Modal Cobalt8
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Cobalt8
Product Info
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The Cobalt8 is a seriously fun and capable virtual analog synth. Its flexible architecture and hands-on controls make it perfect for sound designers and anyone wanting a versatile, expressive performance instrument—it’s a great choice for synthwave, progressive house, and experimental electronic music.
Product Description
- Modal Cobalt8
- Virtual Analog Synthesizer
- 8-Voice polyphonic
- Velocity sensitive 37 key keyboard with aftertouch (Fatar TP9 / S)
- 24 Buttons
- Lockable four-axis joystick
- OLED display
- Glide / Portamento (Legato and Staccato mode) as well as Mono
- Poly
- Unison (2
- 4 and 8) and Stack (2 and 4) keyboard modes
- 4-Pole morphable ladder filter with cutoff
- res (resonance) and morph controls
- 2 Independent oscillator groups with up to 4 oscillators each
- 34 Algorithms like sync
- ring modulation
- waveform morphing and more
- Step sequencer
- Arpeggiator
- 3 Independent DSP effects (FX1
- FX2 and FX3): Chorus
- Flanger
- LoFi
- Ping-Pong Delay
- Phaser
- Reverb
- Rotary
- Stereo Delay
- Tremolo and X-Over Delay
- 300 Factory programs - a total of 500 presets can be saved
- MODALapp compatible
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 555 x 100 x 300 mm
- Suitable case: Art.#510447# (not included)
*Connections:*
- 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- AUX input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Expression and sustain pedal connection: 6.3 mm jack
- Clock Sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack (Teenage Engineering / Korg specification)
- MIDI input and output
PROS
- • Excellent Fatar TP9 keybed offers superb feel and responsiveness
- • Morphable filter delivers uniquely evolving and complex tones
- • Comprehensive modulation options inspire creative sound design
- • Intuitive joystick provides expressive, real-time control
CONS
- • Limited modulation matrix compared to some competitors
- • Smaller OLED display can be challenging to read in low light
- • Relatively heavy for a portable synthesizer
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Key Features
Keys
37
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive with Aftertouch (Fatar TP9 / S)
Synthesis Type
Virtual Analog
Polyphony
8-voice
Effects
3 Independent DSP effects (Chorus, Flanger, LoFi, etc.)
Connections
Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out, USB
Weight
14.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s surprisingly wide and smooth, offering a substantial degree of control over multiple parameters simultaneously, more akin to a vintage analog experience.
Absolutely; it’s class-compliant via USB, and the MODALapp provides excellent control surface mapping capabilities for seamless integration.
The metal chassis feels solid, but the plastic end cheeks might be a point of potential concern with heavy use; it's reasonably durable but handle with care.
