NOVATION BASS STATION II SYNTHESISER 25 KEYS

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Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the […]

 

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Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.

Specifications 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) 

There is also a 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

    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
  • 64 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

    Dimensions

    • 18″ wide x 10.75″ deep x 3″ tall

     

    Weight 3.00 kg

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    Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.

    Specifications 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) 

    There is also a 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
    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
    • 64 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
    Dimensions
    • 18" wide x 10.75" deep x 3" tall

     

    Synthesizer workstation with 61 dynamic keys with aftertouch, Vast sounds composition method, sampler 128ΜΒ, compatible with AKAI - ROLAND - WAV -ENSONIQ - AIFF samples, 192 generators, KDFX professional digital multieffect unit, KB3 organ, 32 channels sequencer, arpeggiator, compatible with GM, smart media slot, pitch-bend & modulation wheels, midi in/out.

    K2661 Features
    Keyboard: 61-note unweighted synth-style keyboard with monophonic aftertouch
    Display: 64 x 240 fluorescent backlit display with brightness and contrast controls.
    Physical Controllers: (8) sliders, (1) Pitch Wheel, (1) Mod Wheel, (2) buttons, (4) Foot Swicth Pedal inputs, (2) CC Pedal inputs, (1) Ribbon Controller input - all assignable
    Polyphony: 48 sample-playback voices (192 total oscillators).
    Multitimbral parts: 16 MIDI channels (each can be a 32 layer deep program)
    General MIDI Compatability: Built in GM-1 sound set
    Architecture: V.A.S.T. - Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology with 60 DSP functions
    ROM Programs: Over 600 plus thousands on SmartMedia and CDROM (both included)
    Sound ROM: 32 MB base ROM expandable to 48Mb
    Sample RAM: Up to 128 MB via 1 non-composite 72 pin SIMM.
    Sequence/Program RAM: 1.5 MB user-programmable battery-backed RAM. Equivalent to over 360,000 sequencer events.
    Sequencer: Full-function 768 ppq sequencer with 16 song and 16 arrangement tracks. Offers pattern, linear, loop and step recording, cut/copy/paste, advanced 'groove' quantizing, event list editing and other powerful track editing tools. Sequences can be also triggered in real time from the keyboard.
    KDFX: Powerful, flexible 5-stereo bus, 24-bit digital effects engine offering a wide range of time, frequency and dynamic based effects as well as effects chaining.
    Triple Modular Processing: Offers 126 sound shaping algorithms and in-series processing of VAST layers.
    KB3 Drawbar Mode: Allows blending of nine harmonics per voice in real-time (full polyphony maintained at all times). KB3 Mode allows realistic tone wheel organ emulations and innovative, dynamic new timbres.
    Live Mode: Process any incoming signal via the digital or optional analog inputs with powerful V.A.S.T. synthesis functions and built in KDFX capabilities.
    Arpeggiator: Fully programmable arpeggiator featuring 7 different modes of operation and a host of features including the ability to sync to MIDI Beat Clock.
    Waveform Editing: Full functional graphic sample editor with a host of sample editing tools (Sampling Option NOT required)
    Sample Processing: Non-real-time DSP functions include time compression/expansion, pitch shifting, re-sampling, pasting samples on beats-per-minute timeline (Mix Beat), volume ramps, mix sample, and many other functions. Sample Processing DSP does not require the sampling option to be installed.
    File Compatibility: Reads/writes Standard MIDI Files, AIFF and WAVE files. ISO 9660 Compatible. Reads libraries in Roland 700 series, Akai S1000, S1100, and S3000, and Ensoniq EPS, and ASR file formats.
    AFMS File System: User-friendly cataloging and retrieval of individual objects. Powerful utilities including: file search, info about media/available space, disk macros, startup file applications, and more.
    Analog I/O: 4 balanced audio outs with 24-bit converters plus mix stereo pair (can also be used as unbalanced). Stereo headphone out.
    Digital I/O: 8 channels of 24-bit ADAT input and output (or 2 channles of AES/EBU or S/PDIF output)
    FREE OS Updates: User-installed upgrades via SmartMedia card or SCSI. Software available for download from this web site. DOS compatibility required.
    K2661 Specifications
    Height: (4.30“) (11.00 cm)
    Depth: (14.18“) (36.00 cm)
    Length: (39.40“) (100.18 cm)
    Weight: (32.00 lb.) (14.50 kg)
    Power: Internal, user-switchable international AC power supply

