Modal Electronics Carbon8 uses over 40 complex digital algorithms and advanced oscillator modifiers to produce contemporary and unusual sounds for modern music production and performance. With a massive array of 34 filter types, shapeable LFO waveforms, a powerful sequencer/arpeggiator section and extensive realtime control, Carbon8 is the dream of today's music producers and performers. Like every Modal instrument, it integrates seamlessly into every synth environment and works with the free ModalApp available for computers and mobile devices.
- 8-voice digital experimental synth combines advanced digital audio algorithms and hi-res wavetables
- Sophisticated oscillator cross-modulations to enrich or drastically change the harmonic content
- 34 static and morphable filter types including vintage hero emulations, all-time Modal classics and modern filters
- Oscillator freerun and Vintage parameter to introduce organic vintage behaviors
- Shapeable LFO waveforms increase innovative modulation
- Powerful 3-slot effects engine with 26 effects
- Premium 37-note Fatar TP9/S keyboard with aftertouch
- X/Y joystick with 4 assignable axes
- ModalApp compatible
Oscillators
- 2 independent oscillators with realtime digital algorithms and high-resolution wavetables
- Oscillator cross-modulation including phase mod, phase distortion, waveshaping, wavefolding and more
- When combined with modulations, exciting new ever-evolving synth textures can be designed
Filter
- 34 different filter types
- Modern notch, phase, peaking and vocal filters
- Morphable Modal classics with 2 or 4 poles
- Vintage 1-pole, 2-pole, 3-pole and 4-pole filter emulations (LP, HP, BP) with or without filter drive
- Dedicated filter envelope generator with inversion
Modulation
- 3 ADSR envelope generators: filter, amp, mod
- Inverted depth
- 3 LFOs with variable pulse widths, variable slope triangles, dual rate ramps
- 12 modulation routes: 4 commonly used / pre-defined and 8 freely assignable
Sequencer and arpeggiator
- 512-note realtime/step sequencer with 4 animation lanes
- Programmable arpeggiator
- Different play modes for both arp and sequencer
| SKU | MOD-CARBON8 |
| Vendor | Modal Electronics |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Analog Digital | Digital |
| Built In Speakers | No |
| Included From Manufacturer | Power supply |
| Keys Weighted | No |
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Key Size | Full Size Keys |
| Midi | In, Out, and USB |
| Mono Poly | Polyphonic |
| MPN | AMS-CARBON8 |
| Product Unique Features | ModalApp editor and patch librarian available as standalone app, Audio Unit or VST plug-in |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Control Connections | 1/8" sync input 1/8" sync output |
| Onboard Controllers | 4-axis assignable modulation joystick |
| Effects | 3 × independent stereo effects engines Chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, lo-fi, rotary, stereo delay, ping-pong delay, x-over delay and reverb |
| Audio Inputs | 1/8" stereo external audio input |
| Audio Outputs | Dual 1/4" stereo output 1/4" stereo headphone output |
| Key Action | Fatar TP9/S synth action with velocity and aftertouch |
| Oscillators per Voice | 2 |
| Product Weight | 12.4 lb |
| Programs/Presets | 500 patch storage locations, all fully editable Ships with 300 factory programs |
| Sequencer | Realtime 512-step sequencer with quantize 4 × recordable/editable parameter automation lanes |
| USB Port (to Host) | MIDI;System Updates;Editor/Librarian/Patch Manager |
| Voices of Polyphony | 8 |
| Width | 22" |
| Depth | 11.75" |
| Height | 4" |
One year Parts and Labor on all Modal Electronics Ltd. products. Warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship. The following are not covered: damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect; damage occurring during shipment; damage from failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; damage resulting from unauthorized repairs; or damage caused by improper installation; or damage caused by AC power overvoltage conditions.
Modal Electronics Ltd.'s liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at its option, of any defective product and shall not include incidental or consequential damages. Modal Electronics Ltd. reserves the right to replace a discontinued model with a comparable model. Any replacement units or parts may be new or rebuilt.
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