Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition

Step into a bold new sonic and visual experience with the Bass Station II Swifty Edition, a limited-run collaboration between Novation and the legendary British designer Ian "Swifty" Swift. Known for his iconic work across UK hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music culture, Swifty infuses this edition with his unmistakable visual flair, drawing inspiration from underground rave flyers, dubplate sleeves, and DIY zines. This blue-and-white remix of the iconic Bass Station II isn't just a synthesiser; it's a collector's piece for creatives who value character both in sound and style.

The Swifty Edition retains all the performance power of the original. It includes a built-in arpeggiator and 32-step sequencer, 25 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, and intuitive hands-on controls for real-time tweaking. Whether you're layering paraphonic melodies or triggering a custom AFX Mode soundscape, where each key can trigger a different patch, this synth is made to be played and pushed to its creative limits.

Connectivity is seamless with MIDI I/O, USB for DAW integration, and external audio routing through the analogue filter. Plus, with Novation's Components platform, managing patches and updates is quick and intuitive. Whether you're a long-time synth enthusiast or exploring analogue synthesis for the first time, the Bass Station II Swifty Edition offers deep musicality inside a visually daring design that truly stands apart.

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LIMITED EDITION DESIGN:

: Created with iconic UK graphic designer Ian "Swifty" Swift, featuring bold, custom visuals in blue and white.

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NEW ARTIST PATCHES:

: Comes with 60 new sounds created by artists like Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argiro.

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TWO ANALOGUE OSCILLATORS:

Delivers rich, authentic synth sounds with versatile waveforms and a sub-oscillator for deep bass.

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DUAL ANALOGUE FILTERS:

Offers two filter types, Classic and Acid, for shaping a wide range of tones.

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BUILT-IN EFFECTS:

Includes analogue overdrive and distortion for everything from warm textures to gritty aggression.

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ADVANCED MODULATION:

Flexible modulation with two LFOs and two envelopes for dynamic sound movement and shaping.

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STEP SEQUENCER & ARPEGGIATOR:

Lets you create, store, and play rhythmic patterns and melodies on the fly.

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PLAYABLE KEYBOARD:

25 full-size synth-action keys with aftertouch and performance features like glide and portamento.

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EXTENSIVE PATCH STORAGE:

Store and recall up to 128 patches (64 factory + 64 user).

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PARAPHONIC MODE:

Play two notes at once with independent oscillator control for richer harmonies.

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AFX MODE:

Developed with Aphex Twin; assign a different sound to each key for extreme versatility.

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STUDIO CONNECTIVITY:

Easily integrates with MIDI hardware, sustain pedals, DAWs, and more via USB and 5-pin MIDI.

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BUNDLED SOFTWARE:

Includes Ableton Live Lite to start producing music immediately.

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COMPONENTS SOFTWARE SUPPORT:

Manage patches, backups, and system settings through Novation's Components app or website.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Limited-edition paraphonic analogue synthesiser

• Collaboration with graphic designer Ian "Swifty" Swift

• Blue-and-white color scheme with custom-printed panels

• 60 new artist patches

• Preloaded with 64 factory patches

• Storage for 64 user patches

• 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch

• Pitch and modulation wheels

• LED display for patch selection and settings

• On-Key functions for non-performance parameter adjustment

• Key transpose and -5/+4 octave shift

• Portamento with dedicated time control

• Built-in arpeggiator and sequencer

SOUND ENGINE:

• Two digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs)

• Oscillator waveforms: sine, triangle, sawtooth, square

• Sub oscillator

• Ring modulation (inputs: Oscillators 1 and 2)

• Noise source

• Analogue signal path: filters, envelopes, modulation

• Pulse-width modulation via knob, LFO, or envelope

• Classic Filter: state-variable (HP/LP/BP), 12/24 dB slope

• Acid Filter: 24 dB low-pass

• Pre-filter analogue overdrive

• Post-filter distortion

MODULATION:

• Two LFOs (triangle, sawtooth, square, sample and hold)

• Two ADSR envelopes

• Filter modulation from OSC 2

SEQUENCING & PERFORMANCE:

• 32-step arpeggiator with multiple patterns

• 32-step sequencer with 4 memory slots

• AFX Mode: load different patches per key

• Paraphonic Mode: play two notes simultaneously

CONNECTIVITY:

• USB 2.0 for MIDI and power

• 1/4" TRS mono output

• 1/4" TRS headphone output

• 1/4" TRS external input

• 1/4" TS sustain pedal input

• MIDI IN/OUT (5-pin DIN)

• DC power input

• Power mode switch: Off / DC / USB

• Kensington Security Slot

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

• USB bus powered

• 9V DC power supply included

• Max consumption: 9V DC 300mA

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

• Weight: 2.83 kg / 6.24 lbs

• Dimensions: 76 mm H - 457 mm W - 273 mm D

INCLUDED SOFTWARE:

• Ableton Live Lite

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• Bass Station II Swifty Edition

• DC power supply

• USB-B to USB-A cable

• Getting Started Guide

• Ableton Live Lite