Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core – USB/Thunderbolt Interface + 17 FX

Professional 1U Rackmount Audio Interface with 17 Real-Time Synergy Core Effects Included

The Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is a high-performance, rackmount audio interface designed for professional engineers, producers, and hybrid studio workflows. With eight Class-A preamps, cutting-edge AD/DA conversion, and advanced real-time effect processing powered by Synergy Core’s dual DSP + FPGA engine, this interface delivers elite-level studio functionality with remarkable flexibility and efficiency.

17 Real-Time Analog-Modeled Effects Included — Studio Power Without the Rack

What truly sets the Discrete 8 Pro apart is its ability to offload your signal processing into its own hardware. It comes bundled with 17 real-time Synergy Core effects — meticulously modeled after vintage analog gear and processed entirely within the unit for zero-latency monitoring and zero CPU strain.

Included FX Bundle Highlights:

Stay-Levin – Smooth Vari-Mu tube compressor for mix glue, vocals, and mastering warmth

FET-A76 – Lightning-fast, punchy dynamics modeled after the classic 1176

VCA160 – Vintage VCA-style compressor/limiter great for drums and parallel compression

X903 – British-inspired VCA compressor with surgical dynamic control

PowerFFC – Feed-forward compressor for transparent, modern gain control

Power EX – Dynamic expander for vocal control and tightening background elements

Power Gate – Real-time noise gate for vocals, guitars, or broadcast

Clear Q – Surgical parametric EQ for corrective or tone-shaping work

VEQ-1A – Warm, tube-modeled EQ inspired by the legendary Pultec

VEQ-HLF – High/low-pass filter with vintage character for cleaning tracks

VMEQ-5 – Mid-range EQ with classic tube tone for vocals and instruments

Gyraf Gyratec IX – Dual-tube mic preamp with rich harmonic character

BA-31 – Germanium mic preamp that adds vintage punch and tone

AuraVerb – Studio-grade reverb with customizable decay, spread, and modulation

A-Tuner – Real-time tuner perfect for guitarists and bassists

11x Shred Guitar Amps – A full suite of amp models for clean, crunch, and high-gain tones

11x Shred Guitar Cabinets – Matching cab simulations with mic positioning for pro reamping or DI workflows

All 17 effects run directly on the interface’s hardware engine, meaning your system’s performance stays optimized even during heavy multitrack sessions or high-sample-rate projects.

Eight Class-A Preamps for Premium Analog Input

At the core of the Discrete 8 Pro are eight discrete, six-transistor Class-A mic preamps, modeled after vintage recording consoles for low-noise, high-headroom operation. Each offers up to 65 dB of gain and accepts XLR or TRS line-level inputs. Two front-facing inputs offer Hi-Z support for direct tracking of electric guitars and basses.

Full Studio Control, Anywhere

With four stereo mixers, zero-latency FX chains, and drag-and-drop routing across any I/O or DAW path, the Discrete 8 Pro acts as the control hub for modern hybrid studios, live rigs, and creative workflows.

Why It Matters

The Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is far more than a high-end interface — it’s a studio-grade effects rack, a precision converter, and an analog console front-end rolled into one. The included 17 real-time FX save thousands in plugin and hardware costs while giving you the power of analog gear, right inside your interface.