We based it on our classic bass station, then enhanced every area to make it even bigger, angrier and more versatile. Novation, synth, sysex, 7 banks and 108 single patches for novation bass station. Analogue synthesis is also suitable for melody lines and lead solos as well as sound effects. I have lost the powersupply that came with my novation super bass station. The novation bass station ii 25key monophonic analog synthesizer is a powerful reminder of novation s legacy of synth prowess. The first 40 programs 00 to 39 inc are stored in read only memory or rom. Novation bassstation patches rhythm lab free wav samples. Bass station plugin originally launched in 1993, bass station s flexible dco oscillators and warm analogue signal path defined countless dance and electronic hits. Rackmount version of the famous analog synthesizer bass station keyboard this module adds new interesting updated features like memory improvment, sync wave option and external source processing. The software emulation behaves so similarly to the original hardware that patches created for the hardware version can be loaded into the software version.
Sold it last year as i very rarely ever used it since the sound always disappointed me. Its digital oscillators and analogue filter defined countless dance and electronic hits of the 1990s. Fwiw, i was able to get both a used bass station ii and a used microbrute for what the bass station ii costs new, and id recommend doing the same. Novation bass station rack preset patches and external filter. Because this is a major change to how the vocoder works this release also includes a bank of patches that are designed to work with it. There are several different types of keys used on the novation keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. British synth makers novation take their now classic bass station rack to the next level.
Bass station ii comes loaded with 64 diverse presets designed to showcase its incredible sonic flexibility. I really like that synth for bread and butter basses. Bass station, bass station plugin, buy bass station, download. Scrolling through some patches on this classic 1u rack mount analog monosynth played via midi with one of the roland fantom x6s builtin. Home manuals novation bass station rack owners manual. Programs from the original bass station keyboard and rack can be uploaded and downloaded. Novations bass station filter was designed by chris huggett of wasp and oscar fame. Sound is fairly thin and the filter only has a very narrow sweet spot. Control your bass station 2 synthesizer from your web browser.
Can the signal be looped out to rack modules and external filter etc. Can you get the sound of a traditional stand up acoustic bass or is it all electronic sounds. The sequencer lets you record your own notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time, then store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like. It has two tuneable oscillators, a suboscillator for enormous bass, plus noise and ring modulation. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Ive since bought and sold too much gear to list but when all is said and done, the a station is still one of my my favorite vas. Improved compatibility with windows novation usb driver no crash on librarian startup note. At the time, the bass station was marketed as something of a roland tb303 clone. All new 128 sounds patches for the novation bass station 2. I briefly considered the mopho as an option too but its really ugly and looks less intuitive to use. As the name implies, the bass station ii is primed for gutgrabbing bass sounds, employing two oscillators plus a suboscillator for foundationshaking sonics.
Here, its known as classic, a statevariable creation switchable between 12db and 24db slopes. All knob settings are midi transmitreceivable and there are 60 user patches for program storage. Some custom patches ive made for the novation bass station 2. The easily routable lfos create simple modulations, which can directly control the harmonic content of the sound by pulse width modulation or filter cutoff for dynamic sound variations. Full text of novation bass station rack owners manual. I had a bass station rack since the 90s my avatar photo is taken from it. Its almost unusable as bass synth despite the name, best use is. Page 1 bassstation analogue bass synth owners manual owners manual page 2. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation x station, xio, ks4. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation xstation, xio, ks4. All of the bass station 2 parameters are visible on screen. There are a wide range of original patches including huge basses, mysterious pads, colorful leads, crazy sfx and things inbetween.
This copy of owners manual was originally available from. The bass station is an incredible little synth that was an instant success when released. Bass station rack vs bass station 2 i can get the rack for about 100 less than the bsii used. Novation bass station rack analogue synthesizer module mk1. This page contains information about the owners manual for the bass station rack from novation. Novation bass station ii analog synthesizer sweetwater. There are 26 sounds, starting from number 71 to 97 and all the original patches are there from 0 to 69. Another important feature is the analog input for filtering external. Now a classic, its iconic sound is available as a software plugin, carefully modelled to faithfully recreate the sounds of a monophonic, dualoscillator analogue synthesiser.
All sounds from demo video are made with this pack. Designed to add even more warmth and depth to music made on bass station ii, it also includes a helpful new librarian tool, to help users manage their patches and load their synth sound packs. Bass station by novation synth analogue subtractive vst. Fix for crash on windows when the user selects the import sysex menu option in the list view when no patch is selected. I mainly play guitar and sing, and while i was initially thinking of getting the minilogue because of its polyphony, my main use case was filling out the bass, since i can and will do the melody. Synthesist and sound designer alba ecstasy has released a new sound library for the novation bass station ii the patch library, the new vintage, features 87 new patches made by alba ecstasy for novation bass station ii. Bass station iis patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration.
Novation bass station ii 25key monophonic midi usb anaolg keyboard synthesizer. Fresh for the bs2, a further switch offers low, band and highpass modes, greatly extending the filters usefulness. Played by davidj with a korg n364 and a sustain pedal. Designed to add even more warmth and depth to music made on bass station ii, it also includes a helpful new librarian tool, to help users. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at.
Demo of some of the novation a station sounds that i made between 20022005. I am prepared to spend money to bring it back into service. Table of contents coming from the novation stable, it is also obvious that the bassstation makes an ideal performance keyboard for stage use, not just for lines played using its bass and lead sounds, but also for polyphonic control of midi sound modules with velocity, pitch bend, modulation and after touch control. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The bass sounds can be modified to fit any genre of music, the lead sounds. It is a monophonic analog bass synthesizer and was basically one of the first new analog synths to hit the music market since the 1980s. There are also some cakewalk instrument definition files available for download.
