The sound quality of Orion32 is incredible! I very quickly threw my old converters up on eBay and never looked back.

My previous audio interfaces were part of an incumbent fixed hardware and software system that was no longer meeting my needs. I was really tired of the expensive upgrades and poor support and was looking to branch out on both the hardware and software fronts. I stumbled across the Orion 32 because of it had D-SUB input and output, it had dual ADAT in and out which I use for my modular synth setup, and it had the world-renowned Antelope clock — plus the fact that it could stream 32 channels over USB, which was dumbfounding. I soon acquired two Orion 32 units and added MADI cards to enable access to the full 64 channels of I/O. The sound quality is incredible! I very quickly threw my old converters up on eBay and never looked back. I even got rid of my old stand-alone master clock.

Celldweller is a Detroit, Michigan-based musical project created by multi-instrumentalist artist, producer, songwriter, performer, programmer, and remixer Klayton. Klayton creates a hybrid fusion of digital and organic elements: intricately designed soundscapes that take cues from electronic genres like drum and bass, electro, and dubstep, woven together with aggressive rock/metal and orchestral elements. Celldweller songs have been featured in many films, movie trailers, television shows and video games. Known worldwide for pioneering new sounds and methods for creating his tracks, his music has been heard by millions between internet play and his placements in Film, TV, and Video Games. Among his TV and movie credits are productions such as: A Good Day To Die Hard, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Battleship, Iron Man, Spider-Man 2 and 3, CSI, Mr & Mrs Smith.

Eclipse 384: It’s the best interface I’ve used.

This is all I’ve got now; I used to have racks of stuff. I record vocals, guitar and bass into an Apple MacBook Pro through a signal chain comprising little more than the Antelope Eclipse 384, an API Channel Strip and a Shure microphone.  It’s basically my studio all in one box. It’s the best interface I’ve used. I love that everything is right there.

Korn shook up the nu metal world at the end of 2011 when the L.A.-based band released its tenth studio album, “Path of Totality,” featuring collaborations with a host of dubstep producers including multiple Grammy Award-winner Skrillex. Now, Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is doubling down on his recent statement that “North American dubstep is the new electronic heavy metal” through a side project, Killbot, and a solo project under his DJ name, J Devil.

Davis, who dusted off his turntables about three years ago and has been performing DJ sets using the moniker J Devil, is a longtime aficionado of electronic dance music (EDM), and has been producing dubstep-influenced remixes for nu metal artists for several years. Having started creating EDM on his laptop “for fun,” Davis has now teamed up with dubstep producers and fellow metal-heads Sluggo and Tyler Blue to form Killbot, a “metalstep” collaboration that has signed to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak dance record label and has announced plans to release a four-track EP. There is also a J Devil solo EP in the works.

We’re coming to you with a photo update from the 140th AES Convention that opened on Saturday at Palais des Congrès in the centre of Paris.
Executive director Bob Moses declared in his welcome speech that “this year’s European convention has attracted a record number of pre-registrants, topping our previous high by some 25%.”. We were also surprised to see the great number of fellow musicians, sound engineers, old friends and even some lost tourists visiting this year.

Speaking of old friends, Fabrice Chantome(his SoundCloud profile) came to visit our booth joined by his son, a promising young guitarist. After a couple of tests with our Orion Studio’s hardware-based DSP FX, the proud father whispered to us “These FX are great!”. Thank you, Fabrice!

Antelope Audio supports music enthusiasts

This year we are one of the sponsors of the AES’s student competition and providing our star, the Orion Studio, for the final stage of the event.
So, fellow musicians, sound engineers and old friends, tomorrow is the last day when you can check out our stand at AES Convention.
Find us at booth №56 and spend some quality time with the new gems in the Antelope family (we also have a caged beast waiting to be set free).

Antelope Audio’s Zen Tour, Orion Studio and Goliath Turn the Page on Traditional
FX Plug-Ins, with Superior Built-In FPGA Vintage Product Emulations

Nashville, June 22, 2016 – Leading pro audio gear manufacturer Antelope Audio will be showcasing its innovative Thunderbolt™ interfaces at Summer NAMM, June 23 to 25 at Nashville’s Music City Center, booth 343. These interfaces, including Zen Tour, Orion Studio and Goliath, each feature a powerful integrated FPGA engine that drives several on-board vintage amplifier and hardware-powered simulations. Antelope Audio’s Marcel James, Director of Sales for the U.S., will be on hand to demonstrate the interfaces, which are ideal for guitarists.

