Novation stands for innovative sound and music production tools. The X-Station combines a Novation-class synthesiser, an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface and a multi-effects processor. All in one - complete with USB* or battery power for extended total mobility!
* 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.
SUPERB KEYBOARD IN THREE 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 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*.
AUDIO AND MIDI SOLUTION
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.
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 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!
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!
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)
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 normalise: 0-127
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and pitch/mod wheel control of both static filter freq and modulation of filter freq
X-Station/ReMOTE 25 OSX MIDI compatibility application This application provides a way to use the X-Station and ReMOTE 25 with Ableton Live and Native Instruments standalone plug-ins. Installation and operating instructions are provided in PDF format within the download. Size - 87.89 Kb [ Download ]
NOVATION XSTATION25 FAQs
FAQs
1) What is the difference between the X-Station, the ReMOTE Audio and the ReMOTE Audio Xtreme?
Since the introduction of the synthesiser section into the ReMOTE Audio, this product has now been rebranded as the X-Station. This powerful product is a synthesiser, MIDI controller keyboard, audio interface, dual mic preamp with phantom power and a stereo effects processor. Functionally there are no differences between the ReMOTE Audio and the X-Station. The ReMOTE Audio Xtreme is a ReMOTE Audio bundled with the limited edition Xtreme software pack. This software pack comprises Steinberg Cubase SE, Novation Live and the Novation V-Station.
2) Where are the latest drivers, templates and operating system on the website?
These are in the Downloads section - just click on the Downloads link above.
3) What templates are provided with the X-Station
The X-Station is loaded with templates for the following software and hardware:
Novation A-Station/K-Station/V-Station, Bass Station, Supernova/Nova
Propellerheads Reason Subtractor, Maelstrom, Sampler (NN19, Dr:Rex, NN:XT), Redrum, Mixer
Native Instruments Reactor, Absynth, FM7, B4, Pro53, Kontakt
Propeller Heads Rebirth RB338
Roland JP8000/JP8080, SH-32, General MIDI 2
Clavia Nord Lead 3
Korg MS2000
Access Virus A, B & C
Steinberg , Cubase SX, Cubase SX2, Model E, Groove Agent, Halion, Virtual Guitarist
Waldorf PPG Wave 2.2
GMedia Oddity, ImpOscar
Emagic Logic Platinum 5, Logic Platinum 6
LinPlug Albino
Spectrasonics Trilogy/Atmosphere, Stylus
Ableton Live
Cakewalk Sonar
4) Are there any more templates to download?
More templates will be available for download.
5) What computer operating systems can the X-Station work with?
The X-Station is shipped with a driver CD for Windows XP and Mac OSX 10.2 or greater. The OSX driver will work with both Jaguar and Panther operating systems. There is no Mac OS9 support. There is no support for Windows versions other than Windows XP.
6) How is the X-Station powered?
The X-Station can be powered from USB, from batteries or from the supplied 9V DC power supply. If rechargable batteries are fitted, these can be recharged either by the USB power supply or by connecting to the 9V DC power supply.
7) The unit crashes/freezes up or just does strange things after a short period of time.
The latest operating system for the X-Station is version 2.3.02. To find out the full version of operating system installed in an X-Station, hold down the input button in the audio section and turn the unit on. The installed OS will be displayed on screen for a brief period of time. The OS files and an OS install utility can be downloaded from the Downloads page of the website. If the X-Station is being used with a USB hub it will be necessary to power the USB hub so that enough current can be supplied to the X-Station. If the X-Station is used with an unpowered USB hub this may cause improper operation of the X-Station and/or the computer it is connected to.
8) Response to notes slows down after a short period of time when using the synth mode on the X-station and the unit is connected via USB to a Mac.
When a note is pressed on a conventional MIDI keyboard, a MIDI message is immediately transmitted out of the MIDI out port. This is not the case with a USB MIDI interface. Instead of a message being sent as soon as the message is triggered, the message is queued in memory called a MIDI buffer within the X-Station and the computer collects the message when it is ready. This is done by making use of the USB MIDI driver.
A Windows PC loads the USB MIDI driver ready for use as soon as the USB MIDI interface is connected. Mac OSX on the other hand only loads a USB MIDI driver ready for use when an application that could potentially use the driver is opened!
Consequently when the X-Station is powered by USB from an OSX Mac, if a music application is not in use, the MIDI driver will not be loaded. Since the X-Station is connected via USB, generated MIDI data is sent to the MIDI buffer but this is not serviced by the USB MIDI driver. The MIDI buffer is of a large, but finite size and when this is full the X-Station will respond to new MIDI events very slowly.
There are two solutions: 1) open a music application or even Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) that can be found under applications/utilities. This is enough to load the MIDI driver and normal operation will resume. 2) from the template common menu, stop the X-Station from transmitting data to USB when the USB connection is only used as a power supply.
9) What is the latest Windows driver version for the X-Station?
The latest latest ASIO driver is 2.4.3 and the latest MIDI driver is version 3.0.1.0 for Windows XP. This can be checked by connecting the X-Station via USB to a computer, turning on and then checking the properties of the control panel sytsem/device manager/sound, video and games controllers X-Station icon. The latest OSX driver version is 1.1.
10) How can the X-Station be reinitialised?
The X-Station needs to be reloaded with the original template data. It is not possible to restore this from the unit directly. The original template data can be found on the resource page.
11) When used with Cubase SE, SX or SX2 any VSTi instruments can be played perfectly well in real time, but playing back a recording made with the X-Station results in notes playing out of time.
This is related to the way that the X-Station has been assigned within the Cubase Device Setup when the generic surface file found on the X-Station driver and resource CD has been imported.
12) Can the X-Station transport buttons be used with Reason?
Reason has a fixed MIDI implementation for most functions but the transport bar and the mixer controls do not have fixed MIDI functions. The controls for transport and mixer functions need to be 'learnt' into Reason in order for these to work. See the Tips & Tricks page in the User Area to learn how to do this.
13) What type of footswitch can be used with the X-Station ReMOTE Audio?
The footswitch control is specified within each template for the X-Station and can be assigned to any MIDI function. Either a normally open or a normally closed footswitch can be used with the X-Station.
To set the footswitch to control sustain within a particular template, press the template edit mode button. Press the footswitch to make this the control active for editing. Set the control type to CC, the CC number to 064 (MIDI sustain), and the button type to toggle. For a normally open footswitch, set the high value to 127 and the low value to 000. For a normally closed footswitch, set the high value to 000 and the low value to 127. Write the template to memory to save the changes.
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