There are a few classic synth sounds of yesteryear and some new modern classics as well. Focusrite novation software collection download edition. Novation x station the new x station 25 integrates a novation synthesizer, an audio interface, midi controller, midi interface and a multieffects processor, complete with usb or battery power for extended total mobility. Nov 29, 2017 compared to previous novation pieces, the xstation may not look as cool, but what it lacks in stylish visual cues it makes up for in functionality always a good tradeoff in my book. The novation xstation looks like a midi controller, which it is, but it also has a solid selection of onboard sounds, effects and arpeggio options. Strings, fm synthesis, bassbass arp, drums bass, hats, snare, lfo, yamaha gs 1ish, vintage wavetableish all sounds programmed by. The novation x station 25 midi controller combines a firstclass 25key keyboard, killer sounds, midi control, a midi interface, and mouthwatering effects in a compact, portable controller that can be powered with usb or batteries. All launchkey controllers come with loopmasters sounds, bass station and vstation. Also mzr55 i have 3 nothing is as cheap and reliable and as. It features 8 voices of analog modeled sounds with fm, 12band vocoder, arpeggiator, reverb and delay effects, 400 user. Novation xstation 61 midi controller musicians friend. Should i buy novation supernova ii, ultranova, xstation.
Ive since bought and sold too much gear to list but when all is said and done, the astation is still one of my my favorite vas. It has the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning k station, with powerful filters, 8voice polyphony, simultaneous novation fx. The novation xstation synthesizer combines a firstclass 61key keyboard, killer sounds, midi control, a midi interface and mouthwatering effects, in a compact, portable controller that can. However, the x station concept was born when novation realised they could use the dsp chips in the unit to add a hardware synth to the featurelist. Nov 29, 2017 the other day, i tossed a novation k station into a duffel bag, drove to a friends studio, and poured out colossal bass lines, rasping leads, mellow chords, bubbling arpeggios, and swirling pads. X station is designed with live performance in mind, offering semiweighted keys and aftertouch. The novation xstation is a virtual analog synthesizer, audio interface and midi controller that was released in early 2004, and made by the british company novation. The novation xstation synth is a very versatile and flexible synthesizer for its money. Although its geared towards computerbased work, the novation xstation has plenty of power as a standalone instrument. I have an xstation, i dont use it for mics but i do know that it should show up in your daw like an other audio interface, mine does. The only things missing to really make it an all in one unit e. Dgx620, novation xstation 61, maschineminidiscsmics and ting.
However, the xstation is not simply a remote 25 with an audio interface bolted on. Novation xstation 25 favourite sounds part 1 2 youtube. There are a wide range of original patches including huge basses, mysterious pads, colorful leads, crazy sfx and things inbetween. View and download novation x station specifications online. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation xstation, xio, ks4. The other day, i tossed a novation kstation into a duffel bag, drove to a friends studio, and poured out colossal bass lines, rasping leads, mellow chords, bubbling arpeggios, and swirling pads.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The novation x station is a virtual analog synthesizer, audio interface and midi controller that was released in early 2004, and made by the british company novation. The novation xstation 25 midi controller combines a firstclass 25key keyboard, killer sounds, midi control, a midi interface, and mouthwatering effects in a compact, portable controller that can be powered with usb or batteries. There are several different types of keys used on the novation keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. Vstation is a plugin version of the hardware kstation. Novation xstation user manual pdf download manualslib. V station sounds can be downloaded into the a or k station and vice versa. Ableton live lite, novations bass station synth, xln audio addictive keys, and a loop masters sample pack. The templates work really well with a lot of softsynths and you can customise them further to get the sort of control you want. Liquid analogue sound based on the k station sound engine. Vstation reproduces the complex and harmonically rich sounds through their engine used for synthesizing liquid analog, and has a clear and responsive interface with drives and keyboard switches, which are actuated by pressing the mouse. Digitalanalogue sound based on k station sound engine.
