KVR Audio

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:09 am

Hey

Modal Electronics has recently announced COBALT8, a new virtual analog Synthesizer that features 34 complex oscillator algorithms, a ladder filter, and more. I decided to go deep into the engine and give you a detailed overview of the raw sound of the oscillator algorithms. Hope it helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6vmabPw_sI

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:09 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmgoujWd0Lg&t=216s

MuzikFreq · Post by **MuzikFreq** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:11 pm

Voice panning is strong in this one.
is there no way to turn off voice panning?

Goony · Post by **Goony** » Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:24 pm

My Cobalt 8M arrives Monday

Silaris · Post by **Silaris** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:21 am

I ordered a Cobalt8M today, but not sure when it will arrive. The store where I purchased still has the Cobalt8M on a pre-order status. Nevertheless, I look forward to using it in conjunction with the Argon8M.

Schmidi · Post by **Schmidi** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:29 pm

Hope its great, guys. I'm really liking my Skulpt, so I imagine the Cobalt8 will be awesome!

twi · Post by **twi** » Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:57 pm

Does it generally have step-artefacts when the cutoff frequency is being changed? I'm just asking because in a video there was too much (for me) of this at some point. Does this depend on the patch programming?

Goony · Post by **Goony** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:51 pm

MuzikFreq wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:11 pm Voice panning is strong in this one.
is there no way to turn off voice panning?

Panning is controlled by the Width knob, hold shift turn the encoder 0=mono 127 = wide panning.

Goony · Post by **Goony** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:54 pm

twi wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:57 pm Does it generally have step-artefacts when the cutoff frequency is being changed? I'm just asking because in a video there was too much (for me) of this at some point. Does this depend on the patch programming?

Not something I have noticed, but then again, I tend to automate via DAW and doesnt step via DAW, maybe its the encoder resolution.

Cro-magnon · Post by **Cro-magnon** » Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:32 pm

Goony wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:24 pm My Cobalt 8M arrives Monday

So,first thoughts about this Cobalt8?Is it good,worth the money?
I have not been convinced by the audio demos I've heard yet.Something is weird in the sound,something that I don't find my words to describe it,It gives me the impression something is wrong about the filter,the phase;I don't know what.

DMG68 · Post by **DMG68** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:39 pm

I’m thinking of getting one of these. Any input from those with experience would be appreciated. I’m not so interested in how analog it sounds, so we don’t need to get into analog/digital comparisons, just the general sound and usability, build and feel. I’m liking the general feature set and oscillator capabilities, from what I’ve seen/heard so far. Thanks...

PatrickW · Post by **PatrickW** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:26 am

I was already using the Argon8m : very satisfied about that synth, great sound, build quality and fantastic integration with your DAW.
Because of that great experience with the Argon8m, I also bought the Cobalt8m.
It's a very nice duo to have in your sound arsenal, both rather digital sounding but both with its own character.

DMG68 · Post by **DMG68** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:51 am

PatrickW wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:26 am I was already using the Argon8m : very satisfied about that synth, great sound, build quality and fantastic integration with your DAW.
Because of that great experience with the Argon8m, I also bought the Cobalt8m.
It's a very nice duo to have in your sound arsenal, both rather digital sounding but both with its own character.

Thanks for the info. I bought it and have a month to return it, so it’s a safe purchase. So far I’m pleased with it.

SHall1000 · Post by **SHall1000** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:58 am

Modal are doing a £50 off voucher deal with certain dealers at the moment on the Cobalt and Argon.

pekbro · Post by **pekbro** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:53 am

I've been pretty interested in the desktop version of this. I've yet to pull the trigger though it looks fun.

Modal Electronics Cobalt8