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COBALT8 Firmware v1.3 + new updates for MODALapp / MODALplugin

With COBALT8 Firmware v1.3 we port the celebrated COBALT5S Chorus effect algorithm to its larger siblings. In addition, the new MODALapp and MODALplugin Versions contain full control for the new Effect and MODALplugin now supports COBALT5S.

COBALT8 Firmware v1.3 + MODALapp v2.8.2 + MODALplugin v1.8.1 Available Now

We can’t stop pushing our instruments to the limit. With COBALT8 Firmware v1.3 we port the celebrated COBALT5S Chorus effect algorithm to its larger siblings. Now you can dip your COBALT8 sound creations into the same juno-esque and saucy Chorus sound that users of our portable Extended Virtual-Analogue synth love.

In addition, the new MODALapp and MODALplugin Versions contain full control for the new Effect via your mobile device or your computer. MODALplugin now also supports COBALT5S.

Thanks to user suggestions, we also could eliminate some nasty bugs and improve the overall stability and performance of the apps and the synth hardware.

Use MODALapp to update your COBALT8

With the latest MODALapp version (2.8.2 or newer required), updating your MODAL synthesiser is easy as 1-2-3. Open the application on your computer or mobile device and it will guide you automatically through the update process.


For further information please read our article in our Support Database.

About the COBALT8 Series

COBALT8 Series synthesisers gather the best attributes of legendary vintage synths from the past, injecting progressive concepts in sound generation techniques demanded by the forward thinking creative. Combined with Modal’s sophisticated modulation and performance engine, these synths deliver a wide spectrum of sounds suitable for all musical genres.

Discover the COBALT Series lineup here: https://www.modalelectronics.com/cobalt-series/

COBALT8

8 voice 37-key
extended virtual-analogue synthesiser

COBALT8X

8 voice 61-key
extended virtual-analogue synthesiser

COBALT8M

8 voice
extended virtual-analogue module/rack

COBALT8 v1.3 - Release Notes

Features:

  • New Chorus FX (“Chorus (v2)”), introduced in COBALT5S, added to the COBALT8 series

Improvements:

  • Fixed sequencer name desync issue
MODALapp v2.8.2 - Release Notes

Features:

  • COBALT8 – added support for the new Chorus FX

Improvements:

  • ARGON8/COBALT8 – LFO Shape in UI not updating in
    sync with synth when using Preset/Edit encode
MODALapp v2.8.2 - Release Notes

Features:

  • Added COBALT5S support
  • COBALT8 – added support for the new Chorus FX

Improvements:

  • COBALT8 – Added LFO shape names to the plugin parameters
  • COBALT8 – Fixed values for some of the modulation plugin parameters
  • COBALT8 – Added LFO Sync Mode plugin parameters, which fixes an issue where the LFO Sync Mode values weren’t be restored on plugin / host load