The Modal Carbon8M is a high-performance synthesizer module designed for producers, sound designers, and live performers. Combining a powerful sound engine, advanced modulation, and intuitive sequencing, the Carbon8M delivers an unparalleled sonic experience in a sleek, professional-grade package.

Powerful Sound Engine

At its core, the Carbon8M features two independent oscillators, each equipped with 56 complex digital cores. These cores generate 18 high-resolution algorithms and 38 sophisticated wavetables, offering an expansive palette of sounds—from aggressive, bold textures to lush, ear-pleasing tones. The XCore modifiers (including Phase Distortion, Wavefolding, and Wave-Shaping) allow for deep sound sculpting, enabling users to craft innovative and characterful synth tones with ease.

Advanced Modulation & Filtering

The Carbon8M excels in modulation, with three LFOs, three envelope generators, and 12 modulation slots, providing extensive sound-shaping capabilities. Its massive filter section includes 34 resonant filter types, ranging from vintage-inspired models to modern adaptations, with drive and morph parameters for spectral mangling.

Powerful Sequencing & Performance

A 512-note real-time/step sequencer and a 32-step programmable arpeggiator make the Carbon8M a dynamic tool for live and studio performances. The sequencer supports polyphonic step input, animation lanes, and features like Chord Hold, Inversions, and Transpose, while MPE support unlocks expressive polyphonic control.

Studio-Grade Effects

The built-in 3-slot stereo effects engine includes 26 high-quality algorithms, such as reverbs, choruses, phasers, delays, and compressors, ensuring professional-grade sound processing.

Connectivity

Connectivity is comprehensive, with MIDI, USB-MIDI, sync I/O, and pedal inputs, plus poly-chain support to double the voice count when paired with another Carbon8M.

Flexible Design

The Carbon8M’s robust steel and aluminum enclosure is both desktop-friendly and rack-mountable (with included brackets). It features 13 switched encoders, 13 encoders, 9 buttons, and an X/Y joystick for intuitive control.

Software Integration

The MODALapp software editor (available for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android) allows for in-depth sound programming and patch management.

Memory

With 500 patch memories (300 factory presets included), 100 sequencer presets, and 100 FX presets, the Carbon8M offers ample storage for custom creations.

Technical Specifications

Sound Engine

• Polyphony: True 8-voice polyphonic
• MPE Support: Yes (polyphonic expression for compatible MIDI controllers)

Oscillators

• 2 independent high-resolution digital oscillators
• 56 complex digital core waveforms per oscillator (18 algorithms + 38 wavetables)
• Advanced XCore modifiers: Wave Shape, Wave Fold, Phase Distortion, and more

Filter

• 34 resonant filter types (morphable and static)
• Cutoff scaling with 2 distinctive modes

Modulation

• 3 envelope generators (AMP, MOD, FILTER)
• 3 audio-rate LFOs (2 polyphonic, 1 global, 15+ shapes, tempo sync)
• 12 modulation slots + 4 fixed routings (12 sources, 55 destinations)

Sequencer & Arpeggiator

• 512-note real-time/step sequencer with 4 animation lanes
• 32-step programmable arpeggiator (up to 2048 steps before repeating)

Effects

• 3-slot stereo FX engine
• 26 algorithms: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Delay, Compressor, and more

Memory

• 500 patch memories (300 factory presets included)
• 100 sequencer presets and 100 FX presets
• 8 quick recall slots for instant access

Controls & Performance

• 13 switched encoders, 13 encoders, and 9 buttons
• 4-axis joystick for pitch/modulation control
• Voice modes: Mono, Poly, Unison (2/4/8), Stack (2/4)
• Glide/Portamento with legato and staccato modes
• Chord Invert control for chord variations

Connectivity

• Audio Outputs: 6.35 mm dual-mono line outputs
• Headphone Output: 6.35 mm TRS
• Audio Input: 3.5 mm TRS stereo
• MIDI: DIN In/Out, USB-MIDI (class-compliant)
• Sync: 3.5 mm analogue clock sync In/Out
• Pedal Inputs: 6.35 mm expression and sustain pedal inputs

Physical & Display

• Enclosure: Tabletop or 19” rackmount (3U, brackets included)
• Display: 1.54-inch OLED for visual feedback

Power

• DC 9.0V, 1.5A (center-positive)

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions: 384 x 127 x 81 mm (15.1” x 5” x 3.2”)
• Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

Software Integration

• MODALapp editor (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, VST3, AU)