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Bass Station II Analog Keyboard Synthesizer Swifty Edition

KeyboardAnalogParaphonic

Born from a collaboration with legendary graphic designer Ian "Swifty" Swift, this limited-edition reimagines the iconic Bass Station II with striking white and blue panels inspired by rave culture and dubplate aesthetics, complete with custom typography that screams underground energy.

At its core, it packs two digitally controlled analog oscillators with sine, triangle, saw, and square waveforms, plus a sub-oscillator for massive low-end punch, all feeding an all-analog signal path through two gritty filters—a versatile Classic state-variable (LP/BP/HP with 12/24dB slopes) and a squelchy Acid low-pass. Dual LFOs, two ADSR envelopes, and a modulation matrix let you twist sounds into leads, basses, or paraphonic pads, with ring mod, osc sync, overdrive, distortion, and filter mod adding bite. Hands-on controls include traditional single-function knobs, pitch/mod wheels, a 25-key full-size velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard with assignable aftertouch, and on-key editing for parameters. The 32-step sequencer holds four patterns, while the arpeggiator offers swing and multiple modes; MIDI/USB I/O, audio in/out, and a compact 18 x 10.75 x 3-inch frame at 8.47 lbs make it stage- and studio-ready, powered by included 9V DC.

Loaded with 60 fresh artist presets from names like Legowelt alongside 64 factory ones, it's earned praise for its immediate, full-bodied analog tone and enduring design—users love the straightforward workflow and aggressive edge, though some note the plastic build feels less premium than heavier rivals.

Released

Unknown

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Keyboard
Type
Subtractive
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Analog
Polyphony
Paraphonic
Oscillators
3
Oscillator Type
DCO (Digitally Controlled)
Voices
1
Filter
Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass
Envelopes
2
LFO
2
Effects
distortion, filter modulation, overdrive
Expression
Aftertouch
Monophonic
Velocity
Yes
MPE
No
Additional
Limited edition white and blue colorway by Ian 'Swifty' Swift, 60 new artist presets, 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, 2 oscillators + sub-oscillator, paraphonic mode, 2 filter types, all-analog signal path, pattern-based step sequencer, arpeggiator
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
1x 1/4" jack
Audio Out
1x 1/4" mono jack
Headphone
1x 1/4" jack
MIDI
In, Out
MIDI Type
USB, DIN (5-pin)
Ports
USB, Sustain Pedal
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
Yes
Sequencer
Yes
Mod Matrix
Yes
Memory
60 new artist presets + standard presets
Measurements
Dimensions
457 x 273 x 76 mm
Weight
2.48 kg
Last updated Mar 17, 2026