I was sold with your ZenQ video and had so many problems and pain that now on will avoid everything related to Antelope. But that case brought me to RME and thank you for that, lol.
@@imdurc Here are the biggest ones. 1 - Bridge plugin fx2daw. Buggy, useless, unstable. 2 - Cable and it's ports. It just didn't work. 3 - Drivers. What a genius decided to link drivers to an external server! No internet, provider blocked their IPs - it's dead. 4 - And the one that drove me nuts. Noise in guitar DI. I don't know if it was preamps or card itself but there was so loud static noise in DI that I barely could hear my guitar when amplified it. Palm mutes and chugs were drown in this noise. This is known issue, you can find a lot of posts about it. Support is useless. 1 year I tried to fix it, contacted them but the only thing they could say - it's ok, we don't see any problem. I wish all of Antelope's engineers to hear that noise to the rest of their lives. Fortunately I sold it even without losing money due to inflation. Bought RME UCX II and amazed with crystal clear DI.
I own a 2nd gen scarlett 18i20 for 6 yrs thats been GREAT, and still own.! I purchased a Antelope Zen Q over 2 years and it clicks and pops , it gets loud high pitched whistle through it output and the only way to stop it is to unplug it , the DSP is NOT as good as i was told and randomly stops working , Next time i will buy Audient or preferably RME
What a great time to be in the market for a new audio interface. This is definitely on my list. I love where they went with this. I do, however, have my reservations about the Synergy Core lineup of audio interfaces: apparently the initial set up is a nightmare (lots and lots of issues). I would love for this to be just plug-and-play. I was hoping that this video would speak on whether that is still and issue or not. Could you please share your thoughts on this?
I run the Discrete 4 SC and Zen Go. I went with Antelope because Universal Audio had a terrible reputation for windows users and I personally spent weeks trying to troubleshoot their Apollo interfaces on PC. I’ve never had a problem with either Antelope device in 3+ years. I’m now on Mac and it’s equally flawless. Antelope had some growing pains when they started making affordable non-rack unit devices but that seems to be a thing of the past. I highly recommend any new interface they’re releasing. I’m going to ditch both of my units for this one I think!
Real question is driver stability and latency. Almost all of us are using VST's nowadays. Any thoughts on that? What kind of RTL were you getting and how low could you set the buffer without pops and clicks?
Does it have the Zen Go number of DSP or the Zen Q's DSP. If it has as much dsp as the Q this thing not only replaces the go but also the Zen Q. I recently purchased a Zen Q and really like it, but if it has the same or better specs and DSP I would have went with the quadro simply in being able to hook up both of my computers to a common interface. The idea of a device as a virtual mixer for multiple computers is very cool, one up on this would be to include a SSD of some sort or external USB device harddrive/ssd attachment option so it would also work as a shared drive to swap files on such as samples or recordings etc.. AND even one up on that would be the ability to save recordings to the drive.
Great review! Can this interface manage the two outputs for four monitors at the same time via hardware or software routing (A+B, not A/B, I mean) and at the same time use one headphone output for sending the master signal to a subwoofer? Thanks for your help
Good day, help me please I'm having trouble with my zen q. The card makes a clicking sound when I move it when it's turned on with a microphone attached The second - I can’t adjust the balance for recording vocals in any way - from a quiet place to a loud place - there is an overload (on the previous 276 volts, there is simply no such problem) I tried applying compressors on the channel but it didn't help and I don't really understand if the signal remains raw if I add compression (because I need the raw files for post processing)
Сам ще інтерфейс не чіпав, але виглядає наче можна призначити один і той самий фізичний вхід на два різні віртуальні канала мікшера, один з дсп інший без і писати оброблений/чистий сигнали одночасно. По клікам може якийсь кабель відходить - usb або xlr.
@@brokki they are a scamming company whit good converters but poor drivers and firmware which means you cant work seriously mix and mastering whit out bugs latency and sync problems that disconnect the device from your computer whit no reason has for afx 2daw its pure scam that brings more latency to the game and in plus they have the native versions of the same plugins and wont give it to the afx2daw users that have been victims on the scam the only thing ok are the mic preamps
Edit - I did have a moan about an issue but the support has been good and the bug in 2 of the plugins is being fixed and I was given my choice of 2 of their other plugins for free to make up for it so I’m extremely pleased with the device
I travel with the Quadro and have had none of these issues however I will say the Quadro is VERY picky about the cable you use. I would try another Thunderbolt cable and see if that changes anything.
