Gforce Novation Bass Station Software
The Novation Bass Station, introduced in 1993, earned recognition for its raw and punchy analogue sound. It arrived during a time dominated by digital synthesizers, offering a refreshing return to analogue warmth and grit. Its distinct character made it a favorite among producers and musicians.
The updated Novation Bass Station by GForce preserves the original's sound while introducing significant enhancements. These include polyphony, unison modes, a modern sequencer, and expanded modulation capabilities with the advanced X-LFO and X-ADSR. These additions elevate its flexibility and creative potential.
Powerful Basslines and Versatile Polyphony
The GForce Bass Station channels the energy of legendary synths like the Roland TB-303® with its 24dB filter. It delivers everything from smooth, warm tones to edgy, aggressive textures, allowing for dynamic basslines and leads. Whether creating powerful grooves or sharp melodies, the Bass Station ensures your sound takes center stage.
Enhanced Features and Modern Capabilities
The GForce version of the Novation Bass Station has been reimagined to blend vintage appeal with modern functionality. Key improvements include:
- Enhanced Signal Path: Authentic tones are retained, now with a new waveform, sub-oscillator, FM, noise, LFO sync and retrig, discrete key tracking for the filter, and more modulation options.
- Polyphony and Unison: The original monophonic design now supports up to 16 voices and mono unison modes.
- X-Modifier Technology: Allows direct modulation of most parameters, enabling intricate and musical sound designs.
- High-Pass Filter: Added for greater control over the frequency spectrum, ideal for precise mixing and sound design.
- Integrated Effects: Includes distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb for richer soundscapes.
- Real-Time Macros: Two programmable macros provide expressive performance and dynamic sound manipulation.
- Built-In Arpeggiator and Sequencer: Features advanced sequencing options, including step customization, macro automation, and randomization tools.
- Advanced Patch Browser: Streamlines preset navigation with tagging, sorting, and search capabilities, ensuring effortless creativity.
The Return of Analogue Bass
The original Novation Bass Station gained prominence in the 90s as an affordable, portable analogue synthesizer with punchy bass and modern features. It became a staple in studios and at electronic music events, beloved for its character and versatility.
Craft Complex and Musical Sounds
With X-Modifier technology, the Bass Station offers expansive modulation possibilities. The X-LFO and X-ADSR sections simplify the modulation process, providing intuitive controls and a dedicated monitoring screen. While the core sound remains faithful to the original, these innovations unlock vast creative opportunities.
Inspiring Presets and Customization
The Bass Station includes a fully resizable interface, a robust preset browser, and over 300 new presets from renowned sound designers. These presets range from modern and edgy to classic and nostalgic, covering a wide sonic spectrum.
Features
- Faithful emulation of the 1993 Novation Bass Station
- Developed in collaboration with Novation
- Mono, unison, legato, and polyphonic modes (up to 16 voices)
- Advanced modulation with X-Modifiers
- Arpeggiator and sequencer with macro automation
- Versatile 2-pole or 4-pole filter
- Integrated effects: distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb
- Programmable macros and velocity responses
- Scalable interface
- Comprehensive preset browser with tagging and sorting
- System Requirements: macOS 10.13+ or Windows 7+ with 2GHz CPU and 2GB RAM
The updated Novation Bass Station combines the best of analogue heritage with modern innovation, making it a powerful tool for any musician or producer.
