Together with visionary British graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift, we’ve reimagined our iconic paraphonic synthesiser in his inimitable DIY style and packed it with fresh, new artist packs from Bass Station II power users Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argirò.

Graphic attitude. Analogue soul.

Since 2013, Bass Station II’s deep capability, raw character, and unbeatable value have made it a modern classic. Now, together with British designer Ian “Swifty” Swift, we’re reimagining it with a fresh, new look, that brings an underground attitude to a synth that's long been a driving force in electronic music.

Powerful analogue oscillators

Bass Station II’s true-analogue signal path begins with two tuneable, syncable oscillators with four waveforms each plus a sub-oscillator for even more low end and adjustable portamento. The two dedicated LFOs allow for modulation of other parameters via four waveforms of their own.

Filters, envelopes, and effects

Bass Station II features two distinct analogue filters: the state-variable Classic Filter and a separate low-pass Acid filter, controlled via the extra-large cutoff knob. There's also a dedicated filter overdrive and oscillator filter mod control. The flexible envelope section makes it easy to shape your sounds, and an additional post-filter distortion supplies extra grit.

Arpeggiate and sequence

Perform notes, ties, rests, and rhythms in real time, then play them back with the step sequencer. Four separate sequences of up to 32 notes can be saved in Bass Station II and recalled later for use with any patch. There’s also an easy-to-use arpeggiator with dedicated controls to help shape your patterns and an additional swing function.

Made to be played

Bass Station II features 25 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with a fast, synth-action mechanism, each with assignable aftertouch for modulating oscillator pitch, filter frequency, or LFO speed.

Ian “Swifty” Swift

If you don’t know Swifty, you’ll certainly know his work. For more than 30 years, the British graphic designer has been contributing his unmistakeable, DIY visual style to iconic labels, brands, and publications, helping to define the look and feel of British music and club culture in the process.

Features

• Fresh, new white-and-blue colourway crafted in collaboration with Ian "Swifty” Swift, the visionary British designer behind the iconic visuals of labels like Mo’ Wax and Talkin’ Loud as well as Straight No Chaser and The Face magazines among many others
• Comes pre-loaded with 60 new artist patches from Bass Station II power users Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argiro – with more available to download from Novation Components 
• Two tuneable, syncable analogue oscillators with a selection of four waveforms (sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square) plus a sub-oscillator  
• Extensive analogue filter section featuring the state-variable Classic Filter and a darker, more aggressive Acid Filter  
• Realized together with Richard D. James, aka Aphex Twin, AFX Mode enables different sounds to be assigned to each key on the keyboard 
• Paraphonic Mode allows two notes at a time to be played instead of one

Enjoy three years of warranty

Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Novation hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Specifications Overview

• Two digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs)
• Sub oscillator
• Analogue signal path – filters, envelopes, modulation
• Traditional “single function” style rotary controls
• LP/BP/HP filters with variable slope
• Separate dual LFO section
• Ring Modulator (inputs: Oscillators 1 and 2)
• Versatile 32-step arpeggiator with wide range of patterns
• 32-step sequencer with four memories
• Portamento with dedicated time control
• Pre-loaded with 64 factory Patches
• 60 brand new artist patches
• Pitch and Mod wheels
• 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch
• -5/+4 octave keyboard shift
• Key transpose function
• On-Key functions – use the keyboard to adjust non-performance sound parameters
• LED display for patch selection, parameter adjustment, octave settings, etc.
  
  

Connectivity

• USB-B socket
• 5-pin MIDI In socket
• 5-pin MIDI Out socket
• Mono output 1/4" jack socket
• Headphone output 1/4" jack socket
• External input 1/4" jack socket
• Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket
• DC power input
• Kensington security slot
  
  

Power requirements

• Power by USB or DC
• Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA
  
  

What's in the box?

• Bass Station II Swifty Edition
• USB type B-to-A cable
• 9V DC power supply included
  
  

Dimensions

• Width: 457mm
• Depth: 273mm
• Height: 76mm
• Weight: 2.48kg