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Argon8x 61-key Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer | Modal Electronics

Argon8x 61-key Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer | Modal Electronics
  • Product Code: eq73545
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$2,607.00 $3,675.87

The Modal Electronics ARGON8X is a monotimbral 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer with a 61-note keyboard and a true 8-voice architecture that combines the best elements of the 002, Craft, and Skulpt series instruments into a powerful, yet affordable synth with professional features well suited for musicians, producers, sound designers, and more.

The 120 carefully crafted wavetables are split into 24 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets, covering classic virtual analog waveforms through modern waveforms suitable for EDM. Many of the original Modal 002 waveforms are included as well as a whole range of mathematically generated tables. There are 32 static wavetable processors including de-rez, wave folders, wave shapers, phase shapers, and rectify that can be applied to any of the 120 wavetables for a remarkable array of permutations and new wave shapes.

The two-pole morphing resonating filter offers low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass. The powerful Mod Matrix has eight assignable slots with four fixed routes, 11 mod sources, and 52 destinations. What's more, there's a fully assignable 4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually locked when desired. The ARGON8X rounds out its modulation with three dedicated envelope generators for Amp, Filter, and Mod that can be addressed independently or simultaneously including negative (reverse) versions, as well as two audio rate LFOs with tempo sync (one poly, one global). Polyphonic LFO can sync to frequency divisions.

The FATAR TP9/S is a full-sized 61-note keybed with both velocity and aftertouch. The integrated 1.54" OLED display provides visual feedback of your playing and editing at all times. There are multiple keyboard modes including Mono, Poly, Unison 2, Unison, 4, Unison 8, Stack 2, and Stack 4, plus glide/portamento with both legato and staccato modes.

The built-in programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating, making for highly customizable pattern generation. The real-time sequencer can record up to 512 steps with input quantize and features four recordable / editable parameter animations. What's more, all time-based effects, LFO's, sequencer, and arpeggiator can be clocked internally or externally.

The rear panel offers a pair of 1/4" main outputs, a dedicated 1/4" headphone output, and two 1/4" controller inputs for expression and sustain. Additionally, there is a 3.5mm stereo input for effects processing of external signals, plus two 3.5mm analog sync I/Os for connecting to other hardware gear. The ARGON8X features several onboard effects including delays, reverbs, choruses, flangers, and phasers. A free software editor is available for download, and is compatible with macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, as well as VST3 and Audio Units. The ARGON8X includes a power cord.

v3.0 Firmware with New FX, Filter & More    True 8-Voice Polyphonic (Monotimbral)    120 Wavetables    24 Banks of 5 Morphable Waveform Sets    2-Pole Morphable Filter, 2 LFO, 3 ENV    4-Axis Assignable Joystick with Lock    12 Mod Slots, 11 Source, 37 Destinations    512-Note Sequencer + Arpeggiator    Delay, Reverb, Waveshape Dist FX + More    Main, Headphone Out, and Sync I/O

Parameters
PolyphonyTrue 8-Voice Polyphonic
Mono-Timbral
Oscillators120 Carefully Crafted Wavetables Split into 24 Banks of 5 Morphable Waveform Sets, Covering Virtual Analog Classics, Modern EDM, and Many from the Original Modal 002 as well as a Whole Range of Mathematically Generated Tables. Additional PWM Bank and 4 Noise/Modulation Banks Accessible on Oscillator 2

32 Static Wavetable Processors including De-Rez, Wave Folders, Wave Shapers, Phase Shapers and Rectify that Can Be Applied to the 120 Wavetables to Give a Wide Array of Permutations and New Waveshapes

32 High Resolution Wavetable Oscillators, 4 per Voice, with 8 Types of Oscillator Modifier Including: Phase Mod (FM), Ring Mod, Amp Mod, Hard Sync and Windowed Sync

Voice Drift and Width Controls that Help to Create Massive Stereo Soundscapes

KeyboardFATAR TP9/S Full Size 61-Key Keybed with Both Velocity and Aftertouch

OLED Display: 1.54" / 3.9 cm (Provides Instant Visual Feedback to the User at All Times of Playing/Editing)

Multiple Keyboard Modes: Mono, Poly, Unison 2, Unison 4, Unison 8, Stack 2, and Stack 4

Inbuilt Sophisticated Programmable Arpeggiator of 32 Steps with Rest Capability with up to 2048 Steps before Repeating