     

    Synth engine

    • Up to 18 note polyphony (dynamic voicing)
    • Mono-Timbral


    Per patch:
    • 3x oscillators
    • 1x noise generator
    • 2x ring modulators


    Waveforms include:
    • Square, sine, tri, sawtooth, pulse, 9x saw:pulse combinations.
    • 20x digital waveforms
    • 36x wavetables


    Filtertypes:
    2x filters per patch
    • low pass no resonance 6dB per octave
    • low pass 12dB
    • low pass 18dB
    • low pass 24dB
    • band pass 6:6
    • band pass 6:12
    • band pass 12:6
    • band pass 6:18
    • band pass 18:6
    • band pass 12:12
    • high pass no resonance 6dB per octave
    • high pass 12dB
    • high pass 18dB
    • high pass 24dB


    Sources:
    20 modulation slots per patch
    • 6x envelope generators
    • 3x LFOs.
    • Aftertouch
    • Velocity
    • Key scaling/track
    • Mod wheel
    • Expression pedal


    Total of 66 Destinations including:
    • Oscillator pitch, pulse width, wavetable index, level and sync
    • Filter cutoff, resonance, envelope settings
    • Effects parameters and send levels
    • Recursive modulation (modulating modulation sources themselves)


    5 Effects slots per patch
    • Distortion – up to 2 instances
    • Compressor – up to 2 instances
    • Chorus/Phase – up to 4 instances
    • Delay – up to 2 instances
    • Reverb – up to 2 instances
    • Gator
    • EQ
    •12 band vocoder
    • Arpeggiator – 33 patterns
    • Chord function – lock up to 10 notes
    • Patch storage up to 512 on hardware (ships with 300 factory patches)


    Hardware

    • 144 character LCD
    • 8x detented touch sensitive encoders
    • 1x large smooth encoder (with back-lit filter lock buttons)
    • 1x large patch select/speed dial encoder
    • 2x volume & monitor mix dials
    • 39 LED lit/indicated buttons
    • Pitch wheel (LED lit)
    • Modulation wheel (LED lit)
    • 37 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
    • XLR dynamic mic input
    • 2x ¼” jack inputs
    • 2x ¼” jack outputs
    • 2x ¼” jack aux outputs
    • 1x ¼” jack headphone output
    • SPDIF digital output on RCA connector
    • Expression pedal on ¼” jack input
    • Sustain pedal on ¼” jack input
    • MIDI in/out/thru
    • 12 volt power input
    • USB port (UltraNova can be powered via USB)
    • Kensington Lock port


    Vintage Keyboard Sound Engine with six incredibly detailed vintage keyboard types, Each keyboard type matches a carefully chosen Drive and Tremolo setting to provide an incredibly musical pairing,

    The six keyboard types are:

    • RdI, early '70s tine electric piano
    • RdII, late '70s tine electric piano
    • Wr, late '60s reed electric piano
    • Clv, 70s struck string Clavinet
    • Toy, toy piano
    • CP, Yamaha CP80 electric grand piano

