Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core Audio Interface (Thunderbolt 3, USB 2.0) with Studio Rack-Grade Plug-ins (Promo) by Antelope Audio

Now with studio rack-quality plug-ins included with your interface!


25 permanent native plugins included for free!

We're also running a special campaign where you can receive a full license for the DAW software, "Bitwig Studio Essentials"!


Campaign period: Limited time promotion from October 1st to December 31st


Campaign details:

■Included plug-ins: 25 studio-grade plug-ins

It comes with permanent licenses for 25 popular native plug-ins that can be used in your DAW without the hardware.
Synergy Core interfaces also come bundled with onboard effects, allowing you to take advantage of the onboard effects when using the interface and insert outboard effects for a studio-like workflow, achieving near-zero latency processing.

From studio staples like the BAE-1073 and Opto 2A to rarer units like the Diode 6 09 and MG4+, they work both onboard the interface and natively in your DAW, delivering unparalleled clarity and warmth.


*Please check the manufacturer's website for details such as included plugins.


■How to apply for the campaign:

1. Purchase a qualifying Synergy Core interface.

2. Once you activate your interface, Bitwig Studio Essentials will be granted to your registered account.

3. You will be given 25 different plugins at the same time.


Important Notice

The license provided is a perpetual license and is granted as part of a special campaign and cannot be resold separately.

- A free plug-in license will be automatically added to your account upon device activation.

*Please check the official website for details.


■Terms of Use

This campaign is open to customers who purchase the eligible products Zen Quadro Synergy Core, ZenTour Synergy Core, Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core, Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core, or Orion Studio Synergy Core from an authorized retailer or official sales channel between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

To receive the promotional offer, your audio interface purchase must be activated by January 15, 2026.

All promotional offers are subject to approval by Antelope Audio.
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■26x32 Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 Audio Interface with Onboard Real-time Effects
The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core incorporates Antelope Audio's latest software features to bring the highest quality recordings to studio owners, artists, and recording engineers. With blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 connectivity, ultra-low latency performance, and even greater effects processing power, this audio interface is a worthy successor to the original model featuring Synergy Core technology.

High-quality conversion and 64-bit AFC clocking technology faithfully reproduce the details of sound during recording and streaming playback, resulting in a spacious stereo image with a sense of separation.
Eight combo XLR jacks with console-grade 6-transistor preamps are provided for professional recording. The combo jacks function as mic/line inputs, and the two front jacks support Hi-Z.
●It has 8 DC-coupled analog outputs (D-Sub 25), 2 reamp outputs (TRS), and ADAT and S/PDIF inputs and outputs, and all I/O can be used simultaneously in real time.
The Synergy Core platform provides real-time processing with zero latency, modeling 37 analog outboard gear effects and over 60 additional options.
●Two types of routing are possible: standard routing, which switches the input source for each channel, and a virtual patch bay, which allows for extremely flexible input/output routing using drag and drop.

■Uncompromising AD/DA conversion and clocking
AD/DA converters and clocking are at the heart of any digital recording studio. The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core features the latest generation of converters (up to 130dB headroom) and Antelope Audio's exclusive 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology. With this interface, you'll experience a new level of detail in your recordings and appreciate the expansive stereo image.

■Transparent sound
Antelope Audio's discrete preamps are a direct descendant of the great console preamps of the time. Designed with a combination of transistors, they maximize noise reduction and enable accurate sound capture for the purest recordings.

■ Comprehensive connectivity that covers the entire studio
The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core packs analog and digital I/O into a single unit. It offers eight mic/line inputs (two of which support Hi-Z inputs), a DC-coupled line output (D-Sub25b), two reamp outputs, a stereo monitor output, two headphone outputs, ADAT, and S/PDIF. For computer connectivity, it also provides USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3 ports. All inputs and outputs can be used simultaneously at any time, making it easy to manage the sound even during complex sessions.

Onboard effects and processing power
The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core features 37 effects modeled after iconic studio gear that can be applied in real time during monitoring, post-production, and live recording. These analog-modeled compressors, EQs, and preamps are processed within the interface with near-zero latency, without taxing your computer's CPU. Synergy Core delivers the processing power of complex multi-rack setups, allowing you to run effects on up to 16 channel strips (double the number compared to the previous-generation Discrete 8 Synergy Core).
You can always expand your collection by purchasing third-party effects like Grove Hill's Liverpool or Antares' Auto-Tune.

■Rich functions
The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core's virtual patchbay streamlines the routing process and adds even more creative possibilities. Aside from intuitive routing, the software's control panel allows you to create presets, quickly set up mixes, and more. Enhanced processing power now allows you to add effects to all input sources.

■Features・Conversion & Clocking●Best-in-class AD/DA converter boasting a maximum headroom of 130dB.
●Recording, mixing, and playback at up to 192kHz/24bit.
●Unique 64-bit AFC (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology and jitter management algorithm improve sound depth, separation, and detail.

■Connectivity: Eight discrete 6-transistor preamps boast 65dB of gain, ensuring faithful recording of the original sound. All inputs support mic/line combo inputs, and the two front inputs also support Hi-Z inputs. 48V phantom power is supplied to each channel individually.
●8 DC-coupled line outputs via D-Sub25.
Two TRS reamp outputs are provided, allowing you to output the captured guitar or bass signal to an amplifier. The reamp outputs can also be configured as additional stereo monitor outputs. This allows you to use two stereo outputs simultaneously.
●Custom drivers for Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 ports, macOS and Windows.
●ADAT expands digital input/output to 16 channels.
●Expands digital input/output by 2 channels using S/PDIF.
●Equipped with three word clock outputs and word clock inputs that can supply highly stable clock signals within the studio, and one word clock input that can receive and synchronize clock signals from external devices.
●Footswitch input (1/4 TS jack) that can be used as a single footswitch to control the Dim function, or as a dual footswitch to control both Talkback and Dim functions.
●Two independent stereo headphone outputs (with gain control).
●TRS stereo monitor output.

■Features that enhance your workflow●Direct monitoring using Synergy Core effects that are processed in real time with zero noticeable latency.
●Enhanced routing functions such as switching sound sources via drop-down menus for each channel and a virtual patch bay.
●Customize presets including routing, level adjustments, mixer and effect settings.
●It has four built-in independent mixers, and each mixer can be configured for routing, volume, pan, and reverb (Mix1 only).
●Front panel talkback using built-in microphone.
●The front panel features volume knobs for headphones and monitors, sample rate settings, and other key parameters. Each preamp is equipped with a relay-type gain adjustment knob.

●Standalone mode that functions as configured even when not connected to a computer.

●Wireless control that allows you to operate software functions from another computer connected to the same network.

■Real-time effect processing●A collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after rare vintage analog outboard gear.
●Synergy Core is a unique onboard platform consisting of two DSPs and one FPGA, enabling real-time effect processing with zero noticeable latency.
●A modeling engine that can be used in combination with Edge series microphones to emulate vintage microphones in real time.

■Included items: Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core unit, Quick Start Guide, USB type-B to type-A cable, AC adapter and power cord

*Thunderbolt cable not included.
*Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest operating environment information before purchasing.