With AFX mode engaged, the keyboard allows every key on the instrument to become a new patch, transforming it into a hugely powerful analog drum module, a sound design masterpiece or a killer bass or lead machine. Play, sequence, or use the onboard arpeggiator to bring a sense of creative character and endless inspiration. Plus, the reworked labeling affords fast and easy programming of the updated features and AFX mode overlay functions.

The AFX Station features two analog oscillators as well as a third, sub-octave oscillator. The oscillators can be modulated, shaped, and altered by the Classic and Acid filters, dual ADSR envelope generators, 2 LFOs, and analog distortion.

The synth has built-in arpeggiators with 32 different patterns and a 1-to-4 octave range. The step sequencer provides another playing style with up to 4 different sequences. The AFX Station's front-panel controls give you hands on access to all the synth's editable parameters. Your edits and created patches can be saved to the 64 user patches for fast recall.

New Features
AFX Mode
Conceived by Aphex Twin himself, AFX Mode turns the Bass Station II into a sound designer's dream, where every key on the instrument becomes a new patch, revolutionizing the way Bass Station II can be played. With a completely different sound on every key, the instrument transforms into a powerful analog drum module, a sound design beast, or a killer bass or lead machine. Whether playing, sequencing, or using the arpeggiator, AFX Mode brings a huge sense of creative character to users' musical creations. Labels for AFX Mode functions indicate how to unleash the potential of the updated features.
Aphex Twin Graphics
Stark new design with striking purple reveals and the famous Aphex Twin insignia, an instant collector's item.
Artist Presets and Patches
128 new synth patches and seven new overlay banks from Noyze Lab, Perplex On, Richard Devine, r beny and Lightbath.
Limited-Edition Giftbox
Designed by long-time Aphex Twin collaborator Weirdcore, the giftbox features custom artwork.
Overlay Editor in Novation Components
New editor in Novation Components allows full control over managing overlays.
Fixed-Duration Envelopes and Retrigger Counts
Envelopes can be set to a fixed length, so the decay stage is taken out of play, and the Decay slider instead sets the duration of the Sustain stage. The number of times the envelopes retrigger can be adjusted, to bring more control for drum synthesis.
Extended Sub Oscillator Controls
The sub-oscillator follows the pitch of Oscillator 1 and can be detuned using the Coarse and Fine controls, so the sub can be tuned to any non-octave-tracking interval you like, for subtle or dramatic creative effect.
Oscillator Glide Diverge
Oscillator Glide Diverge allows the Glide time of Oscillator 2 to be slowed down relative to Oscillator 1 by a variable amount, causing the two to diverge for interesting portamento effects, for adding thickness and character to basslines, pads, and leads.
Microtuning Editing
The frequency triggered by each key press can be completely controlled, giving scales another dimension.
Paraphonic Mode
The pitches of each of the two oscillators can be controlled separately in its single-voice architecture. Two notes can be played at a time rather than just one, and users can get interesting interactions through the Ring and Filter Mods.
Original Features
The Synth Engine
Oscillators: AFX Station is built on three analog oscillators and a noise generator. There are two fully independent oscillators plus a sub oscillator. Oscillators One and Two are switchable between sine, sawtooth, square and variable pulse width, and Oscillator Three, the Sub Oscillator, can be set to one or two octaves below Oscillator One. It can be a square-, sine-, or narrow-pulsewidth square-wave, delivering the characteristically fat and acidy bass tones.