The kstation is a whole new take on the original bass station keyboard that put british synth makers novation on the analog synth map. Compared to previous novation pieces, the xstation may not look as cool, but what it lacks in stylish visual cues it makes up for in functionality always a good tradeoff in my book. Novation xstation 61 midi controller guitar center. The application contains the classicladder filter sound modeling of the 1224 db lowpass filter. Getting started with sl mkiii daw setup studio one 4. External control, midi, usb, sustain and expression pedals. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. The v station is a polyphonic softsynth for mac and pc. Physically, the xstation 25 is very similar to the remote 25, sharing all the same parts for the knobs, sliders, and keys. Novation xstation 25 midi controller guitar center. Powerful 3 oscillator sound engine with noise and fm capability. Launchpadlaunchpad pro demo for live please click below for more details.
The latest x station operating system is available to download from the x station downloads page and comes with full instructions on how to update the unit. Novation launchkey 61 61key keyboard controller 61note usbios midi keyboard controller with synthaction keys, 9 fadersbuttons, 8 encoders, 16 pads, dedicated transport controls, and bundled software macpcios the novation launchkey 61 is your quick and easy solution for producing and performing electronic music using ableton live. This installer includes the latest version of the novation usb 1. Virtual analog synthesizer novation vstation recreates the powerful and rich sound kstation synth as a plug for the computer. Bass station is a virtual bass synthesizer it is available as a vst plugin. You can choose between 25, 49 and 61note versions, depending on. Hi ive got the novation x station 61 and its pretty good not perfect but the best controller overall that i have used. Novation x station and sonar 8 hiya i have a novation x station that i am trying to setup as a control surface for use with sonar 8 but dont seem to be able to find any x station. Novation launchkey 61 61 key keyboard controller 61 note usbios midi keyboard controller with synthaction keys, 9 fadersbuttons, 8 encoders, 16 pads, dedicated transport controls, and bundled software macpcios the novation launchkey 61 is your quick and easy solution for producing and performing electronic music using ableton live. Parts and accessories for novation xstation keyboards. The novation xstation employs a premiumclass mechanism with semiweighted keys and aftertouch.
Aftertouch sensitive semiweighted keyboard x station 25 has a 25 note keyboard 2 octaves, x station 49 has a 49 note keyboard 4 octaves, x station 61 has a 61 note keyboard 5 octaves. In looking at the cd that came with my xstation, i see that there was an addendum to the manual that had some new features in the latest operating system at that time. The k station is a whole new take on the original bass station keyboard that put british synth makers novation on the analog synth map. The novation x station employs a premiumclass mechanism with semiweighted keys and aftertouch. View and download novation xstation specifications online. Essentially, the kstation is an extremely well laidout and superbly designed 2octave keyboard version of their new astation rack module.
Should i buy novation supernova ii, ultranova, xstation 61. Two novation polysynths and a fourpart drum machine, combined with an intuitive gridbased sequencer in a standalone box that will have you making electronic music. However, the xstation concept was born when novation realised they could use the dsp chips in the unit to add a hardware synth to the featurelist. Its got masses of sophistication, acres of program locations and the flexibility of integrating it with. Novation xstation and sonar 8 hiya i have a novation xstation that i am trying to setup as a control surface for use with sonar 8 but dont seem to be able to find any xstation. V station is a plugin version of the hardware k station. Vstation, vstation plugin, buy vstation, download v. Programming vstation is simple, because all the primary controls are on the main screen. Liquid analogue sound based on the kstation sound engine. It has the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning kstation, with powerful filters, 8voice polyphony, simultaneous novation fx. The novation x station synthesizer combines a firstclass 61 key keyboard, killer sounds, midi control, a midi interface and mouthwatering effects, in a compact, portable controller that can be powered with usb or batteries. We are a family of brands, all committed to removing barriers to creativity.
I get a packet error when updating the xstation operating system from my pc. The novation x station synth is a very versatile and flexible synthesizer for its money. Youll find the products you own from all of our brands in one place, streamlined to get you what you need, as fast as possible, with a single signon for all. I realize the xstation is an olderlesser synth than either the ultranova or r3, but i really liked the ability to fiddle with the knobs and sliders right on the keyboard, vs having to adjust an lcddigital parameters on the r3 and. The product was sold for a short time under the name remote audio, before being rebranded as. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it.
