Modal Electronics Argon8
Overview
The Modal Electronics Argon8 is an eight-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer that delivers a refined, modern sound design experience with an emphasis on high-quality audio output and intuitive hands-on control. The sound engine features four wavetable oscillators per voice, drawing from 120 wavetable sets with real-time morphing between 24 modifiers including wavefolding, phase distortion, and ring modulation. The dual resonant filters offer twelve filter types and can be configured in series or parallel, providing extensive tonal shaping options. An eight-slot modulation matrix with multiple LFOs, envelopes, and performance sources ensures deep and flexible sound design. The 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with channel aftertouch provide an expressive playing surface that many competing synthesizers at this price point lack. The built-in effects include three simultaneous slots with delay, reverb, chorus, and flanger options. The control surface is clean and well-organized, with dedicated encoders for every major synthesis parameter and a clear OLED display. The Modal app provides additional editing depth and patch management via desktop or mobile. Build quality is premium, with a solid aluminum chassis and a sleek, modern design. The Argon8 is best suited for electronic producers and synthesists who want expansive wavetable sound design in a well-built, playable instrument. The eight voices of polyphony, while adequate for many uses, may feel limiting for dense pad layering or complex arrangements.
Synthesizers
An eight-voice polyphonic wavetable synth with four oscillators per voice, twelve filter types, and full-size aftertouch keys in a premium aluminum chassis.
Instrument Details
$699
Intermediate
Brand
Modal Electronics
Type
Wavetable Synthesizer
Made In
United Kingdom
Year
2019
