I sometimes forget that Calc is a fcking amazing musician and also has a crazy packed studio space. I hope I can work for Novation one day and pick this dude's brain!
It's fun, how part of the aphex craftsmanship and style he has developed over the years is now in this little box. Now each of us can be partially automated AFX.
Great overview, thanks. It would be super cool if you added a randomise button into Components to randomise or scramble all the settings and create new and interesting overlay sounds each time you push the button 😎
I have a Bass Station 2 and an AFX Station. Comparing the two, I think that the AFX Station sounds a bit brighter and cleaner, while the Bass Station sounds warmer and not as clean. So I wonder: Does the AFX station use (some) different components? Or, since my Bass Station is I think 6-7 years old, is it because it has "aged" a bit while the AFX station is brand new? I know this sounds stupid but there has to be some reason...
Calc is my new Crown King of the humble brag haha. Some things we can do in AFX mode huh? At 3:45 time stamping for future excellent reference& sheer listening Joy
Little demo? Calc this was excellent performance. Very Aphex vibe to it. Superb!. I was so sure I do not need one .... well... btw, that come to daddy cd scared me at first and I quickly run away for a sec ... :-)
i am so in love with the idea of this thing, mines gets here today or Monday depending on UPS's FEELS, but... the AFX Mode/Overlay thing, while amazing, is originally an Elektron idea with the Trigger Locks no? cool as butts implementation of it though.
@@slooberslodge totally! i am NOT talking the poo about the AFX Station, super excited to get one. just... saying it's a UNIQUE feature isn't totally correct. it looks like a very sexy implementation of the Trig Locks idea.
No. AFX Station comes pre loaded with an exclusive bank of Patches but you can certainly customise this and add the default Bass Station II Patches, using Components - components.novationmusic.com
Calc, I challenge you to pick up Permut8 from Sonic charge and pair it with the Aphex-station. Permut8's glitch effects can be toggled and changed live by each midi note. So in aphex mode, seems like the 2 would be a match in heaven, as each variant note patch could be paired accordingly with whatever time/glitch effect Permut8 cues up with that one note...sounds so fun I might just try this myself lol.
There is a video out there about 8 years ago of an elektron guy hooking up a bass station to a mono machine which is sending it midi notes and rapid fire program changes achieving the same effect. Maybe that was the original seed for the idea
Absolutely! You just need to update the firmware on your Bass Station II using Components. To do that, connect your Bass Station II to your computer via USB and open this link using Google Chrome: components.novationmusic.com/ Then, select Bass Station II. You should be prompted to update the firmware or you can update using the 'Firmware' tab at the top of the page. Components uses webMIDI so you will need to use a web browser that supports this, such as Google Chrome, in order for Components to detect and communicate with the connected Bass Station II.
AFX Station can certainly be connected via USB to both Mac and Windows PC. When connected via USB you can manage and back-up the onboard Patches using Components and can also use it as a standard MIDI controller with your DAW. Please note, AFX Station is unable to transmit audio over the USB connection, only MIDI data will be sent and received. If you would like to record your AFX Station, you can connect it's audio output to inputs located on a suitable audio interface, such as Scarlett 4i4 - focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-4i4
just slapped logo on really people dont like to admit it but there isnt really much difference would have been better if novation made some hardware changes though like cv/gate linkable voices etc
Wow this is a really impressive demo calc. You've outdone yourself with this one. Sick dude.
I sometimes forget that Calc is a fcking amazing musician and also has a crazy packed studio space.
I hope I can work for Novation one day and pick this dude's brain!
Definitely Afx level composition, do you know where to find his own tracks pleeeeeeeeaaasssseeeee!!!!!🙏
You talked me into it, I have to have one
It's fun, how part of the aphex craftsmanship and style he has developed over the years is now in this little box. Now each of us can be partially automated AFX.
good demo tune, dude !
great performance. Also like that you put gear from other manufacturers to good use
Great overview, thanks. It would be super cool if you added a randomise button into Components to randomise or scramble all the settings and create new and interesting overlay sounds each time you push the button 😎
Is there any released music from Aphex Twin that uses the BSII? I can find several examples of the Korg Monologue, but come up short on the BSII.
