Review Antelope Audio Zen Tour

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024

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  • @devilsadvocate269
    @devilsadvocate269 5 лет назад +10

    It never ceases to amaze me when someone from the UK loses their accent when they sing. Great demo.

  • @pacokitara
    @pacokitara 7 лет назад +9

    Used the zen both in the studio and in a live setup and it is amazing.
    AFX sound awesome, it is a wonderful device!

  • @AtanasKomsiyski91111
    @AtanasKomsiyski91111 7 лет назад +12

    That little piece of gear saved me SO much time and SO much additional gear , cables and still sounds like a converter for 5 K ! I can record wireless , from the freak**g bathroom if I'd like ! Love it ! LOVE IT !

    • @gothtratd8811
      @gothtratd8811 7 лет назад +3

      You need to hear the Orion Studio brother !!
      this is such a beast,not portable but so capable.
      Can you tell me is it ok as for a mobile rig ?
      I travel a lot and usually the signal goes directly from the interface to the PA through a mixer.

    • @martinjames9938
      @martinjames9938 7 лет назад +5

      The Zen Tour is perfect for traveling musicians and truly Just Works !
      It is light easy to set up and sounds rocking awesome.

    • @ilogicDesignMedias
      @ilogicDesignMedias 7 лет назад +2

      My Zen Tour rocks! And with the new remote Apps, it's easier then ever to work with it!
      BTW, do you like the new Routing Matrix that they released a couple of weeks ago?

    • @hamed4o
      @hamed4o 7 лет назад +3

      I should also confirm the conversion is great for sure and saves your time so much, drivers run flawlessly and since I have this unit. Very happy having this gear with me!

    • @AtanasKomsiyski91111
      @AtanasKomsiyski91111 7 лет назад +4

      Yeah ! One of my friends has an Orion Studio, he told me the exact same thing. I'm going to take the Tour .. on a little tour next week and compare it with the Orion !

  • @pavelpavlov7191
    @pavelpavlov7191 7 лет назад +9

    The Antelope FX are great and you get "em for free.I think the Zen Tour is great device.The routing is actually easy (just check their RUclips videos)

    • @jgvtc559
      @jgvtc559 6 лет назад

      Is this better than a quartet avid
      Or even the ua usb those and the audiofuse i cant pick which is best

  • @ruuhmusic
    @ruuhmusic 7 лет назад +24

    This video was "VERY VERY COOL"!

    • @theinsidecyclist
      @theinsidecyclist 4 года назад

      I dont recall him saying "cool" at all....

    • @ruuhmusic
      @ruuhmusic 4 года назад

      theinsidecyclist lol I imagine you stopped watching at 1:18...

  • @KingCoCo
    @KingCoCo 7 лет назад +3

    Mine gets delivered Monday! So excited!!!

  • @aleksandarjovanovic8971
    @aleksandarjovanovic8971 5 лет назад +5

    Hi James ! Do you recommend Antelope Discrete 8 vs Zen Tour vs Apollo Twin MK II?

    • @3star2nr
      @3star2nr 3 года назад

      If I were to pick of the 3 id pick the discrete 8. Its the cheapest. It has all the features of the zen tour and also has more preamps.
      Having analog knobs on the front for each channel also dramatically speed up your workflow.

  • @NyakzOTSD
    @NyakzOTSD 7 лет назад +3

    Can you bypass the mic pre when using with outboard gear? i.e a neve vocal preamp etc

  • @PhonicDeep
    @PhonicDeep 7 лет назад +2

    Love mine ZenTour.The routing is very flexible and intuitive.

    • @amonchhetri1053
      @amonchhetri1053 Год назад

      could we sumhow route external analog compressor for tracking through control panel?

    • @PhonicDeep
      @PhonicDeep Год назад

      @@amonchhetri1053 absolutely

    • @amonchhetri1053
      @amonchhetri1053 Год назад +1

      @@PhonicDeep wow now i jhave been searching how to do this but without any succecss..could you please help me how to??would be my life saver..i have an analog FMR RNC, please please help me..

    • @amonchhetri1053
      @amonchhetri1053 Год назад

      could we connect through messenger etc..

  • @vrapitfire
    @vrapitfire 8 лет назад +2

    How do you feel about this, sound wise, compared to prism lyra? I have a lyra, but i hear so much about antelope that i can't help but be intrigued.

  • @luisalmeida2866
    @luisalmeida2866 3 года назад

    Best review ever, but EVER made for Zen Tour. It's still time for me to buy one after seeing this.

