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Novation Bass Station II 25-Key Synthesizer

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Original price $599.99
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Original price $599.99
Current price $499.99
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Current price $499.99
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Kick Out Big Sounds with the Novation Bass Station II 25-Key Synthesizer

Reimagining Novation's classic analog monosynth for the new generation of electronic musicians, Bass Station II enhances and improves on the original in every area, making it even bigger, badder, and more versatile. Packing two oscillators, a multimode filter, amp and filter modulation, step sequencing, and an arpeggiator, Bass Station II gives you everything you need to make bleeding-edge basses, leads, pads and FX. Yet despite all that power and adaptability, it couldn't be easier to program and play, thanks to its intuitively arranged controls and a full-sized 25-note keyboard. 128 onboard presets (with 64 factory sounds and downloadable artist patches) let you store, recall, and adapt your favorite sounds.


  • Create a huge variety of sounds: two tuneable, syncable analog oscillators with a selection of four waveforms, plus sub-oscillator, noise, and ring modulation
  • Enormous bass and shrieking leads: switch the Classic Filter between low-, high- and band-pass modes with 12 and 24 dB/octave slopes
  • Improved analog filter stage: the 24 dB Acid Filter is even darker, wetter, and smoother than the Classic
  • Turn Jekyll to Hyde: create crunchy, aggressive sounds with true analog distortion, filter-modulation effects, and filter overdrive
  • Easily load and save patches: There’s space for 128 patches, and 64 factory sounds are included
  • Get instant inspiration: record notes, ties, rests, and rhythms in real time using the step sequencer and arpeggiator, then store them for use with any patch
  • Experiment easily: get hands-on with the comprehensive array of controls, cleverly arranged for intuitive patch design and sound editing
  • Flexible modulation: triangle, sawtooth, and square LFO waveforms, as well as sample and hold, and two ADSR envelopes for filter, pitch, and pulse width modulation
  • Connect to hardware and software: connect and sync to your music software and MIDI-compatible hardware
  • Player's keyboard: full-sized 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, with fast synth-action action and aftertouch
  • Store unlimited sounds: archive as many patches as you like on your Mac or PC using the Librarian Software
  • AFX Mode allows multiple variations of patch parameters to be assigned to individual keys. This enables the user to effectively have a different patch on each key, bringing even more extensive possibilities to the Bass Station II.



SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware and 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-inch TRS jack
  • Headphone output on 1/4-inch TRS jack
  • External input on 1/4-inch TRS jack
  • Sustain pedal input on 1/4-inch TS jack
  • MIDI IN / MIDI OUT ports on 5 pin din
  • DC power input
  • Switch between power off / DC powered / bus-powered

Synth Engine

  • Oscillators
  • Osc 1
  • Osc 2
  • Sub Osc (3)
  • Noise generator
  • Osc 1 and 2
  • Select between waveforms:
    • sine
    • triangle
    • sawtooth
    • square/variable pulse width
  • Features
    • Sync 1 and 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
    • 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 a 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 and 2
  • LFO slew on LFO 1 and 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

Power Requirements

  • USB bus-powered
  • 9V DC power supply included
  • Maximum power consumption 9 V DC 300 mA

Manufacturer: Novation
Model: BASS-STATION-II
SKU: I302288-N-0-WHXX
UPC: 815301000181


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