Novation k station vocoder software

Shop for the novation kstation 25key synthesizer and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. I also tried out the v station software version of the k station, and that was what finally persuaded me to get a ks. Virtual analog synthesizer kstation represents a completely new rethought instrument with the module from the predecessor astation. Dial up one of the vocoder presets 259, 269 or 279 and play notes on the kstation at the same time as talking or singing into the mic.

The computer softwaresequencer must have at least 2 midi inputs to allow knob movements to be recorded at. Vocoder and vocaltune effects tabs now work correctly. Virtual analog synthesizer k station represents a completely new rethought instrument with the module from the predecessor a station. It has the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning kstation, with powerful filters, 8voice polyphony, simultaneous novation fx. Get the best deals on novation pro audio synthesizers when you shop the largest online selection at. Kstation 2002 was a 2octave keyboard version of the astation with 8voice polyphony, three asm oscillators providing a range of waveforms plus fm synthesis and a noise source, a 12band vocoder.

When you twist a knob, the kstations display changes to show the parameter name and value. Turn your ipad into an analoguemodelling synthesiser. The amount of knobs make it much easier to tweak and program. Liquid analogue sound based on the kstation sound engine. How do i save the audio input settings on my x station. Just a having some fun comparing novations hardware synth the kstation to their software plugin the vstation. I have long eyed the korg r3 and ultranova, i was not attracted by the microkorg.

The k station i wanted for the layout, it sounds the same as the a station but i prefer its layout more. When i got the a station i heard what i had remembered even with the fx and tweaking sounding different in software vs the hardware. Jul 25, 2017 if you feel like supporting me you can buy one of my tracks for a small donation at bandcamp. Ac power adapter replacement for novation kstation, k. Unlike the original bass station and super bass station which were real analog synths, the astation gets its voice architecture from the supernova synths, which use analog sound modeling.

Novation mininova synth 37 key vocoder keyboard midi,mini nova in box armens. Fixed bug where patch b127 cannot be saved to favourite slot 1. Novation astation discussion vintage synth explorer forums. For example, if a note was played on the kstations keyboard or one of the knobs were moved on the front panel. Added ability to perform a sample freeze of current vocoder spectrum nprn high 6, low 32, value 1. The vstation software synthesizer gets the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the awardwinning kstation, awesome liquid analog filters, 8voice polyphony, tweakable simultaneous fx, and phat sounds only a novation synth can offer. But i wanted k station over supernova because i wanted a small keyboard synth in my setup and this way i still get to keep the novation sound while sticking to a maximum of 3 vas in the studio classing the nord g1 as a va here. Unlike the original bass station and super bass station which were real analog synths, the a station gets its voice architecture from the supernova synths, which use analog sound modeling. Firstly, they can be used to back up all of the kstations memories and global data. V station sounds can be downloaded into the a or k station and vice versa.

For more information on the input sensitivity and input trim see page 36 in the k station manual. Ac power adapter replacement for novation bass station ii bass synthesizer. A twooctave keyboard version of the astation, kstation added three asm oscillators, dual adsr envelope shapers and. Nov 29, 2012 just a having some fun comparing novations hardware synth the k station to their software plugin the v station. This item ac power adapter replacement for novation k station, k station synthesizer. A semiweighted keyboard acquired aftertouch, each of the 33 knobs and sliders send midi information. Ac power adapter replacement for novation astation, a station polyphonic synthesizer. Because this is a major change to how the vocoder works this release also includes a bank of patches that are designed to work with it.

Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Our design consultant is none other than chris huggett, the man who designed oscar and wasp. Added ability to change vocoder spectrum values nprn high 6, low 031, value 0127. It features 8 voices of analog modeled sounds with fm, 12band vocoder, arpeggiator, reverb and delay effects, 400 user rewritable program memories, and more. In 2003, the expanded version of kstation was released. The other day, i tossed a novation kstation into a duffel bag, drove to a friends. It has a very intuitive interface and a 2octave velocity sensitive keyboard. Get the best deals on novation pro audio synthesizers when you shop the. We have lots of users of novation synths here, so im sure if you have any technical questions theyll be able to help. Nov 29, 2017 according to novation, patch naming was omitted to make the k station totally compatible with the a station, but i sincerely hope it can be added in a software update.

