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Bass
Station |
| Following the
predictably stunning reaction to the V-Station,
Novation goes ‘back to its roots’ with a VST and
Audio Unit plug-in which flawlessly re-creates the
warmth, character and ‘oomph’ of the enormously
successful Bass Station keyboard and rack analogue
instruments.. |
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Specifications
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Plug-in Format:
PC: Standard VSTi
Mac OSX: Audio Units + VSTi
Architecture
Voices: 1
Instances/Multitimbrality: Unlimited - (very low CPU
overhead, typically 1.5% per instance on a Pentium 4
2.0GHz)
Sound Storage
Programs: Re-Writable (100 factory preset) for each
instance
Compatibility: Programs from Bass Station Keyboard
and Rack can be uploaded and downloaded
Oscillators 1
Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO Depth: -64 to +63
PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/Internal Preset LFO
Oscillators 2
Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO Depth: -64 to +63
PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/LFO
Octave Range: 16’/8’/4’/2’
Octave Range: Osc1 to Osc2
Mixer
Osc1-Osc2 Mix: -64 (Osc1) 0 (Osc1-2) +63 (Osc2)
Filter
Frequency: 10Hz-10kHz
Slope: 12dB/24dB
Modes: Low Pass
Resonance: 0-127
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO Depth: -64 to +63
Cutoff: 0-127
Amplifier Envelope
Velocity: 0-127
Attack: 0-127 (1mS - 7secs)
Decay: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
Sustain: 0-127 (0-100%)
Release: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
Mod Envelope
Velocity: 0-127
Attack: 0-127 (1mS - 7secs)
Decay: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
Sustain: 0-127 (0-100%)
Release: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
LF0
Mode: Cyclic
Waveforms: Tri/Saw/Random
Speed: 0Hz-1kHz
Delay Fade In: 0-5 Seconds
LFO Sync: Internal/MIDI Clock
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Overview: |
Bass Station
re-invents the classic sound of analogue and
provides you with all the prerequisite building
blocks of the sound generation process, with
total control.
- Two
oscillators that have been carefully
modelled to preserve the precise tonal
character of the classic sawtooth and square
waveforms of the original instruments.
- Low-pass
filtering with all the warmth and resonance
often lacking in today’s modern digital
synthesis methods
- Intuitive
ADSR envelopes - no need to calculate the
complex interaction of endless rate and
level parameters
- Low
Frequency Oscillation which can directly
control the harmonic content of the sound by
pulse width modulation or filter cut-off
- Oscillator
Sync for the most complex and expressive
timbres, and most importantly of all, an
individual knob or switch for each parameter
to allow you to control it manually as you
play or program
ANALOGUE MODELLED OSCILLATORS AND THAT SPECIAL
BASS STATION SOUND
The character of the two oscillators has been
carefully crafted to provide the classic
sawtooth and square waveforms of the original
instruments. The filter has been designed to
deliver the elusive character from of the
original Bass Station. Switch from 24dB to 12dB
mode and the filter controls behave in the same
manner as the controls of Roland’s classic
TB303.
ENHANCED CLASSIC PANEL FOR GREATER
TWEAKABILITY
The simplicity of the original Bass Station
panel was a key factor in the popularity of the
instrument. The original front panel has been 3D
modelled and additional controls have been added
for ease of use. The Filter envelope has its own
set of ADSR controls and OSC1 and OSC2 have
their own section for pitch modulation and PWM
control. Finally, all controls receive MIDI
controller numbers for the recording and replay
of tweaks during a performance.
SETUP SCREEN
Accessing the additional parameter editing
screen is a single mouse click away. On the
setup screen you’ll find extra functions such as
Wheel, Aftertouch and Breath control along with
a variety of system-wide settings.
INSTANCES LIMITED ONLY BY THE POWER OF
THE PC OR MAC IN USE
The Bass Station delivers a monophonic voice for
each instance that is used. Call up an instance
of the Bass Station and there is immediately a
new bass or lead sound available that will sit
beautifully in the mix. The ability to use
multiple ‘instances’ allows the Bass Station to
run as many multi-timbral parts as the power of
the host computer will allow.
100 STUNNING SOUNDS CAREFULLY CRAFTED
FROM THE NOVATION FACTORY
The multi-award-winning Bass Station Rack came
packed with awesome presets that became the
soundtrack for many of the dance hits of the
90s. The Bass Station plug-in is shipped with
the classic originals along with many more
totalling 100 sounds for immediate
gratification. The patches cover a huge sonic
range from screaming leads to phatt funky
basses. |
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Software plug-in
instrument version of Bass Station keyboard and
rack synthesisers |
Industry standard
VSTi (for PC and Mac OSX Platforms) and Mac OSX
Audio Unit plug-in format |
Flawlessly
re-creates the authentic analogue sound of the
originals |
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Sounds created in
original Bass Stations can be uploaded into
plug-in or vice-versa |
All controls
send/receive MIDI controllers and automation
commands in the host sequencer |
Bank of 100
factory prewritten user memories |
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Very low CPU
usage - typically 1.5% on 1.8GHz Pentium |
On-screen dynamic
velocity responsive keyboard (mouse position
determines velocity) |
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