What does TB-303 mean?

Transistor Bass
SOUND. The TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer was the result—the TB standing for Transistor Bass. It was a monosynth: meaning that it only made one sound at a time, compared to a piano which plays several notes simultaneously if you press several keys at once.

Is the Roland TB 03 analog?

Using the same ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology from the acclaimed AIRA series, the TB-03 accurately emulates the expressive, slippery sound of its older brother, and even adds a few surprises.

Who designed the TB-303?

Created by Roland engineer Tadao Kikumoto, the box was largely written off as a failure after just 18 months of production.

What is TB-303 Appreciation Day?

March third
Today is March third, or 3/03. Among fans of acid house and techno, it’s an annual day to celebrate all things with squelch, after the legendary sound of Roland’s TB-303 bassline synthesizer. And we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share a few favorite acid tracks.

Are there any clones of the TB-303?

Accents are velocity controlled and slides are created using overlapping notes similar to sending MIDI to a VST or other 303 clones. While there are many clones out there, only the RE-303 is an exact replica.

Is there a replica of the Roland TB-303?

“RE-303, brainchild of Paul Barker, is a replica kit of the Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer. It can be purchased in kit form or from builders as a completed unit. The functionality is dependent on the CPU – it currently comes with the Pixiepowered RE-CPU, but it can be fitted with the original TB-303, Quicksilver or Sonic Potions CPUs.

What can I do with a re-303 TB-303?

“My RE-303 has the Sonic Potions CPU, which gives it the following functionality: MIDI I/O, live recording up to eight bars, real-time tweaking of accent, slide and transpose, random pattern generator, chaselight, different playback directions and all available while the sequencer is running. None of which is on the original TB-303.

What’s the difference between a TB-303 and a cyclone?

At first glance you might think you’ve just stepped into the presence of an original TB-303. The layout on the BassBot is identical to the original, the only difference is it says Cyclone instead of Roland. On the front panel we get designated knobs for Tune, Envelope Decay, Filter Cutoff, Resonance, Envelope Modulation amount, and Accent amount.