Modal Argon8X

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Modal Argon8X

Modal

Argon8X

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483325
Brand: Modal
Model: Argon8X
Price: $878.90

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The Argon8X is a seriously interesting wavetable synth with a fantastic keyboard. Its strength lies in its unique sound palette and intuitive modulation—ideal for electronic music producers and sound designers wanting something beyond the usual suspects. It's a great tool for crafting evolving textures and soundscapes.

Product Description

  • Modal Argon8X
  • Wavetable synthesiser
  • 8 Voices polyphonic
  • Velocity-sensitive 61-key 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 9 V 1.5A
  • Steel and aluminium housing
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 885 x 100 x 300 mm
PROS
  • • Excellent Fatar TP9 keyboard offers superb feel and aftertouch
  • • Modal's wavetable engine delivers uniquely complex and evolving sounds
  • • Intuitive modulation matrix allows for deep, creative sound design
  • • Joystick provides immediate, expressive control over parameters
CONS
  • • Limited filter options compared to some competitors in the price range
  • • Build quality, while decent, feels a bit plasticky in certain areas
  • • Sequencer, while functional, lacks advanced editing capabilities

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Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Velocity-sensitive, Aftertouch
Synthesis Type Wavetable
Polyphony 8 Voices
Effects 3 Stereo Effects (Delay, Reverb, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus)
Connections Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB, Sustain Pedal Input, Expression Pedal Input
Weight Approximately 14.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The joystick allows for continuous, multi-dimensional parameter manipulation, creating more fluid and organic transitions than discrete knob adjustments.
The wavetables themselves aren't directly editable in the traditional sense, but the 28 static processors offer extensive control over their morphing and character.
The aftertouch is pressure-sensitive, allowing for real-time control over parameters like filter cutoff or modulation depth, adding expressive nuance to performances.

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