Modal ARGON8X 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer - 61 Key

The Modal ARGON8X 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer - 61 Key is sophisticated wavetable synth engine generates thousands of different sonic combinations with its seamless waveform morphing feature. Explore ambient evolving textures, classic pads and modern chords, brutal basses, dark drones and psychedelic noise textures - ARGON8X is a true sound designer’s playground. Process and cross modulate the waves using either the 32 static wavetable modifiers and unlock additional wavetable variations. The Vintage and Oscillator Free Run parameters allow to alter the organic fabric of the wavetable textures by emulating the behaviour of vintage synths’ behaviours, and let digital wavetable patches sound more analogue than ever. With ARGON8X, virtually every sound imagination comes to life.

Synth Extravaganza

Eight morphable filter types deliver contemporary and classic options to shape your sounds in every direction. With multiple 2-Pole and 4-Pole filters available, drastic or subtle changes in the sonic wavetable content is at your fingertips. Two flexible audio-rate (1x polyphonic) LFOs can be routed to a huge number of destinations using the modulation matrix and sync to internal or external tempo. Three dedicated envelopes for the filter, amp and modulation provide excessive control over dynamics and expression. A sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix supports easy assignments of complex modulation routes to keep the sound evolving. 4 common modulation routings are pre-set here to free up space for more interesting ideas.

On The Move

Bring performance to a new level with the integrated 512-note Realtime / Step Sequencer with 4 powerful Animation Lanes, that instils massive and complex transitions to the sound in a way that LFOs and Envelopes simply won’t provide. The polyphonic 64-note step sequencer mode enables easy step input for note and animation values to create exciting melodic patterns.

Multiple sequencer trigger modes coupled with the powerful onboard arpeggiator (programmable up to 32 steps) and performance features such as Chord hold, Inversions, Transpose, Sustain Latch and the Joystick turn the ARGON8X wavetable synth a performers and players dream.

Feel the Sound

ARGON8Xs professional approach to serious artists finds perfect expression in the rugged steel and aluminium chassis and the premium FATAR TP/9S 61-note full-size key bed. The keys support channel aftertouch and deliver smooth action to express powerful playing performances. For direct access of the parameters, ARGON8X features 29 endless knobs, 24 buttons and an X/Y joystick for pitch and modulation.

Polish your Sounds with Effects

Reshape your sounds completely with the onboard stereo effects engine. ARGON8X’s 3-slot FX engine enables in-depth programming and can combine up to 27 FX algorithms to add character and depth to your sound, including Distortion (waveshaping overdrive), Drive, multiple Chorus and Phaser variants, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and multiple dense and spacious Reverbs.

Connections for any Environment

With a comprehensive set of connections, ARGON8X feels home in every environment. Control the synth using USB, monitor with headphones or using the dedicated line outputs, sync with external gear using the full-size MIDI in and out or the 3.5 mm Sync in or outputs and take control of your sound using the built-in Sustain and Expression inputs. Expanding the sound of ARGON8X is possible by polychaining any two ARGON8 units for 16 voices and 64 oscillators.

Product Specifications:

Analog/Digital: Digital

Number of Keys: 61

Type of Keys: Fatar TP/9S, Full-size

Aftertouch: Yes

Velocity Sensitive: Yes

Other Controllers: 4-axis Joystick (modulations/assignable)

Polyphony: 8-voice, Mono-timbral, Polychain two Argon8

Oscillators: 32 x Wavetable Oscillators, 4 per Voice

Waveforms: 8 x Oscillator Modifiers

LFO: 2 x Audio-rate LFO with Tempo Sync

Envelope Generator: 3 x ADSR: Amp, Mod, Filter

Arpeggiator: 32-step, Up to 2048 Steps

Audio Inputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS (stereo aux in)

Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (main out)

Headphones: 1 x 1/4"

USB: 1 x Type B

MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB

Other I/O: 1 x 1/8" (sync out), 1 x 1/8" (sync in)

Mod Matrix: 8-slot, 11 Sources, 52 Destinations

Wavetable Synthesis: Morphable, Static, High Resolution

Presets: 300 x Factory Programs, 200 x User Patch Spaces, 500 x Patch Memories

Filter: 4 x 2-pole State-variable Filters: Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass

Effects Types: 100 FX Presets: Chorus, Flanger, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, Rotary, Delay, Reverb

Sequencer: Realtime Sequencer, 512-note, 100 x Sequencer Presets

Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS (expression), 1 x 1/4" (sustain)

Software: MODAL App Software Editor (Mac, PC, iOS, Android, VST3, AU)

OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.10 or later, iOS 10 or later

OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later, Android 6 or later

Power Source: 9V DC power supply (included)

Shipping weight: 24 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 37 x 6 x 6"