Novation SBR-1 SuperBassStation is Now Shipping

Sep 08, 1997

It's the kick @$$ synth you've been waiting for, all in a 1U rack mount unit. True Analog Effects! An Arpeggiator w/303 patterns, syncable to MIDI clock! 200 great sounds including everything from leads to drums to sound effects to EARTH SHAKING SUB OSCILLATOR BASSES!!! 2 LFO's syncable to each other and to MIDI Clock. Cool blinking red lights!!! Stereo Outputs!! Self triggering Input to the Filter Section!!

FUTURE MUSIC MAGAZINE says, " all the hands-on synth power you could wish for in a 1U-unit" & "Super by name, Super by Nature." They even liked it so bloody much that they gave it their coveted PLATINUM AWARD. (Those chaps can say that about us anytime...)

SOUND ON SOUND MAGAZINE says, "looks good, feels right, sounds great and is brilliant fun to work with" & "The arpeggiator section is possibly the single most outstanding new addition to the BassStation; it's well conceived and interesting results are quite easily achieved." (Thanks boyz, we love you too.)

"THE MIX" Magazine says, " Powerful and versatile sonic capability" & "Plenty of Programmability" & "a versatile and adventurous module with a satisfying analogue sound, and it should take up residence in many a studio rack where creative sound synthesis is considered important." They gave it an "Editors Choice" award. (jeez, now we-re blushing...) As you can probably guess, we're pretty hepped about this fine example of synth technology, and we've appended a partial specification to the end of this letter for you tech heads. More information is available at the Novation web site (www.novationusa.com), which has been recently updated for your viewing pleasure.

Partial Specification for Novation SuperBassStation, SBR-1 (MSRP US$799.95):

Programmable Analog Synthesizer plus Stereo Analog Effects Processor

Two Main Oscillators and Sub Oscillator for generating a fat, deep bottom-end

12db/24db Analog Filters

200 Memory Programs 50 ROM/150 RAM Preloaded with 200 sounds - Factory Initialization

Ring Modulator - White Noise Generator - Oscillator Sync

Two LFO's - Both Feature Random, Tri, Saw and Square Waveforms

Two Envelopes - Each with Their Own Set of Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Knobs

Arpeggiator With 100 Patterns and Trigger Clock Out - Special Roland TB-303* Arpeggios

LFO's and Arpeggiator Sync To Midi Clock

Full Midi Implementation - All Rotary Knobs Transmit Midi Controller Information

Midi To CV/Gate Converter that can run on a separate Midi Channel