Novation Introduces Bass Station II Analogue Mono-Synth

Novation is marking it’s 21st birthday with the release of the Bass Station II Analogue Mono-Synth. The new synth is essentially an overhaul of the original classic released back in 1993 – only this time it is all-analog, can store user presets, houses full-sized keys and much more.

Bass transcending the ages.

The Novation Bass Station II has no official release date but fans can choose to be notified when it will be available here. Now, let us delve into more juicy details from Novation:

Introducing Bass Station II

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 so much more.

What is it?

Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand new design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but a much much bigger sound.

The signal path is pure analogue – including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you can store more on your computer.

The key-mech consists of 25 full sized keys that are velocity sensitive with assignable aftertouch. It has been developed as a ‘synth-action’ keyboard, where each key is individually sprung so it is light to the touch and highly responsive to the synth engine. Bass Station II is a fully class compliant MIDI device with MIDI I/O on 5 pin din ports – for connecting to other MIDI outboard – and with your computer over USB. You can even connect an external instrument and run it through Bass Station II’s analogue filter and effects.

The ‘Station in all its beauty, updated with niceties like a step sequencer and presets.

Key Features

• Analogue synth: brand new version of the classic Bass Station Bass Station II has a pure analogue audio signal path, reviving the spirit of the original Bass Station with an all-new design optimised for bass.
• Two distinct analogue filters A brand new “Acid” filter joins the “Classic” original Bass Station filter -(“Classic” switches between low, hi and band pass with 12 and 24dB slopes).
• Load and save patches Bass Station II ships with 64 factory patches and a further 64 user slots. Patch dump enables you to archive and swap sounds.
• Pattern-based Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator Bass Station II has an arpeggiator with a programmable step sequencer that enables you to store and call up patterns and quickly sketch-out ideas.
• Dedicated Tweakable Controls Analogue synth layout includes dedicated controls for all major parameters enabling instant hands-on control of the sound engine.
• Two Oscillators plus an additional Sub Oscillator Bass Station II has two sync-able, tune-able oscillators with four selectable waveforms, plus a third sub-oscillator for generating enormous bass sounds.
• Analogue effects section Bass Station II includes fully analogue distortion and filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive to add an aggressive, crunchy sound-quality.
• Analogue effects section Flexible modulation featuring 2 Envelopes and 2 LFOs LFO waveforms include triangle, sawtooth, square and sample & hold. Two ADSR envelopes are available for filter, pitch and pulse width modulation.
• MIDI I/O and USB connectivity Bass Station II can be connected to your music software as well as your MIDI compatible hardware.
• Players ‘synth-action’ keyboard with aftertouch The keyboard mechanism is a two-octave (25 note) velocity sensitive synth-action keyboard with full-size keys and assignable aftertouch

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