    • @amonchhetri1053
      @amonchhetri1053 Год назад

      hi is zen tour still worth it in 22, its discontinued now but i am trying to get a used one today..

    • @luisalmeida2866
      @luisalmeida2866 Год назад

      @@amonchhetri1053 It is. The DAC is still superior to any other Zen product, so sound quality will always be a bit better. Anyways, if you don't need all the ins/outs, you can save a lot of money on another Zen Interface and sound quality is still amazing. Even Zen Go. I had Discrete 4 SC (sounds stunning) and Zen Go sounds exactly the same due to DAC and the same 64bit clocking. It all depends of what you need in terms of connectivity. The sound quality of Antelope Audio products is like heaven. I haven't found anything that comes close yet at the same price.

    • @amonchhetri1053
      @amonchhetri1053 Год назад

      @@luisalmeida2866 so u mean there is no preamp and converter difference between zen go a much lower priced interface and zentour?i thought they compromised these for pricings..thanks for the help..

    • @luisalmeida2866
      @luisalmeida2866 Год назад

      @@amonchhetri1053 The Zen Tour DAC is superior. You will notice some difference. And I forgot to mention that the preamps also sound better. But what you get from a Zen Go is pretty close. Almost nobody knows this and Antelope is not selling much Zen Go's. lol. The Discrete 4 SC was a 1000€ interface and the Zen Go sounds exactly the same, for eg. Both DAC and preamps. But Zen Tour sounds a bit better.

    • @amonchhetri1053
      @amonchhetri1053 Год назад

      @@luisalmeida2866 but now hear people saying the zentour desktop software is buggy and frustrating to use while mixing with onboard plugins..doesnt the company upgrade the drivers and softwares?

  • @amonchhetri1053
    @amonchhetri1053 Год назад

    hi i am thinking of getting one used..can we use external fx like compressor etc?

  • @iandean9392
    @iandean9392 4 года назад

    Thank you! What is the desktop stand featured with the Zen Tour in this video?

  • @FelipeSandovalFarias
    @FelipeSandovalFarias 8 лет назад +4

    such a talent a gifted man, great vocals ! what microphone you use ?

  • @richiefamus8778
    @richiefamus8778 7 лет назад

    Thank you for the video. No mention of sound quality in comparison to the Studio? Same clocking and conversion?

  • @TheDougSpot
    @TheDougSpot 8 лет назад +2

    Antelope have always had a HUGE problem of only having one thunderbolt port, which is one of the biggest benefit of using thunderbolt in the first place

  • @stuartewoldt1513
    @stuartewoldt1513 3 года назад

    I'm wanting to switch my analog studio to digital. Can I integrate thia Zen Tour I to it and if so can I have 24 tracks recording at same time while having control over them

  • @rjb7569
    @rjb7569 3 года назад

    It would be beneficial if these guys who review interfaces would answer the viewers questions once in a while.

  • @blackjono2000
    @blackjono2000 8 лет назад +5

    How do the FX compare to Universal Audio?

    • @ProductionExpert
      @ProductionExpert  8 лет назад +6

      They sound very good. Not exact reproductions of the original but very useable. The guitar amps are great. And remember its all FREE when you get the unit.

  • @esdrasmorillo2450
    @esdrasmorillo2450 7 лет назад

    Hello James,
    Thank you for the review. I have this nice device. I was wondering what kind of stand are you using. And if you use a fan to cool it down?
    Thank you,
    Esdras

  • @monomono
    @monomono 4 года назад +1

    cant believe this thing existed in 2016 lmao. drooling over it in 2020

  • @06szymonszymanski
    @06szymonszymanski 7 лет назад +2

    Do you think Apollo twin MKII is better in terms of audio quality and plugins?

    • @papahuge
      @papahuge 7 лет назад

      If you are using an Apple, you should prob get the Apollo. But as a PC user, I would get the Antelope. And audio quality is extremely hard to quantify since there are so many ways to do it. If you're looking at sampling rate, then on paper it's identical... If you are looking at the signal to noise, then the Apollo wins by a marginal 123db vs antelope's 120db. As far as plugins go, it's something that you have to try for yourself, just like everything else. Antelope offers more in-the-box arsenal, unlike with UAD you have to pay for each plugin.

  • @kipling1957
    @kipling1957 6 лет назад

    Does the Zen have its own wifi router built-In to use the remote app? In other words, can I connect it to an iPad without having a wifi network available if I'm out on location?

