This is useful if you want to load the keyboard with certain presets whilst leaving the rest intact as you can place a patch anywhere you like. Dial up your favorite microbrute patches and click save to be redirected to a page with your saved configuration. All sounds from demo video are made with this pack. Originally launched in 1993, bass stations flexible dco oscillators and warm analogue signal path defined countless dance and electronic hits. Arturia microbrute vs novation circuit mono station. These include separate adsrs for the filter and envelope. I own the novation bass station ii, and continue to be amazed by how nice the patches are.
Bass station by novation synth analogue subtractive vst. Arturia microbrute analog synthesizer arturia microbrute analog synthesizer. Packed with mixable waveforms, a new suboscillator design, the famous steinerparker multimode filter, a superfast envelope, a syncable lfo, our new step sequencer and a patchable mod matrix, the microbrute is a landmark new synth at an incredible. The patch library, the new vintage, features 87 new patches made by alba ecstasy for novation bass station ii. New vintage presets for the novation bass station ii.
Fantastic new novation bass station 2 patches bass station 2 sounds bass station 2 presets bass station 2 download. When french software specialists arturia released the minibrute in 2012. Novations bass station ii, on the other hand, is also capable of those big dirty bass sounds and with its dual oscillator setup, youre actually got a. Out of the box, the bass station ii is a monophonic synth, but with the 2. Also, if you restore the factory presets file it will initalize all user presets.
Novation bass station 2 retro 80s synth machine jim. The sequencer lets you record your own notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time, then store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like. The novation bass station ii does all that and more. Once i get some hands on time with the synth ill post more in the comments sections. Recreates the power and rich sound of the k station synth as a plugin for mac or pc platforms superb liquid analog sound based on k station sound engine arpeggiator with synchronisation lock so you can play rhythmical patterns in sync with an incoming. The first novation bass station anno 1993 was admittedly a classic indeed firstclass bassline clone, but its successor has mutated into a fullblown analog synthesizer.
The site is an ongoing project that is not affiliated with arturia. I think it goes down to 5hz if i remember correctly. But the bass station ii is not just a simple bass and groovebox. Bass station 2 is awesome and i currrently use one. The first novation bass station anno 1993 was admittedly a classic. In that case most knobs of the bass station 2 are likely in the wrong position.
There are 26 sounds, starting from number 71 to 97 and all the original patches are there from 0 to 69. Here is the video that helped sell me on the possibilities of the. Novation bass station ll analog synthesizer keyboard, 25key. Soft distorted sine wave better fix on oscilloscope. Hello, i bought a novation bassstation 2 and i am trying to get it set up into ableton live 9. These are also preferable when it comes to switching patches. Apr 16, 2020 the volca fm is a compact, batterypowerable instrument, housed in a plastic chassis with a design that gives a cheeky stylistic nod to the yamaha dx7 from which it takes its sonic cues. Thats just a handful of the artists who have used novation synths. The software emulation behaves so similarly to the original hardware that patches created for the hardware version can be loaded into the software version. Originating from the bass station ii, peak is an eightvoice desktop polyphonic synthesiser with three new oxford oscillators, a resonant multimode analogue filter for each voice, and. The pictures names are the patches names and can give you some information about the patch.
I bought a bass station ii this spring, a microbrute last month. Here is a quick and dirty loop i made using the novation vstation and waldorf largo. In november 2018, novation announced a firmware update to the bass station ii that will allow users to unlock new features that were previously unavailable. So in other words, if you want to do tb303 bass or english horn, dont buy a bass station 2. Comparing the bass station ii with other synthesizers arturia minibrute, microbrute. Yeah i got the email just then and as a novation bass station original owner i have to go novation bass station 2. Some custom patches ive made for the novation bass station 2.
Novation bass station ii a fullblown analog synthesizer. Now a classic, its available as a software plugin that has been carefully modelled to recreate the distinctive analoguedigital character of the. Synthesist and sound designer alba ecstasy has released a new sound library for the novation bass station ii the patch library, the new vintage, features 87 new patches made by alba ecstasy for novation bass station ii. Bass station, bass station plugin, buy bass station, download. Bass station 2 custom patches by magikroom free listening. The sound of the bs2 is great, and features like drive and distortion allow for those dirty gnarly bass roars, while the clean sound can give you very lush, milky bass. The bass station ii monophonic analog synthesizer from novation is a 25key synthesizer with assignable aftertouch that, while designed for bass synth sounds, is also capable of leads and arpeggiated performance. Our design consultant is none other than chris huggett, the man who designed oscar and wasp. It features two analog oscillators as well as a third, suboctave oscillator. Moving further to the right, we find midi io sockets, a usb port, a power switch and an input for the external power supply.
