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Technology Award
2004
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The Novation X-Station 25 is a fantastic tool for the computer musician: besides being an advanced MIDI Controller, it's also a world-class synthesizer with 200 onboard sounds, and a multi-effects processor!
The X-Station features a host of controls, providing instant access to its powerful synth engine. Combined with a powerful multi-effects engine and a superb semi-weighted key-bed with after-touch, X-station has become the synth of choice for a number of today’s influential artists. X-station also features MIDI control and audio i/o, providing an all-in-one solution for the studio environment and laptop live performance.
The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control interface provides instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for live performances.
The Novation X-Station 25 is a great alternative if you're looking for cool synthesizer sounds but your budget won't stretch for a Roland or Moog. The quality is really outstanding for the price.
And forget cables - the synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo audio output is sent straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via ASIO.
Make sure you watch the demos - click on the VIDEOS tab.
Key Features at a glance:
- Novation-class Synthesizer
Monotimbral, 8-voice, 3-oscillator (with 17 waveforms), 2 LFO (with 32 waveforms) virtual analogue synthesizer with 200 massive onboard sounds and a huge array of hardware controls for editing parameters
- Advanced MIDI Controller
First-class remote control with 150 available controls and 40 onboard Templates for popular software/hardware, with many more available for free online
- 24-bit Audio Interface
Fully featured 24-bit audio interface with 2 XLR/Jack inputs, both with phantom power, and a coaxial digital out (S/PDIF)
- Multi-effects Processor
A total of 6 effects per channel can be applied simultaneously to the onboard synthesizer and/or audio input(s)
- High Quality Novation Keyboard
Superb semi-weighted, high-quality keyboard with velocity- and aftertouch- sensitivity
- 2-D Controls
Fantastic ‘Xpression’ pad and adjustably sprung pitch/mod joystick, both freely assignable in MIDI Controlling mode
- Complete Portability
Various options such as USB- or battery- power, in addition to PSU, allow maximum portability. Batteries can even recharge via USB!
X-STATION only needs one for everything - the USB cable. That's it. Even power is provided via USB* or batteries whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the beach - take your laptop, X-STATION and enjoy the sun as inspiration. But don't say we didn't warn you about the sun-burn and the sand all over your gear!
* The USB bus must be able to supply the required amount of current in order to power the X-Station. Please verify that your computer provides enough power.
Features
- Controller Section
- Virtual synthesizer control panel layout - all controls assignable
- Pitch bend, programmable mod wheel joystick
- Portable - can be powered via Batteries, USB or PSU Batteries auto
- Program storage for 40 electronic templates factory preset for packages including Reason, Native Instruments
- Controls Plug-Ins, Cubase, Logic, Sonar 2, Live 2 etc.
- Two octave semi-weighted high quality aftertouch responsive Keyboard
- Programmable X/Y touch pad surface
- Synthesizer Section
- 8 Voice polyphonic KS sound source
- 200 memories programmed with awesome Novation presets
- Superb Liquid Analog Sound
- Great Arpeggiator
- Audio Section
- Zero latency headphone monitoring
- 44.1 / 48 Khz 24 bit simultaneous 2 channel Audio I/O
- Dual low noise, high bandwidth audio pre-amps with phantom power & >70 dB headroom
- Multi-FX processor per input with simultaneous Reverb / Chorus-Phaser / Delay / Compressor / Distortion and EQ
- Integrated USB low latency Audio and MIDI
