Novation AFX Station Bass Station II Monosynth

Novation AFX Station is the perfect combination of digital control with incredible analogue synthesis inside an already phenomenal, classic modern monosynth: Bass Station II. AFX Station packs all the same features and Bass Station II, including two oscillators, a multimode filter, amp and filter modulation, step sequencing and an arpeggiator. It also comes pre-installed with firmware v4.14, which adds new functionality including fixed-duration envelopes, extended sub oscillator controls, oscillator glide diverge, and the much-acclaimed AFX Mode.

AFX Mode

AFX Mode was conceived by Aphex Twin himself, to turn Bass Station II into a sound designer’s dream. When in AFX Mode, every key becomes a new patch, revolutionising the way Bass Station II can be played. With a completely different sound on every key, the instrument transforms into a hugely powerful analogue drum module, a sound design beast, or a killer bass or lead machine. Whether playing, sequencing or using the arpeggiator, AFX Mode brings a huge sense of creative character to users’ musical creations. Labels for AFX Mode functions indicate how to unleash the potential of the new features.

New, Aphex Twin-approved look

The stark new design with striking purple reveals and the famous ‘A’ insignia makes AFX Station not just an amazing synth, but an instant collector’s item. Labels provide easy access to AFX Mode functions, making it easy to activate the new features. The limited-edition giftbox was designed by long-time Aphex Twin collaborator Weirdcore, and features custom artwork on the inside and outside with a matte finish and high-quality gloss highlights.

Brand new artist patches

AFX Station ships with 128 new synth patches and seven new overlay banks from Noyze Lab, Perplex On, Richard Devine, r beny and Lightbath, which channel the creative vision of Aphex Twin. The new Overlay editor in Novation Components allows full control over managing the behaviour of AFX Station in AFX Mode.

A sound designer’s dream

Alongside the powerful features of Bass Station II, AFX Station revolutionises the way the monosynth can be played and programmed. Perfect for sequencing and arpeggiation, every key on the instrument can become a new patch, making it a powerful analogue drum module, a flexible sound design tool, or a killer bass or lead machine. With striking purple reveals and the famous ‘A’ insignia, it’ll also take pride of place in any synth lover’s studio.

Highlights

• New, Aphex Twin-approved look
• Limited edition giftbox
• Brand new artist patches
• Overlay Editor in Novation Components
• Key Features of v4.14 firmware, pre-installed on AFX Station:
• Fixed-duration Envelopes & Retrigger counts
• Extended Sub Oscillator controls
• Oscillator Glide Diverge
• Microtuning editing
• Paraphonic mode

Technical Specifications

• 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
• New se64 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 output 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" TS jack
• MIDI IN / MIDI OUT ports on 5 pin din
• DC power input
• Switch between power off / DC powered / bus powered
• 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 from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 1
• Pulse width modulation from Mod Envelope and/or 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)
• 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