Insolvent is when you are unable to pay your bills.
According to gov.uk, there is currently one case filed against Modal Electronics. Note this does not necessarily mean the end of Modal Electronics. I'm not crazy about sharing dirty laundry as this case could go away, but the news is being shared and synth news is definitely part of this site.
"‘Insolvency’ describes both the situation an insolvent company is in, and also the various legal procedures for dealing with this situation under the Insolvency Act 1986.
There are 3 options that allow an insolvent company to continue trading. Directors can:
contact all your creditors to see if you can reach an informal agreement
enter into a company voluntary arrangement
put the company into administration, offering some respite from creditor action and enabling:
the company to continue
property to be sold
You also have the option of liquidating (‘winding up’) your company. This means the company is closed down and its assets are sold and distributed to its creditors."
Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.
Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!
Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas
"The Best Keeps Getting Better
What's new in version 4?
Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!
Real Hardware Sounds
There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.
Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.
You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."
Chris Martirano provides an in-depth tutorial on the Modal Carbon8
Want less talking and more playing? Check out our All Playing, No Talking video right here: [posted here]
Modal Electronics Carbon8 uses over 40 complex digital algorithms and advanced oscillator modifiers to produce contemporary and unusual sounds for modern music production and performance. With a massive array of 34 filter types, shapeable LFO waveforms, a powerful sequencer/arpeggiator section and extensive realtime control, Carbon8 is the dream of today's music producers and performers. Like every Modal instrument, it integrates seamlessly into every synth environment and works with the free ModalApp available for computers and mobile devices.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Modal Electronics Carbon8 Experimental Synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new polysynth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
Chris Martirano shares an awesome example of the sounds and capabilities found on the Modal Carbon8
Modal Electronics Carbon8 uses over 40 complex digital algorithms and advanced oscillator modifiers to produce contemporary and unusual sounds for modern music production and performance. With a massive array of 34 filter types, shapeable LFO waveforms, a powerful sequencer/arpeggiator section and extensive realtime control, Carbon8 is the dream of today's music producers and performers. Like every Modal instrument, it integrates seamlessly into every synth environment and works with the free ModalApp available for computers and mobile devices.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Modal Electronics Carbon8 Experimental Synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new polysynth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
"Modal Electronics Argon8 synthesizer- as new- in box with power supply.
Clear plastic still on display. V2.6 software. Wait until you hear what V3.2 does...
Astonishing synth. The updates they have done for this synth are remarkable- and they keep on coming."
"LFO Store's first-ever exclusive dance soundbank for ASM Hydrasynth is right in front of you!
If you were searching for the presets to create top-rated pop, hip-hop or electronic dance music (house, trance, drum and bass, techno, etc.), we confirm - now it is truly possible! We took the most creative approaches while creating these presets and squeezed out of the synthesizer its maximum capabilities.
This soundbank contains 50 extraordinary presets, including inspiring and stimulating leads, wall-piercing basses, out-of-the-box arps & sequences, melodic pads and exhilarating plucks. All you need to implement your ideas and start your way to the top of the charts!
The soundset is created with love and passion by a well-known sound designer Otto K. Schwarz, famous for his cooperation with the leading synthesizer producers (Access (Virus synthesizers), Native Instruments, Modal Electronics, etc.).
Get ready to take your compositions to the next level!
"Here is my personal comparison between the Boss CE-2w and the TC.Electronics SCF Gold+ with a little help of my Roland JX-8P and 3P, Modal Electronics Argon8X, Arturia Drumbrute Impact, and a Waldorf Zarenbourg Desktop Module. Other supporting roles were played by Korg KR-55, Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII, OBNE Rever and a Korg Drumlogue. Wait for the Outro, when the Chase Bliss meets Supertramp."
"Christian at Modal Electronics gave us a preview of the forthcoming 8 voice experimental digital synth Carbon 8.
Carbon 8 employs over 40 complex waveform algorithms, and is geared towards the more agressive and harsh modern spectrum of sounds. With two discrete oscillators, the Carbon 8 has a similar form factor to earlier Modal Synths, but has a new mixing stage with independent level controls for each oscillator. While the synth is in development, it already boasts a total of 33 filters to give total control over sound shaping, a 512 note sequencer, arpeggiator and 26 effect algorithms.
