Modal Carbon8M

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Modal Carbon8M

Modal

Carbon8M

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 609930
Brand: Modal
Model: Carbon8M
Category: Sound Modules
Price: $933.90

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The Carbon8M is a seriously powerful little box. Its core engine is impressive, providing a huge palette of sounds, and the MODALapp makes tweaking a breeze. It’s perfect for sound designers, electronic musicians, or anyone wanting a compact, versatile synth for composing and experimentation, even if you're on a tighter budget.

Product Description

  • Modal Carbon8M
  • Digital Desktop Synthesizer
  • 8-Voice polyphony
  • 2 independent oscillators with 56 cores per oscillator
  • 34 filter types
  • 3 LFOs with over 15 waveforms and 3 envelopes
  • Sequencer with 512-note polyphony
  • Arpeggiator
  • 26 simultaneously usable effect slots
  • 500 memory locations for patches (300 preset at the factory
  • can be overwritten)
  • OLED display
  • MODALapp software (Editor / Librarian / Updater) for Mac
  • iOS and Android as well as a plug-in version in AU and VST3 formats
  • Stereo line input: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • MIDI input and output
  • Sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Expression pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Line outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Housing: Aluminium and steel
  • Dimensions: (W x H x D) 380 x 80 x 120 mm
  • Weight: 2.1 kg
  • Includes external power supply
PROS
  • • Aluminum and steel housing feels robust and premium.
  • • The 56 cores per oscillator deliver surprisingly complex timbres.
  • • Extensive modulation options create evolving, interesting sounds.
  • • MODALapp offers comprehensive editing and plugin integration.
CONS
  • • Limited physical controls can feel restrictive for live performance.
  • • Small form factor may lack tactile feedback for some users.
  • • The sound character leans digital, less organic than analog alternatives.

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Key Features

Sounds Complex, digital waveforms with a modern, often crystalline character.
Polyphony 8-voice polyphony, with the sequencer capable of 512-note polyphony.
Effects 26 simultaneous effects slots offering a wide range of processing options.
MIDI Full MIDI input and output for comprehensive external control.
Connections Stereo line inputs/outputs, headphone out, USB, MIDI, sync, expression/sustain pedal inputs.
Weight Approximately 7 lbs (3.2 kg) – surprisingly hefty for a desktop unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It has a cleaner, more modern character than some vintage digital synths; the core engine feels more advanced than earlier offerings from Korg or Yamaha in a similar price range.
While portable, the limited physical controls might make live tweaking cumbersome – it’s better suited for studio work or situations where you can use the MODALapp in real-time.
They're genuinely varied, ranging from classic Moog-style filters to more experimental resonant designs – it's a significant strength of the Carbon8M.

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