Modal ELEMENT One Virtual Analog Synthesizer

prev next

$644.00excluding VAT

NEW LAUNCH

Estimated delivery: 27th - 31st August

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. This product is new unless stated and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 2-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software

We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

8-voice engine delivers rich polyphonic sounds for expressive playing
37-key aftertouch keyboard provides detailed control over dynamics
Four-axis joystick offers hands-on modulation for real-time shaping
300 presets plus expansion sounds provide instant creative starting points
Three FX engines deliver depth with delay chorus and reverb

Modal ELEMENT One Virtual Analog Synthesizer Overview

The Modal ELEMENT One is a hands-on virtual analog synth for players who want immediate expressive control. It is built to keep your focus on playing, with a responsive 37-key keyboard that tracks both velocity and aftertouch. This lets you shape dynamics and modulation naturally, giving your performance more depth without needing extra gear.

The four-axis joystick and assignable controls sit right within reach, so you can push and pull your sound in real time as ideas develop. Its 8-voice engine supports chords evolving textures and layered sounds, making it suitable for both studio sessions and live use. You get 300 presets to start from, alongside access to a wider sound library, so you are never short on inspiration.

Built-in effects and flexible filters help you refine tones quickly, while MODALapp provides deeper editing when needed. It is a straightforward setup that supports creativity without slowing you down.

Product Ref: 376881

Full Description

View Full 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’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 ‘locked’ 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”) TS outputs (L/R)
- Stereo 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo headphone output
- Stereo 3.5 mm (1/4”) input with ability to route incoming audio through the FX
- 6.3 mm (1/4”) sustain pedal jack
- 6.3 mm (1/4”) expression pedal jack
- 3.5 mm (1/4”) 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

Your order may contain items that use a 240V UK plug or a 220V EU plug

Any electrical items in your order may have been designed to work with a 240V circuit, using a United Kingdom G type plug connection or a 220V circuit, using an EU plug connection. An adapter or transformer may be required for these items to work properly and safely in your country. Some items work with a range of voltages, or have a switchable voltage control built in. Please refer to the specific product details for further information.