Chop that silly 2 octave keyboard off the bass station ii, and make it a desktop module and i would buy it. New free bass station ii soundpack from world class synth. At the time, the bass station was marketed as something of a roland tb303 clone. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The microkorg is cool and all but at the end if the day its just midi controller with a sound chip and some dsp that a vst can emulate just as well if not better. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii youtube. And, to be fair, it really does depend on your preferences and how original you want to be. I thought it was a bit strange that they are calling it bass station ii, even if thats what it is, after theyve been giving. Ill look forward to hearing how it actually sounds, the video didnt demo it much. Bass station ii s patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration. Minibrute 2 creating sounds with the new patch bay duration.
These are the best patch demos ive found for the microbrute. More sounds for novation bass station ii with new artist. I also have a roland vsynth, juno 106 and virus ti and lots of plugs into live 9. Admittedly, i am not a synth expert, but it sounds good to me. All sounds from demo video are made with this pack. After researching the differences between this product and some others primarily the minibrute.
The same gui can be used to send ccs back to the synth. Our design consultant is none other than chris huggett, the man who designed oscar and wasp. The ext in port on the back of the bass station ii can be used to allow any input source microphones, keyboards, guitars, basses, etc. Personally, the minibrute sounds a little too minibrutey for me, but if. This is just a quick improvisation jam and unfortunate i did. They are pretty evenly matched, i would go with the minibrute if you are buying direct, and if. An ultracool ring mod effect and a true mixer section for balancing all these sound sources. Bsii has patch memory, sounds classic but isnt as obviously a specific synth. If you have a novation bass station ii then heres one way to make it better. Contribute to francoisgeorgybs2 web development by creating an account on github.
I scoured the internet, but no one seems to talk about the minibrute 2 or the new bsii update. Designed to add even more warmth and depth to music made on bass station ii, it also includes a helpful new librarian tool, to help users. Deep house bass station ii presets is a collection of 93 presets exclusively made for the novation bass station ii hardware synthesizer. Effects, analog distortion brute factor, distortion, oscillator fm. After all, were the guys behind bass station and supernova. I borrowed a bs2 this weekend and i think its making my decision easier. I felt i could really get some diverse sounds out of it, from smooth 80s to nasty acid basslines. Some custom patches ive made for the novation bass station 2. The novation bass station ii is a classic synthesizer well known for its warm and fat sounds. Plus, it has way more features than the minibrute for the same price.
If i had to choose, i would certainly keep the more precise good word for it, atma but also more versatile bs2 which i wanted for rolandy, boards of canada sounds. Recently we had to play in a club that was so small i could only bring in my polytone and frankly i was shocked by its extremely good performance. Nov 29, 2017 with the microbrute as well, the brute factor is no casual hypethis synth is meaty and macho like nothing else. Theriteofbasss work was a great jump off point for this patch but 2.
Mar 03, 2014 synthesist and sound designer alba ecstasy has released a new sound library for the novation bass station ii. Over here in the netherlands the bass station ii is literally only 4 euros more expensive right now 333 euros vs 329. Max was used to interpret the midi sysex patch data to form a gui. I got to play with a working one, and it was fun, but the lack of presents makes it a bit less fun if you want to switch sounds quickly, so i opted for the bass station ii as my first analog synth. This synth can get down and dirty, just as you would expect from a synth carrying the brute name. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii dailyanalog. The control setup on this synth is very inviting, and the builtin sound patches are. But the novation bass station 2 covers all the basic bases and allows for patch saving so you can come back to work on a noise later on, which when youre learning is really handy.
In addition, filter knob movement is slewed so that it glides between those steps although it does land on one of 256. The synth gives you the ability to create mesmerizing leads and distort and manipulate your sounds with just a few adjustments. The sounds are inspired by some of the greatest deep house producers like huxley, ethyl, flashmob, julio bashmore, duke dumont and adana twins. May 21, 2016 the novation bass station ii is a classic synthesizer well known for its warm and fat sounds. To save your user presets, follow the how to export user presets on bass station ii. Much like the minibrute, the bass station ii is also an analog monosynth. Thats just a handful of the artists who have used novation synths. Novation bass station ii and arturia minibrute 2s jam youtube. Mar, 2016 bass station is a smooth analogue but can be all sorts, brutes are harsher but can be tamed, ms20 can do both and the res hpf is a great bonus. How to restore the factory patches on bass station ii. Polytone guitar bass amplifier combo 26969 mini brute ii cool sound collection.
