Modal Electronics ARGON8 8-Voice Wavetable Synthesizer

Synthesizer type	keyboard
type of keys	keyboard action
synthesizer inputs	line in
synthesizer outputs	line out jack
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB, CV/gate in, CV/gate out
Audio via USB	no
control	sustain (input), expression (input), monophonic aftertouch
Polyphony	8

Synthesizer type	rack module, desktop module
type of keys	not applicable
synthesizer inputs	line in
synthesizer outputs	line out jack
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB, CV/gate in, CV/gate out
Audio via USB	no
control	sustain (input), expression (input)
Polyphony	8

Synthesizer type	keyboard
type of keys	keyboard action
synthesizer inputs	line in
synthesizer outputs	line out jack
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB, CV/gate in, CV/gate out
Audio via USB	no
control	sustain (input), expression (input), monophonic aftertouch
Polyphony	~

Synthesizer type	keyboard
type of keys	keyboard action
synthesizer inputs	line in
synthesizer outputs	line out jack
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB, CV/gate in, CV/gate out
Audio via USB	no
control	sustain (input), expression (input), monophonic aftertouch
Polyphony	~

Modal Electronics ARGON8 8-Voice Wavetable Synthesizer
Product no: 9000-0055-3252 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Musicians who want to create unique sounds and experiment endlessly will get nothing but joy from the Modal Electronics ARGON8. This wavetable synthesizer offers 8-part polyphony and contains a high-quality FATAR TP9 keyboard with 37 full-size, touch-sensitive keys with aftertouch. You get access to no fewer than 120 wave tables, divided into five sets over 24 benches, allowing you to opt for traditional virtual analogue sounds or modern EDM sounds. Many of the models are taken directly from the Modal Electronics 002, so you know you you're going to get excellent sound quality. Thanks to a subtly designed steel and aluminum housing, this compact synth will stylishly lift the look of your home studio.

The ARGON8: A musical trip

The addition of a 1.54 inch OLED display makes the Modal Electronics ARGON8 effortless to navigate. With 32 hi-res wave table oscillators (4 per voice) and eight types of modifiers, you get a huge range of possible sounds under your command. You can use the assignable joystick to add extra expression to your game and three envelope generators (AMP, MOD and FILTER) that you can use completely independently or simultaneously, will only push it further. With the three independent stereo effect engines you can also add intensely powerful effects such as delay, reverb, flanger, phaser and chorus.

Sequencer and arpeggiator

Other practical additions to the ARGON 8 are the built-in sequencer and arpeggiator. With the 512 step real time sequencer you can spit out impressive soundscapes in little time. The programmable 32 step arpeggiator can generate up to 2048 steps before a repeat occurs and with 300 factory presets, even less experienced synthesizer aficionados can get started immediately. 200 user slots are available to store your own creations and a nice bonus is that you can easily download new patches using the free MODALapp for Mac, PC, iOS and Android.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Synthesizer kind	standard
Synthesizer options	extensive
Difficulty level	intermediate
Vintage remake	no
Sound source	wavetable
Number of keys	37
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator, sequencer
19-inch rack size	not applicable
Synthesizer type	keyboard
Type of keys	keyboard action
Synthesizer inputs	AUX input, line in
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB	no
Control	sustain (input), expression (input)
Polyphony	8

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	6,6 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	62,0 x 36,0 x 14,5 cm

Product specifications

Modal Electronics ARGON8
modelling synthesizer met 8-voice polyphony
keyboard: FATAR TP9
37 full-size touch-sensitive keys with aftertouch
durable steel and aluminium housing
120 wave tables (24 banks, 5 sets)
- from virtual analogue classics to modern EDM
- many waveforms originating from the Modal 002
28 static wave table processors
- such as De-rez, wave folder, wave shapers, phase shapers, recitifiers
32 hi-res wave table oscillators, 4 per voice
8 types of oscillator modifiers:
- phase mod (FM), mod ring, amp mod, hard sync, windowed sync
1.54-inch OLED display
continuous rotary potmeters for the whole synth
4-axis joystick, assignable and virtual
3 envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER
3 independent and customizable stereo effect engines
- for effects such as delay, reverb, flanger, phaser, chorus
glide / portamento with legato and staccato modi
mod matrix:
- 8 assignable slots plus 4 extra fixed routes
- 11 modulation sources and 52 destinations
2 LFO (poly, global) with tempo synchronisation
32 step arpeggiator (max. 2048 steps before looping)
512 step real time sequencer with input quantization
keyboard modes: Mono, Poly, Unison 2, Unison 4, Unison 8, Stack 2 and Stack 4
all effects, LFO’s, sequencer and arpeggiator can be synchronised internally and externally
500 patch memories (300 factory / 200 user)
free MODALapp voor Mac, PC, iOS en Android
connectors:
- Sync IN/OUT: mini stereo jack
- MIDI: I/O, 5-pin DIN
- 6.35 mm mono jack connection for sustain and expression pedals
- audio in: stereo mini jack (3.5 mm)
- headphones
power: 9V DC
power consumption: 1.5 A
dimensions: 560 x 300 x 120 mm

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