SYNTHESIZER MODULE

COBALT8 explores all the creative potential of analog waveforms. This powerful and inspiring instrument reinvents the aesthetics of analog sounds and invites musicians, producers and sound designers to investigate a new era of textures, far beyond current limits.

In addition to the innovative oscillator engine, COBALT8, it incorporates a new 4-pole 'LADDER' filter with Morphing. Combined with Modal's unrivaled modulation options, an inspiring real-time/step sequencer, its incredible arpeggiator, the premium FATAR 61-note keyboard, MPE compatible control, studio-quality effects and MODALapp integration, COBALT8 is the perfect synthesizer for everyone who wants a versatile electronic music instrument to reproduce vintage synth sounds and is eager to delve into new dimensions.
Specifications:

Polyphony: 8 voices
MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing polyphonic control and expression to be applied to individual notes
Oscillators: 64 high-resolution virtual analog oscillators, up to 8 per voice
Waveforms: Sine, pulse, triangular and sawtooth, 40 different algorithms including: complex analog synthesis, built-in crossmodulation (SYNC, RM and many more), PWM, soft morphing between VA waves, bit crushing, noise filtering. Filter: Multimode Ladder with 4-pole Morpfhing with resonance and four switchable settings Modulation: Three dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously, including negative versions (reverse) for MOD and FILTER ENVs Three tempo-synced audio rate LFOs (two poly, one global) with seven different shapes Eight assignable modulation slots and four additional fixed modulation paths for common assignments with 12 modulation sources and 55 modulation destinations Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Real-time polyphonic sequencer with 512 notes and four recordable/editable parameter animations (delay effects, LFOs, sequencer and 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 programmable arpeggiator built-in 32-step sleep capability with up to 2,048 steps before repeat user: 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 panel-accessible quick recall slots to quickly load your favorite patches Premium 61-key FATAR keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch 29 endless encoders, 24 buttons 4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually 'lock' whenever desired Multiple keyboard modes, Mono, Poly, Unison 2, Unison 4, Unison 8, Stack 2 and Stack 4 Glide/Portamento with legato and staccato modes Inputs and 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: MODALapp freeware editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with VST3 and AU versions available

Dimensions: (length x width x height): 855 x 300 x 100 mm / 33.7″ x 11.8″ x 4″
Weight: 9 kg / 19.9 lbs