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X-Station |
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| Novation stands
for innovative sound and music production tools. The
X-Station combines a Novation-class synthesiser, an
audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI
interface and a multi-effects processor. All in one
- complete with USB* or battery power for extended
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Specifications
Keyboard Mechanism
Keys: 25, 49 or 61
Type: Semi-weighted
Aftertouch: Yes
Pitch and Mod Wheel Mechanism
Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - spring loaded,
centre return left to right motion
Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, front
to back motion or free running forward and backwards
X/Y Touchpad
Touchpad: Pressure sensitive
Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction; 2
assignable in Y direction
LCD Display
LCD: 2 x 16 character silver. Blue LED backlit
Audio
Audio inputs: 2 x combined 1/4” jack / XLR sockets
Phantom power: On/Off 48 Volts
Gain control: -60dB - +10dB signal range
A to D converters: 2 x 24 bit Delta Sigma
Audio outputs: 2 x 1/4” jack sockets
Digital output: S/PDIF - phono
MIDI and Audio Interfacing
MIDI ports: 1 x MIDI In; 2 x MIDI Out
USB: 1x combined MIDI and audio I/O
Effects Processors
Effects: 2 x multi-effects processors
Type:
Delay/Reverb/Chorus-Phaser/Compressor/Distortion/EQ
(Bass-Mid-Treble)
Controls
Rotary potentiometers: 20 - rotation 0 to 270
degrees
Rotary encoders: 4 - rotation 360 degrees continuous
Sliders: 9 - 30mm length
Transport controls: Rewind/Fast
Forward/Stop/Start/Record
General Operation: Play/Template Common/Template
Edit/Write/Global/Snapshot/Panic
Cursor/page control: Bank - page up/down; Program -
cursor up/down; Inst Channel - cursor left/right
Keyboard control: Octave up/down
Synth Architecture
Voices: 8
Modes: Program (monotimbral)
Memories: 200 memory locations programmed with the
KS factory presets
Synth Oscillators 1, 2 and 3
Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse/Tri/Sine/Double
Saw/Double Tri/Double Sine/9 complex cycle waveforms
Noise Sources: White/Crack/Metal 1/Metal 2
Octave Range: Shift -1/0/+1/+2
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO1 Depth: -64 to +63
PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/LFO2
Ring Mod: 1 * 2
FM: 2 * 3
2 * 3 FM Level: 0-127
2 * 3 FM Mod Level: 0-127
FM Env Attack Rate: 250uS-20S
FM Env Decay Rate: 1mS-20S
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel
control of both static pitch and modulation of pitch
Synth Mixer
Osc 1 Static Level: 0-127
Osc 1 Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
Osc 1 Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
Osc 2 Static Level: 0-127
Osc 2 Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
Osc 3 Static Level: 0-127
Osc 3 Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63
Noise Static Level: 0-127
Noise Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
FM Static Level: 0-127
FM Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63
Synth Filters
Frequency: 0-127
Slope: 12dB/24dB
Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
Resonance: 0 to self-oscillation (24dB mode)
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO 2 Depth: -64 to +63
Keyboard Tracking: 0-127
Velocity: 0-127
Overdrive: 0-127
Q normalise: 0-127
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel
control of both static filter freq and modulation of
filter freq
Synth Amplifier & Modulation Envelopes
Velocity: -64 to +63
Attack: 250uS-20S
Decay: 1mS-20S
Sustain: 0-127
Release: 1mS-20S
Delay (Mod Env): 1mS-20S
Synth LFO1 - LFO2
Modes: Cyclic/One-shot
Waveforms: Sine/Tri/Saw/Squ/Sample & Hold/Sample &
Hold/Quantize/Random 24 Intricate Wavetables
Speed: 0 Hz-1kHz
Delay Fade In: 0-5S
Synth Effects
Reverb: Level/Echo Chamber, Small Room, Large Room,
Small Hall, Large Hall, Grand hall/Decay/Wheel Level
Chorus - Phaser: Level/Rate/Type/Feedback/Mod
Depth/Centre/Initial Position/Wheel Level
Distortion: Drive/Compensation/Wheel Level
Panning: Position/Mod Depth/Speed/Initial Position
Delay: Depth/Time/Feedback/Stereo Width/Ratio/Wheel
Level
General
Battery operation: 6 x standard ‘C’ size 1.5 Volt
dry cells or rechargeable cells
External power supply: Standard ‘centre positive’ 9V
DC 600mA (not supplied)
Size: Width = 468mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm
(25-key version)
