Modal Argon8
ANALOG
DIGITAL
POLY
FILTERS
ENV
LFOs
EFFECTS
ARPEGG.
SEQ
TIMBRES
OUR RATING
USER RATING
NONE
4 OSC
8 Voice
1 Filters
3 Env.
2 LFOs
3 Eff.
Yes
512 Steps
Mono
NOT YET REVIEWED
Release Date: 2019
Price at Release Date: $749.00 (Current price may differ)
Specifications
• 4 Digital Oscillator(s)
• 8 Voice Polyphony
• Mono-Timbral
• 3 Envelopes
• 2 LFOs
• 1 Filters
• 3 Effects
• Arpeggiator
• 512 Step Sequencer
• 4 Digital Oscillator(s)
• 8 Voice Polyphony
• Mono-Timbral
• 3 Envelopes
• 2 LFOs
• 1 Filters
• 3 Effects
• Arpeggiator
• 512 Step Sequencer
Please review the Modal Argon8
The Modal Argon8 is an eight-voice digital synthesizer that is unique sounding. It is very digital, buzzy, grindy, harsh, this is a not a lush pad instrument, and cannot sound analog. It was designed to sound digital and very different than everything else that is out there. When you hear it you will know this is an Argon8. If you are looking for a synth that produces harsh and buzzy sounds then look no further. It is build like a tank, although the knobs could use an upgrade. The best way to experience this synth is to play it at your local music store, or by clicking on the YouTube icon and watch and listen to a few videos.
SYNTHREV RATING: RECOMMENDED
PROs
- Good unique sounding synth
- Audio-In input
- Portable
- Excellent build quality and great keyboard
CONs
- Limited to 8 voice polyphony (considered low for a digital synth)
- Sound engine is too specific and too unique, and cannot be used for a wide variety of applications.
- Effects are a bit 'weak', maybe that be can updated in firmware?
- Modulation joystick is springy unlike the traditional wheel which can remain in a particular position
- A bit pricey for an 8 voice digital synth
SYNTHREV RATING: RECOMMENDED
PROs
- Good unique sounding synth
- Audio-In input
- Portable
- Excellent build quality and great keyboard
CONs
- Limited to 8 voice polyphony (considered low for a digital synth)
- Sound engine is too specific and too unique, and cannot be used for a wide variety of applications.
- Effects are a bit 'weak', maybe that be can updated in firmware?
- Modulation joystick is springy unlike the traditional wheel which can remain in a particular position
- A bit pricey for an 8 voice digital synth
PROs
CONs
The Modal Argon8 is an eight-voice digital synthesizer that is unique sounding. It is very digital, buzzy, grindy, harsh, this is a not a lush pad instrument, and cannot sound analog. It was designed to sound digital and very different than everything else that is out there. When you hear it you will know this is an Argon8. If you are looking for a synth that produces harsh and buzzy sounds then look no further. It is build like a tank, although the knobs could use an upgrade. The best way to experience this synth is to play it at your local music store, or by clicking on the YouTube icon and watch and listen to a few videos.
SYNTHREV RATING: RECOMMENDED
PROs
- Good unique sounding synth
- Audio-In input
- Portable
- Excellent build quality and great keyboard
CONs
- Limited to 8 voice polyphony (considered low for a digital synth)
- Sound engine is too specific and too unique, and cannot be used for a wide variety of applications.
- Effects are a bit 'weak', maybe that be can updated in firmware?
- Modulation joystick is springy unlike the traditional wheel which can remain in a particular position
- A bit pricey for an 8 voice digital synth
CONs
The Modal Argon8 is an eight-voice digital synthesizer that is unique sounding. It is very digital, buzzy, grindy, harsh, this is a not a lush pad instrument, and cannot sound analog. It was designed to sound digital and very different than everything else that is out there. When you hear it you will know this is an Argon8. If you are looking for a synth that produces harsh and buzzy sounds then look no further. It is build like a tank, although the knobs could use an upgrade. The best way to experience this synth is to play it at your local music store, or by clicking on the YouTube icon and watch and listen to a few videos.
SYNTHREV RATING: RECOMMENDED
PROs
- Good unique sounding synth
- Audio-In input
- Portable
- Excellent build quality and great keyboard
CONs
- Limited to 8 voice polyphony (considered low for a digital synth)
- Sound engine is too specific and too unique, and cannot be used for a wide variety of applications.
- Effects are a bit 'weak', maybe that be can updated in firmware?
- Modulation joystick is springy unlike the traditional wheel which can remain in a particular position
- A bit pricey for an 8 voice digital synth