The Roland TB-303 Bass Line (also known as the 303) is a bass synthesizer released by Roland Corporation in 1981. Designed to simulate bass guitars, it was a commercial failure and was discontinued in 1984.

With an unmistakable sonic signature brimming with warmth, energy, and character, the Roland TB-303 Bass Line defined the acid house movement of the late 1980s.

Mar 4, 2025 · From Phuture and The KLF through to Daft Punk and Aaliyah, we explore the best Roland TB-303 acid bass moments ever laid to tape.

Mar 3, 2024 · Roland’s software 303 clone, the Roland TB-303 Software Bass Line, adds several modern features that expand on the classic hardware workflow. But what can they do? Randomised sequences

Mar 3, 2025 · The Roland TB-303 is best known for a single thing: acid basslines. That unmistakable, squelchy resonance, the hypnotic sequences, and the modulating filter sweeps have defined entire genres. But here’s the thing—the 303 is more than just a bass machine.

Mar 3, 2025 · Slides are the secret weapon of the TB-303. This is what gives acid basslines that unmistakable liquid flow. Unlike portamento on other synths, slides in the TB-303 aren’t just a pitch effect—they tie two notes together seamlessly, altering the entire shape of the sequence. Slides work best when they contrast with shorter, staccato notes.

The TB-303 is THE sound of acid and techno house music! It's a monophonic analog bass synthesizer married to a pattern-based step sequencer released in 1982. It features a single analog oscillator with two waveforms (ramp or square) and has a simple but excellent VCF (filter) with resonance, cut-off, and envelope controls.

Mar 3, 2025 · Arturia Acid V. Arturia Acid V takes the legendary TB-303 formula and supercharges it with modern flexibility, making it one of the most versatile acid bass synths available. While it faithfully captures the raw analog tone, squelchy filter sweeps, and hypnotic sequencing of the original hardware, Acid V goes beyond simple emulation by adding extended modulation options, polyphony, and built ...

Mar 3, 2025 · That's what's on all the Acid Dub Studies albums. I tune the cutoff trim down a little bit to get more of a deep 'wow' in the low end on the accent. I think it's also the easiest to program on board, it seems more straight forward to use than the original 303 and the Din Sync model anyway. Om Units Din Sync RE-303 built by Klang Generator

The 303 or TB-303 is a legendary analog bass synthesizer known for its role in defining the acid house music genre. Manufactured by Roland Corporation, the TB-303 features a monophonic design and a pattern-based step sequencer.