Also present will be guitarist Todd Lombardo, who demonstrate Antelope’s new digital simulations while performing at the booth. Lombardo’s credits include studio performances with Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, J.D. Souther and many others.

Antelope Audio’s FPGA modeling engine technology allows users to process their audio with the speed and musicality of real hardware, while leveraging the speed and routing flexibility of digital effects.

“Until now, Guitarists have been vastly underserved with other guitar-based simulations on the market,” commented Marcel James. “With Orion Studio, and the imminent launch of Zen Tour and Goliath, Antelope is delivering the tonal flexibility and sonic authenticity that guitarists deserve. We are anxious to recruit an entirely new user base of guitarists at this year’s Summer NAMM.”

In addition to regularly schedule demos of its Thunderbolt™ interfaces, the Antelope booth will once again feature guest appearances by VIP musicians and engineers, to be announced on the first day of the show. Following Summer NAMM, Antelope will also offer special discounts to its dealer community on select products. Dealers should contact their local sales representatives for more details.

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WHO: Antelope Audio, Booth 343
WHAT: Summer NAMM
WHERE Nashville’s Music City Center, 700 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN
WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd to Saturday, June 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Saturday, Until 4:00 p.m.)

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Santa Monica, Calif., August 01, 2016 — Clocking and conversion expert Antelope Audio announces the launch of four new classic hardware-based vintage EQs, designed expressly for its best in class Orion32+ Thunderbolt™ interface. The new EQs, which are available now at no charge to new and existing Orion32+ owners, are based on the company’s proprietary Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology — which boasts unrivaled near-zero latency performance and unmatched sonic authenticity.

The new hardware-based vintage EQs — which hearken the sounds of legendary equipment that has left an indelible mark on the face of modern music — behave like their hardware counterparts and render traditional DSP plug-in effects obsolete. The seamless integration of these FPGA-based EQs onto the Orion32+ platform represents a true paradigm shift for the recording community — and a potentially enormous cost savings for musicians, engineers and producers looking to capture faithful vintage sounds.

Out with the Old, In with Orion32+

Standard buffered DSP plug-in effects require complex programming codes to operate; this significantly taxes a computer’s CPU resources. Moreover, such plug-ins often add processing delay or noise to the sound, and can negatively impact the overall stereo image. FPGA-based audio FX technology, pioneered by Antelope Audio and now available in the Orion32+, allows engineers, artists or recordists to maintain audio realism and high-end sound quality, while using tools that act and respond like real hardware gear.

By implementing the Orion32+ latest driver updates on the Antelope website, users not only gain access to an exclusive and growing set of hardware-based vintage gear, but are also able to realize vastly expanded device functionality. For example, Orion32+ can be controlled from several different computers on the same network — which can be advantageous while working in multi-room facilities or other scenarios. Also, a new system update allows users to detach and rearrange panels on the software interface — a feature Antelope implemented by listening to its customers.

Introducing the newly implemented EQs on Orion32+

• VEQ-1A: This EQ breathes new life into a classic — a legendary 60 year old passive tube EQ that became an integral part of every top-tier professional studio in the world. Unlike the original hardware version, the VEQ-1A can be used in stereo link mode to reproduce a tight stereo image. Also, the ability to simultaneously cut and boost the same frequency imparts a unique sound unattainable with another EQ. By adjusting the virtual knobs, users can realize massive bass and gentle highs — with all the richness of real hardware.

• VMEQ-5: The VMEQ-5 excels in midrange frequencies, featuring two peak bands and a dip control. By adjusting these controls, users can add a unique, analog punch to vocals, synths or guitars. It also sounds great on a snare drum, or to clean up otherwise muddy-sounding midrange.
• VEQ-55: This EQ is able to emphasize details in the mix, while adding body and sheen to instruments like guitar, bass or drums. The end result is a mix that glistens with the fine touches and details of a craftsman.

