Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just announced a new addition to the critically acclaimed COBALT Series, the COBALT5S. Fusing Modal Electronics’ next-generation COBALT synth architecture and housed in an ultra-portable go-anywhere footprint, the USB-powered COBALT5S is made-to-move and ready to spark user’s creativity wherever, and whenever inspiration strikes

Supercharge any performance with COBALT5S’ built-in MPE support, 16 quick-access smooth rotary switch encoders, a premium 37-note compact-key keybed with aftertouch and an ultra-responsive X/Y/Z Touchpad for pitch bend, mod wheel and/or modulation assignments. Rounding out the control arsenal is a comprehensive realtime/step sequencer with four animation lanes alongside a built-in programmable arpeggiator. Like all Modal synthesisers, COBALT5S is fully compatible with the free MODALapp, the gateway to effortless editing and preset management available on Mac,Windows PC or mobile devices including iOS/Android smartphones and tablets.

The Create Anywhere Philosophy

Taking the legendary build quality synonymous with Modal Electronics’ synthesiser roster, and out tting this witha 37-note compact-key keybed with aftertouch, COBALT5S is primed for user’s creative exploits wherever andwherever creativity strikes. Plus, with a USB powered speci cation, powering the COBALT5S from a Mac/PC orportable power brick couldn’t be simpler.

The Engine

Featuring ve true polyphonic voices, two independent algorithm groups and up to 8 oscillators per voice,musicians, sound designers and producers are armed with a nefarious palette of sound that’s primed for any application. Fuse this with 40 complex algorithms, including Sync, Ring Modulation, Waveform Morphng, plus many more, and it’s easy to see why COBALT5S empowers creators with liberated sound sculpting capability without limitation.

Next-Generation Filter

Featuring the same self-oscillating 4-Pole Morphable Ladder Filter from the COBALT8, COBALT5S guarantees totexture the user’s sound with all the bite and warmth their performance demands. Four separate lter modesfuse with mainstay controls for Cutoff and Resonance, alongside a Morph parameter to musically manipulate thefrequency response of the lter for a truly immersive experience

Shape Your Sound

With COBALT5S, everything the modern creator demands to craft the perfect sound in meticulous detail is thoughtfully included. Three envelopes complete with selectable types take command of the filter, amp or modulation destinations, furnishing users with unrestricted options when it comes to de-tuning their sound. One Polyphonic LFO and one Global LFO provide extended power to control a plethora of modulation sources, selected via a sophisticated 8-slot modulation matrix.