Modal Electronics Argon8 37-Key Wavetable Synthesiser

Built on the legacy of iconic wavetable synthesis, the ARGON8 is a modern instrument designed for today’s performers, producers, and sound designers. It delivers a rich, expressive sonic character paired with an intuitive workflow that encourages creativity and real-time musical exploration. Engineered for depth, clarity, and performance, it offers a powerful and inspiring platform for shaping unique sounds in any studio or live environment.

Features

• Perform with unique wavetable sounds, ranging from lush pads, soaring leads, moving soundscapes and earth shuttering basses
• Create and save your own signature sonic textures with morphable waveforms, analogue-style morphable filter, an immersive modulation matrix and flexible digital effects
• Bring performance to a new level with MPE support, the integrated 512-note Realtime/Step Sequencer, 32-step programmable Arpeggiator and hugely powerful Animation Lanes
• Express yourself with the class-leading 37-note key bed with aftertouch, built into a road-ready aluminium enclosure
• Integrate ARGON8 into your production and live performances with the full-size MIDI connections and the 3.5mm Sync Ins and Outs
• Access all synthesiser functions and update ARGON8 via the free MODALapp, available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and AU/VST3

Specifications

Polyphony & Expression
Polyphony: True 8-Voice Polyphonic
MPE: Supports MPE-Compatible MIDI Controllers for Per-Note Expression Control

Oscillators
Oscillators: 32 High-Resolution Wavetable Oscillators (4 Per Voice)
Wavetables: 120 Wavetables Across 24 Banks of 5 Morphable Waveform Sets
Additional Sources: PWM Bank, 3 Noise/Modulation Banks (Accessible via Oscillator 2)
Wavetable Modifiers: 32 Types (De-Rez, Wave Folding, Waveshaping, Phase Shaping, Rectify, etc.)
Oscillator Modulation: 8 Types (Phase Mod/FM, Ring Mod, Amp Mod, Hard Sync, Windowed Sync)
Stereo Control: Voice Drift and Width Controls for Wide Stereo Soundscapes

Filters
Filter Type: 2-Pole State Variable Filter
Filter Modes: Standard (Resonant Character) and Classic (Rounded Response)
Filter Types: 4 Types Total

Modulation
Envelope Generators: 3 Dedicated Envelopes (Amp, Mod, Filter) with Multiple Curve Options and Negative Modes
LFOs: 2 Audio-Rate LFOs with Tempo Sync (1 Polyphonic, 1 Global)
Modulation Matrix: 8 Assignable Slots, 4 Fixed Routings
Sources: 11 Modulation Sources
Destinations: 52 Modulation Destinations

Sequencer & Arpeggiator
Real-Time Sequencer: Polyphonic, 512 Notes with Parameter Animation Recording
Step Sequencer: 64 Steps, 8 Notes Per Step, 4 Parameter-Lock Style Lanes
Arpeggiator: 32-Step Programmable Arpeggiator with Up to 2048-Step Cycle
Clock Sync: Internal or External

Effects
FX Engines: 3 Independent Stereo FX Engines (Fully Routable)
FX Types: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Positive/Negative), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay, Reverb
Additional FX: Waveshaping Distortion

Memory
User Patches: 500 Fully Editable Presets
Factory Programs: 300 Included
Sequencer Presets: 100
FX Presets: 100
Quick Recall: 8 Slots

Controls & Performance
Keyboard: 37-Key FATAR Premium Keybed with Velocity and Channel Aftertouch
Encoders: 29 Endless Encoders
Buttons: 24 Performance Buttons
Controller: 4-Axis Assignable Joystick
Play Modes: Mono, Poly, Unison (2/4/8), Stack (2/4)
Glide: Legato and Staccato Modes
Chord Control: Chord Invert Function

Connectivity
Audio Outputs: 6.35 mm TRS Dual Mono Line Outputs
Headphone Output: 6.35 mm TRS Stereo Output
Audio Input: 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
MIDI: 5-Pin DIN In/Out, USB MIDI (Class Compliant)
Sync I/O: 3.5 mm TS Analog Clock Sync In/Out
Pedal Inputs: 6.35 mm TRS Expression, 6.35 mm TS Sustain

Build & Display
Enclosure: Steel and Aluminium Chassis with Bamboo End Cheeks
Display: 1.54-inch OLED Display

Power
Power Supply: DC 9.0V, 1.5A Centre-Positive

Software
Editor: MODALapp (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android)
DAW Integration: VST3 and AU Plugin Support

Dimensions & Weight
Size: 555 x 300 x 100 mm (21.9” x 11.8” x 4”)
Weight: 5.60 kg (12.4 lbs)