  • @redmase1
    @redmase1 8 лет назад

    Hi James, every tried the heritage audio eq and do it have any mic pre emulations. great video yet again thank you

  • @barrydriedger2905
    @barrydriedger2905 8 лет назад +9

    Thanks James. I am returning my Zen Tour today a getting my Apollo Twin back. I couldn't pack the Antelope up fast enough. In my mind The Tour didn't sound as full as my Twin. Also the Headphone outs were very quiet compared to the Apollo. Yes the routing is great but I found Universal Audio Console easier and made more sense to me. To Steal a (James) "It just works"
    Build Quality...Fantastic..Plugins...very Good but in my opinion fall short of UAD. I really wanted this function packed baby to work. In a nutshell...Didn't sound as good,Hard to navigate and Headphone volume far to quiet. Just my 2 cents worth.Of course everything is subjective...

    • @rzemeckis
      @rzemeckis 8 лет назад +8

      I have both here as well haha. Interesting that you thought it fell short soundwise. Soundwise I feel the Zen Tour has amazing sound detail and feel it is much better than my apollo but I am still getting used to the routing. I shot out against the babyface pro and the apollo twin and keeping this thing.

    • @barrydriedger2905
      @barrydriedger2905 8 лет назад +2

      Good to know. I'm starting to think it may have been defective...My twin at 10 o'clock was the same loudness as the Tour cranked...anyhow glad you guys are happy and making music...that's what matters for sure

    • @rzemeckis
      @rzemeckis 8 лет назад +2

      Barry I had that same issue and did a restore factory default. After that it was great. I bought mine used though

    • @barrydriedger2905
      @barrydriedger2905 8 лет назад +1

      That's fantastic advice for everyone. Mine was brand new and I've moved on...well back I guess..I hope this little post helps someone else in the Community

    • @MarcelJamesMastering
      @MarcelJamesMastering 8 лет назад +2

      It does sound like you did an update without performing a Factory Reset and you weren't getting the full gain and sound. Sorry to hear this. We're trying to make sure more people know about doing the Reset after all updates.

  • @skylisszthecolossus
    @skylisszthecolossus 5 лет назад +1

    Great Song, James!

  • @robertsimpson5801
    @robertsimpson5801 6 лет назад +1

    Good review! I just wish you had muted your microphone during the guitar amp demos.
    Other than that, excellent!

  • @abbasalikhan
    @abbasalikhan 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the review can u tell me what stand are you using ?

  • @PeachCatHill
    @PeachCatHill 7 лет назад

    What a passionate review!

  • @fashopimpin
    @fashopimpin 7 лет назад

    What was your vocal chain and what fx did you apply after recording?

  • @EScott2U
    @EScott2U Год назад

    Okay, off topic. What is that little bouncy snare dampener you're using, and how the hell have I never seen once before??

  • @michaeltinglin7062
    @michaeltinglin7062 3 года назад

    What stand are you using to out the interface on?

  • @EranPeres
    @EranPeres 8 лет назад

    Great review James! Thorough and educative.
    I wonder about the reverb you mention is missing.
    I can see the Auraverb on mixer 1 and so I wonder what you meant. Would you care to explain?
    Thanks!

    • @MarcelJamesMastering
      @MarcelJamesMastering 8 лет назад +1

      The Reverb is indeed not "missing", it's on Mixer 1. I think it's possible James opened one of the other mixers 2-4 and just missed it. AuraVerb is there.

    • @EranPeres
      @EranPeres 8 лет назад

      Would like to hear the track re-mixed with this great reverb on the vocals :-)

  • @bikesnbeerz
    @bikesnbeerz 7 лет назад +2

    Nice one James

  • @TheRealTMajor
    @TheRealTMajor 7 лет назад +1

    I need that Stand. Does anyone know where I can get it?

  • @decapmusic
    @decapmusic 8 лет назад +9

    What are you using for the Zen Tour stand?

    • @zbox98
      @zbox98 7 лет назад +2

      I would like to know too! It gets a little toasty on the desk and I bet it would help

    • @garyonuallain
      @garyonuallain 7 лет назад +3

      It looks like a Hercules laptop stand to me.
      www.thomann.de/ie/hercules_stands_hcdg_400b_laptop_stand.htm?ref=search_prv_7

    •  6 лет назад +1

      WTF?! jaja, 69€ for a pice of plastic??? kajajaja insane :)

  • @nicoraibak
    @nicoraibak 6 лет назад

    Can i plug the zen tour to my windows pc at the same time i plug it via thunderbolt on mi mac¿¿

  • @riktascale4
    @riktascale4 6 лет назад

    Love it man!

