Novation Bass Station IIvsNovation MiniNova
Summary
Novation Bass Station II and Novation MiniNova: 2 Novation synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Novation Bass Station IICurrentView details → | Novation MiniNovaCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Novation | Novation |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2013 | 2012 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 1 | 18 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic (2-note paraphonic mode) | Up to 18 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 digitally controlled analogue oscillators plus sub-oscillator, noise and ring modulator | 3 oscillators per voice (UltraNova engine, including wavetables) plus noise |
| Filter | Classic state-variable (LP/BP/HP, 12/24dB) and Acid low-pass filter | Digital multimode with 14 filter types |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 32-step sequencer with 4 memories, plus arpeggiator | None (arpeggiator with step editing) |
| Effects | Overdrive, Distortion | Distortion, Compressor, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Two analogue filters including Acid filter, AFX mode (per-key patches), Paraphonic mode, External audio input, USB or DC power, 64 factory patches | 12-band vocoder with gooseneck microphone, VocalTune pitch correction, Animate performance buttons, 256 presets plus 128 user slots, USB bus power, XLR mic input |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 457 × 273 × 76 mm | 560 × 250 × 75 mm |
| Weight | 2.48 kg | — |
Key differences
- Engine: Bass Station II – Analogue MiniNova – Analogue modelling
- Keys: Bass Station II – 25 MiniNova – 37
- Voices: Bass Station II – 1 MiniNova – 18
- Released: Bass Station II – 2013 MiniNova – 2012
- Polyphony: Bass Station II – Monophonic (2-note paraphonic mode) MiniNova – Up to 18 voices
- Oscillators: Bass Station II – 2 digitally controlled analogue oscillators plus sub-oscillator, noise and ring modulator MiniNova – 3 oscillators per voice (UltraNova engine, including wavetables) plus noise
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).