The Essentials to Know About Novation Bass Station Software
- The iconic analogue grain from 1993 faithfully recreated, with the "punchy" signature and raw character that made the Bass Station famous.
- Much more than a mono synth: Mono, Unison, Legato/Autoglide modes and Polyphony up to 16 voices for massive basses as well as thick pads.
- Ultra-musical modern modulations thanks to X-Modifiers (X-LFO and X-ADSR) for complex movements that are quick to set up.
- Production-ready: over 300 presets, advanced preset browser, resizable interface, and built-in effects.
What Novation Bass Station Is For
Novation Bass Station is a virtual instrument designed to create powerful basslines, cutting leads, and electronic textures with a strong character. Its "analogue" DNA makes it an excellent choice for synthesis-oriented styles (electro, techno, house, synthwave, modern pop, drum and bass), whether you're looking for a round and stable bass, a more aggressive acid line, or dense polyphonic sounds that fill the mix without losing definition.
Main Features
The Bass Station Sound, With More Freedom
Developed in collaboration with Novation, this plugin captures the spirit of the original machine while extending it: polyphony, unison, and performance-oriented parameters allow you to shift from a "bass" role to a true production synth. The 2-pole or 4-pole filter, with deliberately edgy resonance, delivers expressive sweeps and immediate presence in the low end.
X-Modifiers: Fast Modulations, Complex Results
With the X-Modifiers, modulation becomes a playground: X-LFO and X-ADSR provide access to rich movements across many parameters without breaking the workflow. The goal is clear: to achieve evolving and musical sounds, "living" basses with transforming timbres, up to more experimental textures, all while maintaining simple and direct control.
Sequencer, Macros, and Effects for a Modern Workflow
The arpeggiator and sequencer incorporate macro automation to animate patterns, while two programmable macros facilitate real-time variations. Add to that a Pan Spread to widen the stereo image and a complete effects section (High-Pass Filter, Distortion, Chorus, Delay, Reverb): you get a sound ready to record, comfortable both in the studio and live.
Technical Specifications
Type
- Plugin / software (includes a stand-alone mode)
- Authentic emulation of the Novation Bass Station (1993), enhanced with modern features
Modes and Voices
- Modes: Mono, Mono Unison, Legato, Autoglide, Poly
- Polyphony: up to 16 voices
- Programmable velocity responses
- Programmable Poly Aftertouch
Modulation and Performance
- Extensive modulation options via X-Modifiers (X-LFO and X-ADSR)
- Two programmable Macros
- Arpeggiator and sequencer with macro automation
- Pan Spread
Filter and Effects
- Filter: 2-pole or 4-pole, pronounced resonance
- Effects: High-Pass Filter, Distortion, Chorus, Delay, Reverb
Interface and Presets
- Fully resizable interface
- Over 300 presets
- Powerful preset browser (sorting, tags, search)
Supported Formats
- macOS: VST-3, AU, AAX, Stand-alone
- Windows: VST-3, AAX, Stand-alone
System Requirements
- macOS: macOS 10.11.x or higher
- Memory: 2 GB
- Mac CPU: Intel or M1
- Windows: Windows 10 or higher
- Memory: 2 GB