Modal ARGON8X
The Modal Argon8X is a 61-key polyphonic 8-voice wavetable synthesizer. Built on a 32-oscillator architecture, you can play the Argon8X either polyphonically, monophonically, in unison, or stacked. Packed full of processing power, Argon8X includes de-rez; waveshaping distortion; a robust effects engine; morphable filters, and envelope generators. Allowing you to distort, mangle, and inspire a number of creative explorations.
What’s more, Argon8X sports a built-in arpeggiator and 512-step sequencer. So you can generate intricate patterns that evoke classic ’80s arp lines or future-facing programming. Housed in a steel aluminum chassis, the Argon8X is a durable synth that not only looks great. But will also withstand night after night of constant touring and use. It also offers more than enough connectivity that it’ll fit seamlessly into an existing multi-synth setup.
Above all, the Argon8X is a 61-key synthesizer that boasts endless functionality. So it’s the perfect synth for sound designers looking to push the limits of production!
Polyphony
- True 8-Voice Polyphonic
- Mono-Timbral
Oscillators
- 120 Carefully Crafted Wavetables Split into 24 Banks of 5 Morphable Waveform Sets, Covering Virtual Analog Classics, Modern EDM, and Many from the Original Modal 002 as well as a Whole Range of Mathematically Generated Tables. Additional PWM Bank and 4 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 Wide 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 TP9/S Full Size 61-Key Keybed with Both Velocity and Aftertouch
- OLED Display: 1.54″ / 3.9 cm (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
- Filter can be Morphed from Low-Pass through Band-Pass to High-Pass
Modulation
- 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 Wide 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
FX
- Waveshaping Distortion
- Three Powerful Independent and User Configurable Stereo FX Engines
- FX: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Positive or Negative), Lo-Fi, Tremolo, Rotary, 3 x Delay Types (Stereo, Ping-Pong, Crossover) and Reverb
Sequencer
- Real Time Sequencer with 512 Steps with Input Quantize and Four Recordable / Editable Parameter Animations
- Delay FX, LFO’s Sequencer, and Arpeggio can be Either Clocked Internally or Externally
- 100 Sequencer Presets Can Be Linked to any Patch for Quickly Loading Arrangements
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 8 your Favorite Patches
Connectivity
- Analog Clock Sync In and Out: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm (Configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering Specification)
- MIDI In and Out: 2 x 5-Pin DIN
- Stereo Audio Outs: 2 x 1/4″ / 6.35 mm
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4″ / 6.35mm
- External Control: 1 x 1/4″ / 6.35 mm
- Sustain Control: 1 x 1/4″/ 6.35 mm
- Stereo Audio Input: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm for Route Incoming Audio through the FX
- Sync In: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
- Sync Out: 1/8″ / 3.5 mm
- USB: USB Type-B (Class Compliant MIDI Provided Over USB Connection to Host Computer or Tablet)
- Software Editor Available for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android with VST3 and AU Compatibility – MODALapp can be run within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
Material of Construction
- Road-Ready Steel and Aluminum Chassis
Power : 9 VDC, 1.5 A
Dimensions: (W x D x H) 35 x 11.75 x 4″ / 88.5 x 30.0 x 10.0 cm
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