From aarvak@sonic.netWed Oct 4 14:17:42 1995 Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 22:12:37 -0800 From: Christopher Buttner To: tint@hyperreal.com FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE September 15, 1995 Following the major success of the Bass Station analogue synthesizer keyboard, Novation announces the release of the Bass Station Rack. The Bass Station Rack retains all the key elements of the original Bass Station with the addition of the following features. 100 memories (40 factory, 60 user) & Manual. It's polymode stackability enables the user to chain Bass Station Racks to increase polyphony while using the first unit in the chain as the main control center for all functions on all of the devices in the chain. Oscillator 1/2 Sync - used for creating growling guitar or plucked bass sounds. Compatible with all CV synths. CV/Gate in/out to MIDI converter - can be assigned to a different MIDI channel allowing use as an independent CV/Gate to MIDI converter so a vintage analogue synth can be recorded or played back by a sequencer whilst the Bass Station Rack is working on another channel. External audio input to the filter section with variable mix control between internal/external sound source. Dual digit display, keypad Data Entry system, Audition button to trigger sounds, front panel Housed in a robust 1U brushed aluminum case, the Bass Station Rack is a powerful addition to any studio or live setup. Packaged in an attractive four color (wraparound information) retail box, it's US Suggested Retail Price is $799.95. (The Bass Station keyboard lists for $649.95). For more information contact Music Industries Corp. 99 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001.