Novation XStation 61 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Novation stands for innovative sound and music production tools. The Novation XStation 61 combines a Novation synthesizer, an audio interface with mic preamps, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface and a multi-effects processor. And it's all in the Novation XStation 61 - complete with USB or battery power for extended total mobility!

Novation XStation 61 at a Glance:

• Powerful Novation virtual analog synthesizer
• Quality keyboard with additional MIDI controllers
• Control surface for soft synths, sequencers and more
• Fully functional audio and MIDI interfaces with mic preamps
• Built-in multi-effects processor
• Single USB cable handles power, MIDI and audio

Novation XStation 61 - Powerful Novation virtual analog synthesizer
A fully featured Novation-class hardware synthesizer also runs on the unique Novation XStation 61 hardware thanks to its powerful DSP processor! The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control interface provides instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for live performances. And forget cables - the synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo audio output can be sent straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via ASIO!

Novation XStation 61 - Quality keyboard with additional MIDI controllers
The Novation XStation 61 keyboard employs a premium-quality mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Even if you're not a trained piano player you will instantly feel the difference! Aftertouch, a joystick and the assignable X/Y touch pad controller provide you with extra dimensions of expression for your performances. What's more, Novation XStation 61 may be run off batteries, a power supply or USB.

Novation XStation 61 - Control surface for soft synths, sequencers and more
Want a first class remote control for sequencer functions? Need a hardware surface for your VST Instruments? Would you like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here's your solution - no matter if you want to remote control your Access Virus or Propellerhead Reason. X-Station offers a total of 55 assignable physical controls, including 3 encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And that doesn't include the dedicated controls in the audio section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in total using the shift functions!

Novation XStation 61 - Fully functional audio and MIDI interfaces with mic preamps
Novation XStation 61 includes a fully featured audio interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, two Neutrik combined XLR and jack sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more. Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. What's more, the onboard DSP effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel - and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time! On top of that, Novation XStation 61 has a built in MIDI interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI gear as well.

Novation XStation 61 - Built-in multi-effects processor
Novation XStation 61 provides two channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used simultaneously on each channel. The palette includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ and even a Compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like giving the singer some Reverb while recording) or for recording as well (e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to the unique design, synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same time!

Novation XStation 61 - Single USB cable handles power, MIDI and audio
Novation XStation 61 only needs one cable for everything - the USB cable. Even power is provided via USB or batteries whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the beach - take your laptop, Novation XStation 61 and enjoy the sun as inspiration. But don't say we didn't warn you about the sunburn and the sand all over your gear!

Novation XStation 61 Features:

• 61-key K-Station synthesizer/USB MIDI controller with audio I/O and MIDI interface
• Virtual synthesizer control panel layout - all controls assignable
• Pitch bend, programmable mod wheel joystick
• Program storage for 40 electronic templates factory preset for packages including Reason and Native Instruments synths
• Controls plug-ins, Cubase, Logic, SONAR, Live and more
• Semi-weighted high quality aftertouch responsive keyboard
• Programmable X/Y touch pad surface
• 8-voice polyphonic KS sound source
• 200 memories programmed with awesome Novation presets
• Superb liquid analog sound
• Built-in arpeggiator
• Audio interface with zero-latency headphone monitoring
• 24-bit/44.1 or 48 Khz simultaneous 2 channel audio I/O
• Dual low noise, high-bandwidth audio preamps with phantom power and over 70dB headroom
• Multi-effects processor per input with simultaneous Reverb, Chorus-Phaser, Delay, Compressor, Distortion and EQ
• Integrated USB low-latency MIDI interface

Novation XStation 61 - Specifications

Novation XStation 61 - Keyboard Mechanism
Keys: 25, 49 or 61
Type: Semi-weighted
Aftertouch: Yes

Novation XStation 61 - Pitch and Mod Wheel Mechanism
Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, centre return left to right motion
Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, front to back motion or free running forward and backwards

Novation XStation 61 - X/Y Touchpad
Touchpad: Pressure sensitive
Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction; 2 assignable in Y direction

Novation XStation 61 - LCD Display
LCD: 2 x 16 character silver. Blue LED backlit

