Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer

Destined to Change Everything. Again.

• The industry-defining five-voice polyphonic synth from 1980
• Expertly modeled for the authentic sound, interactions, and performance of the original unit
• Two versions included: the instrument and five modules for Modular

It's not overstating things to say that this five-voice synthesizer changed the future. The first synthesizer with a digital microprocessor to control the analog polyphonic synth engine and store sounds, it has graced hits from superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, The Cars, and countless others. 

With great reverence and proven modeling expertise, Softube have captured every detail of this storied synth's circuit, interactions, and factory presets. The result is a revelation: the authentic sound, feel, and performance of an industry-defining instrument perfected for modern production. Like a prophecy from 1980 fulfilled, so cometh Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer.

The Art of Rock & Roll Science

Softube's reputation for creating tools that enhance workflow and offer superior sound quality is rock solid. Their partnerships with premium brands like Tube-Tech, Solid State Logic, Chandler Limited, Weiss Engineering, and Trident have spanned decades.

The Softube team built Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer on this legacy of passion, expert modeling, and attention to detail. Because to create tools that innovate and elevate, you have to have heart, soul, and Rock & Roll Science.

The Visionary Original Recreated

Everything about the synth Model 80 is modeled after is iconic. Including the presets. To authentically recreate the experience of recalling them on the hardware, Model 80 offers the 40 original factory presets plus buttons on the programmer to call them up. The five voices and their relationship are exactingly replicated for authentic analog and organic sound. Softube have paid obsessive attention to every detail of the circuit and interactions in their modeling to give you the real sound, feel, and experience of the original.

The Revelatory Voice Mod Section

Softube take modeling very seriously. The modeling of the Voice Mod section of this synth is no exception to that rule. To accurately capture the original hardware, they needed to carefully reproduce the phase relationships and modulation polarity. In doing so, they have authentically emulated the sound, modulation, and feel of this mythical synth. And, with the added Invert Voice Mod button on the side panel, you will be able to go further than the original hardware. That means more versatility and a more modern workflow.

What's Included

Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer

High-end and highly sought-after, this is a synthesizer that many producers and artists have aspired to own. Softube's expert modeling of the circuit, interactions, and performance of this five-voice legend ensures that anyone can have the authentic sound, feel, and experience of the hardware.

Model 80 for Modular

Model 80 for Modular offers five modules: VCO, VCF, LFO, ENV, and MULTIPAN. Combine individual components in a modular workflow to build patches and get the authentic sounds that changed an industry. Or create inconceivable combinations that no other hardware or software can deliver.

Features

• The industry-defining five-voice polyphonic synth from 1980
• Precisely modeled sound, interactions, and performance of the original unit 
• The easy recall of original factory presets heard on countless classic recordings 
• An accurately modeled and newly versatile Voice Mod section
• Workflow enhancements such as poly-portamento glide, Voice Pan Spread, velocity and aftertouch modulation, quantize filter cutoff, DAW sync, an Aging knob, and the Invert Voice Mod button
• Two versions included: the instrument and five modules for Modular

System Requirements

• macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13
• Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
• Softube account
• iLok account
• Computer with AU, VST, VST3, and/or AAX-compatible DAW host software
• Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

Supported CPU Families 

• Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively. 
• Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support.
• Other Intel processors (Celeron, Pentium, and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions. 

Supported Host Software (DAW)  

Any 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However, due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—Softube only officially test their plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However, the manufacturer cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems. 
  
Softube strongly recommend using VST3, as some of their plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See Legacy Installers.

Important Note: Make sure that you always use the latest iLok License Manager. It is not included in the Softube installer but can be downloaded from www.ilok.com​