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Novation Bass Station II Monophonic Analog Synthesizer and Carry Bag

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BU-NOVA-BASS-STATION-1
Novation Bass Station II Monophonic Analog Synthesizer and Carry Bag
Novation Bass Station II Monophonic Analog Synthesizer and Carry Bag

Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.

Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but a much much bigger sound. 

The signal path is pure analogue - including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you can store more on your computer.

The key-mech consists of 25 full sized keys that are velocity sensitive with assignable aftertouch. It has been developed as a ‘synth-action’ keyboard, where each key is individually sprung so it is light to the touch and highly responsive to the synth engine. Bass Station II is a fully class compliant MIDI device with MIDI I/O on 5 pin din ports – for connecting to other MIDI outboard – and with your computer over USB. You can even connect an external instrument and run it through Bass Station II's analogue filter and effects.

Features

  • Analogue synth: brand new version of the classic Bass Station

  • Bass Station II has a pure analogue audio signal path, reviving the spirit of the original Bass Station with an all-new design optimised for bass.

  • Two distinct analogue filters

  • A brand new “Acid” filter joins the “Classic” original Bass Station filter -(“Classic” switches between low, hi and band pass with 12 and 24dB slopes).

  • Load and save patches

  • Bass Station II ships with 64 factory patches and a further 64 user slots. Patch dump enables you to archive and swap sounds.

  • Pattern-based Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator

  • Bass Station II has an arpeggiator with a programmable step sequencer that enables you to store and call up patterns and quickly sketch-out ideas.

  • Dedicated Tweakable Controls

  • Analogue synth layout includes dedicated controls for all major parameters enabling instant hands-on control of the sound engine.

  • Two Oscillators plus an additional Sub Oscillator

  • Bass Station II has two sync-able, tune-able oscillators with four selectable waveforms, plus a third sub-oscillator for generating enormous bass sounds.

  • Analogue effects section

  • Bass Station II includes fully analogue distortion and filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive to add an aggressive, crunchy sound-quality.

  • Flexible modulation featuring 2 Envelopes and 2 LFOs

  • LFO waveforms include triangle, sawtooth, square and sample & hold. Two ADSR envelopes are available for filter, pitch and pulse width modulation.

  • MIDI I/O and USB connectivity

  • Bass Station II can be connected to your music software as well as your MIDI compatible hardware.

  • Players 'synth-action' keyboard with aftertouch

  • The keyboard mechanism is a two-octave (25 note) velocity sensitive synth-action keyboard with full-size keys and assignable aftertouch

 

Additional Information

Oscillators: Bass Station II is built on three analogue oscillators and a noise generator. There are two fully independent oscillators plus a sub oscillator (which is the critical component in creating rich, analogue bass sounds). Oscillators One and Two are switchable between sine, sawtooth, square and variable pulse width, and Oscillator Three - the sub osc - can be set to one or two octaves below Oscillator One. It can be square, sine or narrow pulse width, delivering the characteristically ‘fat’ bass tone.

Filters: You can select between two discrete filters - ‘Acid’ or ‘Classic’ - each with a built in overdrive for pushing filter tones from dry, to warm, to nasty! The ‘Classic’ Bass Station filter can be switched between low pass, high pass and band pass at 12 or 24dB slopes. The ‘Acid’ filter is based on a diode ladder filter design that delivers a characteristically 303-esque sound that is designed to squelch!

Effects: Bass Station II has two effects (not including the filter overdrive). Analogue distortion drives circuit components to add new frequencies to the sound. Bass Station II’s Distortion function can add gentle warmth, filthy granularity and anything in between. The second effect is ‘Osc Filter Mod’ which creates a distinctive FM-type sound by using Oscillator Two to modulate the filter frequency. This is very good at crunchy, sound-mulching effects that substantially fatten up bass and lead patches.

Modulation: There are two envelope generators and two low frequency oscillators (LFOs). The first envelope is an ADSR amp envelope and the second is a mod envelope that can be used to modulate filter frequency, oscillator pitch and osc pulse width. LFO One is dedicated to pitch modulation whereas LFO is used to modulate osc pulse width and filter frequency. Although it looks like there are four LFO waveforms, the ‘LFO Slew’ function can be used freely to sculpt LFOs into smoother wave-shapes creating many more LFO possibilities.

Arpeggiator and step sequencer: Bass Station II’s Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer are killer performance and production tools. The Arp can be directed to run through 32 different rhythmic patterns in different directions with a switchable octave range. You can also engage the Step Sequencer. Up to four sequences can be played in – with legato and rests – and played back using any one of the 32 rhythmic patterns. As well as getting ideas down quickly and programming performance sequences, this is a brilliant way to preview patches while you are editing them.