Glide/Portamento with Both Legato and Staccato Modes
FilterTwo-Pole Morphing Resonant Filter
Filter can be Morphed from Low-Pass through Band-Pass to High-Pass
ModulationPowerful Mod Matrix with Eight Assignable Slots with Four Additional Fixed Routes, 11 Mod Sources and 52 Destinations

A 4-Axis Joystick that can Be Assigned to a Wide Range of Modulation Destinations and Virtually Locked when Desired

Three Dedicated Envelope Generators for AMP, MOD, and Filter that can be Accessed Independently or All Three Simultaneously including Negative (Reverse) Versions

Two Audio Rate LFO's with Tempo Sync (One Poly, One Global). Polyphonic LFO Can Sync to Frequency Divisions

FXWaveshaping Distortion

Three Powerful Independent and User Configurable Stereo FX Engines

FX: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Positive or Negative), Lo-Fi, Tremolo, Rotary, 3 x Delay Types (Stereo, Ping-Pong, Crossover) and Reverb
SequencerReal Time Sequencer with 512 Steps with Input Quantize and Four Recordable / Editable Parameter Animations

Delay FX, LFO's Sequencer, and Arpeggio can be Either Clocked Internally or Externally

100 Sequencer Presets Can Be Linked to any Patch for Quickly Loading Arrangements
Storage500 Patch Memories, all Fully Editable and Ships with 300 Factory Programs and 200 User Patch Spaces
Patch Upload and Download Through the Free MODALapp

100 Sequencer Presets and 100 FX Presets

Quick Recalls Accessible from the Panel for Quickly Loading 8 your Favorite Patches
ConnectivityAnalog Clock Sync In and Out: 1/8" / 3.5 mm (Configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering Specification)

MIDI In and Out: 2 x 5-Pin DIN

Stereo Audio Outs: 2 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm

Headphones: 1 x 1/4" / 6.35mm

External Control: 1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm

Sustain Control: 1 x 1/4"/ 6.35 mm

Stereo Audio Input: 1/8" / 3.5 mm for Route Incoming Audio through the FX

Sync In: 1/8" / 3.5 mm

Sync Out: 1/8" / 3.5 mm

USB: USB Type-B (Class Compliant MIDI Provided Over USB Connection to Host Computer or Tablet)

Software Editor Available for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android with VST3 and AU Compatibility - MODALapp can be run within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
Material of ConstructionRoad-Ready Steel and Aluminum Chassis
Power9 VDC, 1.5 A
Dimensions35 x 11.75 x 4" / 88.5 x 30.0 x 10.0 cm
WeightNot Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight23.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)37 x 6 x 6"

New FX (Including a New Reverb Algorithm):

  • Reverb V2
  • Phaser V2
  • Chorus V2
  • Unisonizer
  • Compressor
  • Three Band EQ
  • Mono Drive (Hard Clip)
  • Mono Drive (Soft Clip)
  • Mono Drive (Rectify)
  • Mono Drive (Fold)
  • Stereo Drive (Hard Clip)
  • Stereo Drive (Soft Clip)
  • Stereo Drive (Rectify)
  • Stereo Drive (Fold)
  • Utility

4 New Filter Types:

  • Distortion control is used to control filter drive when these types are active
  • Ladder – 4-pole resonant ladder filter with pre-filter drive, morphing through: LP > BP > HP
  • Ladder Hybrid – 1-pole resonant ladder filter with pre-filter drive, morphing through: LP + Notch > Notch > HP + Notch
  • Ladder Phaser – Resonant ladder filter with pre-filter drive, morphing through: Notch > Phaser
  • Sallen-Key – 2 pole resonant Sallen-Key Filter with pre-filter drive, morphing through: LP > BP

Vintage Parameter

  • Emulating the behavior of vintage synths by introducing variation between the voices

Osc Free Run

  • Emulating the behavior of analogue oscillators by allowing them to run freely

7 New Arpeggiator Directions:

  • Chord
  • Pendulum 2 – Repeats the last note when reversing direction
  • N-Pendulum 2 – Pendulum 2 in note number order
  • Reverse Pendulum – A reverse version of Pendulum
  • N-Reverse Pendulum – A reverse version of N-Pendulum
  • Reverse Pendulum 2 – A reverse version of Pendulum 2
  • N-Reverse Pendulum 2 – A reverse version of N-Pendulum 2