When using a usb connection to power the xstation from a laptop computer, the xstation may not power up successfully. The latest xstation operating system is available to download from the xstation downloads page and comes with full instructions on how to update the unit. This is due to the xstation not being able to draw enough power from the laptop computer. Novation xstation is a great synth, and i wanted to show how cool it could sound. The easily routable lfos create simple modulations, which can directly control the harmonic content of the sound by pulse width modulation or filter cutoff for dynamic sound variations. So youd need to first go to the audio settings of fl studio and see if the xstation is showing up there as a choice for the audio interface. 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. With a grand total of 28 knobs, 55 buttons, nine 30mm faders and a 2. The vstation is a polyphonic softsynth for mac and pc. The x station s dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. The whole package includes a virtual analog synth, a midi controller, a 2 in 2 out audio interface and an effect processor.
Audio and midi interfaces the novation x station includes a fully featured audio interface with 2 phantompowered, hiquality converters, 2 neutrik combined xlr and 14 inputs, digital spdif out, and much more. Xstation is designed with live performance in mind. Essentially, the k station is an extremely well laidout and superbly designed 2octave keyboard version of their new a station rack module. Hi ive got the novation xstation 61 and its pretty good not perfect but the best controller overall that i have used.
It is the endresult of adding an audio interface, a ksclass synthesizer and an effects section to the companys remote controllers. The software is sometimes referred to as vstation demo. Links in article to get the novation vstation and bass station for only. Vstation sounds can be downloaded into the a or kstation and vice versa. A polyphonic softsynth for mac and pc, with three oscillators, eight powerful filters, eight voice polyphony and simultaneous novation fx. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation x station, xio, ks4. It features 8 voices of analog modeled sounds with fm, 12band. Lite 9, loopmasters samples sowie unser virtuelles instrument bass station. May 14, 2018 the novation x station looks like a midi controller, which it is, but it also has a solid selection of onboard sounds, effects and arpeggio options. From what i can tell, the synth side is somewhere between a k station and an eightvoice version of the ksrack using a single ks sound engine. V station can be installed on windows xpvista7810 environment, 32bit version. Buy novation vst plugins, novation instruments and effects. An explanation video and example ableton live session will be available for download soon.
Aftertouch sensitive semiweighted keyboard xstation 25 has a 25 note keyboard 2 octaves, xstation 49 has a 49 note keyboard 4 octaves, xstation 61 has a 61 note keyboard 5 octaves. I get a packet error when updating the x station operating system from my pc. This is an not edited video where i was testing sounds and upload some own patchs on the. Made to produce with ableton live and your hardware, launchpad pro is our most advanced 64pad grid controller. I realize the x station is an olderlesser synth than either the ultranova or r3, but i really liked the ability to fiddle with the knobs and sliders right on the keyboard, vs having to adjust an lcddigital parameters on the r3 and. So youd need to first go to the audio settings of fl studio and see if the x station is showing up there as a choice for the audio interface. The vstation gets the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning kstation, with awesome liquid analogue filters, 8voice polyphony, rippin simultaneous fx and the kind of phatt sounds only a genuine novation synth can offer. Programming v station is simple, because all the primary controls are on the main screen. I have an x station, i dont use it for mics but i do know that it should show up in your daw like an other audio interface, mine does.
Novation xstation the new xstation 25 integrates a novation synthesizer, an audio interface, midi controller, midi interface and a multieffects processor, complete with usb or battery power for extended total mobility. Reverb, chorus, phaser, delay, panning, distortion and eq. Well maybe not everyone, but the novation xstation which comes in 25 and 49 key versions is an extremely versatile tool which can turn its. It also has the same attractive silverygrey matt finish. Digitalanalogue sound based on kstation sound engine. Novation xstation 49 demo 24 custom patches youtube. The software is sometimes referred to as v station demo. Audio and midi interfaces the novation xstation includes a fully featured audio interface with 2 phantompowered, hiquality converters, 2 neutrik combined xlr and 14 inputs, digital spdif out, and much more. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a given style are identical. The v station gets the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning k station, with awesome liquid analogue filters, 8voice polyphony, rippin simultaneous fx and the kind of phatt sounds only a genuine novation synth can offer. The xstations dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer.
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