Synth vid comment bingo First comment is something about the background design - check Second comment is about getting divorced or “the wife” - also check
Oh My God, this is a little beast of a synth! Really sounds very analogue. Echoes of Moog, Prophet etc. Nice. Affordable too which means I'll have to bloody buy one!!!! Gargh!!!! Internet!!!!!!
You should receive a few hundred thousand dollars commission for all the units you've sold with that terminator theme! I instantly paused the video and purchased this beast!
Make some video with vhs camera in a garden on some 1940 wooden table with bees and butterflies and take like 1k more for a synth or 5k... Good job I am sold on this one.... The sound is Great❤️
I’m loving the sounds of the cobalt! For a very first poly synth would you rather recommend a cobalt 8 or minilogue xD? They both sound so good and I really can’t decide!
It’s very much a matter of personal taste. Is it generally your first synth or do you already have experience in sound design? If not, I’d rather choose a Minilogue xd as I find it a bit easier to understand. Cobalt 8 is great but not as the only synth in a Studio.
@@limbicbits I’ve only got a crave so far and it’s a monophonic synth. So I feel this would be my first bigger synth. So far I’ve mostly done sound design through massive by NI :)
So you already know more than the Basics I guess. In this case, I’d choose cobalt8 over the XD although the xd is also great. But that’s just my personal taste and highly biased from a sound designer’s perspective. Maybe you’d also like to consider Novation Peak? I absolutely like this one.
@@marcdavis4412 understood - and I guess you'd like to get it right now (what I can fully understand) instead of saving up to a Peak. What I'd also like to add is a Korg opsix or a digitone. FM might be a nice counterpart but only if you like to learn about synthesis. As both units combine FM with subtractive synthesis the learning curve is not so hard, though. And to be honest the decision between those both is tough. Here's another thought: If you'd like to continue using your computer and Massive (e.g.), minilogue Xd could bring more to the table sound wise due to its analogue signal path. It's not a bass monster but certainly has its own character.
i have to say, I try that out in a store. They sound like a mid class vet to me. Serum and even some freeware like surge sounds better. No low end, bad filters, no 3d sound, no good treble, all compressed. But the design is great and the keys are superb. But that is just my 2 cents.
hm. Sure, the one in the store had the latest FW version? I mean, Cobalt 8 has quite a particular sound that might not be for everyone. But I have to respectfully disagree that there's no 3D (or stereo spread). The Cobalt-Series is able to create some very lush and broad pads which is essentially one of their strongest areas, imo. The new filter models, FX and analogue OSC drift clearly add a lot more
Hey thanks for the video. That was the reason why I chose the Cobalt and not the Monopoly Behringer. I'm just wondering how did you get 408 Neutron (lead)? Did you save the patch yourself? I can't find a way to do it right now. Thank you for your help!
I usually progarm all patches for the demos by myself. I guess, the missing component to recreate the lead is that you have to control the rate of the (Saw Down) LFO that controls the filter by the Mod Envelope. Have you tried that?
Great synth, but one thing is really annoying: noise source. To introduce noise, you have to sacrifice one of the oscillator groups and select noise algorithm... It sucks. Noise should be available independently, like in many analog synths.
I am really tempted to get one but it just seems like 3 octaves isn't quite enough. The 8X looks great but I'm not sure it'd fulfil a role as a nice controller keyboard fully either...
