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The award-winning synthesis technology developed by UK
manufacturers Novation is now available to the desktop computer music market
for the first time. The new Novation V-Station virtual analog synthesizer recreates
the power and rich sound of the K-Station synth as a plug-in for Mac or PC platforms.
At the core of the V-Station is Novation’s Liquid
Analog synthesis engine, delivering rich, dense sounds that offer vast creative
potential. The plug-in combines these with a clear and responsive front panel
interface, with all the key sound shaping controls a simple mouse click away.
Any one of the 200 high quality factory presets can be
recalled, modified and saved instantly in one of 400 program locations. The
patches, that are named and not numbered, cover a huge sonic range, from searing
leads and passionate pads, to delicate electric pianos and phat, funky bass.
Analog Modelled oscillators
Three powerful oscillators provide all the classic waveforms,
including a sine wave for intense, sub-bass grooves. All waveforms feature Novation’s
"Double" facility, providing twin waveforms with no loss of polyphony.
Oscillators may be set to unison or sync’d operation and can utilise FM
for the generation of metallic or percussive timbres. A Noise Source is also
included in the waveform engine.
Liquid Analog Filters
Novation coined the term Liquid Analog to describe its
powerful filter engine, which delivers unprecedented levels of fine, fluid sound.
Selectable low-pass, 12dB or 24dB cut-off curves, with resonance and overdrive,
make it easy to recreate anything from a distorted TB303 to a tightly rounded
bass patch.
Additional editing screens
Three additional parameter editing screens are incorporated
with the V-Station plug-in. For simplicity, the additional parameters for the
main sound creation blocks, such as the oscillators and filter, are on the first
page, with the wheels, breath and aftertouch controls on the second page; the
third page features global settings.
Arpeggiate, tweak and sync to the beat
An arpeggiator with programmable speed, synchronisation
and sweep range is available within each instance and comprehensive synchronisation
of time-based effects can be implemented with ease. For example, the speed of
an LFO may be set to modulate a delay effect every quarter note, while another
LFO (built in to the effects unit) can sweep the phaser every two bars.
All parameters respond to MIDI controllers, which can
be recorded in real-time on a track on the selected sequencer, enabling access
to rich and complex sound patterns with a single key press or mouse click. All
running arpeggiators and LFOs can be synchronised individually to MIDI clock,
in different time signatures.
Integrated effects on each instance
Novation’s Supernova synthesizer set a new industry
standard by enabling a complete set of powerful effects for each part on a multi-timbral
synthesizer. The V-Station adopts this sound structure, allowing six simultaneous
effects per instance.
On-board effects include a distortion unit that adds edge
for harder sounds, a synchronised stereo chorus or phaser for spatial effects
and a reverb unit to add extra dimension and realism. A synchronised panner
and a comprehensive delay engine are also incorporated.
Multi-timbral parts
Depending on the power of the PC or Mac used, the V-Station
delivers eight voices for each instance. With the ability to run multiple instances
simultaneously, the V Station can run as many multi-timbral parts as the power
of the host computer will allow.
System Requirements
Minimum PC
- Windows 98SE/ME/2000 SP3/XP
- 450 MHz PIII Processor
- 128 MB RAM
- 10 MB free hard disc space
- 800 * 600 pixel display
Minimum Mac
- Mac OSX 10.2.4
- 450 MHz G3 Processor
- 256 MB RAM
- 10MB free hard disc space
- 800*600 pixel display
Recommended PC
- Windows XP
- 1.5 GHz P4 processor
- 256 MB RAM
- 10 MB free hard disc space
- 1024*768 pixel display
Recommended Macintosh
- Mac OSX10.2.4 or higher
- 1 GHz G4 processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 10 MB free hard disc space
- 1024*768 pixel display