Modal Electronics Argon8X 61-Key Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer

Name: Modal Electronics Argon8X 61-Key Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer
Brand: Modal Electronics
SKU: MOD-ARGON8X
Price: 969 USD
Availability: InStock

MPN

MDL-ARG-X

$969.00

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SKU

MOD-ARGON8X

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Modal Electronics 61-Note Polyphonic Keyboard Synthesizer with Onboard Effects, Arpeggiator and Sequencer

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Overview

Modal Electronics Argon8X is a 61-key polyphonic wavetable synthesizer keyboard that inherits much of its sound design capability and functionality from Modal 002. Bringing eight voices of true polyphony with features previously never seen at this price point, Argon8X raises the bar in sub-$1,000 synthesizers. Argon8X's sound engine enables extremely complex synthesis creation hitherto unprecedented at this price point.

Oscillators

120 carefully crafted wavetables split into 24 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets covering everything from virtual analog classics to cutting edge EDM, including many from Modal 002 and a whole range of mathematically generated tables. An additional PWM bank and 4 noise/modulation banks are available on Oscillator 2.
28 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 mind boggling 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.

Filter

Two-pole morphing resonant filter with multiple filter types.
Filter can be morphed from low pass through band pass to high pass.

Modulation

Hugely powerful mod matrix with eight assignable slots with four additional fixed routes, 11 mod sources and 52 destinations.
4-axis joystick can be assigned to a huge 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 LFOs (one poly, one global) with tempo sync. Polyphonic LFO can sync to frequency divisions.

Effects

Waveshaping distortion.
Three incredibly powerful independent and user configurable stereo effects engines that can create sophisticated delays, lush reverbs, flanging, phasing and rich choruses.

Sequencer

Realtime sequencer with 512 steps, input quantize and four recordable/editable parameter animations.
All time-based effects, LFOs and sequencer arpeggio can be clocked either internally or externally.
100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for quickly loading arrangements.

Keyboard

Fatar TP9/S full size 61-key keybed with both velocity and aftertouch.
1.54" OLED display 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.
Built-in sophisticated programmable 32-step arpeggiator with rest capability and up to 2,048 steps before repeating.

Software editor

Argon8X provides a class-compliant USB MIDI connection, enabling Argon8X to play in an integrated setup. Free software editor ModalApp is available on macOS, iOS, Windows and Android tablets and phones. ModalApp is also available as an Audio Unit and VST3 plug-in for DAW applications.

Free sounds

Over 1,000 additional patches from some of the best sound designers are available for download at Modal's website with more being added all the time. Find the perfect patch, get some inspiration to create your own – all free!

Modal Electronics Argon8 User Manual

Specifications

More Information
SKU	MOD-ARGON8X
MPN	MDL-ARG-X
Manufacturer	Modal Electronics
Condition	New
Included from Manufacturer	Power supply
Analog/Digital	Digital
Number of Keys	61
Weighted Keys	No
Key Action	Fatar TP9/S synth action with velocity and aftertouch
Aftertouch	Yes
Programs/Presets	500 patch storage locations (ships with 300 factory programs) 100 sequence storage locations 100 effects patch storage locations
Voices of Polyphony	8
Oscillators per Voice	Varies by Sound Engine
Multitimbral	Monotimbral
Effects	(3) independent stereo effects engines Reverb Delay Chorus Flanger Phaser
Sequencer	Realtime 512-step sequencer with quantize (4) recordable/editable parameter automation lanes
Arpeggiator	Yes
MIDI	In, Out, USB
USB Port (to Host)	MIDI, System Updates, Editor/Librarian/Patch Manager
Audio Inputs	1/8" stereo external audio input
Audio Outputs	Dual 1/4" stereo output 1/4" stereo headphone output
Control Connections	1/8" sync input 1/8" sync output
Onboard Controllers	4-axis assignable modulation joystick
Width	35"
Depth	11.75"
Height	4"
Unique Features	MODALapp editor and patch librarian available as standalone app, Audio Unit or VST plug-in

Warranty

Modal Electronics Ltd. Limited Warranty

One year Parts and Labor on all Modal Electronics Ltd. products. Warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship.

The following are not covered: damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect; damage occurring during shipment; damage from failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; damage resulting from unauthorized repairs; or damage caused by improper installation; or damage caused by AC power overvoltage conditions.

Modal Electronics Ltd.'s liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at its option, of any defective product and shall not include incidental or consequential damages. Modal Electronics Ltd. reserves the right to replace a discontinued model with a comparable model. Any replacement units or parts may be new or rebuilt.

Shipping

Ground shipping is FREE for all orders $99 and up.
Our central, midwest location ensures fast delivery times.
See below for transit day estimates. Please note, these are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Generally, package estimated transit days are as follows:

Upper Midwest: 1-3 days
Central US, South East US, and East Coast: 2-4 days
West Central US: 3-5 days
West Coast: 4-6 days
Alaska & Hawaii: 7+ days

All transit times are based in business days. Please allow 7-10 business days for most freight shipments. Business days are Monday through Friday and do not include public holidays and weekends (Saturday/Sunday.) For questions regarding estimates to your specific location, please contact us at [email protected] or 800-783-3368.

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