I did most of the sound design directly on the Cobalt 8. Only fine tuning (Envelope shapes, renaming the patches etc) have been done with the editor. But you have to learn some short cuts to really get fast. And although some workflow decisions on the Cobalt 8 drove me nuts, it's nothing in comparison to the Deepmind (especially editing the effects still give me nightmares ;))
This is the first demo where I liked some of the sounds it makes, and it makes me really happy, because I think it's one of the best looking synths ever. Edit: wow, it just gets better and better! Make that "I like almost all the sounds"
Hi there, yes these are created by myself. But when I did the demo the unit was still a prototype so the patch librarian of the editor didn’t work yet. Unfortunately I had to return the unit before being able to download the patches. Maybe I’ll do a pack in the future though
@@bubblegumscifi3450 Hi, Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
Hi mate, for a first time synth buy for someone wanting to make trippy ambient type music would you choose the Korg Minilogue xd, the Arturia Mini Brute 2, or this Cobalt 8? I want the best bang for the buck and best quality most suited to my needs 👍
Amongst these three I'd go for Cobalt 8, tbh. Minilogue XD - albeit having the SDK-Options is still too limited overall. Minibrute 2 is nice, but being a monophonic synth it wouldn't be my first choice, and even less for Ambient where you'll most likely need good poly pads and drones. To make your confusion even worse, I'd also like to add to more synths to your list, which I find even better: Novation Peak: www.thomann.de/intl/novation_peak.htm?offid=1&affid=397 This synth unites VA; wavetable, some FM and also analogue filters. It sounds great, has a very intuitive interface which is great for beginners but at the same time enough options that ist won't become boring after some time. and ASM Hydrasynth: www.thomann.de/intl/asm_hydrasynth_desktop.htm?offid=1&affid=397 Furthermore, if budget isn't a thing, I highly recommend Waldorf Iridium which for me is one of the best synths out there. It's pricey, but you almost get everything: VA, Wavetable, Granular and an incredible flexible FM engine. www.thomann.de/intl/waldorf_iridium.htm?offid=1&affid=397
@@limbicbits - Thanks for your advice, it's much appreciated. I must have asked this same question on 10 or more videos but got no replies. I'll check out your suggestions, I've not listened to any demos so it'll be interesting. I was beginning to lean towards the Cobalt but then I listened to demos of the Argon8 which to me sounds a bit mellower than the Cobalt, and for some reason the Argon is £100 cheaper. Are there any drastic differences between the Cobalt and the Argon? My search for a synth seems never ending 😆 But I want the best one for my money, and don't want to buy one, then hear something that's better and wish I'd have bought that one instead if you know what I mean 👍
@@JammyGit Cobalt8 definitely sounds lush - so if your aim is mainly mellow sounds you won't regret it. I've only played an hour with Argon 8 so I don't think that my opinion should count too much. I found it to be a bit harsher but I'm pretty sure it's nothing some good sound design can't correct. If you liked that sound I'd say give it a shot. Differences should be there - as both use different synth engines. And trust me - your search won't be over after one synth ;). And even if you find another synth you like better - you can always sell it or even trade it in if you find someone who wants to swap. Good Luck!
@@limbicbits - Thanks for your helpful advice. It looks like I'll either go with the Cobalt8 or the Novation Peak, although I doubt I'll be able to afford over a grand. The Cobalt is nearly half the price of the Peak, and for my first synth I think the Cobalt doesn't seem so complicated or daunting as the Peak. Someone else recommended that I should get a Korg Wavestate, but after watching a demo, that synth looks way too complicated for my skill level (or lack of) 😆👍
Despite all the naysayers I think it sounds pretty good. It’s not got an outstanding character, which for a lot of purposes is a good thing. Bread and butter filler type sounds with headroom to make it sound like your own thing. It is nothing that can’t be done with vsts but we don’t want to do that or else we wouldn’t be here. Don’t think it excels at bass though.
Hi there. I almost always create my own patches for the synth demos, so no, these are custom presets. Unfortunately though, I wasn't able to backup them before sending the synth (it was still a prototype then) back to modal.
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
Hello ! thank you for your video - do you think the Novation PEAK sound much better than this one ? for me the sound is as good but the main difference is the sound design possiblities (PEAK is more powerful) Are you agree ?
I prefer the sound of Peak over Cobalt’s sound character. But that’s just my personal taste. If you like it equally than save your money and get a cobalt. It also sounds great.
Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
I have been watching Modal ever since getting my Skulpt... recently i chose to buy a Minilogue XD over both the Deep Mind 6 and the Argon 8. I have to say though I am very intrigued by the look and sound of this synth. I might have to put it on my wish list!!
Depends on how granular you'd like the categorization to be. In my own sound packs (if the synth doesn't offer filter functions or tagging), I usually group categories together into the most common groups, e.g. Pads 1-20, Bass 21-29, Leads 30-39, and so on. This makes it easier to get started. But when I am making music, I usually don't group or categorize as I know most of my presets by heart and if not, I create some for the track I'm working on the fly.
I guess, there will be a sound pack coming over the course of this year. But most likely it's going to be not earlier than in Winter. First, there will sound packs for MEGAfm, dreadbox typhon, Argon 8 and some software products. I also have to organise a cobalt 8 as I had to return this unit after making the demo.
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
As I haven't tried the Wavestate yet, I have to pass this question over to other viewers. Just from the specs I'd say they complement each other quite well but if you have to select between both it's mostly a matter of your personal taste rather than comparing features.
You can easily turn down stereo width if you don't like the panorama spread. All in all, I think this one is excellent for polyphonic sounds, especially lush pads and drones.
As for a traditional reverb I have to agree. But if you convince yourself that it's a poor spring reverb emulation it doesn't sound so bad ;). But I'd also use a different reverb. Delay is great though
Modal's reverb is ass (too short and diffuse) and I'm pretty sure they know with how many people have told them. Hopefully it's just an algorithm they can update. I run my Argon into a 90's Digitech studio quad, so the Cobalt will probably use that too.
@@NewMateo Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
The good sound is not a surprise coming from Modal. The sole thing I am not convinced by, like with many VAs, is the envelope amp. The attack sounds sharp in some patches but underwhelming in most. So is it rather problem with the source waveforms?
Hi, you can change the envelope behaviour using different settings (slow, Exp, log etc). which is pretty cool. Waveforms are just fine, but the stereo spread might cause some phase issues when overdoing.
You have a point there , i also find the release portion so static sounding in poly use, like it fails to calculate tail of a voice independantly , i suspect they compromise there
VA for its architecture. But the sound is very metallic, harsh... very digital. So not a VA for the sound. To me, it's a fail to emulate analogue synth.
I think it goes way beyond classical VA synthesis. But it certainly has its own character which you can either like or not. Which is not a bad thing at all.
I really like the argon 8, that i have, but those one sound like a vst of analogic synth, there is no low ends, the sound is way to bright for analogic (that’s the signature of the argon 8 by the way....) I like his blue color :) but I will pass... sorry Modal ;)
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@@MrDiscotroll Thanks for the hint! Should work now
Modal just make beautiful sounding synths , they sound modern but never harsh.
Those blue thistles next to the synth is soooooo appprpriate😃❄❄❄🎹
The Terminator theme was amazing. Great synth!
The pad also made me think of Lorn in that 2014-2016 period.
@@AllaMortify Great to see another Lorn fan
Great. Now I want another synth. Thanks a lot internet!!! I’m gonna get divorced at this rate!!!
lol
Synth vid comment bingo
First comment is something about the background design - check
Second comment is about getting divorced or “the wife” - also check
You Don't get the right girl bro take that synth!
Synth > family
I don’t mind the digital character and lack of super low end ....this makes it more suitable for adding into an existing analog system ..
Saw this thing in person today. Solid build. Definitely my next synth . Better start saving up
You got me the second you played the terminator theme :D
Oh My God, this is a little beast of a synth! Really sounds very analogue. Echoes of Moog, Prophet etc. Nice. Affordable too which means I'll have to bloody buy one!!!! Gargh!!!! Internet!!!!!!
1:04 TERMINATOR !
Another great video with fantastic Presets.
🙌🏻
You should receive a few hundred thousand dollars commission for all the units you've sold with that terminator theme! I instantly paused the video and purchased this beast!
