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Novation AFX Station - Limited Edition Synthesizer
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A long, long time ago - we're talking 2013 - Novation launched the Bass Station II and quickly realised they'd hit the bullseye when it comes to crazy popular stage and studio gear. It may be mono, but at least it's a mono synth bursting with more functions and analogue sounds than you can shake a stick at. The fresh Novation AFX Station bears a lot of similarities but comes with one or two unique twists. For starters, the AFX name, which is simply short for Aphex Twin because yes indeed: Richard D. James has kindly cooperated and even lent his name to this Novation-made sound machine.
The Novation AFX Station
Allow us to refresh your memory a little. The Bass Station 2, which makes up the better part of the AFX, is an analogue mono synth equipped with two oscillators, a sub-oscillator and a noise generator. So, with the AFX, pulsewidth modulation is possible and so is oscillator-synchronisation. The synth offers envelopes for amplitude and 'mod', where the latter is used for the filter or potentially things like pulsewidth modulation. Speaking of filters, you're offered two types (classic/acid), two curves (12dB/24dB) and even the choice between low-pass, band-pass and high-pass for a staggering total of twelve filters! That's in addition to two LFOs that are included to shake things up, an arpeggiator for otherworldly loops, and a few extra editing options 'hidden under' the keys. The built-in distortion effect isn't to be overlooked either, as it does what you'll likely be using the AFX for: create raw and rough sound for louder styles. Needless to say, the options are virtually endless so even if you've got other plans, that's totally fine too. If you did, however, come here to check out a hardcore synth, you've definitely come to the right place.
AFX-Only Features
In terms of exclusive AFX features, you're treated to the intriguing AFX Mode. When active, each key can carry its own patch data, allowing you to play with different sounds despite the synth's monophonic nature. This means you can add subtle changes to highs and lows - much like how it's done with key-follow filter functions. In reality, you can change anything you want, including the oscillator shape. The most obvious thing to do here is to turn the AFX into an analogue drum computer, with the kick on one key and the snare on another. This kind of potential is rare among similarly-priced synths, so if the BassStation 2 has been sitting atop your wishlist for a while now and you happen to be an Aphex Twin fan, don't miss your chance to get your hands on this particularly limited edition Novation AFX Station.
Specifikationer
Produktfunktioner
- 19 tums rackformat ej tillämpbart
- Antal tangenter 25
- Arpeggiator/sequencer arpeggiator
- Kontroll sustain (input), aftertouch
- Ingångar synthesizer line in
- Ljudkälla analog
- MIDI & CV/gate MIDI in, MIDI ut, MIDI över USB
- Utgångar synthesizer line out jack
- Typ av tangenter klaviatur
- Format synthesizer keyboard
Vikt och mått inkluderar förpackning
- Vikt (inkl. förpackning) 3,8 kg
- Mått (inkl. förpackning) 53,5 x 36,5 x 14,5 cm
Produktspecifikationer
- Novation AFX Station
- analogue monophonic synthesizer
- 128 unique presets from Aphex Twin
- AFX Mode: unique sound per key
- synthesis:
- osc 1 (sine, tri, saw, square/pwm)
- osc 2 (sine, tri, saw, square/pwm)
- sub-osc
- noise
- oscillator-sync (osc 1 and osc 2)
- 2x envelopes
- ring modulator
- extensive filters:
- acid (diode ladder) or classic (Bass Station)
- 12 dB, 24 dB
- LPF, BPF, HPF
- overdrive
- 2x extensive LFO
- power:
- USB
- 9V DC power supply included
- dimensions: 460 x 276 x 80mm
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This is essentially now a true 3 oscillator synth - now you can de-tune the sub-osc. AFX mode is great fun and highly creative. I like the Paraphonic mode too. It's fantastic sounding bass machine, the oscillators really beat against each other in a nice way. It can be subtle, or you can make it wild.
BAX music have been great also - I think they are the only place that have the AFX version in stock now.
Such an incredible piece of kit!
As a long time Aphex Twin fan, I can confidently say that this synth delivers the intended sound.
I am new to the device and synths in general so YouTube is your best bet for technical talk but from a quality point of view this feels excellent. The synth is thick plastic with plenty of feedback leds and very responsive buttons and keys. Over 100 presets which are all interesting in themselves before you start fiddling and adjusting them yourself. There are many many “hidden” features which are outlined in the online manual.
Definitely one for Aphex Twin fans to consider as well as general musicians and enthusiasts as it’s essentially the Novation Bass Station 2 in a much more attractive suit.
Fair price and great service
Veelzijdig en verrassende synth waar je veel creativiteit uit kan halen. Ik heb er tot nu toe maar een paar uur alleen mee zitten spelen en dat levert al veel leuks op. Er zitten nog veel mogelijkheden in als je wat tutorials bekijkt. Bouwkwaliteit voelt stevig aan. Het AFX uiterlijk is leuk, maar verder is het gewoon een bass station 2.
Een compacte synth die dankzij de software heel complexe dingen kan.
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This thing is deep!
So many features & options within the synth & the editor available for it.
Loads of great presets on board and available for download. It will be a long time before I have gone full circle with this piece of gear. Definitely not boring & certainly not just for bass range parts. Some great lead range sounds on here too.
Bon voyage!