The Novation Bass Station II Analog Synthesizer is a modern take on the original Bass Station, combining classic design with innovative features. It offers two oscillators, two filters, a sub-oscillator patch save, and a fully analog effects section. This versatile synth also includes a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full-sized keys, and a powerful modulation section, making it perfect for bass but capable of much more. The latest firmware update, version 4.14, introduces AFX mode, a unique patch-by-key feature developed with Aphex Twin. This update also expands previous features and provides more control and sound design options.
In addition to the AFX mode, the 4.14 firmware upgrade adds five new features to the Bass Station. These include a fixed duration parameter for envelopes, extended sub-oscillator control, oscillator glide, diverse envelope retrigger count, and more. Each of these features enhances the creative possibilities of the Bass Station.
The Bass Station II is an analog mono-synth that excels in producing bass sounds but is also capable of sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It maintains the essence of the original BassStation while offering reworked modulation effects, filters, and more. Its signal path is entirely analog, including the effects section. The hardware layout is modular, with dedicated controls for major parameters. The synth also allows you to store and recall patches, with 64 factory presets and space for 64 user sounds on the hardware.
Featuring 25 velocity-sensitive, full-sized keys with assignable aftertouch, the Bass Station II offers a responsive and lightweight synth-action keyboard. It is built on three analog oscillators and a noise generator, with two fully independent oscillators and a sub oscillator for creating rich bass sounds. The synth also includes two discrete filters, Acid and Classic, each with a built-in overdrive. Additionally, it has two analog effects: analog distortion and oscillator filter modulation.
The Bass Station II offers a wide range of modulation options with two envelope generators and two low-frequency oscillators (LFOs). It also features an arpeggiator and a step sequencer. The arpeggiator can run through 32 rhythmic patterns in various directions, with a switchable octave range. The step sequencer allows you to play up to four sequences with legato and rests, using any of the 32 rhythmic patterns.
Included with the Novation Bass Station II are Ableton Live Lite, 4GB of Loopmasters samples, and free Melodics lessons. The synth also comes with a 3-year warranty from Novation. Specifications for the Bass Station II include a synth action keyboard with aftertouch, MIDI I/O and USB connectivity, and various audio inputs and outputs. The product code for the Bass Station II is NOVSYNTH03UKEU.
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