Novation X-Station 61 Synthesizer Controller

Superb Keyboard in 3 Sizes
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 3 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.

Audio and MIDI Solution
X-Station includes a fully featured audio interface with 2 phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, 2 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.

Hardware Synthesizer
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!

DSP Effects
X-Station provides 2 channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to 6 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!

Direct Remote
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!

Tired of Wires
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.

Technical Info

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 in. 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 in. 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 +63

Noise 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 Normalize: 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: Included 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA

Size: Width = 963mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm