Modal Argon8 37-Key 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer

Introducing the Modal Argon8: Elevate Your Sound with a 37-Key 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer

Unleash Musical Innovation:

Discover the limitless potential of sound creation with the Modal Argon8. This cutting-edge synthesizer opens doors to new sonic dimensions, allowing you to craft rich, diverse tones that resonate with your musical vision.

Unparalleled Polyphony:

With an impressive 8-voice polyphony, the Argon8 empowers you to construct intricate chords and intricate soundscapes that breathe life into your compositions. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to a world of expansive harmonies.

Wavetable Wonder:

Explore a vast palette of wavetables that span the spectrum from classic analog to futuristic digital. The Argon8 grants you access to a treasure trove of sonic textures, enabling you to effortlessly shape and mold your sounds for any genre.

Intuitive 37-Key Interface:

Featuring a user-friendly 37-key layout, the Argon8 ensures seamless playability and swift experimentation. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a budding producer, the instrument’s interface adapts to your creative flow.

Crafted for Creativity:

Designed with a focus on innovation, the Modal Argon8 encourages you to push sonic boundaries. Sculpt evolving soundscapes, deliver punchy basslines, and unleash ethereal leads with an instrument that’s tailor-made for your artistic ventures.

Connect and Collaborate:

Equip yourself with a range of connectivity options, including MIDI, USB, and more. The Argon8 seamlessly integrates into your studio setup, making it the perfect companion for collaborative sessions or solo explorations.

Elevate Your Sound:

With the Modal Argon8 37-Key 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer, you’re not just creating music — you’re crafting experiences. Elevate your sound to unprecedented heights and embark on a sonic journey that knows no bounds.

Specifications

Polyphony

• True 8 voice polyphonic
• Mono-timbral
• Oscillators:32 x Wavetable Oscillators, 8 x Oscillator Modifiers
• LFO:2 x Audio-rate LFO with Tempo Sync
• Filter:2-pole Morphing Resonant Filter: Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass
• Envelope Generator:3 x ADSR: Amp, Mod, Filter
• Effects Types:Waveshaping Distortion, 3 x Stereo FX Engines: Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Chorus
• Arpeggiator:32-step, Up to 2048 Steps before Repeat
• Sequencer:Realtime Sequencer, 512-note, 100 x Sequencer Presets

Oscillators

• 120 carefully crafted wavetables split into 24 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets, covering virtual analogue classics through to cutting edge EDM and many from the original Modal 002 as well as a whole range of mathematically generated tables. Additional PWM bank and 3 noise/modulation banks accessible on Oscillator 2
• 32 static wavetable processors including de-rez, wave folders, wave shapers, phase shapers and rectify that can be applied to the 120 wavetables to give a mind boggling array of permutations and new waveshapes
• 32 high resolution wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice, with 8 types of oscillator modifier including: Phase Mod (FM), Ring Mod, Amp Mod, Hard Sync and Windowed Sync
• Voice Drift and Width controls that help to create massive stereo soundscapes

Keyboard

• FATAR TP/9S Full size keys with both velocity and aftertouch, 37 on the ARGON8 and 61 on the ARGON8X
• 1.54 inch large OLED display – that provides instant visual feedback to the user at all times of playing/editing
• Multiple keyboard modes, Mono, Poly, Unison 2, unison 4, unison 8, Stack 2 and Stack 4
• Inbuilt sophisticated programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating
• Glide/Portamento with both legato and staccato modes

Filter

• Two pole morphing resonant filter with multiple filter types
• Filter can be morphed from low pass, through band pass, to high pass

Modulation

• Hugely powerful “Mod Matrix” with eight assignable slots with four additional fixed routes, 11 mod sources and 52 destinations
• A 4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually ‘locked’ when desired
• Three dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously including negative (reverse) versions
• Two Audio rate LFO’s with tempo sync (one poly, one global). Polyphonic LFO can sync to frequency divisions

Storage

• 500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs and 200 user patch spaces. Patch upload and download through the free MODALapp
• 100 sequencer presets and 100 FX presets
• Quick Recalls accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches. 8 slots on keyboard variants, and 4 on ARGON8M

Connectivity

• Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
• MIDI DIN in and out
• Full size quarter inch jacks for stereo audio outs, headphones and external control such as sustain and expression
• 3.5 mm stereo input with ability to route incoming audio through the FX
• Class compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer or tablet
• Optional MODALapp standalone software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. Optional MODALplugin  VST3 / AU plugin for running MODALapp within your Digital Audio Workstation (coming soon)
• Power: DC-9.0V-1.5A

Physical

• Road ready Steel and Aluminium chassis
• ARGON8 – Width: 555mm – 22 inches / Depth: 300mm – 11-3/4 inches / Height: 100mm – 4 inches
• ARGON8X – Width: 885mm – 35 inches / Depth: 300mm – 11-3/4 inches / Height: 100mm – 4 inches
• ARGON8M – Width: 384mm – 15 inches / Depth: 127mm – 5 inches / Height: 80mm – 3 inches / Desktop or Rack mount – 3U 19” rack

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