  • @bparkpark1764
    @bparkpark1764 8 лет назад +2

    Can't wait to get one. Bye bye Duet 2.

    • @MultiFreddy34
      @MultiFreddy34 7 лет назад

      Same here. Getting mine in a few weeks!!

  • @sambemixing2100
    @sambemixing2100 4 года назад

    How can I connect outboard hear to it?

  • @luke01bits83
    @luke01bits83 7 лет назад

    Can I record a drums with this interface using the hi-z inputs?

    • @remyr5749
      @remyr5749 7 лет назад

      If the mics don't need 48v power, you can connect via an XLR to 1/4" cable to the Hi-z inputs. Probably won't sound great. Best to get an add-on 8 channel ADAT interface to connect to the ZT.

  • @clivesaunders5576
    @clivesaunders5576 7 лет назад

    nice one james!

  • @TomerSevilya
    @TomerSevilya 7 лет назад

    16:10 Didnt understand what he said at
    He started to say: Yes i agree the eight analog outputs are...
    from there didnt understand what did he say and the meaning..
    Can someone clarify please?
    Thankss

    • @bolttracks
      @bolttracks 7 лет назад +1

      He said the the analog outs are using D-Sub which is that 25-pin connector you see on the back. You need a breakout cable for that and then you can use all the outs.

    • @TomerSevilya
      @TomerSevilya 7 лет назад

      Ohh.. D-sub.. missed that, thanks

    • @leadvillejim
      @leadvillejim 7 лет назад +1

      I just ordered a DIYRE SB2 Passive Summing Mixer Kit for this, which will be my first foray into external summing. $50 and a little soldering, and my first venture into analog summing. Right now I'm looking for a high quality dsub cable for this. I don't want to spend $100+ on it, but I don't want to lose sound quality. It could be three feet. Still looking....

  • @jaycairo5160
    @jaycairo5160 8 лет назад

    WHICH INTERFACE IS BETTER ALL ROUND, UAD APOLLO TWIN USB OR THE ZEN?

    • @EranPeres
      @EranPeres 8 лет назад +1

      I guess it depends what you're after. UAD has much more and a better variety of plugins currently, but for approximately same price range the zen tour will give you much more connectivity, options, slightly better converters, and whatever plugins are free as opposed to ~200$ per plugin with UAD.
      For those reasons I decided to go with the Zen Tour, and so far I am very happy with that choice.
      The only things I can criticize are:
      1. Drivers stability for Windows could improve
      2. More and better variety of plugins will be welcomed
      3. The option to use thunderbolt (usb-c) in windows (only for mac now
      Apart from that it is great!

  • @rikyriky966
    @rikyriky966 6 лет назад

    You are great

  • @beeisbad
    @beeisbad 5 лет назад +6

    Maaaan.... this dude loves EVERYBODY'S interface! He loves the Focusrite, Apollo Twin, Arturia, Antelope, Mickey Mouse Thunderbolt, etc.... smh

    • @flashback4588
      @flashback4588 5 лет назад +2

      Maybe all those companies pay him to love their products or maybe he just loves audio hardware xd

    • @Han414
      @Han414 4 года назад +2

      thats how you do business

    • @stuartewoldt1513
      @stuartewoldt1513 3 года назад

      Dude has a addiction to electronics. 😆

  • @jermainelong1843
    @jermainelong1843 6 лет назад

    What bass are you using?

  • @Pedrinios
    @Pedrinios 5 лет назад +1

    That gear crashes Apollo Twin Duo

  • @pdmcrew80
    @pdmcrew80 8 лет назад

    No WC I/O? Makes no sense, since the only way you can expand the Mic Pre its via ADAT.

    • @boukeBrink
      @boukeBrink 8 лет назад

      adat has also clock info right?

    • @pdmcrew80
      @pdmcrew80 8 лет назад

      Right. But its not as precise as W.C and Antelope is mainly recognized for their fantastic clocks. However this interface is nothing but amazing.

