Novation Bass Station II Limited Edition Version

The Novation Bass Station II has long been a favorite among synth-heads and beatmakers, and now it’s been reborn with bold visual flair as the Swifty Edition. Celebrating the iconic design work of UK visual artist Ian “Swifty” Swift — known for his influential cover art and branding for Mo' Wax and Talkin' Loud — this limited version of the Bass Station II adds striking aesthetics to a machine already overflowing with analog attitude. Whether you're shaping seismic bass, cutting leads, or generative textures, this is a powerhouse monosynth that thrives in studio, stage, or modular hybrid setups

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Slim, Powerful, and Made to Play

The Bass Station II has always offered a potent balance of hands-on analog control and compact design — but with the Swifty Edition, you get expressive flair to match its functionality. Its 25-key keyboard supports velocity and aftertouch, perfect for dynamic playing. The tactile layout includes real knobs, switches, and sliders for instant access to two oscillators, a sub-oscillator, dual filters (Classic and Acid), distortion, ring mod, pitch/mod wheels, and a powerful envelope section. It’s analog synthesis with zero menu diving — and all the attitude.

AFX Mode and Advanced Mod Capabilities

Thanks to a firmware collaboration with Aphex Twin, the Bass Station II includes the legendary AFX Mode, letting you assign a different patch to every key. That makes this Swifty Edition a monster for generative soundscapes, beat-driven patches, or even full-scale melodic performances. Dive deeper with envelope retriggering, microtuning, filter tracking, and oscillator glide diverge, which creates unpredictable, evolving textures by varying portamento between oscillators. A paraphonic mode even allows dual-note play for layered melodies or pedal drones.

Ready for Studio and Live Performance

The onboard step sequencer and arpeggiator offer real-time creativity with 32 rhythmic patterns, user pattern recording, and expressive legato and rest options. You also get an external input for processing line-level audio, plus USB and MIDI I/O for DAW or modular integration. Whether you’re looking for earth-shaking bass, searing leads, or sample-worthy textures, the Bass Station II Swifty Edition delivers in sound, feel, and now — style.

Why We Love It

The Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition brings a modern design twist to a legendary synth. With AFX Mode, powerful filters, deep modulation tools, and performance features, it’s the perfect addition to any synth rig — now in an exclusive livery that celebrates the intersection of sonic and visual creativity.

Features:

• Monophonic analog synth with digitally controlled oscillators (DCOs)
• Limited Swifty Edition design by UK artist Ian “Swifty” Swift
• Includes AFX Mode: assign different patches per key
• 2 analog filters: Classic (LPF/HPF/BPF) and Acid (diode ladder)
• Dual main oscillators plus sub-oscillator with square, sine, and pulse
• Advanced modulation: oscillator glide diverge, envelope retrigger, LFO slew
• Paraphonic mode allows playing 2 notes at once
• 25-note keyboard with aftertouch
• 64 factory presets, 64 user slots
• Built-in arpeggiator and step sequencer with 32 patterns
• External audio input for line-level processing
• Powered via USB or included AC adapter