Novation BASS STATION 2 KEYBOARD!!!

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http://us.novationmusic.com/hardware...m-requirements

No prices yet! Returned from the dentist to find this email from Novation announcing their 21st anniversary and this surely will be at Frankfurt next week and I am excited!! The specs are pretty good and only think I do not see is a CV out but:

Specifications


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Synth engine

Oscillators

• Osc 1
• Osc 2
• Sub Osc (3)
• Noise generator

Osc 1 & 2
Select between waveforms:

• sine
• triangle
• sawtooth
• square/variable pulse width

Features

• Sync 1 & 2
• Detune
• Octave range
• Pitch bend
• Pitch modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 1
• Pulse width modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 2

Sub Osc (3) which is tracked to Osc 1
Select independently between waveforms:

• Sine
• Square
• Narrow pulse

Features

• All modulation and tuning tracked to Osc 1
• Independent octave select

Mixer

• Osc 1 level
• Osc 2 level
• Sub Osc level
• Noise generator level
• Ring modulation depth
• External signal level

Filter

Two filter types

• Acid type (diode ladder filter design)
• Classic type (derived from original Bass Station)

Features

• Cutoff
• Resonance
• Overdrive
• Filter frequency to Mod Envelope depth
• Filter frequency to LFO 2 depth

Select 'Classic' filter between:

• Low pass
• Band pass
• High pass
• 12dB slope
• 24dB slope

Envelopes

Two ADSR Envelopes (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release)

• Amp Envelope
• Mod Envelope
• Combined control of both Envelopes

Select triggering mode between:

• Single trigger (holds envelope state when new note is played)
• Multi trigger (re-triggers with every new note played)
• Autoglide (engages portamento)

There is also a VCA limiter
LFO

Two LFOs each selectable between:

• Triangle
• Sawtooth
• Square
• Sample and hold
• Both LFOs independently adjustable between rate and delay time
• Key sync LFO 1 & 2
• LFO slew on LFO 1& 2 (low pass filter on the LFO waveform)

Effects

• Distortion send
• Oscillator filter mod amount (FM effect created by Oscillator 2 modulating filter freq)

Step Sequencer/Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator

• Up to 32 different patterns
• Select between 1-4 octave range
• Swing function
• Select direction:
  • up
  • down
  • up / down 1
  • up / down 2
  • As played
  • Random
• Latch (hold the arpeggiator)

Step Sequencer

• Up to four sequences
• Assign one of 32 preset rhythms or create your own
• insert rests or legato (slide)
• Sequencer re-trigger function

Portamento

• Adjust glide time
• Single trigger or re-trigger modes
• Integrate into step sequencer and arpeggiator

Hardware & controller assignment

• 25 note synth-action keyboard
• Aftertouch can be assigned to modulate:
  • Filter frequency
  • LFO 1to Osc pitch
  • Osc 2 speed
• Pitch wheel
• Modulation wheel can be assigned to:
  • LFO 2 to filter frequency
  • LFO 1 to Osc pitch
  • Osc 2 pitch
• Octave up/ down buttons
• 64 factory presets
• 64 slots for user patches (and patch dump facility for storing more)
• Master volume dial

Inputs and Outputs

• USB MIDI (for connecting & powering Bass Station II via host computer)
• Mono outputs on 1/4" TRS jack
• Headphone output on 1/4" TRS jack
• External input on 1/4" TRS jack
• Sustain pedal input on 1/4" TRS jack
• MIDI IN / MIDI OUT ports on 5 pin din
• AC power input
• Switch between power off / AC powered / bus powered

SWEET~! The analog revolution makes me sh-h-h-iver with antici........pation! (a bit of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" relapse reference there)