Novation Bass Station

Novation Bass Station - Bold, Booming, and Buzzing.

The original Novation Bass Station, launched in 1993, is celebrated for its raw, punchy, and unmistakably analogue character. Designed during a period when digital synthesisers dominated, the Bass Station brought analogue warmth and grit back into the spotlight, making it a cult favourite among producers.

The Novation Bass Station by GForce, whilst remaining sonically faithful to the original, has been extensively enhanced, now offering polyphony, unison modes, a powerful modern sequencer, and expansive modulation capabilities with the advanced X-LFO and X-ADSR. These updates bring unprecedented depth and exibility to the Bass Station’s iconic sound.

Ferocious Basslines & Monstrous Polyphonic Sounds

The Bass Station delivers a sound as powerful and textured as the iconic TB-303® that its 24dB fiter is meant to emulate. Its distinctive lter sweeps and lively oscillators allow for expressive bass lines and leads, from smooth, rounded tones to biting, edgy textures. Whether you're shaping intense bass grooves or slicing through leads, the Bass Station is your ultimate ally in redening the low end. Break free from the ordinary and let your bass lines take centre stage with the timeless energy of the Bass Station.

How Was It Augmented?

The Novation Bass Station by GForce blends vintage charm with modern features:

• Enhanced Signal Path: New waveforms, sub OSC, FM, noise, LFO sync, and more.

• Polyphony & Unison: Now supports up to 16 voices and mono unison.

• X-Modulator: Modulate most parameters for creative sound shaping.

• High Pass Filter: More control over frequencies for cleaner mixes.

• Built-in Effects: Distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb for dynamic sound.

• Two Macros: Real-time control over key parameters, plus sequencer modulation.

• Arpeggiator & Sequencer: Simplifies complex rhythmic and melodic patterns.

• Advanced Patch Browser: Quick access to a vast preset library.

All these features elevate your sound design and performance possibilities.

The Original Rebel of Analogue Bass

The Novation Bass Station, released in 1993, emerged during the rise of digital synths and the resurgence of analogue synthesisers. Known for its punchy bass, compact size, and affordability, it quickly became a favorite for producers seeking an accessible, modern analogue sound. A staple in the electronic music scene, it was used in professional studios, home studios, and rave parties. More than just a bass synth, it offers a unique voice and character.

Create Complex, Musical Sounds with X-Modifiers

X-Modifier technology expands modulation possibilities, allowing for complex yet musical sounds. With the intuitive X-LFO and X-ADSR sections pre-configured, you can work faster and focus on creativity. The added screen displays X-Modier output, while maintaining the original tone and character of the synth.

Unleash Your Musical Ideas

The GForce Bass Station offers a fully resizable UI, powerful preset browser, and over 300 new presets from top sound designers. Organize and search sounds effortlessly with advanced tagging and sorting features. Patches range from edgy to classic, including many recreations from GForce.

Features

• An authentic-sounding emulation of the 1993 original Novation Bass Station
• Developed in collaboration with Novation
• Mono, Mono Unison, Legato, Autoglide and Poly Modes, up to 16 voices
• Augmented with vast modulation options via X-Modifiers
• Arpeggiator and Sequencer including macro automation
• Unique 2-pole or 4-pole lter with gnarly resonance
• Fully-scalable UI
• Over 300 presets
• Powerful Preset Browser
• Pan Spread
• High-Pass Filter, Distortion, Chorus, Delay and Reverb effects
• Two programmable Macros for easy manipulation of sounds
• Programmable Velocity Responses and Poly Aftertouch
• Polyphonic Pitchbend for use with MPE controllers

Mac:

• macOS 10.15 or higher 
• Apple Silicon Native Support
• Intel or M1 processor

Windows:

• Windows 7 or higher
• 2GHz CPU with 2GB RAM
• 367 MB of disk space