Features
Digital Synthesizer
Wavetable/VA
8-Voice Polyphonic
37 Keys with Aftertouch
512-Step-Sequencer
Arpeggiator
3 Effects Processors
Joystick with Four Axes
Facts
Manufacturer: Modal Electronics
Web: modalelectronics.com
Distrib: Korg & More
Price: 599 Euro
▴ High quality hardware
▴ Thoughtful operation
▴ Flexible Oscillators
▴ Vintage sound behavior
▴ Many filter types
▴ Drive/Distortion
▴ Improved effects
▴ Sequencer with 512 steps
▴ Advanced arpeggiator
Alternatives
ASM Hydrasynth
From 549 Euro
Arturia MiniFreak
599 Euro
Korg Modwave / Minilogue XD
From 565 Euro
The shortage of chips and other components, coupled with difficult transport conditions and breakdowns due to illness have ensured that the flood of new launches in the synthesizer sector has ebbed considerably. In particular, the area of inexpensive analog synthesizers seems to be affected; here, even many previously released devices are no longer available or only at significantly higher prices, and delivery dates for newly announced devices are repeatedly postponed.
That‘s why it‘s worth taking a second look at synthesizers that are actually available, especially if they have just received an extensive and free update. Thanks to the digital core of Argon8 and