Superb liquid analogue sound based on k station sound engine. It also sounds that little bit more highend than my k station, especially the internal effects and bottomend. Essentially, the kstation is an extremely well laidout and superbly designed 2octave keyboard version of their new astation rack module. The kstation is a whole new take on the original bass station keyboard that put british synth makers novation on the analog synth map. Peaks design consultant was none other than chris huggett, the man behind bass station, supernova, oscar and many more legendary synths. I really feel that mininova as an effective tool arrangement. Peak has its origin in the bass station ii analogue monosynth, and peaks oscillators sound completely analogue by being highquality ncos numericallycontrolled oscillators, but gain the flexibility of the digital domain with 60 digital wavetables.

Industry standard vst for pc platforms and mac audio unit plugin format. How to use the external input of the k stationks synth novation. This software package includes the latest novation usb driver, mininova editor and mininova librarian. The v station software synthesizer gets the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the awardwinning k station, awesome liquid analog filters, 8voice polyphony, tweakable simultaneous fx, and phat sounds only a novation synth can offer. The novation mininova is a compact synthesizer for the studio and live performances. The only effect on the kstation that is missing from vstation is the vocoder a shame, but i imagine its inclusion would have bumped up the price. I used to have both and very much prefer the mininova in many ways. British synth makers novation take their now classic bass station rack to the next level. This isnt as flexible as a having a genuine highpass filter, but its useful all the same. When mininova came out, i did not hesitate for long. Vstcafes grzegorz has published a free collection of presets for the novation vstation. Novation mininova synthesizer with vocoder dj city. Novation mininova 37minikey synthesizer vocoder features.

Novation also have their software version of the k station called the v station. Novation keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers for sale. Software mininova software editor mininova patch librarian ableton live lite novation bass station softsynth loopmasters sample pack. Products for novation kstation replacement keys parts. If you just care about studio use or dont mind taking a laptop around, seems to be an extremely costeffective way to get the novation sound in your arsenal. Get the best deals on novation keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers when you shop the largest online selection at. I did the same with the novation ks4 the k station s big brother and wasnt disappointed. These are supposed to have the same synth engines so im just going through sounds. Add to that our 23 years of innovation and expertise, and youve got the modern novation synth range. There a some great free soundbanks on the novation website and the editorlibrarian works well. Shop for the novation k station 25key synthesizer and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. It features 8 voices of analog modeled sounds with fm, 12band vocoder, arpeggiator, reverb and delay effects, 400 user. The a station is polyphonic, adding 8 voices of polyphony to their 1unit rackmount synth.

The specs for the kstation can easily be found anywhere on the internet but briefly, its a modelled analogue synth with three oscillators, a noise generator and ring modulater. This item ac power adapter replacement for novation kstation, k station synthesizer. Updates introduced in novation ks4 concerned the keyboard which got the octaves increased up to 4 49 keys, some additional features and advantages. Vstation, vstation plugin, buy vstation, download v. Software plugin instrument version of novation k station. Massively powerful minisynth with ultranovasound engine voicetune and classic vocoder effects tweak and warp your sounds in realtime 256 amazing sounds onboard, instantly searchable layer up to five effects per voice comes with editing software and a software patch librarian. The novation xstation 25 is a truly revolutionary product that combines several. Receive free versions of the most innovative software instruments and creative fx from developers we admire, as well as discounts to help you make the most of thirdparty software, exclusive to novation customers. Page 1 thank you for purchasing the novation vstation software synthesizer.

The synth wizards from novation recently sent us their kstation. The a station has the layout and shape of the famous bass. The astation is polyphonic, adding 8 voices of polyphony to their 1unit rackmount synth. Mininova by novation synthesiser kvr audio plugins. Every novation synth has been conceived, shaped and refined by his passion and expertise, which spans five decades.

Bring the sounds and effects of our iconic synths directly to your daw. Novation keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers for. Next adjust the audio input trim for the best signal level. 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. According to novation, patch naming was omitted to make the kstation totally compatible with the astation, but i sincerely hope it can be added in a software update. Vstation is a plugin version of the hardware kstation. Novation mininova 37key synthesizer keyboard rk audio. Some parameters listed above are not appropriate to the vstation for example, vocoder.

In the category synth vocoder to 3 octaves, i owned the miniak, big potential but disappointing vocoder. The novation a station is an amazing va synth, that is capable of some very warm sounds. Ac power adapter replacement for novation drumstation, drumstation v2. I also tried out the vstation software version of the kstation, and that was what finally persuaded me to get a ks. We have updated the vocoder algorithm to greatly improve its sound and performance.

