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Modal Electronics Carbon8

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Carbon8 from Modal Electronics review

Guaranteed sound distortion After the wavetable-based Argon8 and the analog-modeling-based Cobalt8, Modal presents the Carbon8, featuring oscillators with modulable high-resolution algorithms. Let's see how it stands out... Read more…

Tech. sheet

Created on 05/11/2023

Manufacturer: Modal Electronics
Model: Carbon8
Category: Digital Synths
Year of release : 2023
Synthesis type : Virtual Analog
Maximum polyphony : 48 voices
Multitimbrality : 8 parts
Number of keys : 61
Keybed type : Semi-weighted
Built-in sampler : No
Built-in sequencer : Yes
Built-in arpeggiator : Yes
Number of user presets : 512
MIDI I/O : In/Out/Thru/USB
Audio outputs : Stereo output
Power supply : DC Adapter
Dimensions : 998mm x 300mm x 100mm
Weight : 6.5 kg
Release date:november 2024
Other names:carbon 8

Type: Digital synthesizer
Polyphony: 8 voices
Oscillators: 2 per voice, 56 modulable wave algorithms
Filters: 34 types, including morphing and saturation
LFO : 3 with 15 editable waveforms
Envelopes: 3 (filter, volume and modulation)
Modulation: 8 customizable + 4 pre-assigned assignments
Effects: 3 multieffects in series, 26 algorithms available
Arpeggiator: 32 steps, 15 modes, adjustable swing
Sequencer: Polyphonic, 64 steps in step-by-step mode or 512 notes in real-time
Display: white OLED on a black background
Connections: MIDI DIN in/out, USB MIDI, headphone output, L/R line outputs, stereo audio input
Dimensions: 55.5 × 30 × 10 cm (21.85 x 11.81 x 3.94 inches)
Weight: 5.6 kg (12.4 lbs)
Power supply: External block 9V/1.5A

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Is Carbon8 suitable for beginners?

Its interface is intuitive, but the wealth of modulation and filtering options makes it more suitable for users with previous sound synthesis experience.

What are the main differences between the Carbon8 and the Cobalt8?

The Carbon8 uses oscillators with high-resolution modulable algorithms, offering a wide range of digital textures, while the Cobalt8 relies on extensive analog modeling.

Is the Carbon8 polyphonic?

Yes, it offers 8-voice polyphony with wide flexibility in oscillator and filter management.

Can it be used both in the studio and live?

Yes, thanks to its robust construction, multiple built-in effects and plentiful sound memories, it's suitable for studio and live use.

What are the Carbon8's main weak points?

It's monotimbral (only one sound at a time), its sequencer has exclusive modes that can be restrictive, and the lack of pan adjustment can be a drag for some users.