GForce Software, in collaboration with Novation, has introduced GForce Bass Station, a plugin-in version of the original Bass Station hardware synthesizer from 1993.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“The original Novation Bass Station, launched in 1993, is celebrated for its raw, punchy, and unmistakably analogue character. Designed during a period when digital synthesisers dominated, the Bass Station brought analogue warmth and grit back into the spotlight, making it a cult favourite among producers.
The Novation Bass Station by GForce, whilst remaining sonically faithful to the original, has been extensively enhanced, now offering polyphony, unison modes, a powerful modern sequencer, and expansive modulation capabilities with the advanced X-LFO and X-ADSR. These updates bring unprecedented depth and flexibility to the Bass Station’s iconic sound.
And if you are a registered customer of the Novation Launchkey MK4, FLKey, or SL MK3, Novation and GForce are delighted to offer you this plugin for free. Simply log in to your Novation account for more information!”
GForce Bass Station Intro Video:
Features:
- An emulation of the 1993 original Novation Bass Station
- Developed in collaboration with Novation
- Mono, Mono Unison, Legato, Autoglide and Poly Modes, up to 16 voices
- Augmented with vast modulation options via X-Modifiers
- Arpeggiator and Sequencer including macro automation
- Unique 2-pole or 4-pole filter with screeching resonance
- Fully-scalable UI
- Over 300 presets
- Powerful Preset Browser
- Pan Spread
- High-Pass Filter, Distortion, Chorus, Delay and Reverb effects
- Two programmable Macros for easy manipulation of sounds
- Programmable Velocity Responses and Poly Aftertouch
Pricing and Availability:
GForce Bass Station is available now with an intro price of f £49.99 + VAT through the end of February (normally £99.99 + VAT).
I still have my og Bass Station rack mount. It was my first analog synth, followed shortly after by an Arp Odyssey and the beauty of the pairing was the midi to cv converter of the Bass Station, which was nice not having to buy a Kenton kit.
love GForce. Great plugins, and love this pairing with Novation. Would like to see more pairings from companies.
I just tried the demo and bought it right away. Like all Gforce products, it’s absolutely top notch. Since I went 100% in the box last year, one of the only pieces of gear I really found myself missing was the Bass Station. It has a charming rowdiness and I prefer it to the SH101. This plugin so far has quenched my thirst for Bass Station antics. Presets are great, controls are great, all in all another top notch release from Gforce.
We already have a free bass station plugin from Novation, why do we need another emulation of a not so great synth?
Because it is really good at what it is supposed to be good at! he new version seem to be updated with a lot of new features!
Maybe because the Novation plug-ins have not been updated or supported for over 3 years and there has never been a Mac silicon version?
Because there’s no relation to the ancient plugin except the name, and Gforce added a lot of features, like 16 voice polyphony, an LFO for every knob, etc. – not to mention the sound quality is vastly improved over that old plugin.
Decent piece of software , with nice sound modulation for creating my own presets
Going from bass to pads , plucks etc .
really a joy to work with. Bought it from Thomann ( nice price )