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Bass Station II

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Paraphonic analogue synthesiser with two oscillators, an additional sub oscillator, dual filters, modulation, and more.

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Description

Bass Station II is a paraphonic analogue synthesiser that comes packed with two flexible oscillators, an extra sub-oscillator, two filters, two LFOS, sequencing and arpeggiation, and more. You'll find it all wrapped in a compact, portable design, complete with 25 great-feeling, full-size keys with aftertouch.

 

 

Key Features
  • Two analogue oscillators plus sub-oscillator 
  • Two gritty-sounding filters 
  • Overdrive, distortion, and more 
  • Flexible modulation 
  • Built-in sequencing and arpeggiator 
  • Incudes AFX and Paraphonic modes

A British icon reborn.

The original Bass Station, created by synth-design legend Chris Huggett, packed all the essential sounds of early-1990s dance floors into a portable keyboard that quickly became a cult classic. Bass Station II continues where it left off, retaining all of the gritty character while adding greater sonic flexibility and must-have modern features to the mix — along with a handful of unexpected tricks.
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Go beyond bass.

Bass Station II builds on the monstrous low end of the original, adding everything the modern musician needs to chart new sonic territory — from searing leads to ambient pads, analogue drums, and out-there effects.
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Powerful analogue oscillators

Powerful analogue oscillators

Bass Station II’s true-analogue signal path begins with two tuneable, syncable oscillators with four waveforms each, plus a sub-oscillator for even more low end and adjustable portamento. The two dedicated LFOs allow for modulation of other parameters via four waveforms of their own.
Filters, envelopes, and effects

Filters, envelopes, and effects

Bass Station II features two distinct analogue filters: the state-variable Classic Filter and a separate low-pass Acid Filter, controlled via the extra-large cutoff knob. There's also a dedicated filter overdrive and oscillator filter mod control. The flexible envelope section makes it easy to shape your sounds, and an additional post-filter distortion supplies extra grit.
Arpeggiate and sequence

Arpeggiate and sequence

Perform notes, ties, rests, and rhythms in real time, then play them back with the step sequencer. Four separate sequences of up to 32 notes can be saved in Bass Station II and recalled later for use with any patch. There’s also an easy-to-use arpeggiator with dedicated controls to help shape your patterns and an additional swing function.
Made to be played

Made to be played

Bass Station II features 25 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with a fast, synth-action mechanism, each with assignable aftertouch for modulating oscillator pitch, filter frequency, or LFO speed.

Artists agree.

Since its release, Bass Station II has become a firm favourite among artists of just about every genre. Pay close enough attention and you can hear it on records or spot it on stage with everyone from Aphex Twin to Bonobo, Bicep, and Orbital.
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Specifications

Overview

    Two digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs)

    Sub oscillator

    Analogue signal path – filters, envelopes, modulation

    Traditional “single function” style rotary controls

    LP/BP/HP filters with variable slope

    Separate dual LFO section

    Ring Modulator (inputs: Oscillators 1 and 2)

    Versatile 32-step arpeggiator with wide range of patterns

    32-step sequencer with four memories

    Portamento with dedicated time control

    Pre-loaded with 64 factory Patches

    Pitch and Mod wheels

    25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch

    -5/+4 octave keyboard shift

    Key transpose function

    On-Key functions – use the keyboard to adjust non-performance sound parameters

    LED display for patch selection, parameter adjustment, octave settings, etc.

Connectivity

    USB-B socket

    5-pin MIDI In socket

    5-pin MIDI Out socket

    Mono output 1/4" jack socket

    Headphone output 1/4" jack socket

    External input 1/4" jack socket

    Sustain pedal 1/4” jack socket

    DC power input

    Kensington security slot

Dimensions

  • Width457mm
  • Depth273mm
  • Height76mm
  • Weight2.48kg

Power requirements

    Power by USB or DC

    Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA 

What's in the box?

  • Bass Station II
  • USB type B-to-A cable
  • 9V DC power supply included
Bass Station II

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