Roland TB-03 Bass Line Synthesizer

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Roland TB-03 Bass Line Synthesizer

The Roland Boutique TB-03 Bass Line is a redevelopment of the famous TB-303 Bass Line Synth. With the same layout and controls, the TB-03 works just like the original but upgrades include the all-new LED display to provide an enhanced programming experience and a wealth of new rotary controls to provide further access to essential controls. With connectivity options for MIDI and USB, you can use your TB-03 as a high quality 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface.

Development of a Classic

The Roland Boutique TB-03 Bass Line, inspired by the iconic TB-303 Bass Line Synth, uses Roland's advanced Analog Circuit Behavior to replicate the authentic sound and character of the original TB-303. The TB-03 provides efficient control options including a four-digit LED display for enhanced programming and rotary dials to give hands-on control over tuning, cutoff, resonance, envelop mod, decay, and accent. The original TB-303 featured pitch and time write modes, however the TB-03 goes a step further and interprets a new step-mode and fine tempo control to give you more convenient access to the controls that you need most.

Increased Versatility

The Roland Boutique TB-03 Bass Line also functions as a high-quality 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface to provide a simple and effective way of recording straight to your DAW. With a choice of USB or battery power, the TB-03 functions just as well on the road as in the studio. 4 x AA batteries provide the TB-03 with sufficient power, or alternatively you can connect to a USB power source to utilise USB bus power.

External Instrument Connection

The TB-03 includes MIDI IN/OUT ports along with USB, to allow control information to be sent between external instruments and devices. With the ability to use the CV/Gate output for connection and control of analogue gear and modular synths, the TB-03 makes an extremely versatile synth/ recording device. The level of control is also reversible, with the external gear having the ability to drive the TB-03s internal sequencer. The USB ports also features MIDI data connection between any PC or Mac when connected.

Features

Realistic recreation of the iconic TB-303 Bass Line synth
Retains the sound, character, and user interface of the original TB-303
Hands-on control over expressive parameters, including cutoff, resonance, envelope mod, decay, and accent
New features not on the original TB-303, including four-digit LED display, overdrive and delay effects, MIDI, fine tempo control, and additional functions for pattern creation
Programmable via classic Pitch, Time, and Step write modes
Continue playing a sequence even while switching between write and play modes
CV/Gate outputs for controlling vintage analog gear and modular synthesizers
Dedicated trigger input to drive the internal sequencer
Highly portable for mobile music making
High-quality construction with metal front panel
Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB powered
24 bit/96 kHz stereo IN/OUT USB audio interface
Control information can be sent and received via MIDI and USB
Built-in powered mini-speaker for instant enjoyment
Compatible with optional K-25m Keyboard Unit

Specifications

User Memory

Patterns: 96 (4 groups (I, II, III, IV) x 3 sections (A, B, C) x 8 patterns)
Tracks: 7

Waveform

2 (SAW, SQUARE)

Controllers

VOLUME knob
TUNING knob
CUT OFF FREQ knob
RESONANCE knob
ENV MOD knob
DECAY knob
ACCENT knob
OVERDRIVE knob
DELAY TIME knob
DELAY FEEDBACK knob
WAVE FORM switch
TRACK PATT. GROUP selector
MODE selector
TEMPO button
VALUE knob
PATTERN CLEAR button
RUN/STOP button
PITCH MODE button
FUNCTION button
Keyboard buttons (C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, C)
TIME MODE button
TRANSPOSE UP/DOWN buttons
ACCENT button
SLIDE button
BACK button
TAP button

Effects

OVERDRIVE (Overdrive/Distortion)
DELAY (Tape Echo/Digital Delay/Reverb)

Indicators

7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
PITCH MODE LED
NORMAL MODE LED
TIME MODE LED

Connectors

TRIGGER IN jack: Mono miniature phone type
CV OUTPUT jack: Mono miniature phone type
GATE OUTPUT jack: Mono miniature phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI: IN, OUT connectors
USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)

Power Supply

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB bus power

Current Draw

500 mA (USB bus power)

Expected battery life under continuous use

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 5 hours
* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

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