2:29 My Promotional Bundle Story
3:45 Promotions Repeat Possibly/Future Promotions?
4:26 Current Promotion Includes!
5:00 AFX2DAW
6:24 Research Current Promotions!!!!
7:50 Review Start
8:06 Build Quality
9:23 Heat/Thermals
10:43 Front Panel Explained!
10:47 Preamp Jacks
11:05 LCD Screen
11:20 Three Selection Buttons
11:31 Volume Knob/Selection Button
11:44 Outputs And Digital I/O
12:11 Digging Deeper/Tech Stuff
12:38 Latency/DSP and FPGA!
15:21 Preamps
17:54 Converters
19:21 Headphone Outs/Headphone Amp
20:05 Mic Modeling
22:29 USB vs Thunderbolt
22:43 AFX2DAW Thunderbolt Only (At The Moment)
24:27 Drivers/Updates/Firmware
26:08 Software And Plugin Emulations
29:42 What Comes In The Box?
34:09 DI Guitar Sample
34:50 Clean Amp Sample
35:04 Distortion Guitar Sample
35:34 Picked Bass Sample
36:18 Fingered Bass Sample
36:46 Voice Over Sample
38:10 Wrap Up/Final Thoughts
38:39 Pros
38:57 Cons
41:44 Customer Support Rules
44:01 A Professional High End Big Boy Interface! It's Honestly Awesome.
46:10 Or Perhaps The Discrete 8 If You Need More Preamps!
47:11 Outro