Modal electronics Argon8m

Description

Building on the heritage of our legendary OO series synthesizers, ARGON8 is a modern wavetable synthesizer for artists, producers and sound designers. With its rich, transparent sound, a host of real-time controls, MPE support, a clearly structured user interface and integrated performance tools, the ARGON8 is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unrivalled listening experience.
ARGON8’s sophisticated wavetable synthesizer engine generates thousands of different sonic combinations with its seamless waveform morphing function. Explore evolving ambient textures, classic pads and modern chords, brutal basses, dark drones and psychedelic noise textures – ARGON8 is a true sound designer’s playground. Process and modulate the waves using the 32 static wavetable modifiers and unlock additional wavetable variations. With ARGON8 virtually any sonic imagination comes to life.
Four amendable filter types offer classic and contemporary options to shape sounds. Two flexible audio-rate LFOs (1x polyphonic) can be routed to a huge number of destinations using the modulation matrix and can be synced to internal or external tempo. Three dedicated envelopes for filter, amp and modulation provide extensive control over dynamics and expression. ARGON8’s sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix allows you to easily assign complex modulation routings to keep your sound evolving.
Take your performance to a new level with the integrated 512-note (or real time) sequencer with 4 powerful animation tracks, which infuse massive and complex transitions into the sound in a way that LFOs and envelopes simply don’t. The 64-note step sequencer’s polyphonic mode makes it easy to input note values and animation to create exciting melodic patterns.

The sequencer’s multiple trigger modes, alongside the powerful integrated arpeggiator (programmable up to 32 steps) and performance features such as Chord Hold, Inversions, Transpose, Sustain Latch and Joystick make the ARGON8 wavetable synthesizer a dream to play for artists and musicians alike.
Completely reshape your sounds with the on-board stereo effects engine. ARGON8’s 3-slot effects engine allows for in-depth programming and can combine up to 12 effects algorithms to add character and depth to your sound, including Distortion (waveshaping overdrive) Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb.
With a wide array of connections, ARGON8 is at home in any environment. Control the synth via USB, monitor with headphones or using the dedicated line outputs, sync with external gear using the full-size MIDI ins and outs or 3.5mm sync ins or outs, and take control of your sound using the integrated sustain and expression inputs. It is possible to expand the sound of the ARGON8 by chaining any two ARGON8 units for 16 voices and 64 oscillators.
The free MODALapp brings the convenience of on-screen editing to your computer or mobile device. Available as a standalone app for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS or Android systems and in VST3 and AU plug-in formats, it’s the perfect companion for synth enthusiasts who want to deep dive into all sound shaping and performance parameters to create their own signature sounds and to back up and manage patches and sequences.

SPECIFICATIONS
Polyphony: 8 voices
MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing the application of polyphonic control and expression to individual notes
Oscillators: 32 high-resolution wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice
Filter: 2-pole state variable, 4 filter types: 'Standard' filters are based on the resonant filter found on other modal and 'classic' synthesizers with a rounder character and a smoother resonance response.
Modulation: 3 dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER which can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously, including negative (inverse) versions and multiple envelope curve options
2 audio-rate LFOs with tempo sync (one polyphonic and one global). The polyphonic LFO can be synced to frequency divisions

8 assignable mod slots and 4 additional fixed mod routings for common assignments with 11 mod sources and 52 mod destinations
Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Real-time polyphonic sequencer with 512 notes and four recordable/editable parameter animations (delay effects, LFOs, sequencer and arpeggiator can be synced internally or externally)

Polyphonic step sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per step, 4 Parameter-Lock style animation lanes, step input mode, multiple playback modes including gate mode and pause function

Sophisticated integrated 32-step programmable arpeggiator with hold capability for up to 2048 steps before repetition
Effects: 3 incredibly powerful, independent and user-configurable stereo FX engines for Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb, which can be arranged in any order
User Memory: 500 patch memories, all fully editable and supplied with 300 factory programs
100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for quick loading of arrangements
100 FX presets
8 quick recall slots accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches
4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a wide range of mod destinations and virtually 'locked' when desired
Inputs and Outputs:
Dual-mono 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS line outputs
6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS headphone output
3.5 mm / 1/8″ TRS stereo audio input
DIN MIDI input and output
3.5 mm / 1/8″ TS analog clock sync input and output
Class-compliant USB MIDI connection
6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS expression pedal input
6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS sustain pedal input

Power: DC-9.0 V - 1.5 A centre positive
Editing software: Free MODALapp software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android or AU/VST