Filters: You can select between two discrete filters, Acid or Classic, each with a built-in overdrive for pushing filter tones from dry, to warm, to nasty. The Classic Bass Station filter can be switched between low pass, high pass and band pass at 12 or 24 dB slopes. The Acid filter is based on a diode-ladder filter design that delivers a characteristically 303-esque sound that is designed to squelch
Effects
AFX Station has two effects (not including the filter overdrive). Analog distortion drives circuit components to add new frequencies to the sound. The second effect is Osc Filter Mod, which creates a distinctive FM-type sound by using Oscillator Two to modulate the filter frequency
Modulation
There are two envelope generators and two low frequency oscillators (LFOs). The first envelope is an ADSR amp envelope and the second is a mod envelope that can be used to modulate filter frequency, oscillator pitch and osc pulse width. LFO One is dedicated to pitch modulation whereas LFO is used to modulate osc pulse width and filter frequency. Although it looks like there are four LFO waveforms, the LFO Slew function can be used freely to sculpt LFOs into smoother wave-shapes creating many more LFO possibilities
Analog Signal Path
Bass Station II has a pure analog audio signal path, reviving the spirit of the original Bass Station with a design optimized for bass
Two Distinct Analogue Filters
A brand new Acid filter joins the Classic original Bass Station filter. Classic switches between low, hi, and band pass with 12 and 24 dB slopes
Pattern-Based Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator
Bass Station II's Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer are performance and production tools. The Arp can be directed to run through 32 different rhythmic patterns in different directions with a switchable octave range. You can also engage the Step Sequencer. Up to four sequences can be played in, with legato and rests, and played back using any one of the 32 rhythmic patterns.
Dedicated Tweakable Controls
Analog synth layout includes dedicated controls for all major parameters enabling hands-on control of the sound engine
Two Oscillators Plus a Sub-Oscillator
Bass Station II has two syncable, tunable oscillators with four selectable waveforms plus a third sub-oscillator for generating enormous bass sounds
Analog Effects
Bass Station II includes fully analog distortion and filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive
2 Envelopes & 2 LFOs
LFO waveforms include triangle, sawtooth, square and sample and hold. Two ADSR envelopes are available for filter, pitch, and pulsewidth modulation
MIDI I/O and USB Connectivity
Bass Station II can be connected to your music software as well as your MIDI compatible hardware
Synth-Action Keyboard with Aftertouch
The keyboard mechanism is a two-octave (25-note) velocity sensitive synth-action keyboard with full-size keys and assignable aftertouch

In the Box
Novation AFX Station Modern Classic Monosynth Remixed by Aphex Twin (Limited-Edition)
Custom Designed Giftbox
DC Power Supply Unit
USB Cable
Ableton Live Lite Installation DVD

Novation AFX STATION APHEX TWIN LE Specs
Keyboard 25-Note Synth-Action Keyboard with Assignable Aftertouch
Controllers Assignable Aftertouch Can be Assigned to Modulate:
Filter Frequency
LFO 1 to Osc Pitch
Osc 2 Speed

1 x Pitch Wheel

1 x Modulation Wheel
Can be Assigned to:
LFO 2 to Filter Frequency
LFO 1 to Osc Pitch
Osc 2 Pitch

Octave Up/Down Buttons
Master Volume Dial
Programs Presets: 64 Factory + 64 User Patches
I/O 1 x USB MIDI (For Connecting and Powering the AFX Station via Host Computer)
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS Mono Output
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS Headphone Output
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS External Input
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS Sustain Pedal Input
1 x 5-Pin DIN MIDI Input
1 x 5-Pin DIN MIDI Output
1 x DC Power Input
Oscillators 2 x Analog Oscillators
1 x Analog Sub-Oscillator (Tracked to Oscillator 1)
1 x Noise Generator

Oscillator Functions:
Sync 1 & 2, Detune, Octave Range, Pitch Bend, Pitch Modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 1, Pulse Width Modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 2
Waveform Type Oscillators 1 & 2: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square/Variable Pulse Width
Mixer Oscillator 1 Level
Oscillator 2 Level
Sub-Oscillator Level
Noise generator Level
Ring Modulation Depth
External Signal Level
Filter 1 x Acid Type (Diode Ladder Filter Design)
1 x Classic Type (from Original Bass Station)

Filter Functions:
Cutoff, Resonance, Overdrive, Filter Frequency to Mod Envelope Depth, Filter Frequency to LFO 2 Depth
Classic Filter: Low-Pass, Band-Pass, High-Pass, 12 or 24 dB Slopes
Envelope 2 x ADSR Envelopes
Amp, Mod, or Amp/Mod Combination Envelopes
Triggering Mode:
Single Trigger (Holds Envelope State When New Note is Played)
Multi Trigger (Re-Triggers with Every New Note Played)
Autoglide (Engages Portamento)
Limiter VCA
LFO 2 LFOs, Each Selectable Between:
Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Sample and Hold, Independent Rate & Delay, Key Sync LFO 1 & 2, LFO Slew on LFO 1 & 2 (Low Pass Filter on the LFO Waveform)
Effects Distortion Send
Oscillator Filter Modulation Amount (FM Effect Created by Oscillator 2 Modulating Filter Frequency)
Sequencer Step Sequencer:
Up to 4 Sequences
32 Presets with Insertable Rests or Legato (Slide), Sequencer Re-Trigger Function
Arpeggiator Up to 32 Different Patterns
1 to 4 Octave Ranges
Swing Function
Directions: Up, Down, Up/Down 1, Up/Down 2, as Played, Random
Latch
Portamento Adjustable Glide Time
Single Trigger or Re-Trigger Modes
System Requirements Mac: OS X 10.9 or later
Windows: Windows 8, Windows 10
Dimensions 18.1 x 10.9 x 3.1" / 460.0 x 276.0 x 80.0 mm
Weight Not Specified by Manufacturer