Modal Electronics

A unique, UK-based manufacturer of hardware synthesisers, both digital & analog

Since 2013, Bristol Based Modal Electronics has cemented itself at the leading edge of forward-thinking synthesizer technology. Fusing sophisticated analogue and digital circuitry with an innovative approach to synthesizer design, Modal Electronics’ current portfolio is regarded as the pinnacle for users seeking modern synth-centric tools engineered for the forward-thinking creative. Whether it’s the Wavetable-fueled ARGON-Series or the Beyond Analogue COBALT-Series, users are empowered with unparalleled creative possibilities and the convenience of a 1:1 standalone app- and plugin-based control courtesy of MODALapp.

Modal Carbon8 Experimental Synth Tutorial

monstrous and spacious sound and lush sounds...

Argon 8 Wavetable Synthesizer

Argon 8 is an 8 voice digital wavetable synthesizer with full size keys - although only three octaves. Though digital, it also has some really lovely organic sounds

Introducing Modal Argon8

Features 4 digital oscillators per voice split into 2 controllable wavetables with 1 innovative offline wave modifier per wavetable & 28 options to redraw each wavetables & 1 modulatable oscillator modifier (available per patch with 8 modifier types to choose from). 4 flexible multi-mode filters & 3 dedicated flexible envelope generators & more.

Modal Argon8M

The 8-voice sleek desktop/rackmount aluminum enclosure design fits on every table or in every rack. MODALapp gives easy access to all functions & runs on macOS/Windows/iOS/iPadOS and Android devices

Modal Argon8X

Modern wavetable synth for music performers, producers & sound designers. With it’s transparent and rich sound, an array of realtime controls, full MPE support, a clear structured user interface and integrated performance tools, ARGON8X is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unmatched sonic experience with a premium 61-note keyboard with aftertouch.

COBALT8

8 voice polyphony, voice spread feature (8 osc per voice), 3 effects slots & other common elements such as the sequencer and arpeggiator. It also features the signature Modal Electronics joystick found on the Argon8 and its other, older high end synths.

COBALT5S

Founded on Modal Electronics’ next-generation COBALT synth architecture & housed in an ultra-portable go-anywhere footprint, the USB-powered COBALT5S is made-to-move & ready to spark your creativity wherever, and whenever inspiration strikes.

COBALT5S Quickview

One Minute and 25 Seconds Giving you a Quick Overview of the COBALT5S

The COBALT 8M Virtual Analog Synth

Building on the tradition of warm & punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesizers, COBALT8M unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms. This powerful, inspiring instrument reinvents the aesthetics of analogue sounds & invites musicians, producers & sound designers to explore a new era of virtual-analogue synthesizer .