{"product_id":"modal-electronics-cobalt8m","title":"Modal Electronics Cobalt8M Virtual Analog Synthesizer Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Modal Electronics Cobalt8M is Modal's 8-voice extended virtual analog synthesizer in a desktop module, with rack brackets included for a 19-inch rack. It suits players who already have a controller keyboard or an MPE controller and want the Cobalt8 engine at the desk or in a rack. Each voice can run up to eight oscillators, 40 algorithms reach from classic PWM and sync to ring mod, FM and noise AM, and the free MODALapp editor covers every parameter on a computer, mobile device or inside your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOscillator Algorithms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobalt8M has two independent oscillator groups, and each of the 40 algorithms gets its own pair of A and B controls chosen to suit it. You can sweep through analog shapes with detuned spread, bit-crush a waveform, run hard sync blended with a sub oscillator, or ring modulate two waves at quantized ratios. Firmware version 2 added FM and noise AM algorithms, and an Extended Oscillator Drift control is also on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesktop or Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tabletop enclosure carries 13 switched encoders, 13 encoders, nine buttons and a four-axis joystick for pitch or modulation. The included brackets fit a 3U rack space and need 1U free above or right-angle connectors. Full-size MIDI, USB MIDI and 3.5 mm clock sync connect it to the rest of a setup, expression and sustain pedal inputs sit on the rear panel, and two Cobalt8 units poly-chain for 16 voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-voice polyphony with up to 8 virtual analog oscillators per voice (64 in total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo independent oscillator groups with sine, triangle, saw and pulse waveforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e40 oscillator algorithms, including VA sweep, spread, PWM, hard sync, fractal sync, ring mod, chaos, wave folding, FM and noise AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtended Oscillator Drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e31 resonant filter types, morphing and static, with two cutoff scaling modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 envelopes with switchable types and 3 audio-rate LFOs (two polyphonic, one global) with 7 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 and 128 oscillators\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 64 virtual analog oscillators, up to 8 per voice, in 2 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgorithms:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 resonant types, morphing and 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\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 switched encoders, 13 encoders, 9 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\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabletop enclosure; 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