Audio Interface

NAMM 2021 is officially here and Antelope Audio is announcing the rollout of its new interface, the Zen Go Synergy Core ($499). As the latest addition to the Synergy Core lineup, the Zen Go is a USB-C powered desktop interface that is designed for portable use while still delivering elite-level sound. This top-tier audio is achieved, thanks to Antelope Audio's class-leading AD/DA conversion, clocking technology and premium mic pres. The Zen Go features two discrete ultra-linear preamps with 65 dB of gain and switchable mic, line and Hi-Z modes. The interface is digitally expandable over S/PDIF and includes analog monitor outputs over RCA, a stereo output over TRS and two stereo headphone outputs with separate controls. Continue reading →

2020 has certainly been a year of innovation in the world of audio interfaces. Antelope Audio, Apogee, Avid, Focusrite, Solid State Logic and Universal Audio all gave us brand new gear that says a lot about the next generation of interfaces. They are getting smaller and sounding better and better. While the new kids on the block certainly made an impact this year, our list of the best selling audio interfaces of 2020 includes a wide range of releases. Continue on below to find out where your interface of choice lands or start scouting out the next purchase for your studio. Continue reading →

Avid has just announced its groundbreaking Pro Tools | Carbon hybrid audio production system that includes everything you need to start producing music right out of the box. Not only do you get access to pristine sound, versatile I/O, and premium converters, but you'll also get a one-year subscription to Pro Tools Standard and more than 120 DSP-powered plug-ins. Pro Tools Carbon is a state-of-the-art audio interface that connects directly to your Mac via ethernet, delivering high-quality audio and built-in DSP acceleration with less than 1ms of latency. In this blog, we'll break down Carbon’s top features and explain why it’s such a powerful tool for songwriters, engineers, and producers. Continue reading →

The Solid State Logic SSL2 and SSL2+ have been some of the hottest interfaces to be released in 2020. To sweeten the deal for those who are considering picking one up this holiday season, SSL is launching a special plug-in promo that will net you some free software. From November 1st through December 31st, 2020, new interface owners will be able to register their product on SSL's website and get two free plug-ins. On top of the SSL Native Drumstrip and Vocalstrip that always comes with these interfaces, they will also receive the FlexVerb and X-Comp plug-ins. Continue reading →

Over the past few decades, Pro Tools has become the industry-standard DAW for recording, mixing, and post-production facilities. Avid has given both home and commercial studio owners several new tools in the past year to help streamline their Pro Tools rigs, including a new interface and several desktop control surfaces.With so many solutions to choose from, it can be tough to tell which is the best for you and your studio. That’s why we put together this Buyer’s Guide to help you find the perfect Avid gear for your space. Read on to learn more about the Avid MTRX Studio, Pro Tools Dock, S1, S3, and HDX series chassis. Continue reading →

While Beau Burchell is prominently known for being the founder and guitarist of Saosin, the Orange County native has also been working as a producer and engineer for nearly his entire music career. He's produced and mixed many punk and post-hardcore classics including The Bronx' self-titled debut, The Bled's Pass The Flask, and If There Is Light, It Will Find You from Senses Fail. When deciding where to build out his next studio space, Beau opted for the confines of his home garage. The room is truly a swiss army knife for recording and mixing, as it features an amp wall, drum kit, buildable vocal booth with descending top, and a rig centered around the Antelope Audio Orion 32 HD Gen 3 interface. Continue reading →

Universal Audio is enabling engineers to record and mix with the same plug-ins as hit-making pros during the brand’s latest promo. Now through June 30th, 2020, purchase and register any new Apollo x4, Apollo Twin X QUAD and DUO, Apollo Twin MkII DUO, or Apollo Twin USB and you’ll receive a free package of incredible plug-ins used on your favorite hit records. All of these interfaces already come with the Analog Classics Bundle, which features Universal Audio's emulations of the UA 610-B, UA 1176LN Legacy, and Teletronix LA-2A Legacy. In addition to these plug-ins, when you purchase and register your device during the current promo, you'll also get the plug-ins listed below for free. Continue reading →

At the 2020 NAMM Show, Antelope Audio came ready to impress with a redesigned version of its classic desktop audio interface, Zen Tour. As its name suggest, the newly minted Zen Tour Synergy Core has been given the same upgrade that other Antelope interfaces have recently received with more processing power than ever before. The new USB/Thunderbolt 3 interface is now available for pre-order through Vintage King and to make things even better, Antelope is throwing in five additional FX of your choice for free with any pre-order. The Zen Tour Synergy Core already comes packed with 36 Synergy Core FX, but you'll get to choose five additional FX from Antelope's vast catalog of preamps, EQs, compressors, and much more. That's 41 FX for free when you pre-order by April 30th, 2020! Continue reading →

Days before the start of the 2020 NAMM Show, Solid State Logic rocked the pro audio world with the announcement of two new interfaces. Just like the best selling SiX desktop mixer, the SSL2 and SSL2+ interfaces have brought the brand's technology down to a more affordable range for a whole new generation of audio creators.The all-new SSL2 and SSL2+ are USB audio interfaces that draw from over four decades of SSL innovation. Each interface features two impressive analog mic pres, in addition to 24-bit / 192 kHz converters, and a "Legacy 4K" mode. The newly designed "Legacy 4K" mode is based on the SL4000 series console and adds classic analog color and character to your recordings for a dash of extra vintage vibe. Continue reading →

Antelope Audio is building out its interface lineup with two new releases for the 2020 NAMM Show. During the annual convention, the brand announced a Synergy Core version of the Zen Tour and the Galaxy 64 (a 64 channel 2U recording interface and converter). Both of these interfaces include Synergy Core technology, which is Antelope Audio's next-generation signal processing platform. Antelope Audio now uses both FPGA and DSP processing to power up plug-ins and offer extremely low latency. Continue reading →