Novation stands for innovative sound and music
production tools. The X-Station combines a Novation-class Synthesizer,
an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface and a
multi-effects processor. All in one - complete with USB or battery
power for extended total mobility!
Audio And Midi Solution
X-Station includes a fully featured audio
interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, two Neutrik™
combined XLR and jack sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more.
Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls
even allow you to work without a mixer. What's more, the onboard DSP
effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for
monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own
effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel -
and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time!
On top of that, X-Station has a built in MIDI Interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI Gear as well.
Hardware Synthesizer
A fully featured Novation-class hardware
synthesizer also runs on the unique X-Station hardware thanks to its
powerful DSP processor! The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is
based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The
extensive control interface provides instant access to all key
parameters, making it ideal for live performances. And forget cables -
the synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo audio output is sent
straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via
ASIO!
Dsp Effects
X-Station provides two channels of onboard
multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used simultaneously on each
channel. The palette includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ and
even a Compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like
giving the singer some Reverb while recording) or for recording as well
(e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to the unique design,
synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same
time!
Direct Remote
Want a first class remote control for sequencer
functions? Need a hardware surface for your VST-Instruments? Would you
like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here's your
solution - no matter if you want to remote control your Access Virus™
or Propellerhead Reason™. X-Station offers a total of 55 assignable
physical controls, including 3 Encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22
buttons. And that doesn't include the dedicated controls in the Audio
section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in
total using the shift functions!
Tired Of Wires?
X-Station only needs one for everything - the
USB cable. That's it. Even power is provided via USB or batteries
whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the
beach - take your laptop, X-Station and enjoy the sun as inspiration.
But don't say we didn't warn you about the sun-burn and the sand all
over your gear!
Features:
Controller Section
- Virtual synthesizer control panel layout - all controls assignable
- Pitch bend, programmable mod wheel joystick
- Portable - can be powered via Batteries, USB or PSU Batteries auto
- Program storage for 40 electronic templates factory preset for packages including Reason, Native Instruments
- Controls Plug-Ins, Cubase, Logic, Sonar 2, Live 2 etc.
- Two octave semi-weighted high quality aftertouch responsive Keyboard
- Programmable X/Y touch pad surface
Synthesizer Section
- 8 Voice polyphonic KS sound source
- 200 memories programmed with awesome Novation presets
- Superb Liquid Analog Sound
- Great Arpeggiator
Audio Section
- Zero latency headphone monitoring
- 44.1 / 48 Khz 24 bit simultaneous 2 channel Audio I/O
- Dual low noise, high bandwidth audio pre-amps with phantom power & >70 dB headroom
- Multi-FX processor per input with simultaneous Reverb / Chorus-Phaser / Delay / Compressor / Distortion and EQ
- Integrated USB low latency Audio and MIDI