Size: Width = 798mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm
(49-key version)
Size: Width = 963mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm
(61-key version)
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Overview: |
SUPERB KEYBOARD IN
THREE SIZES
The keyboard employs a premium-class mechanism
with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Even if
you're not a trained piano player you will
instantly feel the difference! Aftertouch, a
joystick and the assignable X/Y touch pad
controller provide you with extra dimensions of
expression for your performances. What's more,
X-STATION comes in three sizes: 25, 49 and 61
keys - your choice of ultimately portable or
plenty of keys! All models may be run off
batteries, power supply or USB*.
AUDIO AND MIDI SOLUTION
X-STATION includes a fully featured audio
interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality
converters, two Neutrik™ combined XLR and jack
sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more.
Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections
with separate controls even allow you to work
without a mixer. What's more, the onboard DSP
effects processor provides instant, zero-latency
multi-effects for monitoring or recording
applications. Each audio channel has its own
effects chain. You can even record audio with
effects on one channel - and use the synthesizer
on the second at the same time! On top of that,
X-STATION has a built in MIDI Interface on
board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI
Gear as well.
HARDWARE SYNTHESIZER
A fully featured NOVATION-class hardware
synthesizer also runs on the unique X-STATION
hardware thanks to its powerful DSP processor!
The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is
based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is
8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control
interface provides instant access to all key
parameters, making it ideal for live
performances. And forget cables - the
synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo
audio output is sent straight through the USB
cable onto the track in your sequencer via ASIO!
DSP EFFECTS
X-STATION provides two channels of onboard
multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used
simultaneously on each channel. The palette
includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ
and even a Compressor. The effects can be routed
for monitoring only (like giving the singer some
Reverb while recording) or for recording as well
(e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to
the unique design, synthesizer and effects for
incoming audio can even be used at the same
time!
DIRECT REMOTE
Want a first class remote control for sequencer
functions? Need a hardware surface for your
VST-Instruments? Would you like to remote
control other hardware from one surface? Here's
your solution - no matter if you want to remote
control your Access Virus™ or Propellerhead
Reason™. X-Station offers a total of 55
assignable physical controls, including 3
Encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And
that doesn't include the dedicated controls in
the Audio section. A template can have up to a
massive 150 virtual controls in total using the
shift functions!
TIRED OF WIRES?
X-STATION only needs one for everything - the
USB cable. That's it. Even power is provided via
USB* or batteries whenever desired! So if you
really want to make your recordings on the beach
- take your laptop, X-STATION and enjoy the sun
as inspiration. But don't say we didn't warn you
about the sun-burn and the sand all over your
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Another
Award for The Novation X-Station: |
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X-Station
in
Future Music |
01 December 2004
For those not fortunate to
have read the latest issue
of Future Music, we're very
proud to inform you that
Novation's
X-Station has
racked up yet another
accolade - Best Overall
Hardware - in Future Music's
2004 awards. We knew we were
on to something with the
X-Station - with so much in
one unit you can't go wrong.
However, it's always nice to
hear others echoing our
sentiments. By way of
demonstrating Future's
appreciation for the
X-Station, we'll leave you
with a quote from the mag:
"The
X-Station is a synth,
controller, keyboard,
channel strip and [USB]
interface all in one, and it
really is the nads."
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