Novation X Station 49

Novation X Station 49 Description

The keyboard employs a premium-class mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Even if you're not a trained piano player you will instantly feel the difference!

Aftertouch, a joystick and the assignable X/Y touch pad controller provide you with extra dimensions of expression for your performances. What's more, X-STATION comes in three sizes: 25, 49 and 61 keys - your choice of ultimately portable or plenty of keys! All models may be run off batteries, power supply or USB*.

X-STATION includes a fully featured audio interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, two Neutrik™ combined XLR and jack sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more. Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. What's more, the onboard DSP effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel - and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time! On top of that, X-STATION has a built in MIDI Interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI Gear as well.

A fully featured NOVATION-class hardware synthesizer also runs on the unique X-STATION hardware thanks to its powerful DSP processor! 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. 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!

X-STATION provides two channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used simultaneously on each channel. The palette includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ and even a Compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like giving the singer some Reverb while recording) or for recording as well (e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to the unique design, synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same time!

Want a first class remote control for sequencer functions? Need a hardware surface for your VST-Instruments? Would you like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here's your solution - no matter if you want to remote control your Access Virus™ or Propellerhead Reason™. X-Station offers a total of 55 assignable physical controls, including 3 Encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And that doesn't include the dedicated controls in the Audio section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in total using the shift functions!

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!

Specifications

• Keyboard Mechanism
• Keys: 25, 49 or 61
• Type: Semi-weighted
• Aftertouch: Yes

Pitch and Mod Wheel Mechanism

• Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, centre return left to right motion
• Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, front to back motion or free running forward and backwards

X/Y Touchpad

• Touchpad: Pressure sensitive
• Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction; 2 assignable in Y direction

LCD Display

• LCD: 2 x 16 character silver. Blue LED backlit

Audio

• Audio inputs: 2 x combined 1/4” jack / XLR sockets
• Phantom power: On/Off 48 Volts
• Gain control: -60dB - +10dB signal range
• A to D converters: 2 x 24 bit Delta Sigma
• Audio outputs: 2 x 1/4” jack sockets
• Digital output: S/PDIF - phono

MIDI and Audio Interfacing

• MIDI ports: 1 x MIDI In; 2 x MIDI Out
• USB: 1x combined MIDI and audio I/O

Effects Processors

• Effects: 2 x multi-effects processors
• Type: Delay/Reverb/Chorus-Phaser/Compressor/Distortion/EQ (Bass-Mid-Treble)

Controls

• Rotary potentiometers: 20 - rotation 0 to 270 degrees
• Rotary encoders: 4 - rotation 360 degrees continuous
• Sliders: 9 - 30mm length
• Transport controls: Rewind/Fast Forward/Stop/Start/Record
• General Operation: Play/Template Common/Template Edit/Write/Global/Snapshot/Panic
• Cursor/page control: Bank - page up/down; Program - cursor up/down; Inst Channel - cursor left/right
• Keyboard control: Octave up/down

Synth Architecture

• Voices: 8
• Modes: Program (monotimbral)
• Memories: 200 memory locations programmed with the KS factory presets

Synth Oscillators 1, 2 and 3

• Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable Pulse/Tri/Sine/Double Saw/Double Tri/Double Sine/9 complex cycle waveforms
• Noise Sources: White/Crack/Metal 1/Metal 2
• Octave Range: Shift -1/0/+1/+2
• Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
• LFO1 Depth: -64 to +63
• PWM Source: Mod Env/Manual/LFO2
• Ring Mod: 1 * 2
• FM: 2 * 3
• 2 * 3 FM Level: 0-127
• 2 * 3 FM Mod Level: 0-127
• FM Env Attack Rate: 250uS-20S
• FM Env Decay Rate: 1mS-20S
• Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel control of both static pitch and modulation of pitch

Synth Mixer

• Osc 1 Static Level: 0-127
• Osc 1 Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
• Osc 1 Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
• Osc 2 Static Level: 0-127
• Osc 2 Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
• Osc 3 Static Level: 0-127
• Osc 3 Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63Noise Static Level: 0-127
• Noise Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
• FM Static Level: 0-127
• FM Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63

Synth Filters

• Frequency: 0-127
• Slope: 12dB/24dB
• Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
• Resonance: 0 to self-oscillation (24dB mode)
• Mod Env Depth: -64 to +63
• LFO 2 Depth: -64 to +63
• Keyboard Tracking: 0-127
• Velocity: 0-127
• Overdrive: 0-127
• Q normalise: 0-127
• Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel control of both static filter freq and modulation of filter freq

Synth Amplifier & Modulation Envelopes

• Velocity: -64 to +63
• Attack: 250uS-20S
• Decay: 1mS-20S
• Sustain: 0-127
• Release: 1mS-20S
• Delay (Mod Env): 1mS-20S
• Synth LFO1 - LFO2
• Modes: Cyclic/One-shot
• Waveforms: Sine/Tri/Saw/Squ/Sample & Hold/Sample & Hold/Quantize/Random 24 Intricate Wavetables
• Speed: 0 Hz-1kHz
• Delay Fade In: 0-5S

Synth Effects

• Reverb: Level/Echo Chamber, Small Room, Large Room, Small Hall, Large Hall, Grand hall/Decay/Wheel Level
• Chorus - Phaser: Level/Rate/Type/Feedback/Mod Depth/Centre/Initial Position/Wheel Level
• Distortion: Drive/Compensation/Wheel Level
• Panning: Position/Mod Depth/Speed/Initial Position
• Delay: Depth/Time/Feedback/Stereo Width/Ratio/Wheel Level

General

• Battery operation: 6 x standard ‘C’ size 1.5 Volt dry cells or rechargeable cells
• External power supply: Standard ‘centre positive’ 9V DC 600mA (not supplied)
• Size: Width = 468mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm (25-key version)
• Weight: 2.5Kg (25-key version)