The x station in a nutshell: great sounds (once you adjust the presets), great midi controller (works well with daw and other synths), pretty good interface quality. Negatives are the encoders, and the input jacks. The build quality isn't horrible, but its plastic, so act accordingly (not a roadster). I found my 25 key version for $200 and I haven't regretted it. The positives far surpass the negatives, in fact I would say I tend to view the negatives as little quirks; nothing that will take away from your experience, just slightly annoying. If you are on the fence, I would highly recommend it for the midi control alone (all of the pots and sliders transmit midi), but the audio interface and synth sounds take it over the top. P.S. 3 oscillators! very surprising bass capabilities (I prefer the bass sounds on this over my nl2x)
Brilliant video, I have just bought thise model for £15 second hand,,no box or instructions,had it for three day's now cant put it down, seems to be working fine, wasn't sure if it would be worth it at first but after watching your video i am convinced it was well worth it,,so thank you again for brill video😮😮
Demo helped me a lot as I said before I just recently bought this model, no instructions no user Manuel, wasn't sure sure if it would be worth it or not,but because of your video I can see that it was,so thank you again bud...😅😅
Thanks for the demo man. I bought a second hand one last month for £175 for fills on home recording and cannot stop messing around with the never ending options it provides. Love It!
Thanks for your message Dad - I agree, this synth has incredible depth. The presets sound dated now but I honestly think it's capable of pumping out pretty much whatever you have in mind. Plus all the fun 'accidental' sounds you'll inevitably create :) Gearfacts
Just found a 61 online today and snatched it up. While I’ll await judgment on how the sounds are until I can use my own studio speakers, they sound useful enough for me to be able to use. The arpeggiator in this seems promising, but what I ultimately want to use it for is a controller. The KAOSS-like pad seals that for me. It’ll replace my AKAI MPK49 which is a fantastic controller, but I need 61 keys. I plan on having it hooked up to my MUSE Receptor VST player, so having the SPDIF output able to connect the audio to that, too, will be a fantastic bonus!
Yep I think it's one of the better controllers out there. 49 keys is minimum for me personally, but then I have a very cramped, immobile kind of playing style! But even for me, 25 keys is way too limited. Yeah I think you'll be very happy with it.
Great demo! There's something I'm wondering about. Let's say I connect a midi keyboard to the x station. Is it possible to select different sounds for x station and midi keyboard and play them at the same time?
Can it do convincing analog synth and organ sounds? Seems very modern although the short sample where it had a "Twin Peaks" Badalamenti thing was impressive.
hey, does the sequencer synch to a daw ? cheers chop chop, great channel and i am glad you decide to do this instead of running around after that nevel bartos
haha Nevel Bartos??? I used to have one or two mates who mentioned him a lot - Is that YOU Josh??? Matt??? Anyway ...I don't know the answer to the question :) Glynn
There is no built-in sequencer but rather an arpeggiator. That will clock-sync to a DAW (and you can either let the DAW or the Novation be the clock source).
Does this have a sequencer?? And what about the midi out? Do you think it will control the VolcaFM input?? And what about using the audio inputs without a computer, do they work??
I want to buy A Synthesizer, After hours of listening to my budget Synthesizer, It's the Synthesizer that sounds best to me, The problem is that it is really cheap compared to others and it's a little scare me, And I also read online comments about him, And did not see that they excited from him as I was excited, Most of the responses said he was just nice So please if you can answer me a few questions, 1. First is this Synthesizer, or just a midi controller with an extra of some sounds? 2. Is it good for synthesis? 3. In this video, do I hear the Novation X-Station ORIGINAL preset? 4. Is the device in the video connected to reverb or delay? Or it's pure sound 5. Why is it so cheap- $ 242.99, has it got any problems, or drawback that I have not seen? Sorry for my weak English
Hello! 1. It is a synthesizer 2. I think it is good for synthesis, there are many parameters. 3. Most of the sounds in the video are original presets, but there were a few of my own sounds too. 4. The sound was pure. 5. I have seen it go for less than $200. Because the world is crazy :) Thank you for watching Gearfacts!
There's no vocoder features. You can apply the on board effects like reverb, delay, chorus etc to any incoming signal but it's totally separate to the synth engine
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I love mine. This synth is gonna be on the “most sought after” list someday...mark my words.😃
Thanks for the great demo!
I own the 49 version - it's such an versatile and unique machine, I live it
The x station in a nutshell: great sounds (once you adjust the presets), great midi controller (works well with daw and other synths), pretty good interface quality. Negatives are the encoders, and the input jacks. The build quality isn't horrible, but its plastic, so act accordingly (not a roadster). I found my 25 key version for $200 and I haven't regretted it. The positives far surpass the negatives, in fact I would say I tend to view the negatives as little quirks; nothing that will take away from your experience, just slightly annoying. If you are on the fence, I would highly recommend it for the midi control alone (all of the pots and sliders transmit midi), but the audio interface and synth sounds take it over the top.
