Description
The Modal COBALT5S 5-Voice Extended Virtual Analog Synthesizer - 37 Key is delivers five true polyphonic voices with two independent algorithm groups and up to eight oscillators per voice, providing musicians, sound designers, and producers with a powerful palette of tones for any creative application. Featuring 40 complex algorithms including Sync, Ring Modulation, Waveform Morphing, and more, COBALT5S offers limitless sound-shaping potential. Its compact 37-key design, MPE support, and hands-on control make it a versatile and expressive synth for both studio and stage performance.
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Featuring five true polyphonic voices, two independent algorithm groups and up to 8 oscillators per voice, musicians, sound designers and producers are armed with a nefarious palette of sound that’s primed for any application imaginable. Fuse this with 40 complex algorithms, including Sync, Ring Modulation, Waveform Morphng, plus many more, and it’s easy to see why COBALT5S empowers creators with liberated sound sculpting capability without limitation.
Shaping Your Sound, Simplified!
Everything you demand to craft the perfect sound in meticulous detail is right at your fingertips with COBALT5S. Three envelopes complete with selectable types take command of the filter, amp or modulation destinations, empowering you with unrestricted options when it comes to fine-tuning your sound. One Polyphonic LFO and one Global LFO provide extended power to control a plethora of modulation sources, selected via a sophisticated 8-slot modulation matrix. Whether it’s an otherworldly evolving soundscape, rhythmic pads or a searing lead, realising your creative vision has never been this easy.
Your Performance, Supercharged!
Get wild with the integrated 512-note realtime/step-sequencer, complete with 4 animation lanes. Fuse this with a built-in programmable 32-step advanced arpeggiator and you start to scratch the surface of the performance capability COBALT5S heralds for the modern creator. Top this off with MPE support for next generation creative expression via a compatible MPE controller, and COBALT5S is primed for any performance, production or sound design scenario imaginable.
Made to Move
When we say this is Beyond Analogue Anywhere, we mean it. Taking the legendary build quality synonymous with Modal Electronics’ synthesiser roster, and outfitting this with a 37-note compact keybed with aftertouch, and COBALT5S is primed for your creative exploits wherever and wherever creativity strikes. Plus, with a USB powered specification, powering the COBALT5S from your Mac/PC or portable power brick couldn’t be any simpler.
Control, Evolved
Take complete command and craft your signature sound with ease courtesy of 16 switched encoders. For complete expressive capability, COBALT5S’ X/Y/Z touchpad provides ultimate 5-axis control over pitch bend, mod wheel and/or any user-selected modulation assignment. Two independent stereo effect engines, including delay and chorus, inject depth and character into your patches, allowing you to create polished synth textures. Rounding-out this tactile, performance-centric control assortment is a radiant monochrome OLED display that relays all key information you demand in razor sharp resolution.
Hook-up Flexibility
Integrating COBALT5S into your existing setup couldn’t be simpler. Connect to PA systems, stage boxes, mixing desks and more with dual ¼-inch line out jacks; practice in private thanks to a ¼-inch stereo headphone output; add some genuine piano-style sustain to your performance with a ¼-inch sustain pedal input; connect to all your MIDI peripherals thanks to full-size MIDI ins and outs, as well as MIDI over USB capability; finally, keep everything on point with COBALT5S’ Clock sync In and Out. Whatever your next performance demands, COBALT5S guarantees to assimilate with ease.
Product Specifications:
Voices: 5-voice true polyphonic
MPE: Supports expressive MPE control
Oscillators: 40 virtual-analog, 8 per voice
Algorithms: 40 types (Sync, Ring Mod, PWM, Morphing, etc.)
Filter: 4-pole morphable ladder with resonance
Modulation: 3 envelopes, 2 LFOs, 8 slots, 41 destinations
Sequencer: 512-note real-time with 4 animations
Arpeggiator: 32-step programmable (up to 2048 steps)
FX: Dual stereo engines for chorus & delay
Memory: 300 patches, 100 sequences, 4 quick recalls
Keyboard: 37 compact keys with aftertouch
Controls: 16 encoders + 5-axis touchpad
Modes: Mono, Poly, Stack, Unison (2/4)
Outputs: ¼” line out, headphone, sustain pedal
MIDI: Full-size In/Out + USB & clock sync
Display: OLED screen
Build: Durable polycarbonate body
Power: DC 9V or USB powered
Software: Free MODALapp (Mac, PC, iOS, Android)
Product Weight: 5.3 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 6 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 26 x 10 x 5"
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