The Novation K-Station is a very cool analog modeling synth from the early 2000s. The panel is intuitively laid out, and gives you all Layers in an Omnisphere patch, basic modulation, filter, envelopes, and effects. Plenty of editing power in a compact synth! It was discontinued a long time ago, but if you already have one or are planning to get one to satisfy some early 2000s nostalgia, it’s a very nice controller for Omnisphere.

Novation K-Station Strengths:

  • Intuitive Panel
  • Classic Early 2000s Sound
  • Compact

Novation K-Station Details:

Used Price Less than $400
Number of Keys 25
Keyboard Type Full
Size of Controls Medium
Special Features Vocoder
Dimensions Keyboard 20.67” x 11.61” x 3.70”
Weight Keyboard 8.82 lbs
USB Powered No
Pitch Bender Yes
Mod Wheel Yes
Sends Aftertouch Yes
Sustain Pedal Input Yes
Expression Pedal Input No
Ribbon No
Non-Functional Controls Page/Program buttons
Program
Menus
Compare
Write
LFO1 Delay
Filter Key Track
Arpeggiator Yes
Sequencer No
MIDI Messages CC

Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Novation K-Station:

Independent Layer Control No
Number of Oscillators 4
Number of Wavetables 5
Number of Envelopes 2
Number of LFOs 2
Filter Types Classic LPF 2-pole
Classic LPF 4-pole
FX Units Global Ambience
Swiss Army Delay
Analog Chorus
Tube Overdrive
Warp Shifter
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM No
Ring Mod Yes
Waveshaper No
Unison No
Harmonia No
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator Yes

Ratings

Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Keyboard Feel
Build Quality