Modal
Modal Cobalt8
CurrentReleased 2021
Eight-voice virtual analogue synthesiser with up to eight oscillators per voice in two groups and 40 oscillator algorithms covering sync, ring mod, spread saws and more. It shares the Argon8 chassis, 37-key Fatar keybed and sequencer, but with over 30 filter types. It suits players after classic subtractive sounds with more oscillator variety than most budget polys.
Where to buy:Thomann UK ↗
Specifications
General
- Manufacturer
- Modal
- Status
- Current
- Released
- 2021
Sound engine
- Engine
- Analogue modelling
- Voices
- 8
- Polyphony
- 8 voices
- Oscillators
- Up to 8 per voice in 2 groups; 40 algorithms including sync, ring mod, PWM and spread modes
- Filter
- 31 digital types including morphable 2-pole state-variable and 4-pole ladder
- Multi-timbral parts
- 1
- Sequencer
- 512-note real-time / 64-step polyphonic step sequencer with 4 animation lanes, plus arpeggiator
- Effects
- Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Lo-Fi, Rotary, Delay, EQ, Compressor
Keyboard
- Keys
- 37
- Key size
- Full
- Key action
- Synth-action
- Aftertouch
- Channel
- Keybed
- Fatar
Format
- Format
- Keyboard
- Motorised knobs
- No
- Features
- X/Y joystick, MPE support, Poly-chain two units for 16 voices, MODALapp editor (AU/VST3), 3.5mm analogue clock sync in/out, 500 patch memories
Connections
- MIDI ports
- DIN in, DIN out, USB
- CV / Gate
- No
Size & weight
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 555 × 300 × 100 mm
- Weight
- 5.6 kg