Pretty sure there’s a couple SoundCloud tracks
No need to be, now everyone is the AFX.
Late to the party, but great performance. The nice little build and drop 6:30 onwards. Awesome.
I have a Bass Station 2 and an AFX Station. Comparing the two, I think that the AFX Station sounds a bit brighter and cleaner, while the Bass Station sounds warmer and not as clean. So I wonder: Does the AFX station use (some) different components? Or, since my Bass Station is I think 6-7 years old, is it because it has "aged" a bit while the AFX station is brand new? I know this sounds stupid but there has to be some reason...
Looks great in those colors. I hope there will be a AFX groovebox or original design in the future!
Great demo Calc.Killer combo Aphex Twin & the bs2.I just had to order mine .
3 ways Novation changed this phase of my life.
1 : Creating the Basestation II
2 : Adding AFX mode
3 : Let me synthesize the heck out of it yay.
Really great synth.
buys new AFX Bass Station...
“Hey I’m Aphex twin!”
Very nice presentation of AFX Station, i think i will buy one ! What is the gear next to Novation Summit with the blue lights on the screen ?
Noodlebox Serendipity Sequencer
That demo is SICK
Calc is my new Crown King of the humble brag haha. Some things we can do in AFX mode huh? At 3:45 time stamping for future excellent reference& sheer listening Joy
Very impressive instrument, I am fighting with myself, but I should just stop the violence and buy this beautiful piece of analog goodness 😍
Dont stress, just buy it... problem solved
@@tommyg5095 Man, what a wisdom 😆👌
Absolutely sick demo
Yeah i need to find where his tracks are hiding on the net, no luck so far 😫
What a wonderful instrument!
Nice, picked up a Bass Station 2 a week ago, an instant game changer.
Little demo? Calc this was excellent performance. Very Aphex vibe to it. Superb!. I was so sure I do not need one .... well... btw, that come to daddy cd scared me at first and I quickly run away for a sec ... :-)
i am so in love with the idea of this thing, mines gets here today or Monday depending on UPS's FEELS, but... the AFX Mode/Overlay thing, while amazing, is originally an Elektron idea with the Trigger Locks no? cool as butts implementation of it though.
@@slooberslodge totally! i am NOT talking the poo about the AFX Station, super excited to get one. just... saying it's a UNIQUE feature isn't totally correct. it looks like a very sexy implementation of the Trig Locks idea.
Brilliant video. Well done as usual. 👍👍
There is not a manual in the box.. How can you initialize the overlay and preset slot?
A TRUE SPIRIT APHEX TWIN!!! GREAT CALC!!!
NIIIICE demo!! definitely thinking of getting one of these as my trust bass station is dying after I put the wrong adapter into in... Saaaad face.
@kevhau99 oh, I think I put in something of the same voltage but opposite polarity.
very thorough. thanks!
This good boy featuring 26 mixes for cash. 🤘
11:20
Hiatus ...?
Why not mention the nova, supernova, drumstation etc .. , these were pretty damn good
Are the new patches going to be available for us, the old BS II owners?
They are online and through components of you have registered your synth.
nice work!!!!
Hmmm... don’t know if that jam showed the BSII in its best light.
Is there any way to use fixed tuning for the notes without software?
It's one thing having AFX graphic print where is Richard.?
Do you have a updated manual with all the new modes, for this or the original? I have the additional pages, was looking for a new complete user guide.
Is this orange calx?
Awesome kit combo,And bass line Afx level composition,CALC ✊ anyone know if he releases his own stuff anywhere? Can’t find anything 😫
All these gear is worth over so much than my house :c
this thing sounds wiiiild
What about retrig oscillator phase please ?
So do it still contain the original bs2 patches? Or can they be installed via the editor
No. AFX Station comes pre loaded with an exclusive bank of Patches but you can certainly customise this and add the default Bass Station II Patches, using Components - components.novationmusic.com
I feel like I really recognized that demo he did. Is that an aphex tune or did he just make it and I might have watched this video before? 😂
Calc, I challenge you to pick up Permut8 from Sonic charge and pair it with the Aphex-station. Permut8's glitch effects can be toggled and changed live by each midi note. So in aphex mode, seems like the 2 would be a match in heaven, as each variant note patch could be paired accordingly with whatever time/glitch effect Permut8 cues up with that one note...sounds so fun I might just try this myself lol.
