{"product_id":"modal-electronics-carbon8x","title":"Modal Electronics Carbon8X 61-Key Experimental Synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Modal Electronics Carbon8X is the 61-key version of the Carbon8, Modal's 8-voice experimental digital synthesizer, with a five-octave FATAR TP9\/S keybed for two-handed playing. Each of its two oscillators offers 56 Core waveforms, made up of 18 digital algorithms and 38 wavetables, and the XCore modifiers reshape them with wave shaping, wave folding and phase distortion. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Waveforms and XCore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach oscillator picks from 56 Core waveforms in families such as hard sync, fold, PWM, window sync, pinch, squash, scrunch, alternate sync, de-rez, phase modulation, shaper and dual inverted, plus clocked noise and resonant types. The XCore modifiers then change the wave further with wave shaping, wave folding, phase distortion and other processes. Extended Oscillator Drift and a Vintage parameter are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFilters and Modulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 34 resonant filters split into nine morphing types, including state variable, dual and ladder phaser filters, and 25 static ladder filters in lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch, phaser and peaking shapes. Three envelopes, three audio-rate LFOs with variable pulse width and dual-rate ramp shapes, and a 12-slot modulation matrix drive the movement. The sequencer's four animation lanes record parameter changes with the notes, and two Carbon8X units can be poly-chained for 16 voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-voice polyphony with 2 independent high-resolution digital oscillators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e56 Core waveforms per oscillator: 18 digital algorithms and 38 wavetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXCore modifiers, including wave shaping, wave folding and phase distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtended Oscillator Drift and Vintage parameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e34 resonant filter types: 9 morphing and 25 static ladder types, with two cutoff scaling modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 envelopes and 3 audio-rate LFOs (two polyphonic, one global) with more than 15 shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-slot modulation matrix (8 assignable, 4 fixed) with 12 sources and 55 destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e512-note real-time sequencer, 64-step polyphonic step sequencer and 32-step arpeggiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 stereo effects slots with 26 algorithms, including drive, chorus, phaser, flanger, rotary, delays and reverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMPE support for compatible controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePoly-chain two units for 16 voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree MODALapp editor and plugin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyphony:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOscillators:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 digital oscillators, 56 Core waveforms each (18 algorithms, 38 wavetables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 resonant types, 9 morphing and 25 static\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 envelopes, 3 LFOs, 8 assignable and 4 fixed routings, 12 sources, 55 destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequencer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512-note real-time sequencer and 64-step polyphonic step sequencer, 8 notes per step, 4 animation lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArpeggiator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Programmable up to 32 steps with rests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffects:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 stereo slots with 26 algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 patches (300 factory), 100 sequencer presets, 100 effects presets, 8 Quick Recall slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e FATAR TP9\/S, 61 full-size keys with velocity and channel aftertouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 endless encoders, 24 buttons, 4-axis joystick\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoice modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono, Poly, Unison 2, 4 and 8, Stack 2 and 4, with legato or staccato glide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.54-inch OLED\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4-inch TS left and right line outputs, 1\/4-inch TRS headphone output, 3.5 mm TRS stereo audio input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI and sync:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-pin MIDI In and Out, class-compliant USB MIDI, 3.5 mm analog clock sync in and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4-inch TRS expression input, 1\/4-inch TS sustain input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 V DC, 1.5 A, center positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel and aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x W x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 885 x 300 x 100 mm (34.8 x 11.8 x 4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 kg (19.9 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free MODALapp for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, plus VST3 and AU plugin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years from Modal once registered, for units bought after May 8, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modal Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380238319865,"sku":"CARBON8X","price":1649.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/carbon8x-1.jpg?v=1792174965","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/modal-electronics-carbon8x","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}