{"product_id":"novation-bass-station-ii-analog-synthesizer","title":"Novation Bass Station II Analog Synthesizer","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe classic Novation Bass Station, reworked for the 21st century.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item_content-text\"\u003eBass Station II is an analog mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand-new design with reworked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but much much bigger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signal path is pure analog—including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and the ability to store more on your computer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key mechanism consists of 25 full-sized keys that are velocity sensitive with assignable aftertouch. It has been developed as a synth-action keyboard, where each key is individually sprung so it is light to the touch and highly responsive to the synth engine. Bass Station II is a fully class-compliant MIDI device with MIDI I\/O on 5-pin din ports—for connecting to other MIDI outboard—and can interface with your computer over USB.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Synth Engine: A Brief Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOscillators:\u003c\/i\u003e Bass Station II is built on three analog oscillators and a noise generator. There are two fully independent oscillators plus a sub oscillator (which is the critical component in creating rich, analog bass sounds). Oscillators One and Two are switchable between sine, sawtooth, square and variable pulse width, and Oscillator Three—the sub Osc—can be set to one or two octaves below Oscillator One. It can be square, sine or narrow pulse width, delivering the characteristically \"fat\" bass tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFilters:\u003c\/i\u003e You can select between two discrete filters—Acid or Classic—each with a built-in overdrive for pushing filter tones from dry, to warm, to nasty. The Classic Bass Station filter can be switched between low pass, high pass and band pass at 12 or 24dB slopes. The Acid filter is based on a diode ladder filter design that delivers a characteristically 303-style sound that is designed to squelch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEffects: \u003c\/i\u003eBass Station II has two effects (not including the filter overdrive). Analog distortion drives circuit components to add new frequencies to the sound. Bass Station II's Distortion function can add gentle warmth, filthy granularity and anything in between. The second effect is Osc Filter Mod, which creates a distinctive FM-type sound by using Oscillator Two to modulate the filter frequency. This is very good at crunchy, sound-mulching effects that substantially fatten up bass and lead patches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eModulation: \u003c\/i\u003eThere are two envelope generators and two low frequency oscillators (LFOs). The first envelope is an ADSR amp envelope and the second is a mod envelope that can be used to modulate filter frequency, oscillator pitch and OSC pulse width. LFO One is dedicated to pitch modulation whereas LFO Two is used to modulate OSC pulse width and filter frequency. Although it looks like there are four LFO waveforms, the LFO Slew function can be used freely to sculpt LFOs into smoother wave shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eArpeggiator \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Step Sequencer:\u003c\/i\u003e Bass Station II's Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer are killer performance and production tools. The Arp can be directed to run through 32 different rhythmic patterns in different directions with a switchable octave range. The fun really starts when you engage the Step Sequencer. Up to four sequences can be played in—with legato and rests—and assigned to any one of the 32 rhythmic patterns. As well as getting ideas down quickly and programming performance sequences, this is a brilliant way to preview patches while you are editing them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Station II v2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe v2.5 firmware update adds some of the most requested features including filter tracking, paraphonic mode, microtuning and new preset Soundpacks. Installation couldn't be easier from the Novation Components content manager.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eParaphonic mode\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBass Station II is now a paraphonic monosynth because you can control the pitches of each of the two oscillators separately in its single-voice architecture. Play two notes at a time rather than just one and get interesting interactions through the Ring and Filter Mod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFilter tracking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFilter tracking was one of your most requested features. The filter includes variable keyboard tracking in Bass Station II v2.5—the best for matching higher notes to increased brightness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnvelope retriggering\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBass Station II's secret sound-design weapon is envelope retriggering. It’s now possible to configure your envelopes to retrigger once the decay stage has ended, opening up a whole range of new possibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOscillator error\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eOscillator 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicrotuning editing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eCompletely control the frequency triggered by each key press, giving your scales another dimension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew presets\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTwo new Soundpacks are in Components: Silver and Sinevibes. Silver's presets explore the v2.5 features and inspire new tracks and sound design. Sinevibes, designed by Sinevibes’ founder Artemij Pavlov, gives 101 classic Bass Station II presets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWarm greetings to you all\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBass Station II can now support a custom message display at start-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"accordion-item_content-header\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog synth: brand-new version of the classic Bass Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo distinct analog filters: brand new \"Acid\" filter joins the \"Classic\" original Bass Station filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Station II ships with 64 factory patches and a further 64 user slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatch dump enables you to archive and swap sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern-based Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog synth layout includes dedicated controls for all major parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Oscillators plus an additional Sub Oscillator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible modulation featuring 2 Envelopes and 2 LFOs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI I\/O and USB connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers \"synth-action\" keyboard with aftertouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"accordion-item_content-text -bold\"\u003e\nOrder the next generation of this legendary synth today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"accordion-item_content-header\"\u003eBass Station II Analog Synthesizer Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eSynth Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eOscillators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsc 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsc 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub Osc (3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003eOsc 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect between waveforms:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esawtooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare\/Variable Pulse Width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeatures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSync 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctave range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulse width modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eSub Osc (3) which is tracked to Osc 1\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect independently between waveforms:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow pulse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeatures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll modulation and tuning tracked to Osc 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent octave select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eMixer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsc 1 level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsc 2 level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub Osc level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise generator level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing modulation depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal signal level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo filter types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid type (diode ladder filter design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic type (derived from original Bass Station)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter frequency to Mod Envelope depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter frequency to LFO 2 depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect 'Classic' filter between:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12dB slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24dB slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eEnvelopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo ADSR Envelopes (Attack\/Decay\/Sustain\/Release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmp Envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod Envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined control of both Envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect triggering mode between:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle trigger (holds envelope state when new note is played)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti trigger (retriggers with every new note played)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoglide (engages portamento)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also a VCA limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eLFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo LFOs each selectable between:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawtooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample and hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth LFOs independently adjustable between rate and delay time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey sync LFO 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO slew on LFO 1\u0026amp; 2 (low pass filter on the LFO waveform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eEffects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion send\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillator filter mod amount (FM effect created by Oscillator 2 modulating filter freq)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eArpegiattor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 32 different patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect between 1-4 octave range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect direction:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp\/Down 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp\/Down 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs played\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatch (hold the arpeggiator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eStep Sequencer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to four sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign one of 32 preset rhythms or create your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert rests or legato (slide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencer re-trigger function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003ePortamento\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust glide time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle trigger or re-trigger modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate into step sequencer and arpeggiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Controller Assignment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 note synth-action keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftertouch can be assigned to modulate:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO 1 to Osc pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsc 2 speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulation wheel can be assigned to:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO 2 to filter frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO 1 to Osc pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsc 2 pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctave up\/down buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 factory presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 slots for user patches (and patch dump facility for storing more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eInputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB MIDI (for connecting \u0026amp; powering Bass Station II via host computer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono output on 1\/4\" TRS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output on 1\/4\" TRS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal input on 1\/4\" TRS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustain pedal input on 1\/4\" TS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI IN\/MIDI OUT ports on 5-pin din\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC power input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch between power off\/DC powered\/bus powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.livewiremusicnow.com\/warranties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our Warranty Information here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924104507528,"sku":"LWM-01759","price":1282.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2009\/7160\/files\/5149623732.jpg?v=1774429611","url":"https:\/\/livewire-music-2.myshopify.com\/products\/novation-bass-station-ii-analog-synthesizer","provider":"LiveWire Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}