Great presentation. ps. Please include Ultranova in Components!
I honoustly don't get the difference between this afx mode and the elektron sound pool + locks ,
There is a video out there about 8 years ago of an elektron guy hooking up a bass station to a mono machine which is sending it midi notes and rapid fire program changes achieving the same effect. Maybe that was the original seed for the idea
A FXing fantastic demo, you've behaved yourself. Can it match the Simmons SDS3, as a drum synthesizer?
Had real trouble keeping up with overlays, new components interface looks great
Is the volume supposed to be so low using headphones? Even all the way up
afx stacion sold out worldwide in 4weeks.. today I check the thomann, B-stock and tadaa. 408 Euro .. on a way :)
🔝🎹🔝
Is it possible to get afx mode on a bass station 2?
Absolutely! You just need to update the firmware on your Bass Station II using Components. To do that, connect your Bass Station II to your computer via USB and open this link using Google Chrome:
components.novationmusic.com/
Then, select Bass Station II. You should be prompted to update the firmware or you can update using the 'Firmware' tab at the top of the page.
Components uses webMIDI so you will need to use a web browser that supports this, such as Google Chrome, in order for Components to detect and communicate with the connected Bass Station II.
Will the Bassstation 2 get the firmware update as well? ...
AFX mode came out in firmware for BS2 a year and a half ago.
@@chasing8405 Ah I see, so we are acutally getting a different faceplate and some LEDs ... thanks
@@SerErris Yeah - no new functionality with this update.
@@SerErris Well, aside from the added functionality in Components that makes it easier to manage AFX mode - that's in the newest firmware for BS2.
What about a poly a la Tempest?
Not physically possible I'm afraid.
@@Claidheambmor sorry, but what do mean?
Can Richard email Elektron also?
suuuper dope pal x
Siiick
What is microtuning
nvm found out
Can I connect AFX to Mac?
AFX Station can certainly be connected via USB to both Mac and Windows PC. When connected via USB you can manage and back-up the onboard Patches using Components and can also use it as a standard MIDI controller with your DAW. Please note, AFX Station is unable to transmit audio over the USB connection, only MIDI data will be sent and received.
If you would like to record your AFX Station, you can connect it's audio output to inputs located on a suitable audio interface, such as Scarlett 4i4 -
focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-4i4
@@NovationTV Can I use AFX mod in the program? If so, which one?
Really appreciate the history class, interesting !!
такую музыку можно слушать?
Да, музыка на любителя :)
BS II отличный синтезатор, но этот новый режим AFX совершенно не музыкальный. Разве что использовать синт для перкуссий.
all this hype for an aphex skin, pretty sick looking though ngl
It’s just a BS2, right?
yes, but with a cool purple.
It seems like more of a collectors item, which is fine.
just slapped logo on really people dont like to admit it but there isnt really much difference would have been better if novation made some hardware changes though like cv/gate linkable voices etc
Nice that the new functions are printed on the actual synth though.
@@rthe0 what people are those who 'don't want to admit' that it's the same as a BSII?
I was going to get rid of mine and this caused me to keep it
Calc is an amazing presenter
Chris died the other day :(
What? I hope that’s not true! Lovely bloke, always was a tremendous help on the Novation FB groups.
I thought you were talking about Chris Calc. I realize now you meant Chris Huggett. That is also some sad news! :(
nice braindance demo
It mix gave me a headache 🤐
Very nice marketing stunt with no engineering behind!
Cmon man, data side down
AFX mode is obviously something that sounds awful in the wrong hands....all the demos are horrible like this, but the potential is there nonetheless
Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy this, Brad. Whilst these certainly aren't "The wrong hands" we can appreciate that this style may not be for everyone.
Yeah every synth sounds horrible in the wrong hands. We all aren’t Richard D James for a reason.
Don’t believe the hype
Or, believe it , get it, and use it, and play every sound out of it....
it's a sequel , as an equal can i get this through to you . . .