    Five stomp box-style effects with direct control The effect types are: Drive (adds harmonics and distortion) Tremolo (Auto-Pan for Rd) or VCM Wah with adjustable depth and rate Chorus with adjustable depth and speed VCM Phaser with adjustable depth and speed Digital or Analog-Type Delay with adjustable time and depth Reverb with adjustable depth 128-note polyphony ensures dropout-free performance
    Waldorf is back in the game. With the Blofeld. This synthesizer offers all the unique qualities that made Waldorf a truly legendary brand. The engine inside the heavy duty, full metal chassis of the Blofeld delivers the same fat and rich sound that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they play their Pulse, Q, Q+, Micro Q, Microwave, Microwave II/XT, or even the flagship Wave. Yes, you've heard it right. The Blofeld is not only capable of producing these warm, organic analog sounds known from the Q synthesizer line, it also sports a wavetable engine like its predecessors with "Wave" in their names. This unique synthesis system is based upon the revolutionary PPG Wave synthesizers of the early 80s. So when you listen to the Blofeld for the first time, you will instantly recognize those edgy, hard-hitting and bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of so many world hits from the PPG era on, and become increasingly popular once more. In fact it is amazing to realize that nowadays this complex technology fits into such a slim and elegant device. And for a price no-one would have imagined a couple of years ago. Oscillators Each of the three oscillators offers authentic circuit-models of analog waveforms: Pulse with variable pulse-width, sawtooth, triangle and, as found in relatively few analog synthesizers these days, sine wave. Furthermore, oscillators 1 and 2 feature the two wavetables that were introduced by the Waldorf Q and appeared shortly thereafter in the Micro Q series. Not only that, the Blofeld includes all ROM Wavetables from the mighty flagship Waldorf Wave as well as Microwave II/XT. Plus, lo and behold, the desperately requested "Upper Wavetable" from the good old PPG Wave! But, for the first time in the history of Waldorf and PPG, each of these two oscillators can have its own wavetable. What's more, you have control over the brilliance of these wavetables, which is especially important for waves with lots of harmonics in the bass end. You decide if you prefer pure and perfect harmonics or the same edgy timbre you know and love from the earlier Waldorf and PPG synthesizers. Brilliance also affects the sawtooth and pulse oscillator models. From warm and soft (for those typical L.A. string pads) to the hard shapes you need for punchy and biting bass sounds. But note, Brilliance is not a simple filter applied after the oscillators, the model itself is modified. Each of the three oscillators can be frequency-modulated by any of the other oscillators, the noise generator or one of the LFOs. With low FM amounts, you can add a little dirt to the oscillator sound, with higher amounts you get typical FM effects. On top of all that, oscillator 2 can be hard-synced to oscillator 3. Ring Modulation and Noise Generator Oscillators 1 and 2 can be ring-modulated to create bell-like or metallic sounds, eerie sound effects as well as pumping basses and leads. The noise generator delivers white noise that can be filtered low or high pass, depending on the Noise Colour setting. The three oscillators, the ring modulator and the noise generator can be freely mixed into filter 1 and filter 2. This allows fine control over the harmonic content of each of the tone generators. Filters The Blofeld has two multimode filters per voice that can be routed in series or in parallel. Each Filter has its own Pan parameter for easy creation of stereo sounds. The selection of filter types includes low pass, band pass, high pass and notch (band reject), each with 12dB/oct or 24dB/oct slope. The filter models are based on several famous Waldorf filter algorithms found in all our products. They offer resonance up to self-oscillation as well as frequency modulation (filter FM). Furthermore, the Blofeld features the same comb filter types (with positive and negative feedback) that we first introduced in the Waldorf Q. These can be used to thicken bass and pad sounds or to create percussive, string or flute sounds reminiscent of physical modelling. Overdrive, Saturation, Distortion, Shaping You name it. The Blofeld offers a freely controllable "Drive" behind each filter with more than a dozen curves. These include such standards as the drive from the Q and Micro Q, low/medium/hard saturation, tube saturation, two types of electric pickups, a rectifier, digital overflow as well as esoteric stuff such as "binary distortion“, a sinusoidal waveshaper and even a distortion controlled by oscillator 1. And because the Blofeld has two filters that can be routed in series, you can control the timbre of the