The Modal Electronics Argon8X is the 61-key version of Modal's 8-voice wavetable synthesizer, with a five-octave FATAR TP/9S keybed for two-handed playing. It runs the same engine as the Argon8: four wavetable oscillators per voice, 180 morphing wavetables, eight filter types and a 12-slot modulation matrix. The keys respond to velocity and channel aftertouch, MPE controllers are supported, and the free MODALapp editor covers every parameter on a computer, mobile device or inside your DAW.

Wavetables and Filters

Wavetables come in 36 banks of five waveforms that morph from one to the next, with a PWM bank and three noise and modulation banks on oscillator 2. Thirty-two modifiers, including de-rez, wave folding, phase shaping and rectify, change the shape of any table, and eight oscillator modifiers add FM, ring mod, amp mod and sync. The filter section offers eight morphing types, from 2-pole state variable filters to a 4-pole ladder with drive and a Sallen-Key design.

Sequencer and Performance

A 512-note real-time sequencer records four lanes of parameter animation alongside the notes, and the step sequencer holds 64 steps with up to eight notes per step. The 32-step arpeggiator, Chord Hold, inversions and a four-axis joystick suit live playing. Two units can be poly-chained for 16 voices and 64 oscillators.

Features

• 8-voice polyphony with 4 wavetable oscillators per voice
• 180 wavetables in 36 banks of 5 morphing waveforms, plus a PWM bank and 3 noise and modulation banks on oscillator 2
• 32 wavetable modifiers, including de-rez, wave folding, waveshaping, phase shaping and rectify
• 8 oscillator modifier types, including FM, ring mod, amp mod, hard sync and windowed sync
• Voice Drift, Width, Vintage and Oscillator Free Run controls
• 8 morphing filter types: standard and classic state variable, ladder, ladder hybrid, ladder phaser and Sallen-Key
• 3 envelopes and 2 audio-rate LFOs (one polyphonic, one global) with tempo sync
• 12-slot modulation matrix (8 assignable, 4 fixed) with 12 sources and 55 destinations
• 512-note real-time sequencer, 64-step polyphonic step sequencer and 32-step arpeggiator
• Waveshaping distortion plus 3 stereo effects slots with 26 algorithms, including drive, chorus, phaser, flanger, rotary, delays and reverb
• MPE support for compatible controllers
• Poly-chain two units for 16 voices and 64 oscillators
• Free MODALapp editor and plugin

Specifications

• Polyphony: 8 voices
• Oscillators: 32 wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice
• Wavetables: 180 in 36 banks, plus PWM and noise banks
• Filter: 8 morphing types, including state variable, ladder and Sallen-Key
• Modulation: 3 envelopes, 2 LFOs, 8 assignable and 4 fixed routings, 12 sources, 55 destinations
• Sequencer: 512-note real-time sequencer and 64-step polyphonic step sequencer, 8 notes per step, 4 animation lanes
• Arpeggiator: Programmable up to 32 steps with rests
• Effects: Waveshaping distortion plus 3 stereo slots with 26 algorithms
• Memory: 500 patches (300 factory), 100 sequencer presets, 100 effects presets, 8 Quick Recall slots
• Keyboard: FATAR TP/9S, 61 full-size keys with velocity and channel aftertouch
• Controls: 29 endless encoders, 24 buttons, 4-axis joystick
• Voice modes: Mono, Poly, Unison 2, 4 and 8, Stack 2 and 4, with legato or staccato glide
• Display: 1.54-inch OLED
• Audio: 1/4-inch TS left and right line outputs, 1/4-inch TRS headphone output, 3.5 mm TRS stereo audio input
• MIDI and sync: 5-pin MIDI In and Out, class-compliant USB MIDI, 3.5 mm analog clock sync in and out
• Pedals: 1/4-inch TRS expression input, 1/4-inch TS sustain input
• Power: 9 V DC, 1.5 A, center positive
• Enclosure: Steel and aluminum
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 885 x 300 x 100 mm (34.8 x 11.8 x 4 in)
• Weight: 9 kg (19.9 lb)
• Editor: Free MODALapp for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, plus VST3 and AU plugin
• Warranty: 3 years from Modal once registered, for units bought after May 8, 2025