Novation Bass Station II
Model #Bass Station II

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The Bass Station 2 is a synth with personality that produces ripping, gnashy solos as readily as solid analogue bass. If you can adapt to the short keyboard, it's a delight to play and to sequence.
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A fab-sounding, affordable analogue synth with patch memories., The sequencer is instant fun — and transmits its output via MIDI., Keyboard generates velocity and aftertouch., MIDI data is sent from every control.
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Keyboard length is restrictive., No 'pot pickup'., Multi-functionality; not WYSIWYG.
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The Bass Station II is an undeniable accomplishment. It has almost everything to please us: it's financially accessible, easy to use and offers nice and diverse sounds. We like especially the oscillators (which can be widely modulated), the multi-mode filter, the different distortions, the clever...
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The undeniable analog color, Very broad sound possibilities, Numerous controls, Velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, A sub oscillator, Modulations within the oscillators, Resonant multi-mode filter, Pre-filter overdrive and post-filter distortion, Modulation possibilities, Arpeggiator with...
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Several shared controls, Secondary functions, Keyboard limited to two octaves, Key follow fixed on the filter, No CV/Gate connections
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I've been using this keyboard to make electronic music both live and recorded. I can compare it to the Dave Smith Mopho keyboard (which I also have), and I would say that I actually think I prefer it (even though the Mopho is a lot more expensive).
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Huge sound, Value For Moneu, Value for Money
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All Plastic Case
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SYNTH ENGINE
Oscillators
Osc 1
Osc 2
Sub Osc (3)
Noise generator
Osc 1 & 2
Select between waveforms:
sine
triangle
sawtooth
square/variable pulse width
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
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)
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
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
- Analog synth: brand new version of the classic Bass Station
- Two distinct analog filters: brand new "Acid" filter joins the "Classic" original Bass Station filter
- 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
- Analog synth layout includes dedicated controls for all major parameters
- Two Oscillators plus an additional Sub Oscillator
- Analog effects section: Bass Station II includes fully analog distortion and filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive to add an aggressive, crunchy sound-quality
- Flexible modulation featuring 2 Envelopes and 2 LFOs
- MIDI I/O and USB connectivity
- Players 'synth-action' keyboard with aftertouch