Modal Argon8
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Argon8
Product Info
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The Argon8 is a seriously cool, modern-sounding synth that’s surprisingly approachable. Its wavetable engine and joystick make sound design a joy, and the sequencer is genuinely useful for crafting full tracks. If you’re into experimental electronic music, sound design, or just want a fresh sonic palette, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Modal Argon8
- Wavetable synthesiser
- 8-Voice polyphonic
- 37-Key velocity sensitive keyboard (FATAR TP9 / S) with aftertouch
- 120 Wavetables divided into 24 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets
- 28 Static wavetable processors
- 32 Wavetable oscillators
- 4 Per voice with 8 types such as Phase Mod (FM)
- Ring Mod
- Amp Mod
- Hard Sync
- 3 Stereo effect processors for delay
- reverb
- flanger
- phaser and chorus
- Mod matrix with 8 assignable slots
- 4 fixed routings
- 11 mod sources and 52 destinations
- Programmable arpeggiator with 32 steps
- Sequencer with 512 steps (real time)
- 300 Factory presets + 200 storage spaces for user presets
- Keyboard modes: Mono
- Poly
- Unison 2
- Unison 4
- Unison 8
- Stack 2 and Stack 4
- OLED display
- 4-Axis joystick
- Free app (download) for Mac
- Android
- VST3 and AU
- 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Line input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- MIDI input and output
- USB (class compliant USB MIDI)
- Sustain and expression pedal inputs
- Input for external power supply 9V 1.5A
- Steel and aluminum housing
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 555 x 100 x 300 mm
PROS
- • Excellent FATAR TP9 keyboard feels responsive and expressive.
- • Wavetable engine delivers uniquely evolving and complex sounds.
- • 4-Axis joystick provides intuitive and nuanced modulation control.
- • The sequencer and arpeggiator offer deep creative possibilities.
CONS
- • Limited modulation matrix compared to some competitors.
- • 37-key layout might feel cramped for players accustomed to full-size keys.
- • Sound character leans heavily into digital wavetable territory; less organic.
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Key Features
Keys
37
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
Synthesis Type
Wavetable
Polyphony
8-voice
Effects
3 Stereo Effect Processors (Delay, Reverb, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus)
Connections
Standard MIDI, USB, Audio Outputs, Pedal Inputs
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Argon8 has a more distinct, often brighter character than Serum; Serum is known for its flexibility, but the Argon8's sounds are more immediately inspiring and ready to go.
Yes, the aftertouch is quite responsive, allowing for nuanced control over parameters like filter cutoff and modulation depth, but it’s not as deep as some dedicated aftertouch controllers.
Absolutely; the included app and VST3/AU support make integration seamless, and the MIDI connectivity is straightforward for both Mac and Windows systems.
