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Zen Tour Synergy Core User Manual 43
When your interface is connected over Thunderbolt™, the ‘COMP PLAY’ row
represents DAW 'Outputs 1 – 32'. When your interface is connected over
USB, the ‘COMP PLAY’ row represents DAW 'Outputs 1 – 24'.
Basic workflow:
Create a new track in your DAW and assign the output with
matching number - e.g. DAW 'Output 1' = 'COMP PLAY' 1.
Note
: These rows also represent all computer audio, such as media
playback, YouTube, etc.
ADAT IN
This row represents up to 8 ADAT optical audio inputs. Note that ADAT
runs on S/MUX.
SPDIF IN
This row represents 2 channels of incoming stereo S/PDIF audio over
coaxial RCA cable.
AFX OUT
The AFX OUT row (‘AFX’ short for ‘Antelope FX’) represents up to 32 mono
audio channels with Synergy Core FX applied.
MIX 1 - 4
L/R
The MIX 1 L/R to MIX 4 L/R rows represent the 2-channel stereo outputs
from the four software mixers in the ‘Mixer’ tab.
Output Section:
LINE OUT
This row represents the 8 line outputs found on the DB25 connector at the
rear panel. Note that these outputs are DC-Coupled and suitable for
Control Voltage applications like controlling modular synths.
HP1
This row represents Headphone output 1 as two mono (L/R) channels.
HP2
This row represents Headphone output 2 as two mono (L/R) channels.
MONITOR
This row represents Monitor outputs L/R, found on 1/4-inch jacks on the
rear panel. These mastering-grade outputs boast the highest dynamic
range in the system.
REAMP
This row represents the two mono REAMP outputs, used for sending DI
audio tracks for re-amping through guitar amplifiers and other suitable
equipment. Read ' Re-amping' if you want to learn more about re-amping.
COMP REC
COMP REC is where you send audio to your DAW for recording.
When your interface is connected over Thunderbolt™, the ‘COMP REC’ row
represents DAW 'Inputs 1 – 32'. When your interface is connected over
USB, the ‘COMP REC’ row represents DAW 'Inputs 1 – 24'.
Basic workflow:
Create a new track in your DAW and assign the input with
matching number - e.g. DAW 'Input 1' = 'COMP REC' 1.
ADAT OUT
This row lets you route up to 8 mono audio channels to the ADAT output.
SPDIF
OUT
This row lets you send 2 audio channels to S/PDIF-compliant equipment
over coaxial RCA cable.
AFX IN
The AFX IN row ('AFX' short for ‘Antelope FX’) lets you route up to 32
mono audio channels into the Synergy Core FX. Note: You must route at
least one signal here before any FX are being applied.
MIX CH1 -
CH4
The ‘Mixer’ tab is home to four low-latency mixers with 32 inputs each.
This row lets you route audio to their inputs.
If you ever find yourself struggling with the Routing Matrix for some reason, do not hesitate
to contact our
Customer Support team over phone, live chat and our ticket system. You