Novation Bass Station II Synthesizer
Novation Bass Station II Analogue Synthesizer, 2 Oscillators Plus Sub, 2 Distinct Filters, 64 Presets, MIDI I/O
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Analogue Synthesizer
Novation - Bass Station II
The analogue monosynth rebornThe Novation Bass Station II is a completely analogue monosynth that delivers warm, fat and dirty tones you’ll be certain to love. Based on the classic Bass Station, but with enhanced features to make it even bigger, aggressive and more versatile. It includes two tuneable oscillators, a sub-oscillator for huge bass, along with noise and ring modulation. It also has you two distinct analogue filter types: the classic multi-mode filter and a new acid filter, for a large range of sonic capabilities..
At A Glance
• Monophonic hybrid synthesizer keyboard designed for huge bass sounds
• Dedicated knobs and faders, and aftertouch allow for impressive and expressive performances
• Patch-per-key functionality expands Bass Station II’s sound design possibilities
• Oscillator glide diverge delivers distinct portamento character
• Includes Ableton Live Lite
Take Your Performance To The Next Level
Much More Than BassThe Bass Station II can sound as mellow or aggressive as you wish. Find sweet spots with the filter mod to make it sing. Push the distortion and it will growl with huge aggression. Crank the resonance to self oscillation to create epic leads. Bass Station II can suit your style no matter what.
Easy Controls For Complex DesignFeaturing as many controls as possible, the Bass Station II allows you to immerse yourself in discovering and designing new sounds. The controls are all laid in the clearest, most user-friendly way to keep sound design as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.
Save & Load PatchesBass Station II with 64 complex patches that display its huge sonic variation. 64 slots are free, allowing you to easily save and load your own patches on the unit, or in the free librarian software.
Instant InspirationA pattern-based arpeggiator and step sequencer is onboard a fun and quick way to find new inspiration. The sequencer lets you record your own notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time, then store them, recall them and use them with any patch you wish. Easily and automatically sync them to your music software or hardware setup, or even add swing to get your groove started.
Connect To Just About AnythingBass Station II is entirely class compliant, so you can plug into anything using USB and start playing. It also has MIDI I/O on 5 pin din ports, so you can connect your other MIDI equipment. You can even connect an external instrument and run it through Bass Station II's analogue filter and effects.
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Producer Series Vol.1 Soundpack
UpstreamThis collection of unique analogue sound patches was created by world class synth producers from Novation's eclectic artist and producer community.
If you’re creating dance, funk, electronica, indie, pop or something totally experimental, these 46 Patches will add true analogue depth to your music. You will need to download and install the librarian to load the patches.
Superior Synth Capabilities
Create a huge
variety of soundsTwo fully analogue, sync-able and tuneable oscillators with four selectable waveforms, plus a third sub-oscillator, noise and ring modulation.
Enormous bass and
shrieking leadsSelect the multi-mode Classic Filter between low, hi and band pass with 12 and 24dB slopes.
Improved analogue
filter stageA 24dB Acid Filter that is even darker, wetter and smoother than the original.
Turn Jekyll
to HydeGenerate crunchy, aggressive sounds with fully analogue distortion, filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive.
Easily load and
save patchesFeaturing 64 patches that cover a huge range of styles, but you can create, save, archive and swap 64 of your own too.
Get instant
inspirationRecord notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time using the step sequencer and arpeggiator, then store or recall them easily and use them with any patch you wish.
Experiment
easilyExperience hands on loads of controls, cleverly arranged for intuitive patch design and sound editing.
Flexible
modulationTriangle, sawtooth and square LFO waveforms, along with sample and hold, and two ADSR envelopes for filter, pitch and pulse width modulation.
Connect to hardware
and softwareConnect and sync to your music software and MIDI-compatible hardware.
Player's
KeyboardFull sized 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, with a fast synth-action and aftertouch.
Store unlimited
soundsKeep as many patches as you like on your Mac or PC using the Librarian Software.
Novation // Bass Station II Performance
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | Keyboard Synthesizer |
|---|---|
| Analogue/Digital | Analogue |
| Number of Keys | 25 |
| Type of Keys | Synth Action |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Velocity Sensitive | Yes |
| Other Controllers | Pitchbend, Mod Wheel |
| Polyphony | Monophonic, Paraphonic Mode |
| Number of Presets | 64 x Factory, 64 x User |
| Oscillators | 2 x DCO, 1 x Sub-oscillator |
| Waveforms | Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square Pulse Width |
| LFO | 2 x LFO (triangle, sawtooth, square, s&h), Key Sync |
| Filter | 4-pole Lowpass Diode Ladder Filter, 2/4-pole Lowpass/Bandpass/Highpass Filter |
| Envelope Generator | 2 x EG (attack, decay, sustain, release) |
| Number of Effects | 2 |
| Effects Types | Distortion, Oscillator FM |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | 32-step |
| Audio Inputs | 1 x 1/4" TS (line/instrument) |
| Audio Outputs | 1 x 1/4" TS (mono out) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" TRS |
| USB | 1 x Type B v1.1 (2.0 compatible) |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/USB |
| Pedal Inputs | 1 x 1/4" TS (sustain) |
| Features | Aphex Twin AFX Mode |
| Software | Novation Components (backup, transfer) |
| OS Requirements - Mac | OS X 10.9 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 8 or later |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (included) / USB bus powered |
| Features | Height: 2.5" Width: 18" Depth: 10.62" |