The brutes are great when you have a room full of or desk full of synths. Designed to add even more warmth and depth to music made on bass station ii, it also includes a helpful new librarian tool, to help users manage their patches and load their synth sound packs. The synthesizer arturia minibrute 2is usually 60 cheaper than korg minilogue. I had it new in 1989 but never really gigged with it. These include separate adsrs for the filter and envelope. I would pick the bass station since it has patch memories and i imagine a smoother sound. Bass station ii is an analogue monosynth based on the classic original bass station but reworked for the 21st century. I have the slim phatty and since it only has a single output i have a lonely single input available on my interface. There are 26 sounds, starting from number 71 to 97 and all the original patches are there from 0 to 69. We know its not an easy choice because both of these minisynths include features beyond their. The bass station gives you something that your computer actually cant. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Nov 27, 2017 in this video i, after a while, connect the minibrute to the input of the bass station 2.
The remaining sections all relate to actually building your sound or patch, and. Some are going to want the total opposite and will go for the minibrute. Some options are better than others though, and this guide points you to proven great. Recently we had to play in a club that was so small i could only bring in my polytone and frankly i was shocked by. So, the micro has the sequencer and the patch points but loses a few controls and gains a couple of other controls as i understand it. The cool thing about the bass station ii is that its a true analog synth. It brings the best elements of the original bass station into a brand new design with reworked modulation, effects, filters and more. Now a classic, its iconic sound is available as a software plugin, carefully modelled to faithfully recreate the sounds of.
The modulation options are pretty good for the class of synth it is in, but limited compared to the minibrute 2. The minibrute is wellmade, sounds great, is versatile and at 500 euros very affordable. How to restore the factory patches on bass station ii using a. There are loads of options, any recent va will do what you want but all have boring interfaces like the alesis micron, great sound boring way to get it. I havent ever demoed the minibrute or bass station but i have demoed the. The downgrade in size and price doesnt take anything away from the sound potential. In comparison the bass station 2 has excellent midi support and 128 patch memories. The bs ii has a classic sound, velocity, pressure, midi control inout, and patch memory. In this video i, after a while, connect the minibrute to the input of the bass station 2. Minibrute first, then sh101, followed by the minibrute with suboscillator and once more the sh101 fade out. Novation bass station ii page 2 ekt general discussion. Oscillator error introduces a small and adjustable random detune on each noteon event. We know its not an easy choice because both of these minisynths include features beyond.
Like its predecessor, the minibrute, the unit features a steiner parker filter, and. However, brute factor does not require any patching, as it is built into the minibrute. To make this synth even better novation have released a new sound pack with an eclectic mix of patches. Considering a sub phatty or a mini brute post by portamental thu may 16, 20 8. Bass station ii is an analog monosynth based on the classic original bass station, but reworked for the 21st century. New vintage presets for the novation bass station ii. All of this fits into a small, lightweight, and sturdy chassis, which can be compared to a. The pictures names are the patches names and can give you some information about the patch. Originally launched in 1993, bass stations flexible dco oscillators and warm analogue signal path defined countless dance and electronic hits. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section an. They are pretty evenly matched, i would go with the minibrute if you are buying direct, and if you had a bunch of other gear to plug it into first. I have a mini brute and have been thinking about selling it for a bass station 2. Aug 15, 20 bass station ii is an analogue monosynth based on the classic original bass station but reworked for the 21st century. Add to that our 23 years of innovation and expertise, and youve got the.
