Novation Bass Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer

The Novation Bass Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer re-invents the classic sound of analogue and provides you with all the prerequisite building blocks of the sound generation process, with total control:
-Two oscillators that have been carefully modelled to preserve the precise tonal character of the classic
  sawtooth and square waveforms of the original instruments.
-Low-pass filtering with all the warmth and resonance often lacking in today's modern digital synthesis methods
-Intuitive ADSR envelopes - no need to calculate the complex interaction of endless rate and level parameters
-Low Frequency Oscillation which can directly control the harmonic content of the sound by pulse width
  modulation or filter cut-off
-Oscillator Sync for the most complex and expressive timbres, and most importantly of all, an individual
  knob or switch for each parameter to allow you to control it manually as you play or program

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 Roland's classic TB303.

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

Accessing the additional parameter editing screen is a single mouse click away. On the setup screen you'll find extra functions such as Wheel, Aftertouch and Breath control along with a variety of system-wide settings.

The Novation Bass Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer delivers a monophonic voice for each instance that is used. Call up an instance of the Bass Station and there is immediately a new bass or lead sound available that will sit beautifully in the mix. The ability to use multiple ‘instances' allows the Bass Station to run as many multi-timbral parts as the power of the host computer will allow.

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 Novation Bass Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer 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.

Novation Bass Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer Features:
-PC: Standard VSTi
-Mac OSX: Audio Units + VSTi
-Voices: 1
-Instances/Multitimbrality: Unlimited - (very low CPU overhead, typically 1.5% per instance on a Pentium 4 2.0GHz)
-Programs: Re-Writable (100 factory preset) for each instance
-Compatibility: Programs from Bass Station Keyboard and Rack can be uploaded and downloaded
-Oscillators 1
  Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse
  Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
  LFO Depth: -64 to +63
  PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/Internal Preset LFO
-Oscillators 2
  Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse
  Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
  LFO Depth: -64 to +63
  PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/LFO
-Octave Range: 16'/8'/4'/2'
-Octave Range: Osc1 to Osc2
-Osc1-Osc2 Mix: -64 (Osc1) 0 (Osc1-2) +63 (Osc2)
-Frequency: 10Hz-10kHz
-Slope: 12dB/24dB
-Modes: Low Pass
-Resonance: 0-127
-Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
-LFO Depth: -64 to +63
-Cutoff: 0-127
-Amplifier Envelope
  Velocity: 0-127
  Attack: 0-127 (1mS - 7secs)
  Decay: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
  Sustain: 0-127 (0-100%)
  Release: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
-Mod Envelope
  Velocity: 0-127
  Attack: 0-127 (1mS - 7secs)
  Decay: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
  Sustain: 0-127 (0-100%)
  Release: 0-127 (1mS - 11secs)
-LF0
  Mode: Cyclic
  Waveforms: Tri/Saw/Random
  Speed: 0Hz-1kHz
  Delay Fade In: 0-5 Seconds
  LFO Sync: Internal/MIDI Clock


Novation Bass Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer System Requirements:
Windows Minimum:
-Windows 98SE/ME/2000 SP3/XP
-450 MHz PIII Processor
-128 MB RAM
-10 MB free hard disc space
-800x600 pixel display

Macintosh Minimum:
-Mac OSX 10.2.4
-450 MHz G3 Processor
-256 MB RAM
-10MB free hard disc space
-800x600 pixel display

Windows Recommended:
-Windows XP
-1.5 GHz P4 processor
-256 MB RAM
-10 MB free hard disc space
-1024x768 pixel display

Macintosh Recommended:
-Mac OSX 10.2.4 or higher
-1 GHz G4 processor
-512 MB RAM
-10 MB free hard disc space
-1024x768 pixel display