Improvements:

  • Improved internal gain staging for increased output volume in most cases
  • Improved the screen’s osc parameter pages / waveform display in the following ways:
    • The waveform display now has the selected WavMod processor applied to it
    • The Wave, Bank, and WavMod parameter pages now display both the waveform and text value
  • Improved the screen’s filter graph / parameter pages in the following ways:
    • Improved the graph to be a more accurate representation of the filter
    • The Type parameter page now displays both the graph and text value
  • Improved Audio In sound quality

More Presets

  • Firmware v3 launches with the addition of a dedicated new bank of 100 new factory presets to showcase Firmware v3 in action.

  • True 8-voice polyphony, mono-timbral
  • 120 wavetables split into 24-banks of 5 morphable waveforms sets
  • Waveforms offered include virtual analog classic, modern EDM, and several from the original Modal 002, plus a wide range of mathematically generated tables, PWM bank, four noise/modulation banks accessible on oscillator 2
  • 32 static wavetable processors including de-rez, wave folders, wave shapers, phase shapers, and rectify that can be applied to the 120 static wavetables.
  • 32 high-resolution wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice, with 8 types of oscillator modifiers
  • Voice Drift and Width controls help to create massive stereo soundscapes
  • 500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs and 200 user patch spaces
  • 100 sequencer presets and 100 FX presets
  • Quick Recalls accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favorite 8 patches
  • FM, ring modulator, PWM
  • Four fixed modulation slots plus eight assignable with 11 mod sources and 52 destinations
  • Mod assignable 4-axis joystick with lock
  • Three dedicated envelope generators for filter, amplitude, and modulation
  • Two audio rate LFOs, one global and one polyphonic (Poly LFO can sync to frequency divisions)
  • 2-pole resonant VCF, which can be morphed from low-pass, through band-pass, to high-pass
  • Monophonic, duophonic, and polyphonic modes available
  • Unison/stack options to detune the oscillators for a huge sound
  • Waveshaping distortion FX
  • MIDI clock sync for LFOs and delay
  • Fully programmable arpeggiator with division, direction, octave, swing, and sustain controls
  • Sequencer with real-time polyphonic note input
  • Real-time sequencer with 512 notes. Includes input quantize and four animation tracks for recording knob movements, etc.
  • 100 sequencer presets and 100 FX presets
  • FATAR TP9/S Full size 61-note keybed with both velocity and aftertouch
  • 29 front-panel encoders with shift mode for further access to functions
  • Front panel transmits MIDI CC's, enabling control of external software and hardware
  • MIDI I/O with 5-pin DIN sockets
  • Class-compliant MIDI over USB
  • Analog clock sync I/O on 3.5mm sockets
  • Dedicated headphone output
  • Master output on 2 x 1/4" 
  • Powered by 9 VDC power supply
  • MODALapp editor (free download available separately) provides complete visual access and control to all ARGON8X's features—Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with the music stand that's shown in one of the pictures?

A: Yes. This keyboard comes with the music stand in the picture.

Q: 2. Is power cord included?

A: Yes an AC adapter is included.

Q: 3. How many organs sounds on the CT-S300?

A: The CT-S300 has 21 organ sounds. It also has 14 piano, 13 electric piano, and 13 chromatic percussion, like xylophone, plus a lot more.

Q: 4. Which music stand is included in the box of the Korg pa1000?

A: A basic attachment music stand is included, no image available.

Q: 5. How does this keyboard connect to a computer? I can plug a cord between the micro USB (keyboard) and USB A (laptop) ports, but no connection seems to register.

A: This device can connect to a computer via usb to control MIDI instruments in an audio recording program such as Garageband or Pro Tools. You would need to select the the Casio as your desired MIDI interface within that program to allow it to communicate.

Q: 6. isd it possible to transpose a smf in sequencer mode??

A: Yes you can transpose with your SMF in sequencer mode.

Q: 7. Can I use it with V220? If I can't, let me know what should I do to use with V220

A: It uses USB power.

Q: 8. Does this come with a cable?

A: Yes it comes with a USB cable.

Q: 9. Does the keyboard come with the AC adapter and music stand included?

