Updated 17 May 2026
| Brand | Modal Electronics |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £560.00 |
Modal Electronics
Modal ELEMENT One Virtual Analog Synthesizer
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Direct control for real-time creativity ELEMENT One is designed to keep your workflow immediate and practical. With 17 encoders dedicated buttons and a four-axis joystick you can adjust key parameters without digging through menus. This makes a noticeable difference when you are performing or developing ideas quickly. Small changes to modulation filters or effects can be made on the fly helping you stay engaged with your sound. The layout encourages experimentation giving you confidence to try new approaches as you play. A clear OLED display supports this by showing essential information at a glance so you are always aware of what is happening. Responsive keyboard for expressive playing The 37 full-size keys offer a detailed and dynamic playing experience. Velocity sensitivity captures how softly or firmly you play while channel aftertouch allows further control once notes are held. This added layer means you can bring in modulation or tonal shifts naturally without needing external controllers. It creates a more connected feel between your hands and the sound engine. Multiple keyboard modes including mono poly and unison expand your options making it easy to switch between different roles in a track. Glide functions also help smooth transitions supporting both subtle phrasing and more pronounced effects. Flexible engine for detailed sound design At its core ELEMENT One features a powerful virtual analogue engine with 64 oscillators and up to eight per voice. Two independent oscillator groups let you layer and shape sounds with precision offering waveforms such as sine sawtooth pulse and triangle. Additional features like sync ring modulation and waveform morphing expand your tonal range further. The filter section includes a wide range of resonant types helping you sculpt frequencies in detail. With multiple envelopes LFOs and assignable modulation slots you can build complex patches step by step. It gives you the tools to explore sound design at your own pace. Built to fit your full setup Connectivity is straightforward making it easy to integrate ELEMENT One into different environments. Stereo outputs headphone connection MIDI and USB allow you to link with hardware or software setups without complication. You can also process external audio through the onboard effects adding extra versatility to your rig. The arpeggiator and sequencer provide structured pattern creation which is useful for both sketching ideas and live performance. A durable enclosure with a metal top panel keeps the unit reliable during regular use while its lightweight design supports transport between sessions. Features Eight voice virtual analog engine designed for hands on performance Thirty seven full size keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for expressive play Simple sound browsing with organized categories and custom user banks Four axis joystick and seventeen dedicated controls for immediate sound shaping Durable lightweight build with a solid metal top panel for reliable use Seamless integration with MODALapp for editing sound design and patch management Sixty four high resolution oscillators with rich wave shaping and modulation options Wide selection of resonant filters with flexible response and character Advanced modulation system with multiple envelopes LFOs and routing options Built in arpeggiator with deep pattern control and extended sequencing length Three customizable stereo effects engines with flexible routing Large memory capacity for patches sequences and effects presets Assignable performance controls for real time parameter manipulation Multiple keyboard modes for versatile playing styles and sound layering Clear OLED display for instant visual feedback during use Comprehensive connectivity including audio MIDI USB and sync options Free cross platform software editor and plugin for studio integration Specifications Polyphony: True 8 voice polyphonic Oscillators: 64 high-resolution virtual-analogue oscillators up to 8 per voice Two independent and self-contained oscillator groups with sine pulse triangle sawtooth waveforms 34 different waveform-algorithms including complex analogue synthesis circuitry built-in crossmodulation (SYNC RM and many more) PWM smooth morphing between VA waves bit crushing filtered noise Vintage parameter and extended oscillator drift Filter: 31 resonant filter types including morphable and static filters Cutoff scaling with two distinctive modes Modulation: Three dedicated envelope generators for AMP MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously including negative (reverse) versions for MOD and FILTER ENVs Three audio-rate LFO&rsquo
- s with tempo sync (two poly one global) with seven different shapes Eight assignable modulation slots and four additional fixed modulation routings for common assignments with 12 modulation sources and 55 modulation destinations Arpeggiator: Built-in sophisticated programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating FX: Three incredibly powerful independent and user-configurable stereo FX engines for chorus phaser flanger (pos) flanger (neg) tremolo lo-fi rotary stereo delay ping-pong delay x-over delay and reverb that can be arranged in any order User Memory: Patches: 500 all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs Sequencer: 100 sequences that can be linked to any patch for quickly loading arrangements FX: 100 presets Eight quick recall slots accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches Controls And Performance: Premium 37-note full-size keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch 17 endless encoders 11 buttons Four-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually &lsquo
- locked&rsquo
- when desired 4 assignable controller knobs with direct access to any sound parameter Multiple keyboard modes (mono poly unison 2 unison 4 unison 8 stack 2 and stack 4) Glide/portamento with both legato and staccato modes Enclosure And Display: Road-ready steel and polycarbonate enclosure 1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editing Compatible with VESA mounts Inputs And Outputs: 2 x unbalanced 6.3 mm (1/4&rdquo
- ) TS outputs (L/R) Stereo 6.3 mm (1/4&rdquo
- ) stereo headphone output Stereo 3.5 mm (1/4&rdquo
- ) input with ability to route incoming audio through the FX 6.3 mm (1/4&rdquo
- ) sustain pedal jack 6.3 mm (1/4&rdquo
- ) expression pedal jack 3.5 mm (1/4&rdquo
- ) analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification) MIDI DIN in and out Class-compliant MIDI over USB-C connection to host computer or tablet Power: Power: DC-9.0V - 1.5A centre-positive Editor Software: Free MODALapp software editor for macOS Windows iOS and Android MODALplugin to access ELEMENT One within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with VST3 and AU versions available General: Dimensions (L x W x H): 56.1 x 29.3 x 6.7 cm (22.2 x 11.6 x 2.6 inches) Weight: 4.5 kg (12.35 lbs) Product Code: ELEMENTONE