Specifications
Keyboard Mechanism
- Keys: 25
- Type: Semi-Weighted
- Aftertouch: Yes
- Pitch Wheel: lever Pitch and Mod Wheel Mechanism
- Mod / Control lever: Rubberized Spring loaded front to back motion or free running forward and backwards
- X / Y Touchpad
- Touchpad: Pressure sensitive
- Parameters: 2 Assignable in X direction, 2 Assignable in Y direction
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LCD Display: LCD 2 x 16 character silver. Blue LED backlit
Audio
- Audio Inputs: 2 x Combined 1/4” Jack / XLR sockets
- Phantom Power: On / Off 48 Volts
- Gain Control: -60dB - + 10dB Signal Range
- A to D Converters: 2 x 24 bit Delta Sigma
- Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4” Jack sockets
- Digital Output: SP/DIF - Phono Jack
- MIDI and Audio Interfacing
- MIDI Ports: 1 x MIDI In 2 x MIDI Out
- USB 1x: Combined MIDI and Audio I/O
Effects Processors
- Effects: 2 x Multi-Effects Processors
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Type: Delay / Reverb / Chorus-Phaser / Compressor / Distortion / EQ (Bass-Mid-Treble)
Controls
- Rotary Potentiometers: 20 - Rotation 0 to 270 Degrees
- Rotary Encoders: 4 - Rotation 360 Degrees Cont
- Sliders: 9 30mm Length
- Transports controls: Rewind / Fast Forward / Stop / Start / Record
- General Operation: Play : Template Common : Template Edit : Write buttons
Global : Snapshot : Panic
- Cursor / Page control: Bank - Page / Up / Down : Program(Cursor) Up / Down : Inst Channel (Cursor) left / Right
- Keyboard Control: Octave up / Octave Down
Synth Architecture
- Voices: 8
- Modes: Program (Mono Timbral)
- Memories: 200 memory locations programmed with the KS factory presets
- Synth Oscillators: 1, 2 and 3
- Waveforms: Square / Saw / Variable Pulse / Tri / Sine / Double Saw / Double Tri / Double Sine / 9 Complex Cycle Waveforms
- Noise Sources: White / Crack / Metal 1 / Metal 2
- Octave Range: Shift -1 / 0 /+1 / +2
- Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
- LFO1 Depth: -64 to +63
- PWM Source: Mod Env / Manual / LFO2
- Ring Mod: 1 * 2
- FM: 2 * 3
- 2 * 3 FM: Level 0 – 127
- 2 * 3 FM: Mod Level 0 – 127
- FM Env Attack Rate: 250uS-20 Seconds
- FM Env Decay Rate: 1mS-20 Seconds
Synth Mixer
- Osc 1 Static Level: 0 – 127
- Osc 1 Mod Level / Lfo1: -64 to +63
- Osc 1 Mod Level / Lfo2: -64 to +63
- Osc 2 Static Level 0: – 127
- Osc 2 Mod Level / Lfo2: -64 to +63
- Osc 3 Static Level 0: – 127
- Osc 3 Mod Level / AD Env: -64 to +63
- Noise Static Level: 0 – 127
- Noise Mod Level / Lfo1: -64 to +63
- FM Static Level 0: – 127
- FM Mod Level / AD Env: -64 to +63
Synth Filters
- Frequency: 0 – 127
- Slope: 12dB / 24dB
- Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
- Resonance: 0-Self Oscillation (24dB mode)
- Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
- LFO 2 Depth: -64 to +63
- Keyboard Tracking: 0 – 127
- Velocity: 0 - 127
- Overdrive: 0 – 127
- Q normalize: 0 - 127
- Synth Amplifier & Modulation Envelopes
- Velocity: -64 to +63
- Attack: 250uS-20 Seconds
- Decay: 1mS-20 Seconds
- Sustain: 0 – 127
- Release: 1mS – 20 Seconds
- Delay (Mod Env): 1mS-20 Seconds
- Synth: LFO1 - LFO2
- Modes: Cyclic / One-shot
- Waveforms: Sine / Tri / Saw / Squ / Sample & Hold / Sample & Hold / Quantize / Random 24 Intricate Wavetables
- Speed: 0 Hz – 1Khz
- Delay Fade In: 0 – 5 Seconds
Synth Effects
- Reverb: Level / Echo Chamber, Small Room, Large Room, Small Hall, Large Hall, Grand hall / Decay / Wheel Level
- Chorus - Phaser: Level / Rate / Type / Feedback / Mod Depth / Centre / Initial Position, Wheel Level
- Distortion: Drive / Compensation / Wheel Level
- Panning: Position / Mod Depth / Speed / Initial Position
- Delay: Depth / Time / Feedback / Stereo Width / Ratio / Wheel Level
General
- Battery Operation: 6 x Standard ‘C’ Size 1.5 Volt dry cells or re-chargeable cells
- External Power Supply: Standard ‘Centre Positive’ 9V D.C. 600mA
- Power Supply (Not Supplied)
- Size: Width = 468mm Height = 68mm Depth = 278mm
- Weight: 2.5Kg