@@RiffsAndBeards I don’t use thunderbolt and I use the usb cable that it came with. Also the tech team got back (within minutes of my comments on RUclips) and confirmed they have been able to repeat the issues and they will fix them in the next update. The memory cat worked when I tried it today so not sure whether I made a mistake myself 🤷♂️
they are a scamming company whit good converters but poor drivers and firmware which means you cant work seriously mix and mastering whit out bugs latency and sync problems that disconnect the device from your computer whit no reason has for afx 2daw its pure scam that brings more latency to the game and in plus they have the native versions of the same plugins and wont give it to the afx2daw users that have been victims on the scam the only thing ok are the mic preamps
they are a scamming company whit good converters but poor drivers and firmware which means you cant work seriously mix and mastering whit out bugs latency and sync problems that disconnect the device from your computer whit no reason has for afx 2daw its pure scam that brings more latency to the game and in plus they have the native versions of the same plugins and wont give it to the afx2daw users that have been victims on the scam the only thing ok are the mic preamps
@@valgimorais602 had there product for 1 year i had enough they purposely limit some features on the discrete 8 sc that i think was unfair. now i have the apogee mk2 that future proof i can add more modules for more inputs and decent clocking for mix and mastering applications
The thing that stood out to me was the spdif in/out. cause I can track guitars with my helix through the zen quadro with zero latency.
The Zen Go had those as well.
I was sold with your ZenQ video and had so many problems and pain that now on will avoid everything related to Antelope. But that case brought me to RME and thank you for that, lol.
What kind of problems did you have? I've had a Zen Q for about a year now and haven't had any real issues with it.
@@imdurc Here are the biggest ones.
1 - Bridge plugin fx2daw. Buggy, useless, unstable.
2 - Cable and it's ports. It just didn't work.
3 - Drivers. What a genius decided to link drivers to an external server! No internet, provider blocked their IPs - it's dead.
4 - And the one that drove me nuts. Noise in guitar DI. I don't know if it was preamps or card itself but there was so loud static noise in DI that I barely could hear my guitar when amplified it. Palm mutes and chugs were drown in this noise. This is known issue, you can find a lot of posts about it. Support is useless. 1 year I tried to fix it, contacted them but the only thing they could say - it's ok, we don't see any problem. I wish all of Antelope's engineers to hear that noise to the rest of their lives.
Fortunately I sold it even without losing money due to inflation. Bought RME UCX II and amazed with crystal clear DI.
@@imdurc Are you on Windows or Mac? How about latency?
@@svenson745 Windows. Haven't had an issue setting the buffer for latency to get lower or higher.
@@imdurc thanks
I own a 2nd gen scarlett 18i20 for 6 yrs thats been GREAT, and still own.! I purchased a Antelope Zen Q over 2 years and it clicks and pops , it gets loud high pitched whistle through it output and the only way to stop it is to unplug it , the DSP is NOT as good as i was told and randomly stops working , Next time i will buy Audient or preferably RME
What a great time to be in the market for a new audio interface. This is definitely on my list. I love where they went with this. I do, however, have my reservations about the Synergy Core lineup of audio interfaces: apparently the initial set up is a nightmare (lots and lots of issues). I would love for this to be just plug-and-play. I was hoping that this video would speak on whether that is still and issue or not. Could you please share your thoughts on this?
I run the Discrete 4 SC and Zen Go. I went with Antelope because Universal Audio had a terrible reputation for windows users and I personally spent weeks trying to troubleshoot their Apollo interfaces on PC. I’ve never had a problem with either Antelope device in 3+ years. I’m now on Mac and it’s equally flawless.
Antelope had some growing pains when they started making affordable non-rack unit devices but that seems to be a thing of the past.
I highly recommend any new interface they’re releasing. I’m going to ditch both of my units for this one I think!
I luv antelope audio thy got Great sounds,,
Great video!
Real question is driver stability and latency. Almost all of us are using VST's nowadays.
Any thoughts on that? What kind of RTL were you getting and how low could you set the buffer without pops and clicks?
Please make video comparing Zen GO VS Zen Quadro VS Zen Tour ....
Need indepth comparison between Zen Go and Zen Quadro
Hi, can I connect two monitors with high pass filter and also 2 subwoofers to this interface for full range playback?
Does it have the Zen Go number of DSP or the Zen Q's DSP. If it has as much dsp as the Q this thing not only replaces the go but also the Zen Q. I recently purchased a Zen Q and really like it, but if it has the same or better specs and DSP I would have went with the quadro simply in being able to hook up both of my computers to a common interface. The idea of a device as a virtual mixer for multiple computers is very cool, one up on this would be to include a SSD of some sort or external USB device harddrive/ssd attachment option so it would also work as a shared drive to swap files on such as samples or recordings etc.. AND even one up on that would be the ability to save recordings to the drive.
