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Connections
Headphones
Headphone output on 3.5mm Stereo
jack. The volume can be adjusted using
the VOLUME knob, the MODALApp, or
through MDI CC. (See the MIDI section)
The headphone output will match the
audio output so it can be either stereo
or mono depending on the current
audio out configuration.
Line Out
Line level stereo outputs on 1/4” mono/
TS and stereo/TRS jacks. The left jack
only will break the stereo circuit and
collapse the signal to mono. These
outputs can be connected to any
line level input for monitoring and
recording. The line output is higher
quality than the headphone output,
so always use it when recording or
performing. The Line out level can be
adjusted using the ‘Volume’ knob.
Sustain Pedal over standard 1/4” mono/
TS or stereo/TRS jack from an external
sustain pedal.
Note: Argon8 supports both types of sustain pedal
polarities. “Positive / Normally Open” pedals can be
connected / disconnected whilst Argon8 is powered on,
however “Negative / Normally Closed” pedals must be
connected before powering on the device and disconnected
after powering off the device in order to work correctly.
If your sustain pedal has a polarity switch we recommend
setting it to the “Positive” polarity. If you are unsure of your
pedal’s polarity type, it is recommended to only connect /
disconnected the pedal whilst the device is powered off.
Expression Pedal over standard 1/4”
stereo/TRS jack from an external
expression source.
Argon8 works best with expression pedals that use the TRS
polarity and have a resistance of 10k or above. However
ARGON8 has a software configuration option for providing
basic compatibility with RTS polarity pedals as well as for
improving the compatibility with different resistances. If
your expression pedal has a polarity switch we recommend
setting it to the ‘TRS’ polarity (the default setting on most
pedals). For setting maximum compatibility with your
expression pedal’s polarity and resistance value, please see
the ‘Settings - Pedal Type’ section. If you are unable to
configure Argon8 to work adequately with your expression
pedal, you may need to use a TRS Polarity Adapter. Please
note that expression pedals with the TS polarity will not
work with Argon8.
Clock Sync (In, Out)
Clock Sync In / Out on 1/4” mono/TS
jack. Simply plug into your clockable
gear as desired. (See the Sync section)
Power
Power switch for Argon8. Power via
DC-9.0V - 1.5A center-positive PSU
(supplied)
Audio In
Audio Input on 3.5mm stereo/TRS jack.
USB MIDI
Argon8 is a class compliant USB MIDI
device and connects to a USB host
via USB B Connection for MODALapp
communication, MIDI input and MIDI
output. Simply connect Argon8 to a
USB socket, such as on your computer
or tablet with a standard USB cable and
find ‘Argon8’ listed as a MIDI port on
your computer or tablet.
MIDI (In, Out)
MIDI In / Out on MIDI 5-pin DIN
cable. These outputs can be used
to communicate with any other
MIDI devices. The MIDI Out can be
set to Thru using MODALapp or
MODALplugin (See the MIDI section)