drive output of Filter 1 by dampening or emphasizing certain frequencies with filter 2. Effects The Blofeld has two effect slots with various types. In Multimode, the first effect slot is available per Part, while the second one is used for all 16 Parts (i.e. global) with controllable mix levels. Part 1 determines the settings of the second effect. The first effect slot offers such modulation effects as chorus, flanger as well as a combined type called "Triple FX“. The latter gives you several effects at once, but with a reduced parameter set. The second effect slot offers all the same types as the first, but with the addition of delay, clocked delay and reverb. Envelopes Four envelopes with different types and trigger modes affect any sound parameters you choose. Each envelope can be either polyphonic or single trigger. This is especially interesting with the monophonic voice allocation, as the filter envelope can be set to be triggered only by the first note(s) while the Amp Envelope is triggered anew (i.e. on each note). Think "organ percussion register“, for instance. The Envelope types include the standard ADSR as well as an enhanced ADSR-variant (with controllable attack level and two decay and sustain stages), two different loop envelopes and a "one shot" Envelope. The Loop types can be used to act as additional LFOs, while the One Shot is perfectly suited for percussion sounds (which typically ignore the note release). LFOs Each of the three LFOs offers sine, triangle, square and sawtooth waveforms, plus sample & hold and random. LFOs can be synchronized to MIDI clock, they can be polyphonic or monophonic, reset on key trigger to a freely definable phase, and the speed can be scaled by MIDI note (key follow). There are separate delay and fade in/out parameters for e.g. delayed vibrato (positive Fade values) or a burst of vibrato at the start of each note (negative Fade values). One important feature of the Blofeld LFOs is that higher rates reach well into the audio frequency range, thus making them useful extra FM sources. There are two basic modes: either linear FM as seen in classic digital synths, or logarithmic FM, which is primarily the domain of analog modular systems. Modulation Matrix Here's where the real Waldorf power lies. Each and every instrument designed and built by Waldorf lets you connect dozens of modulation sources to all the important sound generation parameters. Individual or multiple oscillator pitches, their pulsewidths and waveforms, their levels and filter-balances, FM modulation amounts, individual filter cutoff and resonance, filter FM amounts and stereo panning, or just the good old sound output level – everything can be controlled from internal modulation sources or from a variety of MIDI messages such as velocity, keytrack, continuous controllers (including wheels, breath and foot controllers) etc. You can of course "modulate the modulators" i.e. control LFO speeds and individual envelope rates and levels. But in Blofeld you can even specify that these sources modulate themselves – recursive modulation! For instance, modulating an envelope rate by the same envelope (or another one) can alter the shape of the slope dramatically from the standard exponential curve to linear to inverse exponential. And how many slots do you get in the mod matrix? Two? Three? Four? No, we're talking big here. You get 16 freely definable slots plus all the pre-routed modulation destinations such as pitch, Osc 1, 2 and 3 frequency and PWM (pulse width modulation), filter 1 and 2 cutoff, panorama and amp level modulation. And let's not forget that the filter envelope is already routed to filter 1 and 2 cutoff, and the amp envelope is routed to the amp level. Makes a total of 33 simultaneous connections if we counted correctly. Modifiers What if you want something really really crazy, like controlling a pitch vibrato done by LFO 3 with the modulation wheel. Although there are a few such composite modulation sources such as "LFO1*MW" (LFO 1 controlled by Modulation Wheel) and "LFO2*Press" (LFO 2 controlled by monophonic Aftertouch), there's nobody doing the "LFO3*MW" thing for you. But, don't worry, that's where the Modifiers come into play. In seconds you can set up a new modifier, with the two sources set to LFO 3 and modulation wheel, and the "operation" set to "*" (multiply). You can use such custom-made modulation sources in any of the modulation slots described above. Okay, maybe you are more the regular musician who simply wants to perform a binary OR between two modulation sources? Okay, go for it! This operation is just one of several at your service. Arpeggiator Okay, Blofeld's arpeggiator could very well become the biggest chapter of this page but let's try to keep it short... It features variable clock divisions from 1/64 triplets to more than 1000 bars, with variable swing/shuffle, a range of up to 10 octaves. Up, down and alternate figures, selectable play order from low to