This just scratches the surface of the synth engine. Bass Station II is a powerful little synth with a lot more than first meets the eye. There are many more oscillator, envelope, LFO and modulation functions that are too numerous to detail here. The best way to experience Bass Station II is to get hands-on!

 

Gator Cases GK-2110 Gig Bag for Micro keyboard Controllers

  • Interior Dimensions:
  • Interior Length: 22.5"
  • Interior Width: 11.5"
  • Interior Height: 4"
  • Exterior Dimensions:
  • Exterior Length: 23.5"
  • Exterior Width: 13"
  • Exterior Height: 4.5"
  • Exterior Weight: 2.5 pounds

Novation Bass Station II Analogue Synthesizer

Synth engine

Oscillators

  • Osc 1

  • Osc 2

  • Sub Osc (3)

  • Noise generator

Osc 1 & 2

Select between waveforms:

  • sine

  • triangle

  • sawtooth

  • square/variable pulse width

Features

  • Sync 1 & 2

  • Detune 

  • Octave range

  • Pitch bend

  • Pitch modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 1

  • Pulse width modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 2

Sub Osc (3) which is tracked to Osc 1

Select independently between waveforms:

  • Sine

  • Square

  • Narrow pulse

Features

  • All modulation and tuning tracked to Osc 1

  • Independent octave select 

Mixer 

  • Osc 1 level

  • Osc 2 level

  • Sub Osc level

  • Noise generator level

  • Ring modulation depth

  • External signal level

Filter

Two filter types

  • Acid type (diode ladder filter design)

  • Classic type (derived from original Bass Station)

Features

  • Cutoff

  • Resonance

  • Overdrive

  • Filter frequency to Mod Envelope depth

  • Filter frequency to LFO 2 depth

Select 'Classic' filter between:

  • Low pass

  • Band pass

  • High pass

  • 12dB slope

  • 24dB slope

Envelopes

Two ADSR Envelopes  (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release)

  • Amp Envelope

  • Mod Envelope

  • Combined control of both Envelopes

Select triggering mode between:

  • Single trigger (holds envelope state when new note is played)

  • Multi trigger (re-triggers with every new note played)

  • Autoglide (engages portamento) 

There is also a VCA limiter

LFO

Two LFOs each selectable between:

  • Triangle

  • Sawtooth

  • Square

  • Sample and hold

  • Both LFOs independently adjustable between rate and delay time

  • Key sync LFO 1 & 2

  • LFO slew on LFO 1& 2 (low pass filter on the LFO waveform)

Effects   

  • Distortion send

  • Oscillator filter mod amount (FM effect created by Oscillator 2 modulating filter freq)

 

Step Sequencer/Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator

  • Up to 32 different patterns

  • Select between 1-4 octave range

  • Swing function

  • Select direction:

    • up

    • down

    • up / down 1

    • up / down 2

    • As played

    • Random

  • Latch (hold the arpeggiator)

Step Sequencer

  • Up to four sequences

  • Assign one of 32 preset rhythms or create your own

  • insert rests or legato (slide)

  • Sequencer re-trigger function

Portamento

  • Adjust glide time

  • Single trigger or re-trigger modes

  • Integrate into step sequencer and arpeggiator

Hardware & controller assignment

  • 25 note synth-action keyboard
  • Aftertouch can be assigned to modulate:

    • Filter frequency

    • LFO 1to Osc pitch

    • Osc 2 speed

  • Pitch wheel

  • Modulation wheel can be assigned to:

    • LFO 2 to filter frequency

    • LFO 1 to Osc pitch

    • Osc 2 pitch

  • Octave up/ down buttons

  • 64 factory presets

  • 64 slots for user patches (and patch dump facility for storing more)

  • Master volume dial

Inputs and Outputs

  • USB MIDI (for connecting & powering Bass Station II via host computer)

  • Mono output on 1/4" TRS jack

  • Headphone output on 1/4" TRS jack

  • External input on 1/4" TRS jack

  • Sustain pedal input on 1/4" TS jack

  • MIDI IN / MIDI OUT ports on 5 pin din

  • DC power input

  • Switch between power off / DC powered / bus powered

Dimensions

  • 18" wide x 10.75" deep x 3" tall

Gator Cases GK-2110 Gig Bag for Micro keyboard Controllers

Interior Dimensions:

Interior Length: 22.5"

Interior Width: 11.5"

Interior Height: 4"

Exterior Dimensions:

Exterior Length: 23.5"

Exterior Width: 13"

Exterior Height: 4.5"

Exterior Weight: 2.5 pounds

More Information
Condition New
SKU BU-NOVA-BASS-STATION-1
UPC 7032501548
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