Novation AFX Station Aphex Twin Synthesizer

The Novation AFX Station synthesizer brings back the Bass Station II with all the great features of that amazing synth but with a set of great new few features approved by Aphex Twin.

Aphex Twin-Approved Synthesizer

If you like the Bass Station II, you're going to live this.

The Novation AFX Station has all the standard functions of the original Bass Station II such as two powerful oscillators for fantastic analogue monosynth sound, dual-mode filters, modulation, effects, step sequencing and more, but with a host of incredible new features.

New Look Approved by Aphex Twin

Emblazoned with the famous "A" insignia and boasting a striking new purple design, you can see the Novation AFX Station synthesizer is different from first glance.

The new look also has soke very helpful interface labels which provide easy access to the AFX Mode functions

The Novation AFX Station also comes to you in a limited edition giftbox which features custom artwork by long-time Aphex Twin collaborator Weirdcore.

AFX Mode

Conceived by Aphex Twin himself, AFX Mode is what turns the AFX Station from a Bass Station II into something entirely new.

A sound designer's dream, the AFX Station's AFX Mode turns every key into a new patch - revolutionising how it's played.

Each key has a completely different sound allowing you to use the AFX Station as a hue and powerful analogue drum module, a sound design machine or an awesome synth for bass and lead lines.

Wether you're playing live, sequencing or using the AFX Station's arpeggiator, AFX Mode gives you a new level of creative character.

Brand New Artist Patches

Coming to you with 128 new synth patches and seven new overlay banks from Noyze Lab, Perplex On, Richard Devine, r beny and Lightbath, the Novation AFX Station really captures the creative vision of Aphex Twin.

Buy the Novation AFX Station from PMT Online to get an Aphex Twin approved synthesizer that takes the Bass Station II to a whole new world of creativity.

Included Software:

• Access to The Sound Collective
• Ableton Live Lite
• 4GB Loopmasters
• Free Melodics Lessons

What's In The Box:

• AFX Station Synthesizer
• DC Power Supply Unit (PSU)
• USB Cable
• Getting Started Guide

Novation AFX Station Aphex Twin Synthesizer Specs:

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
• New se64 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

Synth Engine

Oscillators

• Osc 1
• Osc 2
• Sub Osc (3)
• Noise generator

Osc 1 & 2

Select between waveforms:

• Sine
• Triangle
• Sawtooth
• Square/variable pulse width

Features

• Sync 1 & 2
• Detune
• Octave range
• Pitch bend
• Pitch modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 1
• Pulse width modulation from Mod Envelope and/or 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)
• 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