A: In the Box: Casiotone CT-S300 Portable 61-Key Touch Responsive Digital Piano (Black) Music Rest AC Adapter Limited 1-Year Warranty

Q: 10. Does keyboard have the ability to tune 1/2 step down? we play tuned down. I think the wording is transpose maybe?

A: Yes, the Casio CT-X3000 61-Key Touch-Sensitive Portable Keyboard has a Transpose function that lets you raise or lower the overall pitch of the keyboard in semitone steps. See page 35-36 of the manual here: https://bhpho.to/3rn8TaY

24/09/2024

[9 VDC, 1.5 A] First of all, it's a prophet 5 that you can take everywhere reliably! Immediate sounds, intuitive and simple interface and build quality is the best.

Sounds huge and beautiful without much effort, super fun to play with.

5
24/09/2024

[9 VDC, 1.5 A] First of all, it's a prophet 5 that you can take everywhere reliably! Immediate sounds, intuitive and simple interface and build quality is the best.

Sounds huge and beautiful without much effort, super fun to play with.

5
24/09/2024

[9 VDC, 1.5 A] First of all, it's a prophet 5 that you can take everywhere reliably! Immediate sounds, intuitive and simple interface and build quality is the best.

Sounds huge and beautiful without much effort, super fun to play with.

5
29/08/2024

[9 VDC, 1.5 A] Dr. Bob Moog once said When a pianist sits down and does a virtuoso performance, he is, in a technical sense, transmitting more information to a machine than any other human activity involving machinery allows.

He later refined this to Musical instruments provide the most efficient and refined interface between human and machine of anything we know.

Given the nearly infinitely nature of the evolving relationship between artist and instrument, the achievement of Moog Music evident in the Moog One, in terms of interface design, is nothing short of remarkable.

Not only have the minds at Moog succeeded in realizing Dr. Moog's dream of a fully analog poly-synth, they have done so in a way that makes the myriad of possibilities intuitive to the point of being nearly second-nature.

If you're looking for the inimitable Moog sound, in a package you may never outgrow, this is the One.

I've been enamored with and exploring music for more than half a century. I now have in my grasp sounds I previously only dreamed of...

Thank you Moog Music.

5
29/08/2024

[9 VDC, 1.5 A] Dr. Bob Moog once said When a pianist sits down and does a virtuoso performance, he is, in a technical sense, transmitting more information to a machine than any other human activity involving machinery allows.

He later refined this to Musical instruments provide the most efficient and refined interface between human and machine of anything we know.

Given the nearly infinitely nature of the evolving relationship between artist and instrument, the achievement of Moog Music evident in the Moog One, in terms of interface design, is nothing short of remarkable.

Not only have the minds at Moog succeeded in realizing Dr. Moog's dream of a fully analog poly-synth, they have done so in a way that makes the myriad of possibilities intuitive to the point of being nearly second-nature.

If you're looking for the inimitable Moog sound, in a package you may never outgrow, this is the One.

I've been enamored with and exploring music for more than half a century. I now have in my grasp sounds I previously only dreamed of...

Thank you Moog Music.

5
29/08/2024

[9 VDC, 1.5 A] Dr. Bob Moog once said When a pianist sits down and does a virtuoso performance, he is, in a technical sense, transmitting more information to a machine than any other human activity involving machinery allows.

He later refined this to Musical instruments provide the most efficient and refined interface between human and machine of anything we know.

Given the nearly infinitely nature of the evolving relationship between artist and instrument, the achievement of Moog Music evident in the Moog One, in terms of interface design, is nothing short of remarkable.

Not only have the minds at Moog succeeded in realizing Dr. Moog's dream of a fully analog poly-synth, they have done so in a way that makes the myriad of possibilities intuitive to the point of being nearly second-nature.

If you're looking for the inimitable Moog sound, in a package you may never outgrow, this is the One.

I've been enamored with and exploring music for more than half a century. I now have in my grasp sounds I previously only dreamed of...

Thank you Moog Music.

