Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.

Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand new design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but a much much bigger sound.

The signal path is pure analogue - including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you can store more on your computer.

The key-mech consists of 25 full sized keys that are velocity sensitive with assignable aftertouch. It has been developed as a ‘synth-action' keyboard, where each key is individually sprung so it is light to the touch and highly responsive to the synth engine. Bass Station II is a fully class compliant MIDI device with MIDI I/O on 5 pin din ports – for connecting to other MIDI outboard – and with your computer over USB. You can even connect an external instrument and run it through Bass Station II's analogue filter and effects.

The Synth Engine: A Brief Overview
Oscillators: Bass Station II is built on three analogue oscillators and a noise generator. There are two fully independent oscillators plus a sub oscillator (which is the critical component in creating rich, analogue bass sounds). Oscillators One and Two are switchable between sine, sawtooth, square and variable pulse width, and Oscillator Three - the sub osc - can be set to one or two octaves below Oscillator One. It can be square, sine or narrow pulse width, delivering the characteristically ‘fat' bass tone.

Filters: You can select between two discrete filters - ‘Acid' or ‘Classic' - each with a built in overdrive for pushing filter tones from dry, to warm, to nasty! The ‘Classic' Bass Station filter can be switched between low pass, high pass and band pass at 12 or 24dB slopes. The ‘Acid' filter is based on a diode ladder filter design that delivers a characteristically 303-esque sound that is designed to squelch!

MPN: BASSSTATIONII
UPC: 815301000181

Oscillators

• Osc 1
  
• Osc 2
  
• Sub Osc (3)
  
• Noise generator
  
  Select between waveforms:
  
• sine
  
• triangle
  
• sawtooth
  
• square/variable pulse width
  
  Features
  
• Sync 1 & 2
  
• Detune
  
• Octave range
  
• Pitch bend
  
• Pitch modulation to Mod Envelope and LFO 1
  
• Pulse width modulation to Mod Envelope and 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)
  
• There is also a 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
  
  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
  
• 64 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