😂 how could I not agree to that?
Great demonstration, thanks. Certainly has a great sound.
Great Synth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice demo! I said a great many expletives followed by "that sounds good!" throughout the video. What a synth!
Great sounding synth. I will be buying one.
The chord progression with the Neutron (Lead) was great!
Only time I’ve ever been okay with something for ascetic appeal next to a synth. Well done in visual and aural appeal.
Looks like a pretty cool synth
Just Love Them Modal Sounds Mate
That first sound, Subscribe, is really beautiful. A Clavia Nord Lead can't make a sound that comes close.
Nice sounding synth!
Buying a rev2 has been the best cure for synth lust. Only now I keep buying drum machines and samplers...
You get a lot of bang for your buck with the Rev 2
This thing sounds great! Now I want it!!!
I feel like I'm having a seizure listening to this machine. I really love this.
Subbed. This channel is a gem.
Enjoyed that, an easy like...
lovely demo! thx!
I'll take two of em please....
Make some video with vhs camera in a garden on some 1940 wooden table with bees and butterflies and take like 1k more for a synth or 5k... Good job I am sold on this one.... The sound is Great❤️
That would be great! I like the whole garden idea.
Time for a firmware 2.1 video if you still own this one!
Maybe! The new features would justify it
Nice tunes man
I’m loving the sounds of the cobalt!
For a very first poly synth would you rather recommend a cobalt 8 or minilogue xD? They both sound so good and I really can’t decide!
It’s very much a matter of personal taste. Is it generally your first synth or do you already have experience in sound design? If not, I’d rather choose a Minilogue xd as I find it a bit easier to understand. Cobalt 8 is great but not as the only synth in a Studio.
@@limbicbits I’ve only got a crave so far and it’s a monophonic synth. So I feel this would be my first bigger synth. So far I’ve mostly done sound design through massive by NI :)
So you already know more than the Basics I guess. In this case, I’d choose cobalt8 over the XD although the xd is also great. But that’s just my personal taste and highly biased from a sound designer’s perspective. Maybe you’d also like to consider Novation Peak? I absolutely like this one.
@@limbicbits unfortunately the peak is above the budget 🙈
The other 2 look both so good and even after multiple demos I can’t choose a clear winner
@@marcdavis4412 understood - and I guess you'd like to get it right now (what I can fully understand) instead of saving up to a Peak. What I'd also like to add is a Korg opsix or a digitone. FM might be a nice counterpart but only if you like to learn about synthesis. As both units combine FM with subtractive synthesis the learning curve is not so hard, though.
And to be honest the decision between those both is tough. Here's another thought: If you'd like to continue using your computer and Massive (e.g.), minilogue Xd could bring more to the table sound wise due to its analogue signal path. It's not a bass monster but certainly has its own character.
doesn't sound analog at all but it really does sound nice
i have to say, I try that out in a store. They sound like a mid class vet to me. Serum and even some freeware like surge sounds better. No low end, bad filters, no 3d sound, no good treble, all compressed. But the design is great and the keys are superb. But that is just my 2 cents.
hm. Sure, the one in the store had the latest FW version? I mean, Cobalt 8 has quite a particular sound that might not be for everyone. But I have to respectfully disagree that there's no 3D (or stereo spread). The Cobalt-Series is able to create some very lush and broad pads which is essentially one of their strongest areas, imo.
The new filter models, FX and analogue OSC drift clearly add a lot more
Amazing.
Hey thanks for the video. That was the reason why I chose the Cobalt and not the Monopoly Behringer. I'm just wondering how did you get 408 Neutron (lead)? Did you save the patch yourself? I can't find a way to do it right now. Thank you for your help!
I usually progarm all patches for the demos by myself. I guess, the missing component to recreate the lead is that you have to control the rate of the (Saw Down) LFO that controls the filter by the Mod Envelope. Have you tried that?
@@limbicbits The Neutron (Lead) reminds me a lot of the song CLOCK by Plaid. Wonderful patch!
