Modal Electronics Cobalt8 M

Synthesizer Module

EUR 700.85

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Product #	223658
Brand	Modal Electronics
Category	Synthesizer Modules
Brand Category	Modal Electronics - Modules
Series	Modal Electronics Cobalt
Release date	December 2020
Availability	1 unit(s) in stock

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Description

Building on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesisers from the past, COBALT8M unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms. This 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.

On top of the innovative oscillator engine of COBALT8M, 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, MPE, studio-quality effects and MODALapp integration, COBALT8M is the perfect synth for everyone who wants a versatile electronic music instrument to play vintage synth sounds and is eager to enter into new sound dimensions.

Eight 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. And with the avant-garde sound forming features, every synth enthusiast can refine his performance with sounds that no other synthesiser is able to generate.

Play rich analogue-style sounds driven by COBALT8M’s Extended Virtual-Analogue Synthesis, combining traditional technology with modern synth features

Create your own signature sounds by harnessing the power of COBALT8M’s unique waveform architecture with 34 complex sophisticated algorithms and Modal’s morphable 4-pole Ladder Filter

Bring performance to a new level with MPE support, the integrated 512-note Realtime/Step Sequencer, 32-step programmable Arpeggiator and powerful Animation Lanes

Use the included rack brackets to mount COBALT8M into a 19” rack or use the synth on your producer desktop thanks to it sleek tabletop design

Integrate COBALT8M 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 COBALT8M via the free MODALapp, available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and AU/VST3

Attributes

Key attributes

Number of Keys	Buttons
Colour	Blue
Keyboard Type	Touch Response
Speakers	No
Model	Synthesizer

Product Dimensions

Depth	127mm
Width	384mm
Height	81mm

Synthesizer Module attributes

Battery Operated	No
Pedal	Not Included
MIDI Interface	USB to Host
Stand	Not Included
Built-in Tones	Yes
Cover	No
Display	Yes

Product Details

Product Number	223658
Brand	Modal Electronics
Series	Cobalt
Category	Synthesizer Module
Brand Category	Modal Electronics - Modules
Relevancy rank	62 of 110
Date	December 2020

Dimension

Weight	2.1kg
Box Width	384mm

Properties

Polyphony: True 8 voice polyphonic
MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing you to apply polyphonic control and expression to individual notes
Oscillators: 64 high-resolution virtual-analogue oscillators, up to 8 per voice
Filter: 4-Pole Morphable Ladder Filter with Resonance and four switchable configurations
Modulation: Three audio-rate LFO’s with tempo sync (two poly, one global) with seven different shapes
Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Built-In sophisticated programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating
500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs
100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for quickly loading arrangements
100 FX presets
4 Quick Recall slots accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches
Controls and Performance:
- 13 switched encoders, 13 encoders, 9 buttons
4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually ‘locked’ when desired
- Multiple voice modes, Mono, Poly, Unison 2, unison 4, unison 8, Stack 2 and Stack 4
- Glide/Portamento with both legato and staccato modes
- Chord Invert control to easily create chord inversions and variation
Inputs and Outputs:
- 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS dual-mono line outputs
- 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS headphone output
- 3.5 mm / 1/8″ TRS stereo audio input
- MIDI DIN In and Out
- 3.5 mm / 1/8″ TS Analogue clock sync In and Out
- Class compliant MIDI over USB connection
- 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS expression pedal input
- 6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS sustain pedal input
Enclosure and Display:
- Tabletop-style enclosure, brackets for 19″ 3U rackmount included (requires 1U free space above or right-angled connectors)
- 1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editing
Power: DC-9.0V – 1.5A centre-positive
Editor Software:
- Free MODALapp software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
- MODALapp can also be run within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions available

- Weight: 2.100kg
- Height: 81mm
- Width: 384mm
- Depth: 127mm

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Great and versatile synth

kiara n. 29.03.2023

The synth is very versatile, has many features and built great. The clock can be synced with the daw (i use Ableton) with the vst plugin from cobalt (needs usb connected) and also has a clock in for external clocks, so the arp and sequence can be synced easy.

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