Modal Electronics Argon8X 61-Key 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer

*tablet not included

ARGON8X is a modern wavetable synth for music performers, producers and sound designers. With it’s transparent and rich sound, an array of realtime controls, full MPE support, a clear structured user interface and integrated performance tools, ARGON8X is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unmatched sonic experience.

A premium 61-note keyboard with aftertouch is the perfect playground for demanding artists. The rugged aluminum chassis and professional I/Os allow ARGON8X to be integrated into every studio and live setup. MODALapp gives easy access to all ARGON8X functions and runs on MacOS/Windows/iOS/iPadOS and Android devices and is also available in AU/VST3 plug-in formats as MODALplugin.

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 61 full-sized, semi-weighted keys featuring velocity and aftertouch
• MIDI routing via 5-pin MIDI 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: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
• Presets:300 x Factory Programs, 200 x User Patch Spaces, 500 x Patch Memories
• Oscillators:32 x Wavetable Oscillators, 4 per Voice
• Waveforms:8 x Oscillator Modifiers
• LFO:2 x Audio-rate LFO with Tempo Sync
• Filter:4 x 2-pole State-variable Filters: Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass
• Envelope Generator:3 x ADSR: Amp, Mod, Filter
• Effects Types:100 FX Presets: Chorus, Flanger, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, Rotary, Delay, Reverb
• Arpeggiator:32-step, Up to 2048 Steps
• 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:35"
• Depth:11.75"
• Manufacturer Part Number:AMS-ARGON8X