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COBALT8 unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms! Conceived by legendary synthesisers from the past, the COBALT8 builds on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds. This powerful, inspiring instrument reinvents the aesthetics of analogue sounds and invites musicians, producers and sound designers to explore a new era of virtual-analogue synthesiser textures, far beyond the limits of its analogue forefathers.
On top of the innovative oscillator engine of COBALT8, we added a new morphable 4-Pole Ladder Filter. Combined with Modal’s unparalleled modulation options, an inspiring real-time / step sequencer, the energising arpeggiator, the Premium FATAR 37-note keyboard, MPE, studio-quality effects and MODALapp integration, COBALT8 is the perfect synth for everyone who wants a versatile electronic music instrument to play vintage synth sounds and is eager to enter new sound dimensions.
Eight true polyphonic voices tempt players to lay out wide string or rich synth pad chords, while a monophonic bass or lead patch, played with 64 oscillators can shake the walls of every stadium. And with the avant-garde sound forming features, every synth enthusiast can refine his performance with sounds that no other synthesiser is able to generate.
Two independent oscillator groups with up to 4 oscillators each generate not only powerful virtual-analogue goodness, but like no other synthesiser before, 34 unique complex algorithms like Sync, Ring Modulation, Waveform Morphing, and many more are available to increase the creative options for new-generation synth sounds. Each Algorithm has a simple-to-use pair of controls selected to suit the particular algorithm or character, providing musicians the power of traditionally complex oscillator modulations or processes spontaneously.
COBALT8’s newly designed, self-oscillating 4-Pole Morphable Ladder Filter with Resonance injects more warmth and bite. Switch between the four different filter modes, get creative with the Notch filter and form unusual synth textures with the Phasor. Two different characteristics allow to instil a more subtle behaviour or process the sound with sheer raw power.
Three flexible audio-rate (2 x polyphonic) LFOs can be routed to a massive amount of destinations using the modulation matrix and sync to internal or external tempo. Three dedicated envelopes for the filter, amp and modulation allow excessive control over dynamics and expression. Switchable envelope types provide greater options to tailor the envelopes for specific sound purposes. COBALT8s sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix supports easy assignments of complex modulation routes to keep the sound evolving. Four common modulation routings are pre-set here to free up space for more exciting ideas.
The integrated 512-note Realtime / Step Sequencer with four powerful Animation Lanes invites to compose massive and complex melodic patterns. The polyphonic 64-note step sequencer mode enables easy step input for note and animation values. Multiple sequencer trigger modes coupled with the powerful onboard arpeggiator (programmable up to 32 steps) and performance features such as Chord Hold, Inversions, Transpose, Sustain Latch.
Professional keyboard players will love COBALT8’s rugged steel and aluminium chassis and the premium FATAR 37-note full-size key bed. The keys support channel aftertouch and deliver smooth action to express powerful playing performances. For direct access of the parameters, COBALT8 features 29 endless knobs, 24 buttons and an X/Y joystick for pitch or modulation, and MPE support offers new ways of creative expression for sophisticated performers.
Modal COBALT8 Virtual Analog Synthesizer Specifications
Item #:
DSP MDLCOBALT8
Manufacturer Part Number:
AMS-COBALT8
UPC:
5060480060395
Product Specifications
Enclosure and Display:
Road-ready steel and aluminium enclosure
1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editing
Inputs and Outputs:
2 x unbalanced 6.3 mm / 1/4” TS outputs (L/R)
Stereo 6.3 mm / 1/4” stereo headphone output
Stereo 3.5 mm / 1/4” input with ability to route incoming audio through the FX
6.3 mm / 1/4” sustain pedal jack
6.3 mm / 1/4” expression pedal jack
3.5 mm / 1/4” Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
MIDI DIN in and out
Class-compliant MIDI over USB connection to host computer or tablet
Power: DC-9.0V - 1.5A centre-positive
Editor Software:
Free MODALapp software editor for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
MODALplugin to access COBALT8 within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions vailable
Dimensions (L x W x H): 55.5 x 30 x 10 cm / 21.9" x 11.8" x 3.9"
Weight: 5.6 kg / 12.35 lbs
Modal COBALT8 Virtual Analog Synthesizer Specifications
Product Specifications
Enclosure and Display:
Road-ready steel and aluminium enclosure
1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editing
Inputs and Outputs:
2 x unbalanced 6.3 mm / 1/4” TS outputs (L/R)
Stereo 6.3 mm / 1/4” stereo headphone output
Stereo 3.5 mm / 1/4” input with ability to route incoming audio through the FX
6.3 mm / 1/4” sustain pedal jack
6.3 mm / 1/4” expression pedal jack
3.5 mm / 1/4” Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
MIDI DIN in and out
Class-compliant MIDI over USB connection to host computer or tablet
Power: DC-9.0V - 1.5A centre-positive
Editor Software:
Free MODALapp software editor for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
MODALplugin to access COBALT8 within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions vailable
Dimensions (L x W x H): 55.5 x 30 x 10 cm / 21.9" x 11.8" x 3.9"
Weight: 5.6 kg / 12.35 lbs
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Easy to use and sounds great!
I am so impressed with the Cobalt8. I have a number of great synthesizers, but none are as easy to use as this one. Great presets that are easy to tune, and you can see exactly what's happening as you tweak them on its small LCD or in the app (I have it on Windows). It also has a very solid feel to ...
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