Detail 01
Paraphonic mode
The instrument includes a stated paraphonic performance mode.
Product detailSKU #1500000462664
NovationBass Station II Analog Synthesizer Swifty Edition
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A limited-edition Bass Station II with a true-analog signal path, extensive hands-on sound shaping, 60 artist patches, and custom Swifty artwork.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Producers and performers seeking an expressive 25-key analog synthesizer
- Sound designers who want dual oscillators, two filter designs, modulation, AFX Mode, and paraphonic mode
- Musicians who value built-in sequencing, arpeggiation, USB MIDI, and DIN MIDI
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than 25 keys
- Buyers seeking a non-limited-edition presentation
- Users who require more than four sequencer memory slots
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
AFX Mode
Each key can use an individual patch.
Detail 03
Classic and Acid filters
Classic filtering provides low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes; the Acid filter is a 24 dB/octave low-pass design.
Detail 04
60 artist patches
Additional patches are credited to Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argiro.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It has 25 full-size synth-action keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch.
- 02Power is available by USB bus power or the included 9V DC supply.
- 03The sequencer is 32-step with four memory slots, and the arpeggiator is 32-step.
- 04It includes a 1/4 in mono audio output, headphone output, external audio input, sustain input, USB MIDI, and 5-pin MIDI In/Out.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many keys does the Bass Station II Swifty Edition have?
It has 25 full-size synth-action keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch.
02What is special about AFX Mode?
AFX Mode lets each key use its own individual patch.
03Can it connect to a computer and external MIDI gear?
Yes. It supports class-compliant USB MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out.
04What comes in the box?
The box includes the Bass Station II Swifty Edition, a DC power supply, USB-B to USB-A cable, Ableton Live Lite, and a Getting Started Guide.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Power switch
- USB / DC / Off
2 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- China
- Color
- White
5 detailsConnections & power
- Headphone output
- 1/4" TRS
- Sustain pedal input
- 1/4" TS
- Max power draw
- 300 mA @ 9V DC
- External audio input
- 1/4" TRS
- Audio output
- 1/4" TRS mono
4 detailsSize & weight
- Master carton dimensions
- 21.46" x 15.75" x 28.15"
- Master carton weight
- 44.67 lb
- Box weight
- 8.25 lb
- Box dimensions
- 14.57" x 20.87" x 5.59"
1 detailsIn the box
- Filter types included
- Classic filter (state-variable) and Acid filter (24 dB/octave low-pass)
45 detailsOther
- Filter types
- Low-pass, band-pass, high-pass
- Power options
- USB bus powered or 9V DC external supply
- MIDI
- 5-pin DIN In/Out
- Security
- Kensington lock slot
- Units per master carton
- 5
- Components software
- Browser-based or desktop app for patch management and firmware updates
- Key count
- 25 full-size keys
- PWM sources
- Dedicated knob, LFO, modulation envelope
- Special edition
- Custom blue-and-white artwork by Ian "Swifty" Swift
- Portamento
- Yes, with dedicated time control
- Factory patches
- 64
- Sequencer
- 32-step with 4 memory slots
- LED display
- Yes (for patch, parameter, octave status)
- Korena Special
- false
- Pitch/mod wheels
- Yes
- Transpose
- Yes
- LFO waveforms
- Triangle, sawtooth, square, sample & hold
- Weight
- 5.47 lb. (2.48 kg)
- Contents
- Bass Station II Swifty Edition, DC power supply, USB-B to USB-A cable, Ableton Live Lite, Getting Started Guide
- Key shift
- -5 / +4 octaves
- Country
- China
- Key type
- Synth-action with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
- Panel layout
- Traditional single-function rotary controls
- AFX Mode
- Yes
- Sub oscillator
- Yes
- Power supply
- Included
- Envelopes
- 2 x ADSR
- Ring modulator
- Yes (inputs: Oscillators 1 and 2)
- Tier
- new
- Additional content
- 60 artist patches (Legowelt, Pecq, Maria Chiara Argiro)
- Oscillator sync
- Yes
- Paraphonic mode
- Yes
- LFOs
- 2
- Category Source
- detail
- Main oscillators
- 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators (DCOs)
- User patches
- 64
- USB
- USB 2.0 (MIDI and power)
- Waveforms
- Sine, triangle, sawtooth, square
- Slope options
- 12 dB or 24 dB/octave
- On-key parameter editing
- Yes
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 17.99" (45.70 cm) x 2.99" (7.60 cm) x 10.75" (27.30 cm)
- Type
- Limited-edition paraphonic analog synthesizer
- MIDI over USB
- Class-compliant (no drivers required)
- Source Id
- site51500000462664
- Arpeggiator
- 32-step with multiple patterns
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