GForce Novation Bass Station v1.0

Back in 1993, we introduced the world to a compact analogue synth with colossal low end — the original Bass Station. Now, more than thirty years later, we’ve partnered with analogue-modelling pioneers GForce Software to create the definitive virtual version of this cult classic.

A vintage voice for your Novation hardware

The Bass Station plugin is included with every purchase of Launchkey MK4, SL MkIII, or FLkey and has been specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with each model. It is also available for purchase directly from GForce Software.

Based on a true story

GForce Bass Station is an expanded celebration of our first ever synthesiser. Its digitally controlled analogue oscillators, filters, and VCAs from the late, great Chris Huggett’s legendary WASP synthesiser, gave it an unruly, lo-fi sound. Cementing its status as an underground icon, the original Bass Station featured on pivotal records from Radiohead, Orbital, Nine Inch Nails, and Wu-Tang Clan.

Expertly modelled by GForce

GForce have been pushing the boundaries of analogue modelling since the turn of the millennium. Having made their name with pitch-perfect recreations of vintage synths, they began expanding each offering with wish-list-worthy features that would never have been possible on the original hardware — and GForce Bass Station is no exception.

Recreated, then reimagined

Bass Station fans will feel at home here, with the original hardware’s sound, feature list, and much of the interface faithfully recreated in exacting detail. However, GForce didn’t stop there. This digital descendent comes with modern enhancements and quality-of-life improvements we could only dream of in 1993.

16 voices, one Bass Station

The original Bass Station was monophonic, however, with software synths, there’s no limit. Featuring 16 voices across polyphonic, unison, and combined modes, you are now equipped with a virtual chorus of Bass Stations from one keyboard.

Shape your soundscape

GForce have stayed true to the spirit of the original while seamlessly incorporating powerful new sound design features. With new waveforms, an additional sub oscillator, FM, new LFO options, filter key tracking, and much more, you now have more ways than ever to craft a tone that’s unique.

Maximum modulation

X-Modifier is more than just an additional modulation source — it brings movement to every aspect of your sound. Simply click a control and dial in your modulation to add unique, independent LFO and envelopes to almost every one of the synth’s parameters.

Instant inspiration

Unusually for an analogue synth of its time, the original Bass Station featured on-board patch memory — for up to seven sounds. This virtual iteration comes packed with more than 300 expertly crafted presets to kickstart your next track, plus plenty of space to store your own creations.

Effects on everything

On-board effects were another feature we couldn’t squeeze into the original Bass Station. Now, GForce have included a full suite of creative tools, including, delay and chorus, an expansive sounding reverb, and four distinct types of distortion.

Sequencing superpowers

Paired with modern Novation controllers, this iteration of the Bass Station is more playable than ever. Program patterns with the brand new sequencer and arpeggiator, featuring controls for individual step length, velocity, swing, probability, scales, randomisation, and more.