Great review! Can this interface manage the two outputs for four monitors at the same time via hardware or software routing (A+B, not A/B, I mean) and at the same time use one headphone output for sending the master signal to a subwoofer? Thanks for your help
Can you print the reverb?
I think they added it as an effect now, but if they didn't you have to do some routing to record with it.
@@GotBettaBeats - thank you 🙏
I wish they would consider making the Zen Stay. I don't want the Zen Go to run away from the house
An audio dad joke? I’m here for it. 😅
Can Antares Auto-Tune be controlled via midi through Abelton Ljve (key changes for songs during live use)? Similar to what UAD products can do?
Is there a Mix Minus on zen quadro ?
hi! is there a way to turn off / switch off completely an Antelope quadro other than by unplugging the power cable?
There is not, since its bus powered
Can you adjust USB playback directly from the unit?
yes
Good day, help me please
I'm having trouble with my zen q.
The card makes a clicking sound when I move it when it's turned on with a microphone attached
The second - I can’t adjust the balance for recording vocals in any way - from a quiet place to a loud place - there is an overload (on the previous 276 volts, there is simply no such problem)
I tried applying compressors on the channel but it didn't help and I don't really understand if the signal remains raw if I add compression (because I need the raw files for post processing)
Сам ще інтерфейс не чіпав, але виглядає наче можна призначити один і той самий фізичний вхід на два різні віртуальні канала мікшера, один з дсп інший без і писати оброблений/чистий сигнали одночасно. По клікам може якийсь кабель відходить - usb або xlr.
Does the 32+ gen4 sound the same as the Quadro since they have the same converters?
Yes
I have the Zen Go. Is it really that much better than that Fluff?
I have the same question. Is it possible you can do a comparison video on the zen go vs the quadro? thanks for the awesome videos!
Can all 4 combo jacks be configured as Hi-Z or just 2 of them? Can't see a manual on their site just yet.
based on the labeling of the jacks, just the front 2 probably.
All of them can
only front 2 preamps has got Hi-Z
Three of them ?
All four jacks can be what you choose it to be using the software
do you know if the DSP power is equal or better than the zen go ? and if tha eFx2Daw works on the quadro? so important to know this before buying
afx2daw doesn't work
it has 1 dsp chip so i think its the same as the go
ive got all plugins so i can try for you if it's loading the plugins you want
@@brokki
they are a scamming company whit good converters but poor drivers and firmware which means you cant work seriously mix and mastering whit out bugs latency and sync problems that disconnect the device from your computer whit no reason has for afx 2daw its pure scam that brings more latency to the game and in plus they have the native versions of the same plugins and wont give it to the afx2daw users that have been victims on the scam the only thing ok are the mic preamps
Edit - I did have a moan about an issue but the support has been good and the bug in 2 of the plugins is being fixed and I was given my choice of 2 of their other plugins for free to make up for it so I’m extremely pleased with the device
I travel with the Quadro and have had none of these issues however I will say the Quadro is VERY picky about the cable you use. I would try another Thunderbolt cable and see if that changes anything.
@@RiffsAndBeards I don’t use thunderbolt and I use the usb cable that it came with. Also the tech team got back (within minutes of my comments on RUclips) and confirmed they have been able to repeat the issues and they will fix them in the next update. The memory cat worked when I tried it today so not sure whether I made a mistake myself 🤷♂️
DONT BUY IT ! IDEPENDS 100% ON DRIVERS AND THEIR UPDATES SUCKS. EVERY TIME I TURN ON MY COMPUTER I HAVE TO PRAY THAT WILL WORK.
they are a scamming company whit good converters but poor drivers and firmware which means you cant work seriously mix and mastering whit out bugs latency and sync problems that disconnect the device from your computer whit no reason has for afx 2daw its pure scam that brings more latency to the game and in plus they have the native versions of the same plugins and wont give it to the afx2daw users that have been victims on the scam the only thing ok are the mic preamps
great sound horrible software and connection
they are a scamming company whit good converters but poor drivers and firmware which means you cant work seriously mix and mastering whit out bugs latency and sync problems that disconnect the device from your computer whit no reason has for afx 2daw its pure scam that brings more latency to the game and in plus they have the native versions of the same plugins and wont give it to the afx2daw users that have been victims on the scam the only thing ok are the mic preamps
@@valgimorais602 had there product for 1 year i had enough they purposely limit some features on the discrete 8 sc that i think was unfair. now i have the apogee mk2 that future proof i can add more modules for more inputs and decent clocking for mix and mastering applications