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Thanks! Can't deny my love for IDM and ambient which is certainly reflected in my sound design
Dude 🤯
Great synth, but one thing is really annoying: noise source. To introduce noise, you have to sacrifice one of the oscillator groups and select noise algorithm... It sucks. Noise should be available independently, like in many analog synths.
I fully agree!
I’m gay for a synth...
im gay for this and the korg modwave
4:35 to 5:35 with headphones is amazing
8X is so appealing, but so is the Take 5… and the Hydrasynth module… and…
I am really tempted to get one but it just seems like 3 octaves isn't quite enough. The 8X looks great but I'm not sure it'd fulfil a role as a nice controller keyboard fully either...
Why not choosing a Cobalt 8M plus a specialised MIDI Controller such as Novation SL MKIII?
it's the cheapest 61 key FATAR TP/9S on the market, so if you care at all how your keys feel I'd say it's a very good controller.
Is it with Post Processing or is it Pure? :)
Almost pure (only some minor EQing here and there)
do you have to use an editor for accessing all parameters? a deal killer for me with DM12 is the tedious menu diving for programing patches
I did most of the sound design directly on the Cobalt 8. Only fine tuning (Envelope shapes, renaming the patches etc) have been done with the editor. But you have to learn some short cuts to really get fast.
And although some workflow decisions on the Cobalt 8 drove me nuts, it's nothing in comparison to the Deepmind (especially editing the effects still give me nightmares ;))
This is the first demo where I liked some of the sounds it makes, and it makes me really happy, because I think it's one of the best looking synths ever.
Edit: wow, it just gets better and better! Make that "I like almost all the sounds"
Thanks!
People have no idea 🤷♀️ how this monster’s diabolic
Are these your personal patches or included in the synth presets? If not included,
Are you going to put them up on your web store?
Hi there, yes these are created by myself. But when I did the demo the unit was still a prototype so the patch librarian of the editor didn’t work yet. Unfortunately I had to return the unit before being able to download the patches. Maybe I’ll do a pack in the future though
@@limbicbits I see, thank you- absolutely love the dub patches you made here, would definitely purchase a Cobalt pack 👍🏼
@@bubblegumscifi3450 Hi,
Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
Hi mate, for a first time synth buy for someone wanting to make trippy ambient type music would you choose the Korg Minilogue xd, the Arturia Mini Brute 2, or this Cobalt 8?
I want the best bang for the buck and best quality most suited to my needs 👍
Amongst these three I'd go for Cobalt 8, tbh. Minilogue XD - albeit having the SDK-Options is still too limited overall. Minibrute 2 is nice, but being a monophonic synth it wouldn't be my first choice, and even less for Ambient where you'll most likely need good poly pads and drones.
To make your confusion even worse, I'd also like to add to more synths to your list, which I find even better:
Novation Peak:
www.thomann.de/intl/novation_peak.htm?offid=1&affid=397
This synth unites VA; wavetable, some FM and also analogue filters. It sounds great, has a very intuitive interface which is great for beginners but at the same time enough options that ist won't become boring after some time.
and ASM Hydrasynth:
www.thomann.de/intl/asm_hydrasynth_desktop.htm?offid=1&affid=397
Furthermore, if budget isn't a thing, I highly recommend Waldorf Iridium which for me is one of the best synths out there. It's pricey, but you almost get everything: VA, Wavetable, Granular and an incredible flexible FM engine.
www.thomann.de/intl/waldorf_iridium.htm?offid=1&affid=397
@@limbicbits - Thanks for your advice, it's much appreciated. I must have asked this same question on 10 or more videos but got no replies.
I'll check out your suggestions, I've not listened to any demos so it'll be interesting.
I was beginning to lean towards the Cobalt but then I listened to demos of the Argon8 which to me sounds a bit mellower than the Cobalt, and for some reason the Argon is £100 cheaper. Are there any drastic differences between the Cobalt and the Argon?