Novation XStation 61 - Audio
Audio inputs: 2 x combined 1/4” jack / XLR sockets
Phantom power: On/Off 48 Volts
Gain control: -60dB - +10dB signal range
A to D converters: 2 x 24 bit Delta Sigma
Audio outputs: 2 x 1/4” jack sockets
Digital output: S/PDIF - phono

Novation XStation 61 - MIDI and Audio Interfacing
MIDI ports: 1 x MIDI In; 2 x MIDI Out
USB: 1x combined MIDI and audio I/O

Novation XStation 61 - Effects Processors
Effects: 2 x multi-effects processors
Type: Delay/Reverb/Chorus-Phaser/Compressor/Distortion/EQ (Bass-Mid-Treble)

Novation XStation 61 - Controls
Rotary potentiometers: 20 - rotation 0 to 270 degrees
Rotary encoders: 4 - rotation 360 degrees continuous
Sliders: 9 - 30mm length
Transport controls: Rewind/Fast Forward/Stop/Start/Record
General Operation: Play/Template Common/Template Edit/Write/Global/Snapshot/Panic
Cursor/page control: Bank - page up/down; Program - cursor up/down; Inst Channel - cursor left/right
Keyboard control: Octave up/down

Novation XStation 61 - Synth Architecture
Voices: 8
Modes: Program (monotimbral)
Memories: 200 memory locations programmed with the KS factory presets

Novation XStation 61 - Synth Oscillators 1, 2 and 3
Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse/Tri/Sine/Double Saw/Double Tri/Double Sine/9 complex cycle waveforms
Noise Sources: White/Crack/Metal 1/Metal 2
Octave Range: Shift -1/0/+1/+2
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO1 Depth: -64 to +63
PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/LFO2
Ring Mod: 1 * 2
FM: 2 * 3
2 * 3 FM Level: 0-127
2 * 3 FM Mod Level: 0-127
FM Env Attack Rate: 250uS-20S
FM Env Decay Rate: 1mS-20S
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel control of both static pitch and modulation of pitch

Novation XStation 61 - Synth Mixer
Osc 1 Static Level: 0-127
Osc 1 Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
Osc 1 Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
Osc 2 Static Level: 0-127
Osc 2 Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
Osc 3 Static Level: 0-127
Osc 3 Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63
Noise Static Level: 0-127
Noise Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
FM Static Level: 0-127
FM Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63

Novation XStation 61 - Synth Filters
Frequency: 0-127
Slope: 12dB/24dB
Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
Resonance: 0 to self-oscillation (24dB mode)
Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
LFO 2 Depth: -64 to +63
Keyboard Tracking: 0-127
Velocity: 0-127
Overdrive: 0-127
Q normalise: 0-127
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel control of both static filter freq and modulation of filter freq

Novation XStation 61 - Synth Amplifier & Modulation Envelopes
Velocity: -64 to +63
Attack: 250uS-20S
Decay: 1mS-20S
Sustain: 0-127
Release: 1mS-20S
Delay (Mod Env): 1mS-20S

Novation XStation 61 - Synth LFO1 - LFO2
Modes: Cyclic/One-shot
Waveforms: Sine/Tri/Saw/Squ/Sample & Hold/Sample & Hold/Quantize/Random 24 Intricate Wavetables
Speed: 0 Hz-1kHz
Delay Fade In: 0-5S

Novation XStation 61 - Synth Effects
Reverb: Level/Echo Chamber, Small Room, Large Room, Small Hall, Large Hall, Grand hall/Decay/Wheel Level
Chorus - Phaser: Level/Rate/Type/Feedback/Mod Depth/Centre/Initial Position/Wheel Level
Distortion: Drive/Compensation/Wheel Level
Panning: Position/Mod Depth/Speed/Initial Position
Delay: Depth/Time/Feedback/Stereo Width/Ratio/Wheel Level

Novation XStation 61 - General
Battery operation: 6 x standard ‘C’ size 1.5 Volt dry cells or rechargeable cells
External power supply: Standard ‘centre positive’ 9V DC 600mA (not supplied)
Size: Width = 468mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm (25-key version)
Size: Width = 798mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm (49-key version)
Size: Width = 963mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm (61-key version)
Weight: 2.5Kg (25-key version)