• BAE 1073: BAE Audio is known for its faithful renditions of vintage gear, and the BAE 1073 is no exception. With the BAE 1073, users can access the classic and inimitable large console sound of the ’70s in a pristine, digital format. A truly versatile EQ, the BAE 1073 works equally well across classical, to rock and pop and calls out that instantly recognizable, warm and punchy sound.

“The latest updates to Orion32+ — particularly the addition of our newly developed FPGA-based EQs — present an enormous opportunity for music creators,” commented Marcel James, director of U.S. sales, Antelope Audio. “The sonic flexibility and tactile response of these EQs will channel an entirely new level of creativity among our users, while potentially saving them thousands upon thousands of dollars in gear they would have otherwise had to pay good money for. Orion32+ is the very first interface in the world to offer such power and flexibility.”

To learn more about Orion32+ and the new updates, please click here.

It might be individual or for all of our products

For Windows users

(Mac users, please scroll down)

For Mac users

Constant update message:

You can fix this by re-installing the control panel.

Control panel not recognizing the device

1. Delete the control panel and drivers.
2. View your hidden folders and find a folder named : .antelope (it should be in C/Users/”your user name”/.antelope).
   If you are working under OS X you will have to enter the following script in the terminal app which will automatically delete the .antelope folder:Script for OS X:
   #!/bin/sh
PREFERENCE_DIR="${HOME}/.antelope"
if [ -d "${PREFERENCE_DIR}" ] ; then
rm -rf "${PREFERENCE_DIR}"
fi
3. Delete .antelope (Mac OS users skip this step)
4. Reinstall the control panel and drivers.
5. Perform a “Factory reset”.

To perform a GOLDEN BOOT, please follow these steps:

1. Start by closing your device’s control panel
2. Make sure your device is properly connected to your computer (via USB or ThunderBolt)
3. Press and hold the power button of the device
4. While holding the power button down, please disconnect the device’s power cable
5. Re-connect your device’s power cable while still holding down the power button
6. Open your device’s control panel and perform a firmware update. The firmware update window should appear automatically. If it does not, please check if it has appeared behind your control panel window
7. Restart your device
8. Perform a factory reset. For more information on how to perform a factory reset on your specific device, please consult your device’s manual

 (drums rolling)………

Danijel Condric, from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Congratulations! Your 713 likes have won you a brand new ZEN TOUR!

This is the wining video

He sent us a very sincere and touching story about his first Antelope Audio encounter.

“Well, everything started with my search for the ultra high professional converter… And I was craving for thunderbolt connection… Meanwhile, I was reading a book from a mixing engineer Eric Sarafin, also known as a Mixerman, and he was so thrilled with Antelope’s Orion 32, so I decided to explore Antelope Orion 32… I have read so much good things about Orion 32 and its converters, so I was thinking: << I am going to buy the unit even if it’s not a thunderbolt >>. But then, things became amazingly better… few days after, Orion Studio came out, with a bunch of connection possibilities and it was a Thunderbolt™ audio interface… and I was like << This is a sign from Heaven >>

When the unit came to me I could not believe it… I was stunned… No one else on the market sells an audio interface with 12 pres in 1U rack space… and all those connections… I mean wow! That guy Igor deserves some kind of reward, he’s my new hero… And then things got even better… I tried the FX … and I could almost cry… literally, it was so freaking unbelievable… I will never turn on my amp again. Hahahaha!

Then, my first drum recording session came… I had a software problem that I couldn’t solve, so I decided to ask help from the Antelope support team on the Antelope web site… Tech guy solved my problem in fifteen minutes… Couldn’t believe it… Every day there is something new to learn and discover… It’s amazing piece of equipment ”

And now, Mr. Condric, we are waiting for more wonderful guitar sounds from you since we plan to release 4 more new guitar FX for the Zen Tour. Enjoy the digital clarity and the analog warmth.

Matthew Sim is a New York-based mixing engineer & music producer from Hong Kong. Besides working as a freelance mixing engineer/producer, he is currently a staff engineer at the legendary Germano Studios NY. He has already worked with (Mixed, Engineered or Assisted) a long list of award-winning artists, including Desiigner, Pusha T, Usher, Frank Ocean, J Cole, Bon Jovi, Kai, Jennifer Lopez, Pentatonix, Lewis Hamilton, Craig David, Elle King, Post Malone, Theo Croker, YG, Timeflies, Lauryn Hill, Steve Jordan, Mike Posner, Keith Richards, The Kin, Malay Ho etc…

I have been using Antelope interfaces for over 4 years and am thoroughly impressed by the quality of the converters and the flexibility of usage.

