MODAL ELECTRONICS ARGON8X

Building on the legacy of our legendary
OO series synthesizers, Argon8 is a modern wavetable desktop synthesizer for
artists, producers, and sound designers. With its clear
and rich sound, a host of real-time controls, MPE compatibility,
a clearly structured user interface and built-in performance tools,
Argon8 is a unique instrument, designed to
deliver an unparalleled sound experience.

The sophisticated wavetable synthesizer engine of
Argon8 generates thousands of different sonic combinations with its seamless
waveform morphing capability. 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 the waves with a cross
of 32 static wavetable modifiers and unlock additional wavetable
variations. With Argon8, virtually any sonic
imagination comes alive.

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

Take performance to a new level with the
512-note built-in step (or real-time) sequencer with 4 powerful animation
tracks, which influence massive and complex sound transitions in a way
that LFOs and envelopes simply don't provide. The polyphonic
mode of the 64-note step sequencer allows easy input of
note 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, make the Argon8 wavetable synthesizer a dream for
performers and musicians.

Argon8's professional approach for serious artists
finds its perfect expression in the rugged steel and aluminum chassis and the
61-note full-size 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/Y joystick for pitch and
modulation.

Completely redefine your sounds with the built-in
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
(wave-shaping 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, sync
external equipment using full-size MIDI inputs and outputs and
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 application 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 is the perfect companion for synth
enthusiasts looking to dive deep into all sound shaping
and performance parameters to create their own distinctive
sounds and to make backups and manage patches and
sequences.



Specifications

Polyphony: 8 voices

MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing
you to apply 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 in other
Modal synthesizers and 'classic' with a rounder character and a softer
resonance response.

Modulation: 3 dedicated envelope generators for amp,
mod and filter that 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 modulation slots and 4 additional
fixed modulation paths for common allocations with 11 modulation sources and 52
modulation destinations.

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



Polyphonic step sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per
step, 4 parameter lock-style animation tracks, 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 comes with 300 factory programs.

100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any
patch for quick arrangement loading.

100 FX presets.

8 quick recall slots accessible from the panel for
quickly loading your favorite 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 and 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.

MIDI DIN input and output.

3.5mm / 1/8'' TS clock sync input and analog 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 center-positive.

Editing Software: 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