Novation Bass Station 2 Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

Bass Station II is a paraphonic analogue synthesiser that comes packed with two flexible oscillators, an extra sub-oscillator, two filters, two LFOS, sequencing and arpeggiation, and more. You'll find it all wrapped in a compact, portable design, complete with 25 great-feeling, full-size keys with aftertouch.

Key Features

• Two analogue oscillators plus sub-oscillator
• Two gritty-sounding filters
• Overdrive, distortion, and more
• Flexible modulation
• Built-in sequencing and arpeggiator
• Incudes AFX and Paraphonic modes

Powerful analogue oscillators

Bass Station II’s true-analogue signal path begins with two tuneable, syncable oscillators with four waveforms each, plus a sub-oscillator for even more low end and adjustable portamento. The two dedicated LFOs allow for modulation of other parameters via four waveforms of their own.

Filters, envelopes, and effects

Bass Station II features two distinct analogue filters: the state-variable Classic Filter and a separate low-pass Acid Filter, controlled via the extra-large cutoff knob. There's also a dedicated filter overdrive and oscillator filter mod control. The flexible envelope section makes it easy to shape your sounds, and an additional post-filter distortion supplies extra grit.

Arpeggiate and sequence

Perform notes, ties, rests, and rhythms in real time, then play them back with the step sequencer. Four separate sequences of up to 32 notes can be saved in Bass Station II and recalled later for use with any patch. There’s also an easy-to-use arpeggiator with dedicated controls to help shape your patterns and an additional swing function.

Made to be played

Bass Station II features 25 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with a fast, synth-action mechanism, each with assignable aftertouch for modulating oscillator pitch, filter frequency, or LFO speed.

Specifications

• Two digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs)
• Sub oscillator
• Analogue signal path, filters, envelopes, modulation
• Traditional “single function” style rotary controls
• LP/BP/HP filters with variable slope
• Separate dual LFO section
• Ring Modulator (inputs: Oscillators 1 and 2)
• Versatile 32-step arpeggiator with wide range of patterns
• 32-step sequencer with four memories
• Portamento with dedicated time control
• Pre-loaded with 64 factory Patches
• Pitch and Mod wheels
• 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch
• -5/+4 octave keyboard shift