Modal electronics Argon8x

Description

Building on the legacy of our legendary
OO Series synthesizers, the Argon8 is a modern desktop synthesizer of
Wave for artists, producers and sound designers. With its clear
and rich sound, a range of real-time controls, compatibility with
MPE, a clearly structured user interface and integrated tools
Interpretation, the Argon8 is a unique instrument, designed to
Offer an unparalleled sound experience.

The sophisticated wave table synthesizer engine
Argon8 generates thousands of different sonic combinations with its feature of
Seamless waveform transformation. Explore evolving ambient textures,
classic pads and modern chords and basses, dark drones and
Psychedelic noise textures - Argon8 is a true playground for the
sound designer. Process and modulate waves with a cross
the 32 static wave table modifiers and unlock variations
additional wave table. With Argon8 virtually any sound
imagination comes alive.

Four types of morphable filter options provide
Contemporary and classic sound shaping. Two flexible audio rate LFOs (1x
polyphonic) can be routed to a huge amount of
destinations using the modulation matrix and synchronized with the internal
or external clock. Three dedicated envelopes for filter, amplifier and
modulation provide precise control over dynamics and expression.
The sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix of the Argon8 allows
you to easily assign complex modulation routings for evolving soundscapes.

Take performance to a new level with the integrated 512-note step
(or real-time) sequencer with 4 powerful animation tracks,
which inject massive and complex transitions into sounds in a way
that LFOs and envelopes simply don't provide. The polyphonic
mode of the 64-note step sequencer allows easy entry of
notes and animation values to create fantastic melodic patterns.

Multiple sequencer trigger modes, along with the
powerful built-in arpeggiator (programmable up to 32 steps) and performance
features such as chord hold, inversions, transpose, sustain stack and the
joystick turn the Argon8 wave table synthesizer into a dream for
performers and musicians.

Argon8's professional approach for serious artists
finds its perfect expression in the robust steel and aluminium chassis and in
the full-size 61-note TP/9S keybed. The keys
support channel aftertouch and offer a smooth action for expressive
performances. For direct access to parameters, Argon8
has 29 endless encoders, 24 buttons and an X/E joystick for pitch and
modulation.

Completely redefine your sounds with the integrated
stereo effects engine. Argon8's 3-slot effects engine allows
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 feels right
at home in any environment. Control the synthesizer using USB, monitor
with headphones or using dedicated line outputs, synchronize
external gear using full-size MIDI inputs and outputs,
3.5mm sync inputs or outputs, and take control of your
sound with integrated sustain and expression pedal inputs. You can
expand the sound of Argon8 by chaining two Argon8 units to
get 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 application for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS or Android systems and
in VST3 and AU plugin formats, it's the perfect companion for synth
enthusiasts looking to dive deep into all the sound
shaping and performance parameters to create their own signature
sounds and to make backups and manage patches and
sequences.

Specifications

Polyphony: 8 voices

MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, which
allows polyphonic control and expression to be applied to individual notes.

Oscillators: 32 high-resolution wave table oscillators,
4 per voice

Filter: 2-pole state variable, 4 filter types -
'standard' filters are based on the resonant filter found in
other manifested synthesizers and 'classic' filters with a rounder character and a
smooth resonance response.

Modulation: 3 dedicated envelope generators for amplifier,
mod and filter that can be accessed independently or all three
simultaneously, including negative (inverted) versions and multiple
envelope curve options.

2 audio rate LFOs with tempo sync (one
polyphonic and the other global). The polyphonic LFO can be synchronized with the
frequency divisions.

8 assignable modulation slots and 4 additional modulation paths
fixed for common allocations with 11 modulation sources and 52
modulation destinations.

Sequencer & Arpeggiator: Real-time polyphonic sequencer
with 512 notes and four recordable/editable parameter animations (delay
effects, LFOs, sequencer and arpeggiator can be
synchronized internally or externally).

Polyphonic step sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per
step, 4 parameter-lock style animation lanes, step-in mode,
multiple playback modes including gate modes and rest
function.

Built-in 32-step programmable arpeggiator
with sleep capability with up to 2048 steps before repetition.

Effects: 3 incredibly powerful, independent and
user-configurable stereo effects 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 quick loading of your favourite patches.

Premium Fatar 61-key keyboard with velocity and channel
aftertouch.

29 endless encoders, 24 buttons.

4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a wide range of
modulation destinations and virtually 'locked' when desired.

Inputs & Outputs:

6.35mm / 1/4'' TS dual-mono line outputs

6.35mm / 1/4'' TRS headphone output

3.5mm / 1/8'' TRS stereo audio input

DIN MIDI input and output

3.5mm / 1/8'' TS clock sync input and analogue output

Class-compliant MIDI over USB connection

6.35mm / 1/4'' TRS expression pedal input

6.35mm / 1/4'' TS sustain pedal input

Power: DC-9.0V – 1.5A centre-positive

Software Editing: Free ModalApp software editor
available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android or AU/VST.

Dimensions (length x width x height): 855 x 300 x 100 mm /
33.7'' x 11.8'' x 4''

Weight: 9 kg