P.S. 3 oscillators! very surprising bass capabilities (I prefer the bass sounds on this over my nl2x)
Agreed with all points there :) GF
Brilliant video, I have just bought thise model for £15 second hand,,no box or instructions,had it for three day's now cant put it down, seems to be working fine, wasn't sure if it would be worth it at first but after watching your video i am convinced it was well worth it,,so thank you again for brill video😮😮
"Brilliant" video eh! I don't get that kind of praise very often haha, thanks for watching :)
£15!!!
Demo helped me a lot as I said before I just recently bought this model, no instructions no user Manuel, wasn't sure sure if it would be worth it or not,but because of your video I can see that it was,so thank you again bud...😅😅
If you ever do need the user manual, you can get it by googling the model number followed by "PDF", usually comes up first result :)
Thanks for the demo man.
I bought a second hand one last month for £175 for fills on home recording and cannot stop messing around with the never ending options it provides. Love It!
Thanks for your message Dad - I agree, this synth has incredible depth. The presets sound dated now but I honestly think it's capable of pumping out pretty much whatever you have in mind. Plus all the fun 'accidental' sounds you'll inevitably create :) Gearfacts
that's about the same I paid this week.
100e last week..
Just found a 61 online today and snatched it up. While I’ll await judgment on how the sounds are until I can use my own studio speakers, they sound useful enough for me to be able to use. The arpeggiator in this seems promising, but what I ultimately want to use it for is a controller. The KAOSS-like pad seals that for me. It’ll replace my AKAI MPK49 which is a fantastic controller, but I need 61 keys.
I plan on having it hooked up to my MUSE Receptor VST player, so having the SPDIF output able to connect the audio to that, too, will be a fantastic bonus!
Yep I think it's one of the better controllers out there. 49 keys is minimum for me personally, but then I have a very cramped, immobile kind of playing style! But even for me, 25 keys is way too limited. Yeah I think you'll be very happy with it.
...aeh, love it ;)
Great demo! There's something I'm wondering about. Let's say I connect a midi keyboard to the x station. Is it possible to select different sounds for x station and midi keyboard and play them at the same time?
What can I say,thanks again bud appreciated,, will have a look ..😅😅
No problem 👍
Found one 4 hours away for $120 (USD) and am very tempted to spend a day driving to get it.
Wow. No chance the seller will post? People get antsy about posting once something is any larger than than a laptop :/
I had this a while back, it was good, but programming it was glitchy, and sounded identical to v-station vst.
Yeah I picked up one or two glitches too. Some weird mod stick behaviour but I was always able to edit my way out of that.
I wonder if this still works with FL studio I really wanna pick one up
Never tried myself, but I'd be surprised if it wasn't possible.
@@gearfacts thank you! you rock
Can it do convincing analog synth and organ sounds? Seems very modern although the short sample where it had a "Twin Peaks" Badalamenti thing was impressive.
Yep it can go very analog, lots of simulated old sounds etc.
Gearfacts Purrfect
hey, does the sequencer synch to a daw ? cheers chop chop, great channel and i am glad you decide to do this instead of running around after that nevel bartos
haha Nevel Bartos??? I used to have one or two mates who mentioned him a lot - Is that YOU Josh??? Matt??? Anyway ...I don't know the answer to the question :) Glynn
There is no built-in sequencer but rather an arpeggiator. That will clock-sync to a DAW (and you can either let the DAW or the Novation be the clock source).
Does this have a sequencer?? And what about the midi out? Do you think it will control the VolcaFM input?? And what about using the audio inputs without a computer, do they work??
Answers respectively are no, yes, yes and yes :) Gearfacts
I got mine used 6 months ago and the previous owner had overwritten many of the presets. How can I do a factory reset on this? Thanks
I've looked into this and as far as I can see, there isn't!
Everything you need should be here. resource.novationmusic.com/support/product-downloads?product=X-Station
@@toastangler Thanks a lot. Much appreciated!
I want to buy A Synthesizer,
After hours of listening to my budget Synthesizer,
It's the Synthesizer that sounds best to me,
The problem is that it is really cheap compared to others and it's a little scare me,
And I also read online comments about him,
And did not see that they excited from him as I was excited,
Most of the responses said he was just nice
So please if you can answer me a few questions,
1. First is this Synthesizer, or just a midi controller with an extra of some sounds?
2. Is it good for synthesis?
3. In this video, do I hear the Novation X-Station ORIGINAL preset?
4. Is the device in the video connected to reverb or delay? Or it's pure sound
5. Why is it so cheap- $ 242.99, has it got any problems, or drawback that I have not seen?
Sorry for my weak English
Hello!
1. It is a synthesizer
2. I think it is good for synthesis, there are many parameters.
3. Most of the sounds in the video are original presets, but there were a few of my own sounds too.
4. The sound was pure.
5. I have seen it go for less than $200. Because the world is crazy :)
Thank you for watching Gearfacts!
Lol you're right The world is really crazy,
thank you very much for your answer
And have a good day
Does anyone have a link to the vocal effects capabilities? I've used it before but I can't find anything on this feature.
There's no vocoder features. You can apply the on board effects like reverb, delay, chorus etc to any incoming signal but it's totally separate to the synth engine
Get your hands on an Ultranova. Affordable and with a shit tone of possibilities. Pair it with external fx and you are gold.
Can't afford it :(
@@gearfacts bummer. I sold some stuff to get mine as well. Poor but humble