For the nail in the coffin, look no further than the novation super bass station operations manual. The sequencer lets you record your own notes, ties, rests and rhythms in real time, then store them, recall them and use them with any patch you like. Im wondering, if you own any of these or more than one, if you have any suggestions as to what might be best. Microbrute is a pure analog sonic powerhouse of a synth. Arturia microbrute is an analog synthesizer with so many interesting features. Over here in the netherlands the bass station ii is literally only 4 euros more expensive right now 333 euros vs 329. Excellent onboard mono sequencer with sixteen memories. So, im looking at microbrute, miniature, behringer model d, novation bass station 2, and monologue. Not only was it the first new massmarket analog vco synth in quite a while, it was also from a company known for its soft synths. The synthesizer korg microkorg is usually 50 more expensive than arturia microbrute. Korg monologue i am debating between getting a used novation bass station or waiting for a korg monologue.
Our design consultant is none other than chris huggett, the man who designed oscar and wasp. Please note than in some patches, the modwheel mw in the names position is important and so are the arp parameters even if arp is off, lfo is synchronized to it. Nov 29, 2017 rolands aira system1 features a plugout architecture that lets you create patches on your computer for such vintage synth emulations as the sh101 and sh 2, then take the hardware to the gig and play those virtual synths with no computer hookup needed. The pictures names are the patches names and can give you some information about the patch. Nov 04, 2018 in todays video i go over the new update for the bass station 2 from novation. Definitely far more flexible as far as routing parameters to knobs and certainly an unlimited amount of sounds.
Soft vibe echo, phillip glass flavour square triangle corrected. If you plot a graph were point x is the ideal synth, then both would be very close to it but one slightly left of x, the other slightly right. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii duration. If you already have synth modules and other keyboards, that have the capability to connect up to each other, then the microbrute will be able to sit in alongside these without too much trouble. In this demo im focusing majorly on the bass sounds coming from this machine.
You will get 54 page booklet with graphic of 100 presets with its actual parameters. A new firmware version is available for microbrute. The amount of money i expect to make would be enough to either buy the waldorf pulse 2 or the novation bass station 2. Jul 24, 2014 less than a year ago arturia introduced the world to the shrunken sibling of the minibrute, their first foray into true analogue synthesis the trimmeddown microbrute was still based around a multiwaveform, single oscillator design, but reduced the available hardwired modulation options, and provided stepsequencing capabilities instead of the originals arpeggiator. The microbrute produces an astounding variety of sonic potentials. The site is an ongoing project that is not affiliated with arturia. Bass station 2 is the most practical as a bread and butter and the build quality is pretty good from what i remember. Out of the box, the bass station ii is a monophonic synth, but with the 2. Novation bass station ii a fullblown analog synthesizer. If we were doing eleven of the best wed probably include both, but rules are rules and we only have space for ten, so its the smaller of the two which. The address bar will contain a link to your patch to save or share. Most of the audio is raw, which has been mixed and mastered in studio one. Bundle includes 1 arturia microbrute analog synthesizer1 hosa hgtr015 instrument cable, 14 ts straight to same 15 ft1 hosa mid510 midi cable, 5pin din to same 10 ft5 hosa cmp303 mono interconnect audio cable, 3.
And next to my bass station 2 an underrated synth, because it is cheap it sits very well sonically. After all, were the guys behind bass station and supernova. So we made great sounds showing microbrute possibilities. If you had to choose between the minilogue, bass station 2 or microbrute, which one would you recommend. May 27, 2014 how to make bass sounds using arturia microbrute duration.
In todays video i go over the new update for the bass station 2 from novation. The main rival is surely the novation bass station 2, which is a little more expensive but boasts a fullsized, aftertouchenabled keyboard, versatile filters, two complete adsrs, a pair of lfos and a sub oscillator. The arturia minibrute is a monophonic, pure analog synthesizer designed and manufactured by arturia, a french synthesizer software and hardware company. It is a robust product with firm switches and knobs. Bass station ii is an analog monosynth with a talent for bass, but a soundengine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. The synthesizer novation bass station ii is usually 46 more expensive than korg microkorg, but the difference is so small that this can vary. Aug 05, 2015 the minibrute has instant access to everything. The microbrute s one key factor that gives it an edge over the bass station ii is the mod matrix. Tossed and turned between the two and finally went for the bs mainly due to the save feature rather than rebuilding patches from scratch every time though i do that anyway.
I can get a used bass station for the same price as a monologue, and was wondering if anyone here has a recommendation. You can print it or you can use it online on computer. Assorted electronic sound making things got a novation bass station, dave smith mopho and arturia minibrute, which would all be great nov 25. Its in the top 3 bestselling tabletop synthesizers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as korg volca drum or yamaha reface cs. Im looking for one synth to integrate into logic, mostly to add low end analog punch to my houseuk garage style bass lines.
Multitracking the novation bass station ii to make a synthwave track. I tend to use the mb more because it fits in a backpack and sneaks into live setups much easier than the bs ii, and i use. Free download this is a set of 64 patches that i programmed from scratch, consisting of. Its tough to choose between the micro and its big brother, the minibrute.
