Modal Carbon 8 8-VVoice Advanced Experimental Synth Keys

Key Features

• Play next-generation digital synth sounds using CARBON8’s Experimental Digital Synthesis, tailored to develop a new sonic palette for every contemporary music genre.
• Create your signature sounds by harnessing the power of CARBON8’s unique waveform architecture with more than 40 complex, sophisticated algorithms and Modal’s incredible Filter section.
  
• Bring performance to a new level with MPE support, the integrated 512-note Realtime/Step Sequencer, 32-step programmable Arpeggiator and powerful Animation Lanes.
  
• Express yourself with the class-leading 37-note key bed with aftertouch, built into a road-ready aluminium enclosure. 
• Integrate CARBON8 into your production and live performances with the full-size MIDI connections and the 3.5mm Sync Ins and Out.s
• Access all synthesiser functions and update COBALT8 via the free MODALapp, available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and AU/VST3.

   

  Raw andBold Sound Sources 

  CARBON8 provides two Oscillators with 56 Cores each. They generate18 unique high-resolution algorithms or38wavetables for exceptional sounds that range from aggressive and bold to ear-pleasing soft and lush tones. Each patch cancontain a combination of any two algorithms or wavetables. Only one parameter isrequired to contour sonic sweet spots for further sound explorations and shaping.  

  [Accordeon List ofDigitalCoreWaveforma] 

  "Hard Sync Saw" 
  "Hard SyncSqr" 
  "Hard Sync Tri" 
  "Hard Sync Rand" 
  "Fold Tri" 
  "Fold TriLofi" 
  "Fold SawLofi" 
  "FoldTriSawLofi" 
  "PWM Basic" 
  "Win Sync Sine" 
  "Win Sync WT1" 
  "Win Sync WT2" 
  "Win Sync WT3" 
  "Pinch WT 1" 
  "Pinch WT 2" 
  "Pinch WT 3" 
  "Pinch WT 4" 
  "Squash Sine" 
  "Squash WT 1" 
  "Squash WT 2" 
  "Squash WT 3" 
  "Scrunch WT 1" 
  "Scrunch WT 2" 
  "Scrunch WT 3" 
  "Scrunch WT 4" 
  "Alt Sync WT 1" 
  "Alt Sync WT 2" 
  "Alt Sync WT 3" 
  "Alt Sync WT 4" 
  "Derez WT 1" 
  "Derez WT 2" 
  "Derez WT 3" 
  "Derez WT 4" 
  "PM WT 1" 
  "PM WT 2" 
  "PM WT 3" 
  "PM WT 4" 
  "Rev WT 1" 
  "Rev WT 2" 
  "Rev WT 3" 
  "Rev WT 4" 
  "Shaper WT 1" 
  "Shaper WT 2" 
  "Shaper WT 3" 
  "Shaper WT 4" 
  "LofiFld WT 1" 
  "LofiFld WT 2" 
  "Clocked Noise" 
  "Reso Noise" 
  "Reso Sine" 
  "Reso Saw" 
  "ResoSqr" 
  "DualInv Saw" 
  "DualInv Tri" 
  "DualInv WT 1" 
  "DualInv WT 2" (edited)  

  Mangle and Tweak 

  TheXCoreprovides a wide range of exciting and sophisticated Oscillator Modifiers,such asPhaseDistortion,Wavefolding, and Wave-Shaping, allowing sculpting characterful sound variations for new, innovative synth sounds to bedialed in to taste. 

  ForFilterGourmets 

  The massive filter section of CARBON8 contains a wide selection of 34 different filter types.The available collection includes reminiscences of vintage filter models and modern Modal filter adaptations to carve or boost the crucial frequencies in your patch. Some models also offer drive and morph parameters to rough up the spectral spectrum or mangle sound in the most peculiar and spectacular ways. 

  [Filter DescriptionAccordeon] 

  Morphable Types: 

  • State Variable LP/BP/HP-  Morphs 2-pole lowpass, through bandpass, to high pass 

  • State Variable LP/Notch/HP - Morphs 2-pole lowpass, through notch, to high pass 

  • Dual Lowpass  

  • Dual Bandpass 

  • DualHighpass 

  • Dual Lowpass Alt 

  • DualHighpass Alt 

  • Dual Peaking -Highpass and lowpass filters create a notch with resonance peaks either side of it 

  • Ladder Adjustable Phaser  

  Static Types: 

  • Ladder 24dB Lowpass 

  • Ladder 18dB Lowpass 

  • Ladder 12dB Lowpass 

  • Ladder 6dB Lowpass 

  • Ladder 24dBHighpass 

  • Ladder 18dBHighpass 

  • Ladder 12dBHighpass 

  • Ladder 6dBHighpass 

  • Ladder 12dB/12dB Bandpass 

  • Ladder 6dB/6dB Bandpass 

  • Ladder 6dB/12dB Bandpass 

  • Ladder 12dB/6dB Bandpass 

  • Ladder 6dB/18dB Bandpass 

  • Ladder 18dB/6dB Bandpass 

  • Ladder Notch 

  • Ladder Notch Alt 

  • Ladder Lowpass + Notch 

  • Ladder Lowpass + Notch Alt 

  • Ladder Lowpass + Notch + Resonance 

  • Ladder Bandpass + Notch 

  • Ladder Bandpass + Notch + Resonance 

  • Ladder Phaser 

  • LadderHighpass + Notch 

  • LadderHighpass + Notch + Resonance 

  • Ladder Peaking 

   

  Reshape and Modulate 

  Three LFOs with variable pulses width LFOs, variable slope triangles, dual rate ramps and morehighlight CARBON8s’ modulation section. Three Envelope Generators allow detailed editing to modulate pitch,filter and amp. Twelve modulation routes offervarious ways to mangle the audio shapes and outputs.   