Bass station is a smooth analogue but can be all sorts, brutes are harsher but can be tamed, ms20 can do both and the res hpf is a great bonus. The mb has a very raw, unique sound wavefolder, steiner filter, etc, patch points, and small footprint. I have a minibrute but im trying to decide if i might want to also pick up a microbrute. Critically, you can store and recall patches on bass station ii. Novation super bass station vintage synth explorer. Questions about the novation bass station ii analog synthesizer. I play in a hip hop band, and my main patch is similar to an 808 tone, and it works very well. Novation bass station ii 20 analog synthesizer analog monophonic synthesizer made in uk. Have i already bought the ms20 mini in this scenario.
M ost remarkable is the fact that a product of this high quality could be produced with such an exceptional priceperformance ratio without any great sacrifices arturia, up to now primarily involved in the development of software synthesizers, seems to have managed the impossible. However, here in germany at the moment, the bass station ii costs about the same as the microbrute, which looks suitably aggressive and fun due to the mod matrix, but perhaps not as fullyfeatured as the bsii for example, it lacks a noise generator and has only one oscillator. All the pictures are not so good often programming at night but good enough so you see the parameters. More sounds for novation bass station ii with new artist pack. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third suboscillator, patch save. Novation is coming out with a bassstation ii which is also analogue.
The bass station ii has doubleresolution 256 steps on several key parameters. I know the pluse has a stereo output would there be much difference just running mono. The super bass station takes its classic predecessor and adds to it an impressive set of features. Loaded with features and keeping with a voice path that is 100% pure analog, big and aggressive sounds are easy with this synth. I already have a waldof q so not sure if i am retreading getting a pulse. Synthesist and sound designer alba ecstasy has released a new sound library for the novation bass station ii. The bass station may not be as big sounding i feel and lacks some of the unique features the mini brute has but i think overall the bs2 is better. Being able to set up your own patches and create a synthesizer that is built for your.
How to use the ext in on the bass station ii novation. This is just a quick improvisation jam and unfortunate i did not synchronised the synths together, but if. Novation bass station ii patch editor built with max. It is a monophonic analog bass synthesizer and was basically one of the first new analog synths to hit the music market since the 1980s. First i list the features of the novation bass station ii synthesizer. Bass station 2 custom patches by magikroom free listening. With the microbrute as well, the brute factor is no casual hypethis synth is meaty and macho like nothing else. It provides a pretty extensive range of monosynth sounds and is hard to beat for the price, even before the 2.
An shtype sub oscillator and noise generator have been added to the oscillator sections. I thought it was a bit strange that they are calling it bass station ii, even if thats what it is, after theyve been giving away a plugin called bass station free for so long. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. All this talk about relatively affordable analog monosynths finally made me curious enough to go searching for some handson demo time. Novation bass station 2 keyboard the unofficial access. Ensure you have connected bass station ii via usb to your computer and that it is powered on. I want to add another bass type synth to my arsenal. The bass station is an incredible little synth that was an instant success when released. Novation bass station ii analogue monosynth novation bass station ii. The original bass station was a hit for novation back in the first wave of the analogue revival, which took place in the mid 1990s as producers and musicians realised the limitations of digital synthesis and looked back to the 70s and 80s classics for inspiration once more. The arturia sounds a little more aggressive, the roland sound is softer. Bass station ii is an analog monosynth with a talent for bass, but a soundengine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. The patch points will connect to other external synthesizers and keyboards to open up the. Small, light and portable, theres no mistaking the bass station 2s heritage.
Considering a sub phatty or a mini brute moog music forum. The patch points will connect to other external synthesizers and keyboards to open. Downloadinstall the bass station ii librarian software for you computer. Programability is great, especially live, as all the controls are in front of you. I bought a bass station ii this spring, a microbrute last month. Jam with novation bass station ii and arturia minibrute 2s. It has two filters, two oscillators, a third suboscillator, patch save, and a fully analog effects section. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third suboscillator, patch save and a fully analog effects section. The bass station ii from novation is a monophonic analog synth that encompasses a multitude of features and modulation options that defies its small size. Bass station iis patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration. Annoyingly, it powers up pointing to patch 1 every time, even if. The sequencer lets you record your own notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time, then store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like.
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