Novation BASS-STATION-II Bass Station II 25-Key Analog Mono-Synth

Novation's 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 much more.

Features

• Analogue Synth
• Two Distinct Analog Filters
• Load and Save Patches
• Pattern-based Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator
• Dedicated Tweakable Controls
• Two Oscillators Plus an Additional Sub Oscillator
• Analogue Effects Section
• Flexible Modulation Featuring 2 Envelopes and 2 LFOs
• MIDI I/O and USB connectivity
• Players 'Synth-Action' Keyboard with Aftertouch

Specifications

• Oscillators:
  • Osc 1
  • Osc 2
  • Sub Osc (3)
  • Noise generator
  • Osc 1 & 2 - Select between waveforms:
    • Sine
    • Triangle
    • Sawtooth
    • Square/variable pulse width
  • Oscillator 1 & 2 Features:
    • Sync 1 & 2
    • Detune
    • Octave range
    • Pitch bend
    • Pitch modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 1
    • Pulse width modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 2
  • Sub Osc (3) which is tracked to Osc 1; Select independently between waveforms:
    • Sine
    • Square
    • Narrow pulse
  • Sub Osc (3) Features:
    • All modulation and tuning tracked to Osc 1
    • Independent octave select
  • Mixer Section:
    • Osc 1 level
    • Osc 2 level
    • Sub Osc level
    • Noise generator level
    • Ring modulation depth
    • External signal level
  • Filter Specifications:
  • Two filter types:
    • Acid type (diode ladder filter design)
    • Classic type (derived from original Bass Station)
  • Filter 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 Specifications:
  • 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 Specifications:
  • 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 Specifications:
    • Distortion send
    • Oscillator filter mod amount (FM effect created by Oscillator 2 modulating filter freq)
  • Step Sequencer/Arpeggiator Specifications:
  • Arpeggiator:
  • Up to 32 different patterns
  • Select between 1-4 octave range
  • Swing function
  • Latch (hold the arpeggiator)
  • Select direction:
    • Up
    • Down
    • Up / Down 1
    • Up / Down 2
    • As played
    • Random
  • 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