SEQUENCER AND ARPEGGIATOR

No modern synth should be without a decent sequencer and arpeggiator. The Argon 8 gives you both with a solid amount of control. Firstly, the real-time polyphonic sequencer can hold up to 512 notes over 16 steps and also has four animation (modulation) lanes into which you can record parameter tweaks to keep things engaging. You can also just record modulation/knob tweak data in to use the sequencer as a mod source for evolving sounds. Sequences can be independent or linked to a particular patch as needed (like the MatrixBrute). There’s also a couple of cool features, including Sequence Loop (where you highlight a particular area within a sequence to loop), or Sequence Hold, basically an instant beat repeat effect. Sequence steps are handily shown by the lights across the panel. Finally, the 32-step arpeggiator is fully programmable and transposable with plenty of direction modes, time divisions and swing. Both the arp and sequencer sync to MIDI and the arp can accept external MIDI input too. See also the Modal app (Windows/Mac/ iOS/Android/VST/AU) for editing sequence info if you prefer.