SYNTHESIZER MODULE Building on the heritage of our legendary OO-series synthesizers, the ARGON8 is a modern wavetable synthesizer for performers, producers, and sound designers. With its rich, transparent sound, a host of real-time controls, MPE support, a clearly structured user interface, and built-in performance tools, the ARGON8 is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unrivaled listening experience.
ARGON8's sophisticated wavetable synth engine generates thousands of different sonic combinations with its seamless waveform morphing feature. Explore evolving ambient textures, classic pads and modern chords, brutal basses, dark drones and psychedelic noise textures - ARGON8 is a true sound designer's playground. Process and cross-modulate waves using the 32 static wavetable modifiers and unlock additional wavetable variations. With ARGON8 virtually any sonic imagination comes to life.
Four morphable filter types offer contemporary and classic options for shaping sounds. Two flexible audio rate LFOs (1x polyphonic) can be routed to a huge number of destinations using the modulation matrix and synced to internal or external tempo. Three dedicated envelopes for filter, amp, and modulation provide extensive control over dynamics and expression. ARGON8's sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix allows you to easily assign complex modulation paths to keep your sound evolving.
Take your performance to a new level with the onboard 512-note step (or real-time) sequencer with 4 powerful animation tracks, infusing massive, complex transitions into the sound in a way that LFOs and envelopes simply don't. The 64-note step sequencer's polyphonic mode allows easy input of note values and animation to create exciting melodic patterns.

The sequencer's multiple trigger modes, along with the powerful onboard arpeggiator (programmable up to 32 steps) and performance features such as Chord Hold, Inversions, Transpose, Sustain Latch, and Joystick make the ARGON8 wavetable synthesizer a dream to play. performers and musicians.
ARGON8's professional approach to the serious performer finds its perfect expression in the robust steel and aluminum chassis and full-size 61-note FATAR TP/9S key bed. The keys support channel aftertouch and offer a smooth action to express powerful performances. For direct access to parameters, the ARGON8 features 29 endless knobs, 24 buttons, and an X/Y joystick for pitch and modulation.
Completely reshape your sounds with the built-in stereo effects engine. ARGON8's 3-slot effects engine allows for in-depth programming and can combine up to 12 effect algorithms to add character and depth to your sound, including Distortion (waveshaping overdrive) Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg) , Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb.
With an extensive set of connections, ARGON8 is at home in any environment. Control the synth via USB, monitor with headphones or using the dedicated line outputs, sync with external gear using the full-size MIDI inputs and outputs or the 3.5mm sync inputs or outputs, and take control of your sound using the onboard sustain and expression inputs. You can expand the sound of the ARGON8 by chaining any two ARGON8 units together to get 16 voices and 64 oscillators.
The free MODALapp app brings the convenience of on-screen editing to your computer or mobile device. Available as a standalone app for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, or Android systems and in VST3 and AU plug-in formats, it's the perfect companion for synth enthusiasts looking to delve into all sound-shaping and performance parameters for create your own signature sounds, and to back up and manage patches and sequences.

SPECS
Polyphony: 8 voices
MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing polyphonic control and expression to be applied to individual notes
Oscillators: 32 high-resolution wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice
Filter: 2-pole state variables, 4 filter types - 'Standard' filters are based on the resonant filter found on other modal and 'Classic' synths with a more rounded character and smoother resonance response.
Modulation: 3 dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously, including negative (reverse) versions and multiple envelope curve options

2 audio speed LFOs with tempo synchronization (one polyphonic and one global). Polyphonic LFO can be synced to frequency divisions

8 assignable mod slots and 4 additional fixed mod paths for common assignments with 11 mod sources and 52 mod destinations
Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Real-time polyphonic sequencer with 512 notes and four recordable/editable parameter animations (delay effects, LFOs, sequencer and arpeggiator can be synced internally or externally)

Polyphonic step sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per step, 4 Parameter-Lock style animation lanes, step input mode, multiple playback modes including gate modes and rest function

Sophisticated built-in 32-step programmable arpeggiator with sleep capability with up to 2048 steps before repeat
Effects: 3 incredibly powerful, independent, user-configurable stereo FX engines for Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb, which can be arranged in any order
User memory: 500 patch memories, all fully editable and supplied with 300 factory programs
100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for fast loading of arrangements
100 FX presets
8 panel-accessible quick-recall slots for fast loading of your favorite patches

Premium 37-key FATAR keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch

29 endless encoders, 24 buttons

4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of mod destinations and virtually 'locked' when desired
Inputs and outputs:
Dual-mono 6.35mm / 1/4″ TS line outputs
6.35mm / 1/4″ TRS headphone output
3.5mm / 1/8″ TRS stereo audio input
MIDI DIN input and output
3.5mm / 1/8″ TS analog clock sync input and output
MIDI connection over USB class compliant
6.35mm / 1/4″ TRS expression pedal input
6.35mm / 1/4″ TS sustain pedal input

Power: DC-9.0V - 1.5A center-positive
Editing software: MODALapp free software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android or AU/VST

Dimensions (L x W x H): 555 x 300 x 100mm / 21.9″ x 11.8″ x 4″
Weight: 5.60kg / 12.4lbs