Based on the classic 1990s Novation Bass Station synth, the Novation Bass Station II combines traditional analogue waveform generation and processing with the power and flexibility of digital control, plus a set of effects and presets for the 21st century. The Bass Station II may be used as a standalone synthesizer, or with MIDI connections to/ from other sound modules or keyboards. It may also be connected - via its USB port – to a computer (Windows or Mac). The USB connection can supply power to the synth, transfer MIDI data to/from a MIDI sequencer application and allow Patches to be saved to memory.

Paraphonic Mode
Bass Station II is now a paraphonic monosynth, because the pitches of each of the two oscillators can be controlled separately in its single-voice architecture. Two notes can be played at a time rather than just one, and users can get interesting interactions through the Ring and Filter Mod.

Filter Tracking
Filter tracking was one of the most requested features. The filter includes variable keyboard tracking in Bass Station II v2.5 – the best for matching higher notes to increased brightness.

Envelope Retriggering
Bass Station II's secret sound-design weapon is envelope retriggering. It's now possible to configure envelopes to retrigger once the decay stage has ended, opening up a whole range of possibilities.

Oscillator Error
Oscillator error introduces a small and adjustable random detune on each note-on event. This can be used to generate some very beautiful, subtle (or not) musical dissonance, very much in the same way that vintage synths do (because of the looser tolerance of their electronic components). Paraphonic mode makes it as dramatic as possible.

Microtuning Editing
The frequency triggered by each key press can be completely controlled, giving scales another dimension.

State-of-the Art Presets
Their are two sound-packs: Silver and Sinevibes. Silver's presets explore the v2.5 features and inspire tracks and sound design. Sinevibes, designed by Sinevibes' founder Artemij Pavlov, gives 101 classic Bass Station II presets.

Warm Greetings
Bass Station II can now support a custom message display at start-up.

Features:

• Classic analogue waveform generation
• Two multi-waveform oscillators plus separate 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: Oscs 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 brand new Killer Patches
• Memory for 64 additional User Patches
• Pitch and Mod wheels
• 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch
• -5/+4 octave keyboard shift
• Key transpose function
• On-Key keyboard functions adjust non-performance parameters
• MIDI input and output
• LED display for patch selection, parameter adjustment, octave settings, etc.
• External DC input (for supplied AC PSU)
• Class-compliant USB port (no drivers required), for alternative DC power, patch dump and MIDI
• Includes power supply, USB cable, registration card, Abelton Live Lite, and an owner's manual

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