Product Details

Product Features

The Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition is a limited-edition version of the Bass Station II analog synthesizer, designed with graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift. It carries a new colourway and Swifty’s artwork, and ships in a gift box designed by Swifty.

Under the panel it is the full Bass Station II: two analog oscillators plus a sub oscillator, Classic and Acid filters, dual LFOs, a 32-step arpeggiator and sequencer, AFX Mode and Paraphonic Mode. It comes loaded with 60 new artist patches from Legowelt, Pecq and Maria Chiara Argirò alongside the 64 factory patches.

Key Features:

  • Two analog oscillators with four waveforms each, plus sub oscillator and portamento
  • Classic state-variable filter and low-pass Acid filter, with filter overdrive and post-filter distortion
  • Two dedicated LFOs with four waveforms each and a ring modulator
  • 32-step arpeggiator with swing and a step sequencer with four 32-note memories
  • 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch
  • AFX Mode and Paraphonic Mode (two notes at a time)
  • 60 new artist patches plus 64 factory patches
  • USB-B and 5-pin MIDI In/Out; powered by USB or 9V DC (supply included)

Product Specifications

Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition — Limited-Edition Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer

  • Oscillators: 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators (DCOs) plus sub oscillator
  • Filters: LP/BP/HP with variable slope; Classic and Acid filter types
  • Modulation: Dual LFOs, ring modulator (Osc 1 and 2), portamento with time control
  • Arpeggiator / Sequencer: 32-step arpeggiator; 32-step sequencer with 4 memories
  • Modes: AFX Mode, Paraphonic Mode
  • Patches: 64 factory patches, 60 new artist patches
  • Keyboard: 25-note velocity-sensitive with aftertouch, −5/+4 octave shift
  • Wheels: Pitch and Mod
  • Display: LED display
  • Audio I/O: 1/4″ mono output, 1/4″ headphone output, 1/4″ external input
  • MIDI / USB: 5-pin MIDI In, 5-pin MIDI Out, USB-B
  • Other: 1/4″ sustain pedal input, Kensington slot
  • Power: USB or 9V DC, 300mA maximum
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 457 × 273 × 76mm (17.99″ × 10.75″ × 2.99″)
  • Weight: 2.48kg (5.47lb)
  • MPN: AMS-BASS-STATION-II-SE  ·  UPC: 815301001775

What's included

- Bass Station II Swifty Edition
- USB type B-to-A cable
- 9V DC power supply

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