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NOVATION  |  SKU: 24059

Bass Station II Swifty Edition

Synths

Limited-edition paraphonic synth, Swifty design, 25 keys, analogue oscillators, AFX Mode, 60 artist patches, USB/MIDI, bold blue-and-white style

$799.00 CAD
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Description

Step into a bold new sonic and visual experience with the Bass Station II Swifty Edition, a limited-run collaboration between Novation and the legendary British designer Ian "Swifty" Swift. Known for his iconic work across UK hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music culture, Swifty infuses this edition with his unmistakable visual flair, drawing inspiration from underground rave flyers, dubplate sleeves, and DIY zines. This blue-and-white remix of the iconic Bass Station II isn't just a synthesiser; it's a collector's piece for creatives who value character both in sound and style.

The Swifty Edition retains all the performance power of the original. It includes a built-in arpeggiator and 32-step sequencer, 25 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, and intuitive hands-on controls for real-time tweaking. Whether you're layering paraphonic melodies or triggering a custom AFX Mode soundscape, where each key can trigger a different patch, this synth is made to be played and pushed to its creative limits.

Connectivity is seamless with MIDI I/O, USB for DAW integration, and external audio routing through the analogue filter. Plus, with Novation's Components platform, managing patches and updates is quick and intuitive. Whether you're a long-time synth enthusiast or exploring analogue synthesis for the first time, the Bass Station II Swifty Edition offers deep musicality inside a visually daring design that truly stands apart.

Features

Limited Edition Design: Created with iconic UK graphic designer Ian "Swifty" Swift, featuring bold, custom visuals in blue and white.

New Artist Patches: Comes with 60 new sounds created by artists like Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argiro.

Two Analogue Oscillators: Delivers rich, authentic synth sounds with versatile waveforms and a sub-oscillator for deep bass.

Dual Analogue Filters: Offers two filter types, Classic and Acid, for shaping a wide range of tones.

Built-In Effects: Includes analogue overdrive and distortion for everything from warm textures to gritty aggression.

Advanced Modulation: Flexible modulation with two LFOs and two envelopes for dynamic sound movement and shaping.

Step Sequencer & Arpeggiator: Lets you create, store, and play rhythmic patterns and melodies on the fly.

Playable Keyboard: 25 full-size synth-action keys with aftertouch and performance features like glide and portamento.

Extensive Patch Storage: Store and recall up to 128 patches (64 factory + 64 user).

Paraphonic Mode: Play two notes at once with independent oscillator control for richer harmonies.

AFX Mode: Developed with Aphex Twin; assign a different sound to each key for extreme versatility.

Studio Connectivity: Easily integrates with MIDI hardware, sustain pedals, DAWs, and more via USB and 5-pin MIDI.

Bundled Software: Includes Ableton Live Lite to start producing music immediately.

Components Software Support: Manage patches, backups, and system settings through Novation's Components app or website.

Specifications

General Specifications

Limited-edition paraphonic analogue synthesiser

Collaboration with graphic designer Ian "Swifty" Swift

Blue-and-white color scheme with custom-printed panels

60 new artist patches

Preloaded with 64 factory patches

Storage for 64 user patches

25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch

Pitch and modulation wheels

LED display for patch selection and settings

On-Key functions for non-performance parameter adjustment

Key transpose and -5/+4 octave shift

Portamento with dedicated time control

Built-in arpeggiator and sequencer

Sound Engine

Two digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs)

Oscillator waveforms: sine, triangle, sawtooth, square

Sub oscillator

Ring modulation (inputs: Oscillators 1 and 2)

Noise source

Analogue signal path: filters, envelopes, modulation

Pulse-width modulation via knob, LFO, or envelope

Classic Filter: state-variable (HP/LP/BP), 12/24 dB slope

Acid Filter: 24 dB low-pass

Pre-filter analogue overdrive

Post-filter distortion

Modulation

Two LFOs (triangle, sawtooth, square, sample and hold)

Two ADSR envelopes

Filter modulation from OSC 2

Sequencing & Performance

32-step arpeggiator with multiple patterns

32-step sequencer with 4 memory slots

AFX Mode: load different patches per key

Paraphonic Mode: play two notes simultaneously

Connectivity

USB 2.0 for MIDI and power

1/4" TRS mono output

1/4" TRS headphone output

1/4" TRS external input

1/4" TS sustain pedal input

MIDI IN/OUT (5-pin DIN)

DC power input

Power mode switch: Off / DC / USB

Kensington Security Slot

Power Requirements

USB bus powered

9V DC power supply included

Max consumption: 9V DC 300mA

Dimensions & Weight

Weight: 2.83 kg / 6.24 lbs

Dimensions: 76 mm H - 457 mm W - 273 mm D

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite

What's in the Box

Bass Station II Swifty Edition

DC power supply

USB-B to USB-A cable

Getting Started Guide

Ableton Live Lite

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