SYNTHESIZER MODULE
Building on the heritage of our legendary OO series synthesizers, ARGON8 is a modern wavetable synthesizer for performers, producers and sound designers. With its transparent and rich sound, a host of real-time controls, MPE support, a clearly structured user interface and integrated performance tools, ARGON8 is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unrivaled sonic experience. ARGON8's sophisticated wavetable synthesizer engine generates thousands of different sonic combinations with its seamless waveform transformation function. Explore evolving ambient textures, classic pads and modern chords, brutal bass, dark drones and psychedelic noise textures – ARGON8 is a true playground for the sound designer. Process and cross-modulate waves using the 32 static wavetable modifiers and unlock additional wavetable variations. With ARGON8 virtually any sonic imagination comes to life. Four transformable filter types offer contemporary and classic options for shaping sounds. Two flexible audio rate LFOs (1x polyphonic) can be routed to a huge number of destinations using the modulation matrix and synchronized to the internal or external tempo. Three dedicated envelopes for filter, amplifier and modulation provide excessive control over dynamics and expression. ARGON8's sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix allows you to easily assign complex modulation paths to keep your sound evolving. Take your performance to a new level with the built-in 512-note step (or real-time) sequencer with 4 powerful animation tracks, which infuses massive, complex transitions into your sound in a way that LFOs and envelopes simply don't provide. The 64-note step sequencer's polyphonic mode allows for easy input of note values ​​and animation to create exciting melodic patterns.

The multiple trigger modes of the sequencer, along with the powerful built-in arpeggiator (programmable up to 32 steps) and performance functions such as Chord Hold, Inversions, Transpose, Sustain Latch and Joystick make the ARGON8 wavetable synthesizer a dream for performers and musicians.
Reshape your sounds completely with the built-in stereo effects engine. ARGON8's 3-slot effects engine allows for in-depth programming and can combine up to 12 effects algorithms to add character and depth to your sound, including Distortion (waveshaping overdrive), Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb.
With an extensive set of connections, ARGON8 feels at home in any environment. Control the synth via USB, monitor with headphones or using the dedicated line outputs, sync to external equipment using the full-size MIDI inputs and outputs or the 3.5mm sync inputs or outputs, and take control of your sound using the built-in sustain and expression inputs. The sound of the ARGON8 can be expanded by chaining any two ARGON8 units together to obtain 16 voices and 64 oscillators. The free MODALapp brings the convenience of on-screen editing to your computer or mobile device. Available as a standalone app for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS or Android systems and in VST3 and AU plug-in formats, it is the perfect companion for synth enthusiasts looking to delve into all the parameters of sound shaping and performance to create their own signature sounds, and to backup and manage patches and sequences.

SPECIFICATIONS
Polyphony: 8 voices
MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing polyphonic control and expression to be applied to individual notes
Oscillators: 32 high-resolution wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice
Filter: 2-pole state variables, 4 filter types - 'Standard' filters are based on the resonant filter found in other modal and 'Classic' synths with a more rounded character and smoother resonance response. Modulation: 3 dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously, including negative (inverse) versions and multiple envelope curve options 2 audio rate LFOs with tempo synchronization (one polyphonic and one global). Polyphonic LFO can be synchronized with frequency divisions 8 assignable modulation slots and 4 additional fixed modulation paths for common assignments with 11 modulation sources and 52 modulation destinations Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Real-time polyphonic sequencer with 512 notes and four recordable/editable parameter animations (the delay effects, the LFOs, the sequencer and the Arpeggiator can be synchronized internally or externally) Polyphonic step sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per step, 4 Parameter-Lock style animation lanes, step input mode, multiple playback modes, including gate modes and rest function Sophisticated built-in 32-step programmable arpeggiator with sleep capability with up to 2048 steps before start repeat
Effects: 3 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, which can be arranged in any order
User memory: 500 patch memories, all fully editable and supplied with 300 factory programs 100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch to quickly load arrangements 100 FX presets 8 quick recall slots accessible from the panel to quickly load your favorite patches Outputs: Dual-mono 6.35mm / 1/4″ TS line outputs 6.35mm / 1/4″ TRS headphone output 3.5mm / 1/8″ TRS stereo audio input DIN MIDI input and output 3.5mm analog clock sync input and output 1/8″ TS Class-compliant MIDI over USB connection 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS expression pedal input 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS sustain pedal input Power: DC-9.0V - 1.5A center-positive Editing software: Freeware editor MODALapp available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android or AU/VST