{"product_id":"mo-cobalt8x-modal-electronics-cobalt8x-61-key-virtual-analog-synthesiser","title":"Modal Electronics Cobalt8X 61-Key Virtual-Analog Synthesiser","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBuilding on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesisers from the past, COBALT8X unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis powerful, inspiring instrument reinvents the aesthetics of analogue sounds and invites musicians, producers and sound designers to explore a new era of virtual-analogue synthesiser textures, far beyond the limits of its analogue forefathers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOn top of the innovative oscillator engine of COBALT8X, we added a new morphable 4-Pole Ladder Filter. Combined with Modal’s unparalleled modulation options, an inspiring real-time \/ step sequencer, the energising arpeggiator, the Premium FATAR 61-note keyboard, MPE, studio-quality effects and MODALapp integration, COBALT8X is the perfect synth for everyone who wants a versatile electronic music instrument to play vintage synth sounds and is eager to enter new sound dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEight true polyphonic voices tempt players to lay out wide string or rich synth pad chords, while a monophonic bass or lead patch, played with 64 oscillators can shake the walls of every stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnd with the avant-garde sound forming features, every synth enthusiast can refine his performance with sounds that no other synthesiser is able to generate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr noshade\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay rich analogue-style sounds driven by COBALT8X’s Extended Virtual-Analogue Synthesis, combining traditional technology with modern synth features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate your own signature sounds by harnessing the power of COBALT8X’s unique waveform architecture with 34 complex sophisticated algorithms and Modal’s morphable 4-pole Ladder Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring performance to a new level with MPE support, the integrated 512-note Realtime\/Step Sequencer, 32-step programmable Arpeggiator and powerful Animation Lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpress yourself with the class-leading 61-note key bed with aftertouch, built into a road-ready aluminium enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate COBALT8 into your production and live performances with the full-size MIDI connections and the 3.5mm Sync Ins and Outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess all synthesiser functions and update COBALT8 via the free MODALapp, available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and AU\/VST3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr noshade\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePolyphony: True 8 voice polyphonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing you to apply polyphonic control and expression to individual notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOscillators:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 high-resolution virtual-analogue oscillators, up to 8 per voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent and self-contained oscillator groups with sine, pulse, triangle, sawtooth waveforms, 34 different algorithms including: complex analogue synthesis techniques, built-in crossmodulation (SYNC, RM, and many more), PWM, smooth morphing between VA waves, bit crushing, filtered noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended Oscillator Drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFilter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Pole Morphable Ladder Filter with Resonance and four switchable configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance and Balanced Filter Modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eModulation:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously including negative (reverse) versions for MOD and FILTER ENVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree audio-rate LFO’s with tempo sync (two poly, one global) with seven different shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight assignable modulation slots and four additional fixed modulation routings for common assignments with 12 modulation sources and 55 modulation destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSequencer and Arpeggiator: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyphonic Real-time sequencer with 512 notes and four recordable\/editable parameter animations (Delay FX, LFO’s, sequencer and arpeggiator can be either clocked internally or externally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyphonic Step Sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per step, 4 lanes of Parameter-Lock style animation, Step Input mode, multiple playback modes including gate modes and rest function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-In sophisticated programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFX: Three incredibly powerful independent and user-configurable stereo FX engines for Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb that can be arranged in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUser Memory:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for quickly loading arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 FX presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Quick Recall slots accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eControls and Performance:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium FATAR 61-key Keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 endless encoders, 24 buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually ‘locked’ when desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple keyboard modes, Mono, Poly, Unison 2, unison 4, unison 8, Stack 2 and Stack 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlide\/Portamento with both legato and staccato modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChord Invert control to easily create chord inversions and variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInputs and Outputs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.35 mm \/ 1\/4″ TS dual-mono line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.35 mm \/ 1\/4″ TRS headphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 mm \/ 1\/8″ TRS stereo audio input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI DIN In and Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 mm \/ 1\/8″ TS Analogue clock sync In and Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass compliant MIDI over USB connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.35 mm \/ 1\/4″ TRS expression pedal input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.35 mm \/ 1\/4″ TS sustain pedal input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnclosure and Display:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-ready steel and aluminium enclosure with economical stained bamboo end cheeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing\/editing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePower: DC-9.0V – 1.5A centre-positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEditor Software\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree MODALapp software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMODALapp can also be run within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions 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