{"product_id":"modal-electronics-cobalt8x","title":"Modal Electronics Cobalt8X 61-Key Virtual Analog Synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Modal Electronics Cobalt8X is the 61-key version of Modal's 8-voice extended virtual analog synthesizer, with a five-octave FATAR keybed for two-handed parts. Its engine matches the Cobalt8: up to eight oscillators per voice, 40 oscillator algorithms, 31 resonant 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 opens every parameter on a computer, mobile device or inside your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOscillator Algorithms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobalt8X 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\u003eFilters and Modulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 31 resonant filter types include morphing 2-pole state variable and 4-pole ladder designs, plus lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch, phaser and peaking ladder filters with drive. Three envelopes with switchable types, three audio-rate LFOs with seven shapes and a 12-slot modulation matrix keep a patch moving. Two Cobalt8 units can be poly-chained for 16 voices and 128 oscillators.\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\u003eKeyboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e FATAR, 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":67380231602425,"sku":"COBALT8X","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/cobalt8x-1.jpg?v=1792174935","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/modal-electronics-cobalt8x","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}