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Modal Electronics Cobalt 8M Virtual Analogue Desktop Synthesizer Module

SKU: DDJ4090-1

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  • Extended Virtual-Analogue Synthesis with 40 oscillator algorithms
  • Powerful modulation, sequencing, and animation lanes
  • Over 30 filter types with morphable and ladder designs
  • Desktop or 19" rackmount design with full connectivity
  • Studio-grade effects engine and MPE support
  • Brand new
  • 3 Year Warranty
  • Free delivery
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Modal Cobalt 8 - Analogue Desktop Synth Module

Building on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesisers from the past, COBALT8M unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms. 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 COBALT8M, 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, MPE, studio-quality effects and MODALapp integration, COBALT8M is the perfect synth for everyone who wants a versatile electronic music instrument to play vintage synth sounds and is eager to enter into 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.

Unlock the full potential of your Modal Electronics instrument with MODALapp, a multi-platform application that’s the central command of your Modal synthesiser ecosystem. Available as a free download from the Modal Electronics website and all mainstream app stores, MODALapp conquers the dividing line between hardware control and screen-based patch editing, preset management and must-have product-specific resources. Unique, full-featured and above all, inspiring - joining the creative revolution and discovering hardware synth editing at its finest has never been easier.

  • Desktop and rackmount virtual-analogue synthesiser powered by Extended Virtual-Analogue Synthesis
  • Two independent oscillator groups with up to four oscillators per voice
  • 40 advanced oscillator algorithms including sync, ring modulation, waveform morphing, and more
  • Delivers rich analogue-style tones alongside modern digital sound design capabilities
  • Wide-ranging filter section with over 30 filter types
  • Morphable 2-pole state-variable filters and classic 4-pole ladder filters
  • Additional low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, notch, and driven filter options
  • Three audio-rate LFOs (two polyphonic) for deep modulation possibilities
  • Three dedicated envelopes for amp, filter, and modulation control
  • Sophisticated 12-slot modulation matrix with four additional fixed routings
  • Integrated 512-note real-time / step sequencer with four animation lanes
  • Polyphonic step sequencing enables detailed melodic and modulation programming
  • Programmable arpeggiator with up to 32 steps and advanced performance features
  • Supports MPE for expressive, next-generation controller input
  • Studio-grade stereo FX engine with three effect slots per patch
  • 26 onboard effects including reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, EQ, compressor, and more
  • Rugged steel and aluminium enclosure for studio and live use
  • Desktop form factor with included brackets for 19" rack mounting
  • Extensive hands-on control with encoders, buttons, and X/Y joystick
  • Full connectivity including USB, MIDI, CV sync, audio outputs, and pedal inputs
  • Poly-chain capability allows two units to be linked for increased polyphony
  • Large internal memory with extensive factory presets and user storage
  • Free MODALapp provides full editing, management, and firmware updates across platforms
  • Covered by an extended 3-year manufacturer warranty (registration required)
Polyphony
  • True 8-voice polyphonic
MPE Support
  • Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers for per-note polyphonic expression
Oscillators
  • 64 high-resolution virtual-analogue oscillators
  • up to 8 per voice
Oscillator Architecture
  • Two independent, self-contained oscillator groups
Oscillator Waveforms
  • Sine
  • pulse
  • triangle
  • sawtooth
Oscillator Algorithms
  • 40 algorithms including complex analogue synthesis
  • cross-modulation (SYNC
  • RM)
  • PWM
  • wave morphing
  • bit crushing
  • filtered noise
Oscillator Features
  • Extended oscillator drift
Filter Types
  • 31 resonant filters including morphable and static types
Filter Features
  • Cutoff scaling with two distinctive modes
Envelopes
  • 3 envelope generators (AMP
  • MOD
  • FILTER)
  • independent or simultaneous access
  • negative versions for MOD and FILTER
LFOs
  • 3 audio-rate LFOs with tempo sync
  • 2 polyphonic
  • 1 global
  • 7 shapes
Modulation
  • 8 assignable slots
  • 4 fixed routings
  • 12 modulation sources
  • 55 destinations
Real-Time Sequencer
  • Polyphonic sequencer with 512 notes
  • 4 recordable/editable parameter animation lanes
Step Sequencer
  • 64 steps
  • 8 notes per step
  • 4 parameter-lock animation lanes
  • step input mode
  • multiple playback modes
  • gate modes
  • rest functionality
Arpeggiator
  • Programmable 32-step arpeggiator with rest capability
  • up to 2048 steps before repeat
Effects
  • 3 independent stereo FX engines
  • 26 algorithms including Drive
  • Chorus
  • Phaser
  • Flanger
  • Tremolo
  • Lo-Fi
  • Rotary
  • Stereo Delay
  • Ping-Pong Delay
  • X-Over Delay
  • Reverb
Patch Memory
  • 500 patches (300 factory)
Sequencer Presets
  • 100 presets
  • linkable to any patch
FX Presets
  • 100
Quick Recall
  • 8 panel-accessible quick recall slots
Controls
  • 13 switched encoders
  • 13 encoders
  • 9 buttons
  • assignable 4-axis joystick
Voice Modes
  • Mono
  • Poly
  • Unison 2/4/8
  • Stack 2/4
Glide / Portamento
  • Legato and staccato modes
Chord Functions
  • Chord invert control
Audio Outputs
  • Dual mono 6.35 mm (¼″) TS line outputs
Headphone Output
  • 6.35 mm (¼″) TRS
Audio Input
  • 3.5 mm (⅛″) TRS stereo
MIDI
  • MIDI DIN in/out
  • class-compliant MIDI over USB
Clock Sync
  • 3.5 mm (⅛″) TS analogue clock sync in/out
Pedal Inputs
  • Expression pedal (6.35 mm TRS)
  • Sustain pedal (6.35 mm TS)
Enclosure
  • Tabletop enclosure
  • 19″ 3U rackmount brackets included (requires 1U clearance above or right-angled connectors)
Display
  • 1.54-inch OLED display
Power Supply
  • DC 9.0 V
  • 1.5 A
  • centre-positive
Editor Software
  • MODALapp editor for macOS
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android
  • VST3 and AU plug-in versions
Dimensions
  • 384 × 127 × 81 mm (15.1″ × 5″ × 3.2″)
Weight
  • 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)

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