The a station is polyphonic, adding 8 voices of polyphony to their 1unit rack mount synth. Bass station is a virtual bass synthesizer it is available as a vst plugin. New vintage presets for the novation bass station ii. Unlike the original bass station and super bass station which were real analog synths, the a station gets its voice architecture from thesupernova synths, which use. Now a classic, its available as a software plugin that has been carefully modelled to recreate the distinctive analoguedigital character of the original. Additionally, users can save and recall presets, access an internal step sequencer, arpeggiator, an extensive modulation section, and a 25 note keyboard. The application contains the classicladder filter sound modeling of the 1224 db lowpass filter. The module you have purchased is ideal for producing the kind of bass sounds which have returned to popularity in recent years, hut it is capable of far more than. Includes 100 classic original and stunning new sounds, from warm deep basses to screaming leads, all carefully crafted in the novation factory. Mar 03, 2014 synthesist and sound designer alba ecstasy has released a new sound library for the novation bass station ii. Novation bass station 2 vs korg minilogue other than the price difference and first one being mono, second one poly, what are the differences.
Novation s bass station filter was designed by chris huggett of wasp and oscar fame. Novation bass station 2 and eden wtdi bass guitar preamp duration. Bass station ii is an analog monosynth with a talent for bass, but a soundengine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. Novation bass station ii 25key monophonic midi usb anaolg keyboard synthesizer get instant inspiration record notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time using the step sequencer and arpeggiator, then easily store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Novation bass station rack original novation bass station rackmount version, analog bass synth, includes an external audio in, and a midicv converter. Bass station 2 custom patches by magikroom free listening. The bass station is more versatile in sound and features, and the patch memory is nice. Thank you for buying the novation bassstation rack analogue bass synthesizer. The astation is polyphonic, adding 8 voices of polyphony to their 1unit rackmount synth. Bass station by novation synth analogue subtractive. Novation launched the original bass station in 1993 and it became an instant favourite.
We based it on our classic bass station, then enhanced every. Products for novation bass station replacement keys parts. Home manuals novation bass station rack owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the bass station rack from novation. Bass station, bass station plugin, buy bass station. It brings the best elements of the original bass station into a brand new design with reworked modulation, effects, filters and more. Novations original bass station was launched an incredible 20 years ago. Novation astation patches ovni vago soundbank youtube. The music tech landscape was very different in 1993. Novation bass station 2 analogue synthesiser the disc dj. Today the company specializes in midi controllers with and without keyboards, both analog and virtual analog performance synthesizers, gridbased performance controllers, and audio interfaces. View and download novation bass station rack owners manual online. Novation bass station rack owners manual internet archive. The module you have purchased is ideal for producing the kind of bass sounds which have returned to popularity in recent years, hut it is capable of far more than just that. Now a classic, its iconic sound is available as a software plugin, carefully modelled to faithfully recreate the sounds of a monophonic, dualoscillator analogue.
Novation bass station ii analog monosynth perfect circuit. Released in 1993, the original bass station synthesiser was the second piece of. And, for the fun, leave the application create a patch with the randomizer. The sounds are not realistic bass, bass but very electroisants. Novation is obsessed with helping electronic music makers find new ways to produce and perform new electronic music. Chris scurrah provides his original patches for the novation bassstation rack, korg dw8000, korg ns5r, korg 05rw and alesis quadraverb. The bass station rack comes preloaded with 40 sounds. The novation bass station 2 is more like moog synthesizer with fat keys and. New free bass station ii soundpack from world class synth. It is great at recreating classic tb303 lines and fat moog tones. It proved enormously popular and its worth remembering why. Oct 17, 20 novation s original bass station was launched an incredible 20 years ago.
Please be aware that your original ultranova vocoder patches will sound different. Visit the novation website to download new artist patches to keep you inspired, and create your own sounds from scratch and save them in one of the 64 user preset slots. Do i get one from novation or just any powersupply about the same ampvoltage. The original bass station was a hit for novation back in the first wave of the analogue revival, which took place in the mid 1990s as producers and musicians realised the limitations of digital synthesis and looked back to the 70s and 80s classics for inspiration once more. Novation bass station rack owners manual pdf download. The what you see is what you get aspect of the microbrute is really nice if youre learning synthesis. Before the famous novation bass station rack module came the small and portable bass station keyboard. Create a huge variety of sounds two pure analogue, syncable and tuneable oscillators with four selectable waveforms, plus a third suboscillator, noise and ring modulation. Novation analogue synthesizer, bass station 2 the novation bass station ii is an analogue monosynth based on the classic novation bass station but with a much bigger sound, bringing the best elements of the original together with reworked modulation, effects, filters and more. There are a few classic synth sounds of yesteryear and some new modern classics as well.
I have a rack of 5 moog slim phatty synths that i use as a poormans prophet. Ive since bought and sold too much gear to list but when all is said and done, the astation is still one of my my favorite vas. The patch library, the new vintage, features 87 new patches made by alba ecstasy for novation bass station ii. Unlike the original bass station and super bass station which were real analog synths, the astation gets its voice architecture from thesupernova synths, which use. Windows sysex manager software with support for waldorf q, microq and microwave, oberheim matrix, access virus and novation nova laptop.
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