Modal Carbon8X

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Modal Carbon8X

Modal

Carbon8X

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 617753
Brand: Modal
Model: Carbon8X
Price: $1,252.90

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The Carbon8X is a seriously creative synth, offering a ton of sonic possibilities with its unique oscillator engine and sequencing capabilities. It’s a fantastic choice for sound designers, electronic musicians, and anyone wanting a modern, expressive voice with a vintage vibe – the keyboard action is a real highlight. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the adventurous sound explorer.

Product Description

  • Modal Carbon8X
  • Digital Synthesizer
  • 8-voice polyphony
  • FATAR TP9/S keyboard with 61 keys
  • 16 oscillators with 56 core waveforms
  • generated in real time (two per voice)
  • Six static oscillator modifiers
  • vintage parameters and oscillator free run
  • 34 different filter types
  • Three ADSR envelope generators for amp
  • filter and modulation
  • plus three LFOs with 15 variable waveforms
  • Polyphonic real-time and step sequencer with 512 notes
  • four editable parameter animations
  • 32-step arpeggiator with rest mode and various playback directions
  • Three freely configurable stereo effect engines with 26 effects
  • 500 storable patches
  • 300 of which are pre-programmed
  • MODALapp-compatible and MPE-enabled
  • OLED display
  • Line outputs: Two 6.3 mm jacks
  • Stereo aux input: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI input and output
  • Clock sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Expression pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • USB port
  • Metal housing
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 885 x 300 x 100 mm
  • Weight: 9 kg
PROS
  • • FATAR TP9/S keyboard offers excellent key feel and responsiveness
  • • Real-time oscillator generation creates a uniquely evolving soundscape
  • • Extensive filter selection provides a wide palette of sonic textures
  • • Polyphonic sequencer and arpeggiator unlock complex, evolving patterns
CONS
  • • 8-voice polyphony can be limiting for dense, layered sounds
  • • OLED display, while functional, could be brighter and higher resolution
  • • MODALapp, while useful, occasionally exhibits connectivity quirks

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type FATAR TP9/S, semi-weighted, velocity sensitive
Synthesis Type Digital, hybrid (wavetable, virtual analog)
Polyphony 8 voices
Effects Three stereo effect engines with 26 effects
Connections Two 6.3 mm line outputs, 3.5 mm aux input, 3.5 mm headphone out, MODALapp connectivity
Weight Approximately 14 kg / 30.9 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The architecture is optimized, but complex patches with many oscillators can introduce some latency, particularly on older computers when using MODALapp.
It's a very good action, but the TP9/S is a mid-range offering; it lacks the premium escapement and hammer action found in their higher-end keyboards.
The lack of dedicated Eurorack connectivity is a limitation; you'll need to use the audio inputs/outputs and MODALapp for comprehensive integration.

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