Superbooth 2025: Modal Carbon8X 61 Key

We spoke to Barry from Modal, who gave us a tour of the Carbon8X 61 Key synthesizer at Superbooth 2025. Building on Modal's Wavetable and Extended Virtual Analog synthesis found in the Argon and Cobalt, the Carbon8 offers unique mathematical manipulation of wavetables, simplifying yet enriching the sound creation process. Barry explained how each of the two oscillators has its own core, each with a single contour parameter, leading to diverse waveform manipulations like wave folding and pinching.

The synth features cross modulation options, incorporating new filter types from Cobalt, with added drive and phasing per voice. The inclusion of polyphonic modulation and customizable LFO shapes offers intricate sound design capabilities. Also highlighted was the 'vintage knob' for emulated old-school sounds. Philip, another representative, showcased the rich tonal palette of the Carbonate with patches ranging from lush pads to gritty arpeggiations.

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