5
21/08/2024

[37 x 6 x 6"] The Korg Minilogue is a SUPER fun & intuitive analog synth for everyone from beginners to seasoned synthesits. I've been programming synths for 20 years and this was just as fun as the first synth I ever used. Its analog sound is wonderful and thick. Almost everything has a knob or switch for control and, for the patches I was making, I never went into the menus for further editing beyond naming patches and setting sequencer settings. The shape control of the oscillators gives a lot of variation to your standard waveforms and the sync/ring-mod, cross modulation, & pitch envelope of oscillator two really open up the sonic possibilities. I very much enjoy the dedicated switch for velocity modulation of the filter cutoff and I like that there are only two modulation depths beyond none. My favorite feature of the Minilogue is the envelope modulation of either the rate or the intensity of the LFO. This really gives a sense of motion to what is already a sense of motion from the LFO. My only complaint is that the LFO doesn't go fast enough for analog-FM style tones. It's not nearly as fast as the LFO on the Monologue but that's more of an observation that a full drawback. I really enjoyed the different voice modes of this synth, really finding mono, which introduces a variable level sub, and chord, which creates various fixed chords, to be the most useful beyond the standard poly mode. This is by far the best poly synth I have ever found for someone who is interested in learning analog synthesis. The knobs and switches along with the actual layout of them makes programming make sense and a joy to use. The Minilogue does have mini-keys but the mini keys Korg has been using for their new synths are really great. Much better than the microKORG. With the Minilogue, Korg really show us that there will always be room for one more analog synth.

5
21/08/2024

[37 x 6 x 6"] The Korg Minilogue is a SUPER fun & intuitive analog synth for everyone from beginners to seasoned synthesits. I've been programming synths for 20 years and this was just as fun as the first synth I ever used. Its analog sound is wonderful and thick. Almost everything has a knob or switch for control and, for the patches I was making, I never went into the menus for further editing beyond naming patches and setting sequencer settings. The shape control of the oscillators gives a lot of variation to your standard waveforms and the sync/ring-mod, cross modulation, & pitch envelope of oscillator two really open up the sonic possibilities. I very much enjoy the dedicated switch for velocity modulation of the filter cutoff and I like that there are only two modulation depths beyond none. My favorite feature of the Minilogue is the envelope modulation of either the rate or the intensity of the LFO. This really gives a sense of motion to what is already a sense of motion from the LFO. My only complaint is that the LFO doesn't go fast enough for analog-FM style tones. It's not nearly as fast as the LFO on the Monologue but that's more of an observation that a full drawback. I really enjoyed the different voice modes of this synth, really finding mono, which introduces a variable level sub, and chord, which creates various fixed chords, to be the most useful beyond the standard poly mode. This is by far the best poly synth I have ever found for someone who is interested in learning analog synthesis. The knobs and switches along with the actual layout of them makes programming make sense and a joy to use. The Minilogue does have mini-keys but the mini keys Korg has been using for their new synths are really great. Much better than the microKORG. With the Minilogue, Korg really show us that there will always be room for one more analog synth.

5
21/08/2024

[37 x 6 x 6"] The Korg Minilogue is a SUPER fun & intuitive analog synth for everyone from beginners to seasoned synthesits. I've been programming synths for 20 years and this was just as fun as the first synth I ever used. Its analog sound is wonderful and thick. Almost everything has a knob or switch for control and, for the patches I was making, I never went into the menus for further editing beyond naming patches and setting sequencer settings. The shape control of the oscillators gives a lot of variation to your standard waveforms and the sync/ring-mod, cross modulation, & pitch envelope of oscillator two really open up the sonic possibilities. I very much enjoy the dedicated switch for velocity modulation of the filter cutoff and I like that there are only two modulation depths beyond none. My favorite feature of the Minilogue is the envelope modulation of either the rate or the intensity of the LFO. This really gives a sense of motion to what is already a sense of motion from the LFO. My only complaint is that the LFO doesn't go fast enough for analog-FM style tones. It's not nearly as fast as the LFO on the Monologue but that's more of an observation that a full drawback. I really enjoyed the different voice modes of this synth, really finding mono, which introduces a variable level sub, and chord, which creates various fixed chords, to be the most useful beyond the standard poly mode. This is by far the best poly synth I have ever found for someone who is interested in learning analog synthesis. The knobs and switches along with the actual layout of them makes programming make sense and a joy to use. The Minilogue does have mini-keys but the mini keys Korg has been using for their new synths are really great. Much better than the microKORG. With the Minilogue, Korg really show us that there will always be room for one more analog synth.

5
12/08/2024

[23.3 lb] Got this as a gift for my girlfriend who had not played a keyboard since high school. She is interested in electronic music, and she absolutely loves the wide range of presets that come with this. As well as how compact and lightweight it is for portability, and that you can run it off of a USB powerbank.

5

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