Novation xstation is a great synth, and i wanted to show how cool it could sound. Ableton live lite, novations bass station synth, xln audio addictive keys, and a loop masters sample pack. This is an not edited video where i was testing sounds and upload some own patchs on the. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. 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. From what i can tell, the synth side is somewhere between a kstation and an eightvoice version of the ksrack using a single ks sound engine.
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. The novation xstation synth is a very versatile and flexible synthesizer for its money. The xstations dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. There are a few classic synth sounds of yesteryear and some new modern classics as well. Lite 9, loopmasters samples sowie unser virtuelles instrument bass station. Physically, the xstation 25 is very similar to the remote 25, sharing all the same parts for the knobs, sliders, and keys.
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. Liquid analogue sound based on the kstation sound engine. The software is sometimes referred to as v station demo. However, the xstation is not simply a remote 25 with an audio interface bolted on. With a grand total of 28 knobs, 55 buttons, nine 30mm faders and a 2. I get a packet error when updating the x station operating system from my pc. Focusrite novation software collection download edition. 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. 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. 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. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. 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. Its got masses of sophistication, acres of program locations and the flexibility of integrating it with. Should i buy novation supernova ii, ultranova, xstation 61.
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. All launchkey controllers come with loopmasters sounds, bass station and vstation. Simply recall a named factory preset, tweak it and. The kstation is a whole new take on the original bass station keyboard that put british synth makers novation on the analog synth map. 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. Also mzr55 i have 3 nothing is as cheap and reliable and as. Vstation, vstation plugin, buy vstation, download v. View and download novation xstation specifications online.
It has the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning k station, with powerful filters, 8voice polyphony, simultaneous novation fx. 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. V station can be installed on windows xpvista7810 environment, 32bit version. 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. 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. 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. Dgx620, novation xstation 61, maschineminidiscsmics and ting. 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.
Digitalanalogue sound based on k station sound engine. The templates work really well with a lot of softsynths and you can customise them further to get the sort of control you want. Novation xstation 61 midi controller musicians friend. It is the endresult of adding an audio interface, a ksclass synthesizer and an effects section to the companys remote controllers. Programming vstation is simple, because all the primary controls are on the main screen. Xstation is designed with live performance in mind.
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. This software is an intellectual property of novation. 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. Novation xstation 49 demo 24 custom patches youtube.
Should i buy novation supernova ii, ultranova, xstation. Although its geared towards computerbased work, the novation xstation has plenty of power as a standalone instrument. The only things missing to really make it an all in one unit e. 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 is a polyphonic softsynth for mac and pc. Made to produce with ableton live and your hardware, launchpad pro is our most advanced 64pad grid controller.
The application contains the classicladder filter sound modeling of the 1224 db lowpass filter. Buy novation vst plugins, novation instruments and effects. Powerful 3 oscillator sound engine with noise and fm capability. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. 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. It features 8 voices of analog modeled sounds with fm, 12band. V station sounds can be downloaded into the a or k station and vice versa. Novation xstation 61 midi controller guitar center. Liquid analogue sound based on the k station sound engine.
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. 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. The whole package includes a virtual analog synth, a midi controller, a 2 in 2 out audio interface and an effect processor. Essentially, the kstation is an extremely well laidout and superbly designed 2octave keyboard version of their new astation rack module. Programming v station is simple, because all the primary controls are on the main screen. Hi ive got the novation xstation 61 and its pretty good not perfect but the best controller overall that i have used. 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. This installer includes the latest version of the novation usb 1.
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. The novation x station synth is a very versatile and flexible synthesizer for its money. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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.
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. 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. 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 features 8 voices of analog modeled sounds with fm, 12band vocoder, arpeggiator, reverb and delay effects, 400 user. The v station is a polyphonic softsynth for mac and pc. We are a family of brands, all committed to removing barriers to creativity. 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.
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. Vstation sounds can be downloaded into the a or kstation and vice versa. 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. 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.
I get a packet error when updating the xstation operating system from my pc. External control, midi, usb, sustain and expression pedals. Novation xstation 25 midi controller guitar center. Launchpadlaunchpad pro demo for live please click below for more details. 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. 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. Essentially, the k station is an extremely well laidout and superbly designed 2octave keyboard version of their new a station rack module.
When using a usb connection to power the xstation from a laptop computer, the xstation may not power up successfully. Parts and accessories for novation xstation keyboards. V station is a plugin version of the hardware k station. The novation x station employs a premiumclass mechanism with semiweighted keys and aftertouch. 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. The software is sometimes referred to as vstation demo. This is due to the xstation not being able to draw enough power from the laptop computer. Links in article to get the novation vstation and bass station for only. X station is designed with live performance in mind, offering semiweighted keys and aftertouch. 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. Hi ive got the novation x station 61 and its pretty good not perfect but the best controller overall that i have used. The novation xstation is a virtual analog synthesizer, audio interface and midi controller that.
Digitalanalogue sound based on kstation sound engine. Novation xstation user manual pdf download manualslib. It has the same real 3oscillator flexibility as the award winning kstation, with powerful filters, 8voice polyphony, simultaneous novation fx. 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. 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. 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.
The novation xstation employs a premiumclass mechanism with semiweighted keys and aftertouch. 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. Strings, fm synthesis, bassbass arp, drums bass, hats, snare, lfo, yamaha gs 1ish, vintage wavetableish all sounds programmed by. Virtual analog synthesizer novation vstation recreates the powerful and rich sound kstation synth as a plug for the computer. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation xstation, xio, ks4.
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. The x station s dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. You can choose between 25, 49 and 61note versions, depending on. 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. Vstation is a plugin version of the hardware kstation.
The xstation requires approx 350ma of power to operate dependent on various conditions. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation x station, xio, ks4. 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. Novation is obsessed with helping electronic music makers find new ways to produce and perform new electronic music. Getting started with sl mkiii daw setup studio one 4.
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