Arturia microbrute analog synthesizer 100% analog audio signal pathsteinerparker multimode filter lp, bp, hpvoltage controlled oscillator with new overtone subosc, oscillator mixer sub, sawtooth, square, triangleultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveformsmidi inwith 5pin din connector, usb midi inout, 14inch audio output and 18inch headphone output product description arturia. When it and the minibrute were side by side, the bs2 was the clear choice for versatility. Mar, 2016 i have a bass station 2 and can testify that you can certainly make all manner of sounds from lush to harsh as fuck. Novation bass station ll analog synthesizer keyboard, 25key. Bass station iis patternbased arpeggiator and step sequencer are a fun and immediate way to find new inspiration. Rolands aira system1 features a plugout architecture that lets you create patches on your computer for such. I bought a bass station ii this spring, a microbrute last month. The arturia microbrute analog synthesizer may be minuscule, but it delivers a staggering range of sonic possibilities. But the bass station ii is not just a simple bass and groovebox. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii youtube. Arturia microbrute is a very popular option in the middle of the tabletop synthesizers price range. Arturia microbrute vs novation bass station ii dailyanalog. The microbrute features a single vco with three waveforms you can mix at will, three waveshapers, an overtone generator, a classic steinerparker filter, and arturias infamous brute factor.
If we were doing eleven of the best wed probably include both, but rules are rules and we only have space for ten, so its the smaller of the two which makes the cut. The brute factor knob is basically just feedback you can patch your own feedback from the headphone out into the aux in, and you can put other effects in the middle for extra weirdness. Synths like the bass station ii, monologue and minimicrobrute are nobrainer purchases. I just sold a bass so that gives me an opportunity to buy a hardware synth if i decide to do so. However its quite a bit larger, its sequencer is less sophisticated and it has a mere four patterns. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful bass sounds at your. Arturia first appeared on my radar in 2004 when they released the minimoog v soft synth, soon following. In november 2018, novation announced a firmware update to the bass station ii that will allow users to unlock new features that were previously unavailable. Dial up your favorite microbrute patches and click save to be redirected to a page with your saved configuration. Yes, yes, yes, you still have got those wonderful basssounds at your. The hugely successful minibrute has evolved into what arturia describe as a synthesis ecosystem, but the minibrute 2 and 2s arent just updates theyre completely new instruments. The first novation bass station anno 1993 was admittedly a classic indeed firstclass bassline clone, but its successor has mutated into a fullblown analog synthesizer. The bass station 2 has switches that change the operation of knobs sliders, meaning you need to flip a switch to change between editing your amp vs mod envelope.
Killer little analog synth, capable of big, aggressive sounds. In simple terms, what this means is that when you blend the saw and square waves in a precise manner, you can subtract all of the oddnumbered harmonics from the result. It also has its own very capable virtual analog synth engine. Novation bass station ll analog keyboard reimagining novations classic analogue monosynth for the new generation of electronic musicians, bass station ii enhances and improves on the original in every area, making it even bigger, badder and more versatile. Vast improvements make it a serious bangforbuck synth. I recently went down to my local music store to try out most budget synthesizers and it was the one that stood out to me. I also use the sample for drums and with the latest firmware on the bs you can trigger. It brings the best elements of the original bass station into a brand new design with reworked modulation, effects, filters and more. Soft distorted sine wave better fix on oscilloscope.
Theyre all available at incredible prices and the bass station and monologue both offer patch memories. Connecting gate out to gate in is another way to sustain notes without holding down a key. With the microbrute, arturia has a winner, and along with a few other gear manufacturers, they seem to have tacitly acknowledged that we have come back to days of future past in search of the visceral thrill of real control over a wild and untamed sonic palette. Arturia microbrute 100 massive presets pack demo by chronos. The arturia minibrute is another excellent synthesizer with great sound and functionality, available in a very affordable range. More importantly i think you have an excellent point that any synth, and especially one with a focus like the bass station 2, needs to be evaluated in the context of a mix. If you want to watch more videos about this update go to novationtv on youtube.
Oct 16, 2010 microbrute post by whiteisbeautiful tue feb 25, 2014 9. Bass station 2 update almost like having a new synthesizer. So, the micro has the sequencer and the patch points but loses a few controls and gains a couple of other controls as i understand it. I have a minibrute but im trying to decide if i might want to also pick up a microbrute. The synthesizer novation mininova is usually 43 more expensive than arturia microbrute, but the difference is so small that this can vary.
Deciding on a first synth discussion in miscellaneous bg started by. However its quite a bit larger, its sequencer is less sophisticated and it has a. A forum for comparing two or more synths against each other. Best analog synth under 500 dollars updated in 2020. If i had to choose, i would certainly keep the more precise good word for it, atma but also more versatile bs2 which i wanted for rolandy, boards of canada sounds. So here, less than a year after the minilogue was introduced, the new korg monologue arrives looking like a strippeddown version of tatsuya takahashis hugely popular analogue polysynth. The novation bass station ii is a highly acclaimed and very capable little analogue machine, which despite the name can do far more than just basses, although its architecture lends itself to this area, thanks to two oscillators and a sub.
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