Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline is a performance-ready bass synthesizer with authentic sound and intuitive controls engineered to play, based on the wildly influential TB-303. 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 rebirth of the legendary TB-303 bass synth and so much more
Analog Circuit Behavior technology provides component-to-component modeling for unrivaled authenticity
Faithful re-creations of the original TB-303 saw and square oscillator waveforms are instantly recognizable
Elements such as the TB-303 attack, slide, and tie functions as well as -18dB/octave ladder filter sound and feel right
134 captivating sounds include 4 banks: original TB-303 sounds, aggressive bass, aggressive leads, and sound effects
Pressure-sensitive Touch Pad with red and green indicator lights lets you actually play the TB-3 as an instrument
Smooth and responsive knobs let you tweak an excellent assortment of built-in effects
Enter steps manually or record in real time
16-step indicator lights make pattern creation easy (supports up to 32-step patterns)
Change Step Count during playback to create different-length phrases
Seamless switch between pattern creation and performance
Dedicated Tempo control with Tap Tempo and Shuffle control lets you create bass lines that pulse and groove naturally
Random pattern generation and pattern modification let you discover new grooves
Scatter function with 10 levels of intensity lets you inject chaos and excitement into your patterns
Powered via USB, which also provides audio and MIDI connectivity to your computer
Solid MIDI clock sync provides tight timing with external gear, such as the rest of the AIRA series
Instruments:
Preset Patches: 134
Sequencer:
User Patterns: 64
Maximum Step: 32 Steps (each pattern)
Scatter:
Preset: 8
Controllers:
Touchpad
Cutoff knob
Resonance knob
Accent knob
Effect knob
Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Connectors:
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB type B (Audio/MIDI)
DC IN jack
Power Supply: AC adaptor, or obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
Current Draw: 500 mA
Accessories:
Owner’s manual
AC adaptor
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Dimensions (WxHxD): 240 x 57 x 173mm; 9-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 6-13/16″
Weight: 820 g; 1 lbs. 13 oz.
