MORE ARTICLE WITH Modal Cobalt 8

15. August 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz vs. Modal Cobalt 8: When Hardware Feels Like a Plugin in Fancy Pyjamas

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AudioPilz vs. Modal Cobalt 8: When Hardware Feels Like a Plugin in Fancy Pyjamas

AudioPilz dives straight into the Modal Cobalt 8 like a synth surgeon with a meme scalpel, slicing through its blue plastic to see if there’s any guts inside. Spoiler: this isn’t the synth to bring to a rave bunker. Expect sharp digs, cold truths, and a few sarcastic jabs—plus a side of actual sound demos. If you think the plugin vs. hardware debate was dead, this video brings it back from the grave just to kick it around. Cobalt 8, are you ready for the Bad Gear treatment?

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19. June 2026

LYRA

Modal Electronics ELEMENT One: A Workflow-Centric Introduction to Expressive Synthesis

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Modal Electronics ELEMENT One: A Workflow-Centric Introduction to Expressive Synthesis

Modal Electronics steps into the spotlight with their ELEMENT One, a synthesizer aimed at both studio explorers and stage performers who demand expressiveness and immediacy. In this official walkthrough, Modal unveils not just the physical setup but also the architectural thinking behind the instrument’s interface, highlighting features like aftertouch-enabled keys, real-time feedback and a modulation system designed for serious sound design. For players and producers craving hands-on control and deep tweakability—without being chained to menus—this first look sets the tone for what Modal’s latest digital powerhouse brings to the workflow table.

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