Available September 2023
Price: TBC"
Superbooth 2023: Modal - Limited Edition Cobalt And Argon 8
"At Superbooth 2023, Sonic State caught up with Christian from Modal Electronics who showcased the limited edition Argon 8 and Cobalt 8 synthesizers. In celebration of Modal Electronics' 10-year anniversary, the Argon 8 pays homage to the Modal 002 with its color scheme and comes with firmware version 3.0 and new features. The limited edition synthesizer will be available in stores in September and there will be only 100 units worldwide. It will be priced the same as the regular Argon 8, and it is only available in the 37 key version.
The Cobalt 8 synthesizer, which comes in the dark color scheme of the Modal 008, will be availablearound Christmas time. Modal Electronics is currently seeking customer feedback to decide if they will release the Cobalt 8 in a 37 key version, 61 key version, or as a module. If you want to get your hands on these limited edition Modals, keep an eye out for their release at the end of 2023."
"Here is my personal review about the Modal Electronics Argon8X Wavetable Synthesizer with a little help of my Korg Drumlogue, Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII and a JHS Mary-K Pedal."
New soundset "Wave Scopes" 65 new patches contains an exquisite selection Arpeggio, Sequence, Evolving Pad, Rhytmic Sequence, Soundtrack, Ambient, SFX Atmosphere.
Precisely programmed modulation matrix make sound evolve and develop in terrific ways.
'Wave Scopes' uses all the new features of OS 3.2
There are a lot of sound libraries for Argon, but I hope that you will find new sounds and non-standard solutions in my sound bank.
The soundset 'Wave Scopes' requires Modal Argon8, Argon8M and Argon8X Firmware V3.2
The demo tune was recorded in real time and does not contain external effects.
We are continue the series of banks dedicated to Modal Electronics synthesizers, it's time for the mini monster Cobalt 5S.
Modal Cobalt 5S is a powerful synthesizer with huge potential and an incredible variety of sounds, this time we will dive into the world of soundtrack atmosphere & electronica with 'Cinematica'
'Cinematica' brought together the warmth of retrowave, pulsing movements and the depth of space.
45 amazing presets and sequences are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.
Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: soundtrack, retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo.
Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.
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By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation."
"Der ARGON8 von Modal Electronics ist ein 8-stimmiger Wavetable-Synthesiser mit 32 Oszillatoren, 180 handverlesenen Wavetables und 8 verschiedenen, morphbaren Filtertypen. Er ist wahlweise mit 37 oder 61 Tasten (mit Aftertouch) sowie als platzsparendes Desktop-/Rack-Modul erhältlich.
ARGON8 ermöglicht die Verwendung von bis zu 4 Effekten gleichzeitig (3 hochwertige Multi-Effekt-Prozessoren + Distortion) und unterstützt außerdem MPE für besonders expressive Performances."
Playlist at the time of this post:
Modal ARGON8 - Der Wavetable-Synthesiser einer neuen Generation
Nodal ARGON8 Kickstart #1: Overview
Modal ARGON8 Kickstart #2: Oscillators
Modal ARGON 8 Kickstart #3: Effects
"In our KICKSTART series on the ARGON8 from Modal Electronics, professional musician, sound designer and synth expert Maik Schott demonstrates the numerous functions and possibilities of the wavetable synthesiser of a new generation.
In episode 2 of this video series, Maik explains the structure of the ARGON8 with its 8 voices and a total of 32 oscillators. The synth's more than 180 wavetables can not only be run through seamlessly, but can also be put through the proverbial 'wringer' in no time at all through the use of numerous oscillator and wavetable modifiers.
In addition to classic oscillator modifiers such as pulse width modulation, ring modulation and hard sync, the ARGON8 also features numerous more complex representatives at wavetable level. How these fast interventions affect the sound character of the individual waveforms is demonstrated here by Maik with some impressive sound examples."
"With a massive increase in available filters, Firmware v2 for COBALT8 offers more creative tools to sound designers and performers. In this Modal Minute, we show some of the unique features of these new filters and explain the cutoff scaling options.
"Our friend Paula Maddox, founder of Dove Auto and former lead designer/engineer at Modal Electronics, shows off some of her favorite sounds on the 3rd Wave. Paula is the first 3rd Wave owner in the UK and is an amazing instrument designer and visionary — as well as a great sound designer.
Contact us: info@groovesynthesis.com for questions or sales@grovesynthesis.com to order.
"This short video covers the new filter types added in the V3 firmware for ARGON8. The 4 new filter types are: Ladder, Ladder Hybrid, Ladder Phaser and Salen Key."
"This short video covers a new feature in the V3 firmware for ARGON8 and V2 firmware for COBALT8 – the new Distortion FX. They include 4 distortion algorithms, each with mono and stereo variants, Soft Clip, Hard Clip, Rectify and Fold."
