Novation Bass Station II

Nothing out there sounds this warm, fat and dirty. Bass Station II is our pure analogue monosynth. We based it on our classic Bass Station, then enhanced every area to make it even bigger, angrier and more versatile.

It has two tuneable oscillators, a sub-oscillator for enormous bass, plus noise and ring modulation. It also gives you two distinct analogue filter types: the classic multi-mode filter and a new acid filter, for a massive variation in sonic possibilities.

CREATE A HUGE VARIETY OF SOUNDS:

Two pure analogue, sync-able and tuneable oscillators with four selectable waveforms, plus a third sub-oscillator, noise and ring modulation.

ENORMOUS BASS AND SHRIEKING LEADS:

Switch the multi-mode Classic Filter between low, hi and band pass with 12 and 24dB slopes.

IMPROVED ANALOGUE FILTER STAGE:

A 24dB Acid Filter that is even darker, wetter and smoother than the Classic.

TURN JEKYLL TO HYDE:

Create crunchy, aggressive sounds with fully analogue distortion, filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive.

EASILY LOAD AND SAVE PATCHES:

Comes with 64 patches that cover a huge range of styles, but you can create, save, archive and swap 64 of your own too.

GET INSTANT INSPIRATION:

Record notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time using the step sequencer and arpeggiator, then easily store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like.

EXPERIMENT EASILY:

Get your hands on loads 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 a fast synth-action and aftertouch.

STORE UNLIMITED SOUNDS:

Keep as many patches as you like on your Mac or PC using the Librarian Software.

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

SYNTH ENGINE:

OSCILLATORS:

Osc 1

Osc 2

Sub Osc (3)

Noise generator

OSC 1 & 2:

SELECT BETWEEN WAVEFORMS:

sine

riangle

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

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

USB bus powered

9V DC power supply included

Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:

457mm (18") width x 273mm (10.75") depth x 76mm (3") height

OS COMPATIBILITY:

OS compatibilty not relevant for this product range/type