Novation Bass Station

virtual instrument software: synth, analogue modelling synthesizer

Bass Station description:

The Novation Bass Station softsynth plug-in re-invents the classic sound of analogue and provides you with all the prerequisite building blocks of the sound generation process. With total control.

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 the warmth, character and oomph of the enormously successful Bass Station Keyboard and Rack analogue instruments.

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 Rolands* classic TB303.

The simplicity of the original Bass Station panel was a key factor to 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.

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.

The main features of the Novation Bass Station include:

Software Plug in instrument version of Bass Station Keyboard and Rack synthesizers
Industry Standard VST (for PC Platforms) and MAC Audio Unit Plug-in format
Flawlessly re-creates the authentic analog sound of the originals
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.
Very low CPU usage - Typically 1.5% on 1.8 Ghz Pentium
On screen dynamic velocity responsive keyboard. (Mouse position determines velocity)

The System Requirements are:

Spec Windows