  Bring in some movement 

  The integrated 512-note Realtime / Step Sequencer with four powerful Animation Lanes invitesyouto compose massive and complex melodic patterns. The polyphonic 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 features such as Chord Hold, Inversions, Transpose, and Sustain Latch, unleash powerful moving patterns for live and studio performances. 

  Feel the Sound  

  Such an impressive synth demands a high-performance, premium hardware package.Professional keyboard players will love CARBON8’s rugged steel and aluminium chassis and the premium FATAR TP9/S 37-note full-size key bed. The keys support channelaftertouch and deliver smooth action. For directparameteraccess during sound design and music performance, 29 endless knobs, 24 buttons, and an X/Y joystick for pitch or modulation offer a vast range of performance control options.MPE supportdelivers new creative expression methods for sophisticated performers with MPE-compatible equipment.  

  Studio-grade FXincluded 

  Polishyour sounds with the onboard stereo effects engine.CARBON8 comes with a 3-slot FX engine with in-depth FX programming. Toround upyour synth tone, 26 studio-grade FX algorithms add character and depth, including rich Reverbs, warm Chorus effects, swirling Phasers and Flangers, Tremolo,LoFi, Rotary, wide Delays, Equaliser, Compressor and more. 

  Looking to connect 

  CARBON8has allthephysical connectionsrequired to embed the instrument in any studio,production or live performance environment. Control the synth using USB,monitor with headphones or dedicated line outputs, sync with external gear using the full-size MIDI in and out or the 3.5 mm Sync in or outputs and take control of your sound using the built-in Sustain and Expression inputs. By poly-chaining any twoCARBON8 devices, thenumber of voices is easily doubled to 16. 

  Access all Areas 

  There is plenty of room to storepatches,effects and sequence creations. Out of the box, 300 of the total 500 patches are filled with factory patch banks, carefully programmed by some of the most accomplished sound designersin the world.  One hundred customised effects configurations and sequences can be stored as well to be applied to any sound while performing. 

  Our Modal Patch library hosts hundreds of sound banks and individual sounds, from classic synth tones from the past to new contemporary textures. All sound banks in our library are free and easily imported through our freeMODALapp. 

  FreeMODALapp for immersive sound programming sessions 

  The free MODALapp brings the comfort of screen-based editing on 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 is the perfect companion for synth enthusiasts looking to deep diveinto all sound forming and performance parameters to create their own signature sounds and to backup and manage patches and sequences.   

  Specifications 

  Polyphony 

  True 8 voice polyphonic 

  Oscillators 

  Two independent high-resolution digital oscillators  

  56 complex Digital Core Waveforms per oscillator, incl. 18 Digital Algorithms and 38 sophisticated Wavetables  

  AdvancedXCore Modifiers, incl. Wave Shape, Wave Fold, Phase Distortion, and others 

  Extended Oscillator Drift 

  Vintage Parameter 

   

  Filter 

  34 resonant Filter types including morphable and static filters  

  Cutoff Scaling withtwo distinctive modes   

  Modulation 

  Three dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously, including negative (reverse) versions for MOD and FILTER ENVs 

  Three audio-rateLFOs with tempo sync (two poly, one global) with over15 differentshapes  

  Eight assignable modulation slots and fouradditional fixed modulation routings for common assignments with 12 modulation sources and 55 modulation destinations 

  Sequencer and Arpeggiator 

  Polyphonic Real-time sequencer with 512 notes andfour recordable/editable parameter animations (Delay FX,LFOs, sequencer and arpeggiator can be either clocked internally or externally) 

  Polyphonic Step Sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per step, 4 lanes of Parameter-Lock style animation, Step Input mode, multiple playback modes including gate modes and rest functionality 

  Built-In sophisticated programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating 

   

  FX 

  Three independent and user-configurable stereo FX engines for 26 Effects algorithms, incl. Drive, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo,LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb. 

   

  User Memory 

  500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs 

  100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for quickly loading arrangements 

  100 FX presets 

  8 Quick Recall slots accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches 

   

  Controls and Performance  

  Premium FATAR 37-key Keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch  

  29 endless encoders, 24 buttons 

  4-axis joystick that can be assigned toa huge range of modulation destinations andvirtually ‘locked’ when desired 

   
  Multiple keyboard modes, Mono, Poly, Unison 2, unison 4, unison 8, 
  Stack 2 and Stack 4 

  Glide/Portamento with both legato and staccato modes 

  Chord Invert control to easily create chord inversions and variations  

  Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing you to apply polyphonic control and expression to individual notes 

   

  Inputs and Outputs 

  6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS dual-mono line outputs 

  6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS headphone output 

  3.5 mm / 1/8″ TRS stereo audio input 

  MIDI DIN In and Out 

  3.5 mm / 1/8″ TS Analogue clock sync In and Out 

  Class-compliant MIDI over USB connection 

  6.35 mm / 1/4″ TRS expression pedal input 

  6.35 mm / 1/4″ TS sustain pedal input 

   

  Enclosure and Display 

  Road-ready steel and aluminium enclosure with economical stained bamboo end cheeks 

  1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editing 

   

  Power 

  Power: DC-9.0V – 1.5A centre-positive 

   

  Editor Software 

  FreeMODALapp software editor available for macOS, Windows,iOS and Android 

  MODALapp can also be run within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions available 

   

  General 

  Dimensions (L x W x H): 555 x 300 x 100 mm / 21.9″ x 11.8″ x 4″ 

• Weight: 5.60 kg / 12.4 lbs