My search for a synth seems never ending 😆
But I want the best one for my money, and don't want to buy one, then hear something that's better and wish I'd have bought that one instead if you know what I mean 👍
@@JammyGit Cobalt8 definitely sounds lush - so if your aim is mainly mellow sounds you won't regret it. I've only played an hour with Argon 8 so I don't think that my opinion should count too much. I found it to be a bit harsher but I'm pretty sure it's nothing some good sound design can't correct. If you liked that sound I'd say give it a shot. Differences should be there - as both use different synth engines.
And trust me - your search won't be over after one synth ;). And even if you find another synth you like better - you can always sell it or even trade it in if you find someone who wants to swap. Good Luck!
@@limbicbits - Thanks for your helpful advice. It looks like I'll either go with the Cobalt8 or the Novation Peak, although I doubt I'll be able to afford over a grand. The Cobalt is nearly half the price of the Peak, and for my first synth I think the Cobalt doesn't seem so complicated or daunting as the Peak.
Someone else recommended that I should get a Korg Wavestate, but after watching a demo, that synth looks way too complicated for my skill level (or lack of) 😆👍
Despite all the naysayers I think it sounds pretty good. It’s not got an outstanding character, which for a lot of purposes is a good thing. Bread and butter filler type sounds with headroom to make it sound like your own thing. It is nothing that can’t be done with vsts but we don’t want to do that or else we wouldn’t be here. Don’t think it excels at bass though.
Agreed. This synth sounds excellent. It wouldn't be my one and only studio synth but it is a great addition to an existing setup.
This thing is is purely etherial.
Are these factory patches?
Hi there. I almost always create my own patches for the synth demos, so no, these are custom presets. Unfortunately though, I wasn't able to backup them before sending the synth (it was still a prototype then) back to modal.
@@limbicbits shame I want these patches s:)
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 I'm sure there will be a Cobalt8 sound pack in future.
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
@@limbicbits purchased!
Hello ! thank you for your video - do you think the Novation PEAK sound much better than this one ? for me the sound is as good but the main difference is the sound design possiblities (PEAK is more powerful) Are you agree ?
I prefer the sound of Peak over Cobalt’s sound character. But that’s just my personal taste. If you like it equally than save your money and get a cobalt. It also sounds great.
@@limbicbits OK thank you for your reply !
Take my monney !
Might have to steal one...😁
Will you be sharing some of these patches?
Unfortunately I had to return the loan unit to modal after doing this video
Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
I have been watching Modal ever since getting my Skulpt... recently i chose to buy a Minilogue XD over both the Deep Mind 6 and the Argon 8. I have to say though I am very intrigued by the look and sound of this synth. I might have to put it on my wish list!!
Hmm, can't finde the patches for the cobalt8 on your website.
The pack has not been done, yet ;). But it will come
"Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 has arrived (if you're still interested) --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
How long do you think it takes
for someone to put
all the sounds in the proper categories
they're definitely all mixed up
no particular order
Depends on how granular you'd like the categorization to be. In my own sound packs (if the synth doesn't offer filter functions or tagging), I usually group categories together into the most common groups, e.g. Pads 1-20, Bass 21-29, Leads 30-39, and so on. This makes it easier to get started.
But when I am making music, I usually don't group or categorize as I know most of my presets by heart and if not, I create some for the track I'm working on the fly.
You’re not selling presets for the cobalt 8?
I guess, there will be a sound pack coming over the course of this year. But most likely it's going to be not earlier than in Winter. First, there will sound packs for MEGAfm, dreadbox typhon, Argon 8 and some software products. I also have to organise a cobalt 8 as I had to return this unit after making the demo.
@@limbicbits i hope this still happens :)
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Yes! The unit has arrived and I'd expect the sound pack to be ready Q1 / 2022
@@limbicbits that’s so exciting!
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
wow!
hmm this one or the Korg Wavestate?!??!