high note, low to high velocity, as played or reversed, variable note length, different velocity modes. And Hold or One-Shot, if you like. But more importantly, it has the most powerful Pattern Editor we have ever seen. You can set each Step to either play the note it would do so anyway, to pause, to play the previous note again, play the first or the last note, play those together, play a chord consisting of all held notes or a randomly selected note. Then you can adjust the Accent of each step (including silence), activate or deactivate Glide for each step, set the timing to play a step ahead or behind its nominal time, and finely adjust the note length between short staccato and full legato. No wonder this arpeggiator had great reviews when it first appeared in the Waldorf Q. It will take you straight to arpeggiator-heaven, as has already happened to thousands of Waldorf customers. Dig it! Sound Now, how does all that sound? You probably know that Waldorf synthesizers are well loved for their sound character, and the Blofeld is certainly no exception. But who are we to tell you? Better listen to the Waldorf Blofeld demos or just believe us: it sounds great. Now go and get one! Technical InfoMost important features Unbeatable price tag Sturdy Metal Enclosure 7 endless stainless steel Dials Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED More than 1000 Sounds 3 Oscillators per voice Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators All Q Oscillator Models All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables 2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice Filter FM 2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves 3 fast LFOs per voice 4 fast Envelopes per voice Powerful Arpeggiator Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound General Features Up to 25 Voices 16 part multi timbral More than 1000 Sounds Sturdy Metal Enclosure 7 endless stainless steel Dials 5 Buttons Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED MIDI LED Volume Control Power Switch Stereo Output Headphone Output MIDI In USB Connector for MIDI In / Out: - uses standard USB MIDI Driver provided by host computer OS - Windows ME minimum, Windows XP or newer recommended - Mac OS X 10.2 minimum, Mac OS X 10.3 or newer recommended External Power Supply Per Voice 3 Oscillators Virtual Analog Models: - Pulse with Pulse Width Modulation and adjustable Brilliance - Sawtooth with adjustable Brilliance - Triangle - Sine Wavetables: - Q Alt 1 and Alt 2 Wavetable with adjustable Brilliance - All Wavetables from Microwave II/XT/XTk Series with adjustable Brilliance - Separate Wavetable selectable for Oscillator 1 and 2 Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators Oscillator Synchronization Ring Modulator for Osc 1 / 2 Noise Generator with Noise Colour 2 independent Multi Mode Filters: - Filter FM - Resonance up to Self-Oscillation - Low Pass 24 dB / 12 dB - Band Pass 24 dB / 12 dB - High Pass 24 dB / 12 dB - Notch 24 dB / 12 dB - Comb Filter with positive / negative Feedback - PPG Low Pass Filter 2 Drive stages per voice with adjustable Drive Gain and selectable Curves: - Clip - Hard - Medium - Soft - Sine Shaper - etc. Modulation Matrix with 16 Slots, freely programmable: - Modulation Speed far into Audio Range - Modulation Sources include all internal Modulation Sources plus various MIDI messages - Modulation Destinations for almost all continuous sound parameters Various pre-routed Modulation Destinations with selectable Sources: - Pitch Modulation - Oscillator 1 / 2 / 3 Frequency Modulation - Oscillator 1 / 2 / 3 Pulse Width Modulation - Filter 1 / 2 Cutoff Modulation - Filter 1 / 2 Frequency Modulation - Pan 1 / 2 Modulation - Amp Modulation 4 Modifiers for transforming Modulation Sources with various Algorithms 3 fast LFOs: - Syncable to MIDI Clock - Note Retrigger with adjustable Start Phase - Monophonic LFO - Keytrack 4 fast Envelopes with selectable types: - Single Trigger / Retrigger per Envelope - ADSR - ADS1DS2R (2 Decay/Sustain stages plus adjustable Attack Level) - One Shot - Loop S1S2 (Loop between Sustain 1 and 2) - Loop All (Loop over all stages) Poly, Mono, Dual or Unisono Mode with selectable Voice Count Per Part Powerful Arpeggiator: - Hold and One Shot modes - Syncable to MIDI Clock - Direction Up, Down, Alternate - Range up to 10 Octaves - Various methods to modify Note Sort Order Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound. programmable per Step: - Accent - Timing - Length - Glide on/off - Pause - Chord - Previous note - Random not from Note List - first and/or last note from Note List 1 Effect slot per part 1 Effect slot globally for all parts Effect types: - Chorus - Flanger - Phaser - Overdrive - Triple FX (S&H, Ring Modulation, Chorus) - Delay (only available on global Effect slot) - Clocked Delay (only available on global Effect slot) - Reverb (only available on global Effect slot)

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