Orion 32

My first Antelope purchase was the Orion 32, back in 2012. I used the Orion with my Dangerous summing box and a couple of other outboard compressors as hardware inserts. We have all experienced the interface that is like a laptop taser gun when you plug it in. The Orion has never crashed my Hackintosh when I connect it via USB 2.0 to use with Pro Tools. It is incredibly stable, quiet and compact. Utilizing its incredibly flexible internal patch bay, I stored 3 distinct presets for different mixing scenarios, which is really all I need. DSP plugins are not required with the Orion, simply plug it in, check the digital clock and you are ready to go. Some of the notable mixes I did with Orion 32, were the entire Theo Croker’s “Dvrkfunk” EP & “Escape Velocity” album.

Zen Studio

Sometimes the job of an audio engineer requires me to take on responsibilities outside mixing. I acquired the Zen Studio in 2014 to replace my previous mobile recording rig that contained 2 different interfaces with 12 preamps in total. My old setup was bulky and heavy. I had to wheel a 4U rack case, in addition to microphones, cables and accessories, to be able to record outside a studio. Zen Studio put an end to all the hassle, collapsing 12 preamps into less than a 1U size, making it small enough to fit cables and interface right in my backpack! Hands free! On top of that, it also has 4 DI inputs, which is just so convenient for recording your standard rhythm section – bass, guitars and keyboard – and leaves you with another 8 mic preamps for multi-track drums and vocals! Zen Studio makes a wonderful mobile rig that covers all of my audio-related gigs. For example, I can have it with me in the morning for some mixing/editing with headphone and speakers. Later, I can bring it with me to the studio to record/overdub some instruments and synths for a writing session. Then I can use the Zen Studio as a 2nd rig in the studio using the D sub line in/out for printing stems or sending it out to the console for analog summing etc. Lastly, late at night, I can go to a live venue and multi track a live performance from the FOH console easily. Zen Studio has really brought convenience into my day-to-day without noticeably compromising on audio quality.

Zen Tour

When the Zen Tour was launched, I knew I had to get it! It’s even smaller than the Zen Studio and includes some really thoughtful new features including USB and thunderbolt ports, 2 monitors outputs and 2 reamp outputs. Frankly, if I could keep only one interface with me, it would definitely be the Zen Tour. The USB & Thunderbolt ports really makes it so easy to work in any set up. I frequently switch between my old desktop at my apartment that has no thunderbolt and my Macbook Pro that allows me to benefit from the stability and minimized latency of the thunderbolt connection. The 2 monitor outputs and 2 headphone outputs eliminate the need for an extra monitor selector hardware.

Lastly, the 2 reamp outputs make working with modern day productions so much more efficient. If you want to send some of your tracks to an guitar/bass amplifier you don’t need an extra reamp box anymore. The Zen Tour opens up creative possibilities that you cannot find in any similar product. It is just perfect for modern-day productions, with more than enough preamps for all your drum machines, synths, instruments and vocals, on board DSP plugins, flexible patchbay and all kinds of I/O options. Plus, it stands out in a room full of gear with it’s Sci-Fi-ish touch screen and brushed metallic case! With no compromise on audio quality and all the features I can imagine in a cool little box, the Zen Tour is certainly my dream workhorse!

D-day … is today!

Today, 14th of September, around 11:00 am, in the presence of a notary (mandatory by law), we drew the winning number for the Zen Tour Quiz game.

We had around 1700 participants, with only few not being able to tell that the Zen Tour can be controlled both manually and remotely. If we would have been sociologists, we could have drawn some interesting conclusions from your submissions. But since we are simple folk (mainly sound engineers, musicians, programmers and accountants) we can all say that music surely has the power to unite.

So, without further delays, the winner is ………. (drums rollin’):

Mike McMinn!

So Mike, you’ll get an email from us and then the Zen Tour will be on it’s way to New Zealand.

We’re expecting only good sounds from you (and feedback). Congratulations again!