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Novation

Novation Bass Station II

CurrentReleased 2013

An analogue monosynth with two oscillators, a sub-oscillator and two filters, one of them a dedicated acid filter. It has 25 full-size keys with aftertouch, a 32-step sequencer and arpeggiator, plus a paraphonic mode and Aphex Twin's AFX mode for per-key sounds. A long-running, affordable choice for bass and lead lines that stays easy to understand.

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Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Novation
Status
Current
Released
2013

Sound engine

Engine
Analogue
Voices
1
Polyphony
Monophonic (2-note paraphonic mode)
Oscillators
2 digitally controlled analogue oscillators plus sub-oscillator, noise and ring modulator
Filter
Classic state-variable (LP/BP/HP, 12/24dB) and Acid low-pass filter
Multi-timbral parts
1
Sequencer
32-step sequencer with 4 memories, plus arpeggiator
Effects
Overdrive, Distortion

Keyboard

Keys
25
Key size
Full
Key action
Synth-action
Aftertouch
Channel

Format

Format
Keyboard
Motorised knobs
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

Connections

MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out, USB
CV / Gate
No

Size & weight

Dimensions (W × D × H)
457 × 273 × 76 mm
Weight
2.48 kg

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