Featuring two tunable oscillators with a suboscillator, a multimode filter, and a full bevy of assignable modulators, the bass station ii makes it easy to create everything from juicy analog bass and leads to crisp arpeggios and noise sweeps. Circuit mono station is, in loose terms, a hybrid of two of novations best instruments. Novation really relied on the community to bring a lot of progress that people would be happy about. The bass station 2s rear panel features a headphone socket, a mono line output and inputs for an external input and a sustain pedal all on quarterinch jack sockets. Now a classic, its available as a software plugin that has been carefully modelled to recreate the distinctive analoguedigital character of the original. This is where the current patches on the hardware are listed.
Novation bass station ii 25key analogue synthesizer reverb. Bass station ii can export user presets as individual sysex files. Microbrute is a pure analog sonic powerhouse of a synth. Multitracking the novation bass station ii to make a synthwave track. Novation update, improve, and reenergise their classic bass station recipe with the rather aptly named novation bass station 2. Very cool sounds but for price id rather get a bass station 2 or looking ahead the berhinger copy of the sh101. Add to that our 23 years of innovation and expertise, and youve got the. Its basically an oldschool analog mono synth similar to the sh101 and the pro one, but with a few modern conveniences, such as 128 patch memory and more compact size. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii dailyanalog. Its in the top 3 bestselling tabletop synthesizers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as roland sys530 or sonicsmith modulor a1. And even though the bs2 doesnt have one knob per function i found myself enjoying that synth more primarily due to the keys. Please note than in some patches, the modwheel mw in the names position is important and so are the arp parameters even if arp is off, lfo is synchronized to it.
Designed to add even more warmth and depth to music made on bass station ii, it also includes a helpful new librarian tool, to help users manage their patches and load their synth sound packs. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful basssounds at your fingertips, but theres all that additional sound. How to export user presets on bass station ii novation. The super bass station takes its classic predecessor and adds to it an impressive set of features. Novation bass station ii, and continue to be amazed by how nice the patches. Small, light and portable, theres no mistaking the bass station 2s heritage. Terrific analog and digital polyphonic hybrid with downloadable sounds.
Originating from the bass station ii, circuit mono station is a paraphonic analogue synthesiser that benefits from circuit flow. Im wondering, if you own any of these or more than one, if you have any suggestions as to what might be best. But something that can also do very soft and lush sounds. This one is going to be digital and have a wider variety of sounds, as well as being able to play chords. After all, were the guys behind bass station and supernova. Its digital oscillators and analogue filter defined countless dance and electronic hits of the 1990s.
People do talk about the bs2, its definitely one of the synths. New free bass station ii soundpack from world class synth. So, im looking at microbrute, miniature, behringer model d, novation bass station 2, and monologue. C omparing the bass station ii with other synthesizers arturia minibrute, microbrute or the. Had the micro brute but found it boring and limited. Unless of course novation decides to add variable keyboard tracking in a firmware update. The original bass station was a hit for novation back in the first wave of the analogue revival, which took place in the mid 1990s as producers and musicians realised the limitations of digital synthesis and looked back to the 70s and 80s classics for inspiration once more. An shtype sub oscillator and noise generator have been added to the oscillator sections. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful basssounds at your. Arturia microbrute is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. Bass station iis patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration. It is best for me to say first i am a complete beginner on the hardware side of things, and am still a novice with the software, if i need to purchase more hardware i can and will in order to get this working.
Bass station by novation synth analogue subtractive. Novation bass station ii analogue monosynth novation bass station ii analogue. Novation launched the original bass station in 1993 and it became an instant favourite. Mar, 2016 i have a bass station 2 and can testify that you can certainly make all manner of sounds from lush to harsh as fuck.