Optimised parameter flow and speeded up patch changes. Bass station iis patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration. My ks external input is not working after initial power up local control and midi output when trying to. In the box usb cable power supply user manual included software mininova software editor mininova patch librarian ableton live lite novation bass station softsynth loopmasters sample pack 1gb synth engine up to 18 note polyphony dynamic voicing monotimbral per patch 3x oscillators 1x noise generator 2x ring modulators waveforms include. Mininova connects to a computer via usb, where free plugin software can be used for patch library management.

Connect an audio input to either the mic input, input 1 or input 2. Station rack synth with a small, cute, keyboard version the k. As someone mentioned the vstation software is compatible with akstation patches. This installer includes the latest version of the novation usb 1. Essentially, the k station is an extremely well laidout and superbly designed 2octave keyboard version of their new a station rack module. Get the guaranteed best price on synthesizers like the novation kstation 25key synthesizer at musicians friend. When you twist a knob, the k station s display changes to show the parameter name and value. One important feature of the supernova was the provision of multiple effects units which could be assigned to each timbre, allowing a much richer sound than had generally been possible with a multitimbral synthesiser. After all, were the guys behind bass station and supernova. In 2003, the expanded version of k station was released. I am a fan of simple oscillators sawtooth, sine, square and i find my account. But againvstation is definitely a great plugin if you like the novation sound, its definitely in there, and thats one of the reasons why i wanted to share this little experiment. Powerful 3 oscillator sound engine with noise and fm capability.

Novation also have their software version of the kstation called the vstation. Page 1 thank you for purchasing the novation v station software synthesizer. Its sort of like their astation with keys 25 of them. Superb liquid analogue sound based on kstation sound engine. The editor is also updated to support the new vocoder features. Novation have employed system exclusive messages for two distinct purposes on the kstation.

In this way, the eq can also be used as a makeshift static or cyclically modulated highpass filter. Fixed some broken vocaltune pitchpitchbend parameters. Kstation if the vocoder is being used with a microphone double check that the input sensitivity has been switched from. Parts and accessories for novation kstation keyboards. For more information on the input sensitivity and input trim see page 36 in the kstation manual. I think the mininovas vocoder is a lot more capable than the microkorgs. Based on the same technology found in its bigger brother the supernova, the kstation is the keyboard 2 octaves version of the astation va module. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.

Novation astation 2001 rackmount 8 voices synthesizer with digital vocoder. I especially love the pad sounds and soft leads of the mininova. The midi out socket transmits any midi information which might be generated by the kstation. Sporting the same sound engine as its big brother, the novation ultranova. Sound and effects engines from novations flagship ultranova synth. This article contains step by step instructions on how to use the vocoder on the ultranova. Novation drumstation firmware upgrade software update v 1. 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 kstation is a greatsounding, 3oscillator va synthesizer. When the vocoder is selected, the knob controls the balance. Press the vocoder button to access the vocoder menu. Dial up one of the vocoder presets 259, 269 or 279 and play notes on the k station at the same time as talking or singing into the mic.

Novation kstation 25key synthesizer musicians friend. If you feel like supporting me you can buy one of my tracks for a small donation at bandcamp. It is pretty much identical in every respect but works as a vst plugin windows or audio unit osx. Press audio on the global section of the ultranova. Featuring 256 incredible onboard sounds, the novation mininova allows you to tweak them to your hearts content. The vstation virtual analogue synthesizer recreates the power and rich sound of the kstation synth as a plugin for macintosh or windows. Software plugin instrument version of novation kstation. Vocaltune feature with vocoder and included gooseneck mic. A semiweighted keyboard acquired aftertouch, each of. All you have to do is register your novation gear, and one offer will be featured in your novation account every couple of months. I would say that sounds lead, i keep my preference for my old k station.

That exciting concept is reflected on technology as a whole, including the music industry, in which more new products are becoming increasingly powerful with a broader range of features, often merging functions that were once only available on separate machines. Now novation have taken the initiative, following up their desirable a. 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. Sound and effects engines from novation s flagship ultranova synth. Today the company specializes in midi controllers with and without keyboards, both analog and virtual analog performance synthesizers, gridbased performance controllers, and audio interfaces. The vstation is a polyphonic softsynth for mac and pc. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Please be aware that your original ultranova vocoder patches will sound different. Vstation sounds can be downloaded into the a or kstation and vice versa.