Modal Electronics Argon8 37-Key 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer

*tablet not included

ARGON8 is a modern wavetable synth for music performers, producers and sound designers. With its transparent and rich sound, an array of realtime controls, MPE support, a clear structured user interface and integrated performance tools, ARGON8 is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unmatched sonic experience.

A premium 37-note keyboard with aftertouch is the perfect playground for demanding artists. The rugged aluminum chassis and professional I/Os allow ARGON8 to be integrated into every studio and live setup. MODALapp gives easy access to all ARGON8 functions and runs on macOS/Windows/iOS/iPadOS and Android devices and is also available in AU/VST3 plug-in formats as MODAL plugin.

Features:

• 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with 32 oscillators and 120 morphable wavetables
• Operate in poly, mono, unison, and stacked modes
• Detune each oscillator for chorusing effect or tune to intervals for massive polyphony
• Loads of processing options, including de-rez, waveshaping distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, and phaser
• 2-pole morphable filter, three dedicated envelope generators (AMP, MOD, FILTER), and two audio-rate LFOs
• Eight-slot Mod Matrix for expansive routing
• Assignable and super-responsive 4-axis joystick
• 512-step sequencer and programmable 32-step arpeggiator with rests
• 500 memory slots, with 300 factory presets and 200 user preset spaces
• Optional software editor compatible with any macOS, iOS, Windows, or Android Device
• Housed in a steel and aluminum chassis with bamboo end cheeks
• FATAR keybed, with 37 full-sized, semi-weighted keys featuring velocity and aftertouch
• Midi routing via 5-pin DIN I/O or USB-MIDI
• 1/4” stereo outputs, 3.5mm stereo input, and analog clock sync I/O

• Type:Keyboard Synthesizer with Sequencer
• Sound Engine:Wavetable Synthesis: Morphable, Static, High Resolution
• Analog/Digital:Digital
• Number of Keys:37
• Type of Keys:Fatar TP9/S, Full-size
• Aftertouch:Yes
• Velocity Sensitive:Yes
• Other Controllers:4-axis Joystick (modulations/assignable)
• Polyphony:8-voice, Mono-timbral
• Presets:300 x Factory Programs, 200 x User Patch Spaces, 500 x Patch Memories
• 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
• 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
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" TRS (expression), 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
• Other I/O:1 x 1/8" (sync out), 1 x 1/8" (sync in)
• Mod Matrix:8-slot, 11 Sources, 52 Destinations
• 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)
• Height:4"
• Width:22"
• Depth:11.75"
• Manufacturer Part Number:AMS-ARGON8