Modal, AMS-CARBON8M, Cobalt8M 8-Voice Virtual-Analog Synth Module

Modal, Carbon 8M Synth Module, AMS-CARBON8M

Description:
The Carbon 8M is an advanced 8-voice experimental synthesizer module from Modal, designed for modern sound design, music production, and live performance. Built around a powerful next-generation sound engine—twice as complex as the ARGON8 and COBALT8 series—it combines high-resolution algorithms and wavetable synthesis to deliver a wide range of tones, from aggressive digital textures to lush atmospheric sounds.

Featuring deep modulation capabilities, an integrated sequencer and arpeggiator, and studio-grade effects, the Carbon 8M is tailored for creative exploration and performance flexibility. Its compact, rack-mountable metal chassis makes it suitable for both desktop studios and professional rack setups, while MODALapp integration allows detailed sound editing and control across multiple platforms.

Key Features:

• 8-voice polyphonic experimental synthesizer module
• Dual oscillators with 56 cores each, supporting advanced algorithms and wavetables
• 3 LFOs, 3 envelope generators, and multiple modulation slots for deep sound design
• 34 filter types for detailed tonal shaping
• Built-in polyphonic real-time/step sequencer (up to 512 notes) and 32-step arpeggiator
• Three stereo FX engines with 26 studio-quality effects
• MPE compatibility for expressive performance control
• MODALapp integration for editing, patch management, and DAW control
• Desktop and 19” rack-mountable design with included brackets
• Comprehensive connectivity: MIDI I/O, USB-MIDI, sync, audio input, and outputs