    • @jamesknight5674
      @jamesknight5674 7 лет назад

      Pedro coelho You can choose clock source as SPDIF from the software

  • @oscar26f
    @oscar26f 7 лет назад

    I cant find a vocal review wtf

  • @KaneLono
    @KaneLono 7 лет назад

    My Zen Tour makes a popping sound out of the monitors every 5 seconds... and...
    This is after it is completely turned off.
    So Sweetwater promptly sent me another brand new Zen Tour and guess what?
    It does the exact same thing.
    Two new units in a row doing the exact same thing? Making a popping sound out of the monitors after turned off. (new dynaudio lyd 7's). This is a real problem. The Zen Tour does not have a hardware off switch. Only through software. And its not working correctly. After the second one i said send me another one but only after its been tested and does not have this problem. That was a week ago and no word back yet from Sweetwaters tech department. So my guess is they are pulling new Zen Tours, testing them and finding the same issue with them all. Otherwise i would have my new (working correctly) unit on its way. but .. nope.
    The other problem with the Zen Tour is the new Routing Matrix also does not work correctly. There are labels on the along the left side and also labels across the top. When you click on the words that across the top.... they are not readable. They are cut off on all sides and completely unreadable. Which makes the much talked about and hyped up new Routing Matrix unusable.
    The Zen Tour Sounds great. But it definitely has its problems.
    Come on Antelope. You can do better. This is not a cheapo unit.

    • @sealion234
      @sealion234 7 лет назад +1

      You're really posting this all over the internet, aren't you? Here's again the solution from Sam Knaak: James! Thats a clocking issue! You have to understand that the Zen Tour unlike a Focusrite Scarlett or Presonus box, Audient or most of those boxes the Zen Tour has internal clock! Those popping sounds are due to your daw software and thus your computer is not clocking with the Zen Tour. You have to either A.)make the computer your slave and have it send clock to Zen Tour and Zen Tour clocks off your computer or B.) which is what I do, have your software clock FROM your Zen Tour. I'm going to say for sure you are opening a session in 44.1 and Zen Tour defaults I believe to 48k. Have you tried that yet? The Zen Tour and the software is amazing once you get used to it. The sound is amazing and there plugins are very, very good once you get it all working. I can help more. Could talk you through it on the phone today if you need.

    • @KaneLono
      @KaneLono 7 лет назад

      "You're really posting this all over the internet, aren't you?"
      Hell yes im posting. Just like your posting.
      I found Sam's post back to me,.. which is guess you just copy and pasted.
      First you need to understand and keep in mind i've only been heavy into audio engineering for about 26 years.
      This is the 5th home studio i've built or help build. Pro Tools certified many years ago. Now i like Logic.
      I have an electronic's engineering degree from the UofA.
      I've been building, installing, troubleshooting electronics for most of my adult life.
      I've installed everything from indultural lasers to medical MRI's.
      and.... built more than a few big Neve based studios.
      Yes... i understand clocking.
      The midi setup in the mac pro that is in the utilities folder for the ZT is set at 88.2
      The DAW (Logic Pro X) is set at 88.2
      The Zen Tour itself is set at 88.2
      And none of that matters one bit.
      It's not a problem when the ZT is turned on.
      What you and Sam don't understand is none of that matters. If you would just pay attention to my original post. Its makes the popping noise when its turned off. And everything else is also turned off.... and not even connected to the ZT.
      Let me break it down for you. Again.
      NOTHING is plugged it to the Zen Tour except:
      1. The power cable.
      2. The Monitors.
      And it is completely turned off.... off.... As in black touch screen.
      So how can this be a clocking issue??????
      There is no Thunderbolt or usb cable plugged into the back of The ZT.... So.. What could it be having a clocking issue with? There is nothing connected to it except the monitors and im pretty sure they don't give a damn about the clock.
      The only way it will stop making the popping noise is if i unplug the power from the ZT or turn off the monitors. (or unplug the monitors).
      And yes... i have RESET the ZT in every way it can be reset. and yes i have bypassed the surge protector. and yes i have tried everything you could possibly think of. There is nothing more that could be done from a troubleshooting standpoint unless i wanted to take it apart and go component level. Which probably couldnt be done anyway because im sure they are no components except integrated circuits built into multilevel boards.
      Like is said this is a REAL problem.

    • @KaneLono
      @KaneLono 7 лет назад +2

      Update.
      Got Antelope tech support on the phone today.
      They said its a "known issue".
      From Antelope tech support:
      "Firmware problem. They are trying to fix it. There is no hard/switch shutdown. So the unit is never really turned off. Turning it off is standby mode. So when its off the software is still awaiting instructions and makes a popping sound every 5 seconds."

    • @sealion234
      @sealion234 7 лет назад

      Please continue to keep us updated. Thank you.

    • @es.ce_soulchild
      @es.ce_soulchild 7 лет назад

      JamesCarieCody anymore updates dude.

  • @timhill6281
    @timhill6281 6 лет назад

    Guitar sims sound uninspiring-

  • @CoyTheobalt
    @CoyTheobalt Год назад

    We get it, you can play guitar...and its "very very cool " we all know "who your trying to be "