As I haven't tried the Wavestate yet, I have to pass this question over to other viewers. Just from the specs I'd say they complement each other quite well but if you have to select between both it's mostly a matter of your personal taste rather than comparing features.
Both...lol
I get some serious stereo mud from this thing. I don't think poly is best suited for it
You can easily turn down stereo width if you don't like the panorama spread. All in all, I think this one is excellent for polyphonic sounds, especially lush pads and drones.
these sounds are factory presets ?
Custom made
Is there any difference with the argon 8 ?
@a F i b thanks !!
@a F i b same here and I love the nice blue metal color
sortof like the Craft is to the Skulpt, maybe?
This looks awesome with a capital Awe... £600 or thereabouts too. I may have to save my pennies...
10:20 ... That reverb doesn't sit well with me
As for a traditional reverb I have to agree. But if you convince yourself that it's a poor spring reverb emulation it doesn't sound so bad ;). But I'd also use a different reverb. Delay is great though
Modal's reverb is ass (too short and diffuse) and I'm pretty sure they know with how many people have told them.
Hopefully it's just an algorithm they can update.
I run my Argon into a 90's Digitech studio quad, so the Cobalt will probably use that too.
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reminds me of a yamaha fbo1
You think so? I found the fb to sound more metallic (what I absolutely like)
Wasn’t interested in this synth.. then I saw your demo..
Cobalt 8 isn't bad at all and just got better with the FM algos. I wouldn't choose it as my only synth though.
@@limbicbits Ooooo... so what WOULD that synth be?
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Currently it would most likely be Iridium or Peak but that can change over the course of time.
What's up the the hand dude?)
Boiling water
What patch is that at 9:40?
It's a custom made patch I've created for this demo video and has been gone with the demo unit :/
@@limbicbits damnnn. Okay. Ill try and recreate it. Cobalt 8 is such a good synth
@@NewMateo Took me quite a while but here it is: "Minerals" Sound Pack for Modal Cobalt 8 --> ua-cam.com/video/zrTqhlCLmOo/v-deo.html // limbicbits.com/modal-cobalt-8-patches-for-ambient-and-techno-minerals-sound-pack/
The good sound is not a surprise coming from Modal. The sole thing I am not convinced by, like with many VAs, is the envelope amp. The attack sounds sharp in some patches but underwhelming in most. So is it rather problem with the source waveforms?
Hi, you can change the envelope behaviour using different settings (slow, Exp, log etc). which is pretty cool. Waveforms are just fine, but the stereo spread might cause some phase issues when overdoing.
You have a point there , i also find the release portion so static sounding in poly use, like it fails to calculate tail of a voice independantly , i suspect they compromise there
Modul(rack version) please!!!
Since Modal made an Argon Desktop, guess they will make a Cobalt desktop as well...
As you've mentioned it they've just announced a desktop version.
Für "nothing special" hat jemand zu lange VNV Nation gehört ....
;-)
VA for its architecture.
But the sound is very metallic, harsh... very digital. So not a VA for the sound.
To me, it's a fail to emulate analogue synth.
I think it goes way beyond classical VA synthesis. But it certainly has its own character which you can either like or not. Which is not a bad thing at all.
Sounds sometimes like a scalpel in my ears 👂 😫
Hmm that's weird
Another typical synth
I really like the argon 8, that i have, but those one sound like a vst of analogic synth, there is no low ends, the sound is way to bright for analogic (that’s the signature of the argon 8 by the way....) I like his blue color :) but I will pass... sorry Modal ;)
Stop biting your nails and get a girlfriend. Interesting sounding synth, nicely demonstrated.
More of a burn but I’m glad you liked the video. Btw where do you have your nails?!
just another Argon8....
It definitely isn't. Don't base your judgement only on looks. Using the same chassis can make synths more affordable as a company can reduce costs.
Making these plugout like Roland would have been a good idea as it looks like it shares the same chassis as the Argon.