Antelope Galaxy 64 Synergy Core

A Galaxy Designed for Modern Studios, Stage, and Broadcast

The Galaxy 64 Synergy Core follows an "all-in-one" approach: gathering multichannel conversion, audio networking, Pro Tools HDX integration, and a plugin processing environment into a single 2U rack chassis. The goal is clear: eliminate the need for external modules and expansion cards by centralizing connectivity, routing, and monitoring. This philosophy makes it a preferred interface for installations where reliability, channel density, and flexible distribution (multi-room studios, live recording, OB vans, corporate) are as important as conversion quality.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

This audio interface targets studios with high input/output counts, Pro Tools HD/HDX environments requiring multi-card integration, as well as setups needing to transport audio over long distances via Dante over IP. It is also suitable for engineers who want to maintain a native workflow via Thunderbolt 3 while benefiting from real-time monitoring with effects (vocal tracking with compression and EQ, musician foldbacks, live sessions) without overloading the computer or compromising stability in critical situations.

Connectivity, Conversion, and Processing: A Platform Tailored for Large Projects

A 64-Channel Hub That Speaks Dante, HDX, and Thunderbolt 3

The Galaxy 64 Synergy Core stands out with a rare architecture: two Dante ports (primary/secondary) for networking, four HDX ports supporting up to 128 input/output channels at 192 kHz in Pro Tools, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports with customized macOS and Windows drivers for native DAWs. All can be used simultaneously, facilitating coexistence of multiple systems (for example, a Pro Tools HDX control room + a native editing station, or parallel Dante distribution) and quick switching between different production streams.

Conversion Quality and Clocking: Precision, Separation, Stability

Designed for demanding sessions, the interface boasts a 124 dB dynamic range in AD conversion and 128 dB in DA conversion, with a mastering-quality monitoring converter offering a 130 dB dynamic range for critical listening. The proprietary Acoustically Focused Clocking technology and jitter management via a 64-bit processor aim to enhance width, separation, and detail level, especially in dense sessions where temporal coherence between channels is crucial.

Synergy Core: Embedded Plugins and Monitoring Without Perceptible Latency

The Galaxy 64 Synergy Core comes with 36 real-time plugins drawn largely from a collection inspired by vintage analog gear. The embedded platform handles processing to provide direct monitoring with plugins in real time, without perceived latency-a highly sought-after feature for tracking and live performance. The system also offers a collection of 69 Synergy Core analog-modeling plugins, with capacity for up to 256 instances loaded simultaneously across 64 virtual racks, enabling management of multiple processing chains (vocals, multi-mic drums, stems, foldbacks) without full dependence on the computer's CPU.

Digital Routing, Internal Mixers, and Presets: Total Control

The advanced digital routing matrix allows building complex configurations via an intuitive drag-and-drop logic. For monitoring and foldbacks, you have 8 low-latency 32-channel mixers, divisible into mixes and submixes, with panning, stereo linking, reverb, or other plugins. Customizable presets store routing, levels, mixes, and submixes, while the touchscreen facilitates operation and quick recall in production contexts.

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