I've seen many people complaining that it's not quite like the original, analog TB-303... yes that may be true.
But the original 303 sounds it brings are Really really good, not to mention that it has several other sounds, basses, leads and effects, and that it can be used as a MIDI controller. The knobs and casing are strong and sturdy.
In my opinion, the price is a bit high; it could be lower.
If you are seeking for something analog and an "exact" replica or analog acid sound is what you seek perhaps this is not the product for you (and you will have to buy the classic 303 or another analog product perhaps). But if that is not your main concern and you like the rest of the features it brings then this is a nice product.
From the manufacturer
THE MAGIC OF THE ROLAND TB-303 WITH NEW SOUNDS AND MODERN, PERFORMANCE-READY FEATURES
Based on the wildly influential TB-303, the new TB-3 Touch Bassline is a performance-ready bass synthesizer with authentic sound and intuitive controls engineered to play. The TB-3 contains the unmistakable character of its predecessor, wrapped in a modern package with a pressure-sensitive touch pad that makes both playing and programming a total joy. The new TB-3 is equipped with a brightly lit, pressure-sensitive touch pad that lets you seamlessly create patterns and interact with the unit during performance. In addition to pitch and volume, you can tweak filters and even control modulation by simply pressing down on the pad with your finger. It also makes the keyboard a breeze to play.
- Meticulously crafted from TB-303 original spec sheets and archival data
- Roland’s ACB technology models every aspect of the original TB-303 sound
- Faithful recreation of the original saw and square oscillator waveforms
- Pressure-sensitive touch pad
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The LineageNobody could have anticipated what would happen to the world of dance music when inventive musicians on both sides of the Atlantic embraced Roland’s now-legendary TB-303. Since the 1980s, it’s been a staple of electronic music—it is the defining sound of acid house, and has since been the marquee instrument on an array of groundbreaking electronic dance tracks. It’s not only been used to write songs, it’s had songs written about it. In fact, the release of the original TB-303 has been heralded as one of the key events in the history of dance music. Not bad for a little silver box. |
The SoundIn developing the TB-3, we’ve meticulously analyzed the circuitry of the original TB-303 piece by piece, right down to the individual circuit behavior. Using Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, we’ve fully reproduced the TB-303’s sawtooth and square wave oscillators, as well as the -18dB per octave ladder low-pass filter used in the original, capturing that unmistakable cutoff and resonance character. In addition to the faithful reproduction of classic TB tones, the TB-3 is packed with new sounds that live and breathe. Bubbling synth basses, hard distortion basses, trippy delay sounds, and drippy effects—they’re all here, and then some. |
The FeelLaunched in 1981, the TB-303 continues to be an indispensable bass synth for dance music. A TB-303 bass part not only sounds unique—it has its own trademark feel as well. The TB pulses. It drives. It bubbles and it percolates. That’s why we’ve worked so hard to faithfully reproduce the accent, slide, and step sequencer behavior of the original unit. But our vision went beyond simple reproduction. The truth is, the step entry on the original TB-303 was difficult to use, the keyboard was difficult to play, and special maneuvers were required for the shuffle functions. So we experimented with a variety of prototypes in our quest to create the optimal TB interface. |
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| weight | 1.8 pounds | 790 grams | 1 pounds | 1.98 pounds | — |