I just sold a bass so that gives me an opportunity to buy a hardware synth if i decide to do so. The factory default patches can be found in the sounds folder within. An ultracool ring mod effect and a true mixer section for balancing all these sound sources. The range of sounds which can be coaxed out of the oscillator alone. How to restore the factory patches on bass station ii using a. I am currently waiting for the bass station 2 to arrive in the mail. The novation bass station ii stands out as one the most versatile compact analog monosynths available. Bass station ii is an analog monosynth with a talent for bass, but a soundengine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. The synthesizer novation mininova is usually 43 more expensive than arturia microbrute, but the difference is so small that this can vary. Recreates the power and rich sound of the kstation synth as a plugin for mac or pc platforms superb liquid analog sound based on kstation sound engine arpeggiator with synchronisation lock so you can play rhythmical patterns in sync with an incoming. The address bar will contain a link to your patch to save or share. Now a classic, its iconic sound is available as a software plugin, carefully modelled to faithfully recreate the sounds of.
The synthesizer novation bass station ii is usually 46 more expensive than korg microkorg, but the difference is so small that this can vary. Oct 16, 2017 multitracking the novation bass station ii to make a synthwave track. I can get a used bass station for the same price as a monologue, and was wondering if anyone here has a recommendation. Here is the video that helped sell me on the possibilities of the novation bass station 2 synth as an 80s retro synth machine. Mar 21, 2015 hello, i bought a novation bass station 2 and i am trying to get it set up into ableton live 9. Arturia microbrute, floyd style 1970s mellow lead patch duration. It brings the best elements of the original bass station into a brand new design with reworked modulation, effects, filters and more. Bass station, bass station plugin, buy bass station. Designed to add even more warmth and depth to music made on bass station ii, it also includes a helpful new librarian tool, to help users.
Plan to keep it forever just because of the wide variety of sounds i can get and it fits so well with my overall setup. I have no love for aturia sorry, just seems like a windows softsynth in a box. Novation bass station 2 retro 80s synth machine jim atwood. Novation bass station 2 bass station synthesisers gak. Korg monologue i am debating between getting a used novation bass station or waiting for a korg monologue. Jan 02, 2014 i am currently waiting for the bass station 2 to arrive in the mail. If i had to choose, i would certainly keep the more precise good word for it, atma but also more versatile bs2 which i wanted for rolandy, boards of canada sounds. Here is a quick and dirty loop i made using the novation v station and waldorf largo. The bass station 2 is a compact, stylish analogue synth that has been designed to produce powerful energetic bass sounds, but that is just the tip of this analogue iceberg. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful basssounds at your fingertips, but theres all that additional sound repertoire waiting to be sounded out our pun.
I havent ever demoed the minibrute or bass station but i have demoed the. I have had many mono synths, and i had about 6 of them already when i got the bass station 2, but this one still blew me away beyond expectations. Housed in a chassis similar to but slightly taller than circuit, mono stations interface is roughly divided in half, with the upper. How to restore the factory patches on bass station ii. Soft vibe echo, phillip glass flavour square triangle corrected. When the bass station ii hardware is properly detected by the software, there will be a dropdown under my bass station ii that shows a folder called sounds.
Mar 03, 2014 synthesist and sound designer alba ecstasy has released a new sound library for the novation bass station ii. The bass station 2 s rear panel features a headphone socket, a mono line output and inputs for an external input and a sustain pedal all on quarterinch jack sockets. Novation super bass station vintage synth explorer. At the time, the bass station was marketed as something of a roland tb303 clone. Its equipped with a ribbonstyle keyboardcomesequencer, builtin speaker, midi input and 3. Now a classic, its iconic sound is available as a software plugin, carefully modelled to faithfully recreate the sounds of a monophonic, dualoscillator analogue synthesiser. The tones its oscillators produce can be modulated, shaped, and altered by the bass station iis classic. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii youtube. Its enormously fun to play around with and to discover its seemingly endless and amazing sonic possibilities. Cos if its like the original it is gonna be mad low bass. The first novation bass station anno 1993 was admittedly a classic indeed. Going back to the sound, the two would complement each other nicely id imagine. Not a deal breaker but i found that i much preferred playing my novation bass station 2 with full sized keys. Being able to set up your own patches and create a synthesizer that is built for your own needs means looking for one that will allow you the freedom to.
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