The Modal Electronics ARGON8M is a monotimbral 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer module with a true 8-voice architecture that combines the best elements of the 00, Craft, and Skulpt series instruments into a powerful, yet affordable synth with professional features well suited for musicians, producers, sound designers, and more.

The 120 carefully crafted wavetables are split into 24 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets, covering classic virtual analog waveforms through modern waveforms suitable for EDM. Many of the original Modal 002 waveforms are included as well as a whole range of mathematically generated tables. There are 32 static wavetable processors including de-rez, wave folders, wave shapers, phase shapers, and rectify that can be applied to any of the 120 wavetables for a remarkable array of permutations and new wave shapes.

The two-pole morphing resonant filter offers low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass. The powerful Mod Matrix has eight assignable slots with four fixed routes, 11 mod sources, and 52 destinations. What's more, there's a fully assignable 4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually locked when desired. The ARGON8M rounds out its modulation with three dedicated envelope generators for Amp, Filter, and Mod that can be addressed independently or simultaneously including negative (reverse) versions, as well as two audio rate LFOs with tempo sync (one poly, one global). Polyphonic LFO can sync to frequency divisions.

The integrated 1.5" OLED display provides visual feedback of playing and editing at all times. There are multiple keyboard modes including Mono, Poly, Unison 2, Unison, 4, Unison 8, Stack 2, and Stack 4, plus glide/portamento with both legato and staccato modes.

The built-in programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating, making for highly customizable pattern generation. The real-time sequencer can record up to 512 steps with input quantize and features four recordable / editable parameter animations. What's more, all time-based effects, LFO's, sequencer, and arpeggiator can be clocked internally or externally.

The rear panel offers a pair of 1/4" main outputs, a dedicated 1/4" headphone output, and two 1/4" controller inputs for expression and sustain. Additionally, there is a 3.5mm stereo input for effects processing of external signals, plus two 3.5mm analog sync I/Os for connecting to other hardware gear. The ARGON8M features several onboard effects including delays, reverbs, choruses, flangers, and phasers. A free software editor is available for download and is compatible with macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, as well as VST3 and Audio Units. The ARGON8X includes a power cord.

True 8-Voice Polyphonic (Mono-Timbral)    120 Wavetables    24 Banks of 5 Morphable Waveform Sets    2-Pole Morphable Filter, 2 LFO, 3 ENV    4-Axis Assignable Joystick with Lock    12 Mod Slots, 11 Source, 37 Destinations    512-Note Sequencer + Arpeggiator    Delay, Reverb, Waveshape Dist FX + More    Main, Headphone Out, and Sync I/O    MIDI DIN/ USB + Control Inputs

• True 8-voice polyphony, mono-timbral
• 120 wavetables split into 24-banks of 5 morphable waveforms sets
• Waveforms offered include virtual analog classic, modern EDM, and several from the original Modal 002, plus a wide range of mathematically generated tables, PWM bank four noise/modulation banks accessible on oscillator 2
• 32 static wavetable processors including de-rez, wave folders, wave shapers, phase shapers, and rectify that can be applied to the 120 static wavetables
• 32 high-resolution wavetables oscillators, 4 per voice, with 8 types of oscillator modifiers
• Voice Drift and Width controls help to create massive stereo soundscapes
• 500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs and 200 user patch spaces
• 100 sequencer presets and 100 FX presets
• Quick Recalls accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favorite 4 patches
• FM, ring modulator, PWM
• Four fixed modulation slots plus eight assignable with 11 mod sources and 52 destinations
• Mod assignable 4-axis joystick with lock
• Three dedicated envelope generators for filter, amplitude, and modulation
• Two audio rate LFOs, one global and one polyphonic (Poly LFO can sync to frequency divisions)
• 2-pole resonant VCF, which can be morphed from low-pass, through band-pass, to high-pass
• Monophonic, duophonic, and polyphonic modes available
• Unison/stack options to detune the oscillators for a huge sound
• Waveshaping distortion FX
• MIDI clock sync for LFOs and delay
• Fully programmable arpeggiator with division, direction, octave, swing, and sustain controls
• Sequencer with real-time polyphonic note input
• Real time sequencer with 512 steps. Includes input quantize and four animation tracks for recording knob movements, etc.
• 100 sequencer presets and 100 FX presets
• 26 front-panel encoders with shift mode for further access to functions
• Front panel transmits MIDI CC's, enabling control of external software and hardware
• MIDI I/O with 5-pin DIN sockets
• Class-compliant MIDI over USB
• Analog clock sync I/O on 3.5mm sockets
• Dedicated headphone output
• Master output on 2 x 1/4" 
• Powered by 9 VDC power supply
• MODALapp editor (free download available separately) provides complete visual access and control to all ARGON8M's features—Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the dimensions of the soft box?

A: This softbox is 7.1" x 5.3" (18x13.5cm)

Q: 2. can the Captur Pro be connected by cable directly to Nikon D810 with no other equipment required to capture sound?

A: yes this can be hooked up to a camera directly through the correct cable. the sound triggering will work through the captur pro module.

Q: 3. Can this sub be paired outdoors with the TOA HX-5W-WP Mini Line Array?

A: The TOA FB-120B 12" 600W Subwoofer can be paired with the TOA HX-5W Variable Dispersion Line Array Speaker, but these speakers are intended indoor use. They are not weather-proof or weather-resistant.

Q: 4. Is this support my 758D which is CE spec? Thank you.

A: No it would not. In the USA we are prohibited from dealing with radio devices designed for other regions. You would have to purchase this item in your own country/region. The units we carry only work on USA FCC frequencies.

Q: 5. WHAT IS THE WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT?

A: About 12 high, 14 wide, 8 deep (estimating). Perhaps 5 lbs.

Q: 6. Do you connect a tuner or cd player to the RCA connectors?

A: Yes, via terminal block or RCA jack.

Q: 7. Will it work with Sony alpha cameras?

A: Yes, it is compatible with Sony Alpha's.

Q: 8. For sound triggering, can you adjust the sensitivity of this device? Also, can you set it to delay the shutter release after it detects the sound? If so, for how long and what increments? Thanks.

A: I have only used the Captur Pro once while target shooting so far but I intend to do so more often. I had some confusion about the sensitivity but that was more not reading the directions carefully first. The lower the number the less sensitive the unit will be and I needed to make sensitivity number very low to react only to the sound of discharge and not wind noise (it happened to be a very windy day and it took a while to get the right setting to compensate for wind moving over the unit). I don't remember exactly the delay setting I used but it was around one or two milliseconds. You will have to play with the timing. The movement of the slide mechanism is very fast but I was able to capture images of spent cartridges being discharged from the pistol. As a side note I also use the unit as a remote for my Canon 60D. The button between the Lock and the Start/Stop buttons is the remote trigger. Hold halfway and it focuses, press all the way down and activates the shutter. Also, as a bonus it works with my old Canon 20D. You have to order the cords separately but they are not very expensive. The other option is to order the remote controllers but I decided not to do that just yet. Hope this helps.

Q: 9. Can I load my own soundfonts into this ?

A: You can not load your own sound samples into this item. You can use this device as a MIDI controller if you want to control sounds from a DAW or external module. As well, you can edit the internal sounds via Roland's Ax-Edge Editor app.

Q: 10. Do they make these for left handed players

A: This does not come in a left handed model.