Modal Electronics Limited Cobalt8 37-Key 8-Voice Extended Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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Modal Electronics Limited Cobalt8 37-Key 8-Voice Extended Virtual Analog Synthesizer

Name: Modal Electronics Limited Cobalt8 37-Key 8-Voice Extended Virtual Analog Synthesizer
Brand: Modal Electronics Limited
SKU: L80274000000000
Price: 769.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Shake the walls of any venue with eight polyphonic voices and 64 oscillators.

Building on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesizers from the past, the Modal Electronics Limited COBALT8 unlocks the full creative potential Show More

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Cobalt8 37-Key 8-Voice Extended Virtual Analog Synthesizer Specifications:

Enclosure and Display

Road-ready steel and aluminum enclosure

1.54" large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editingInputs and Output

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2 x unbalanced 6.3 mm (1/4”) TS outputs (L/R)
Stereo 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo headphone output
Stereo 3.5 mm (1/4”) input with ability to route incoming audio through the FX
6.3 mm (1/4”) sustain pedal jack
6.3 mm (1/4”) expression pedal jack

3.5 mm (1/4”) Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)MIDI DIN in and out

Class-compliant MIDI over USB connection to host computer or tablet

Power

Power: DC-9.0V—1.5A center-positive

Editor Software

Free MODAL app software editor for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
MODAL plugin to access COBALT8 within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions available

General

Dimensions (LxWxH): 55.5 x 30 x 10 cm (21.9" x 11.8" x 3.9")
Weight: 5.6 kg (12.35 lb.)

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Modal Electronics Limited Cobalt8 37-Key 8-Voice Extended Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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