Roland TB-03
MPN #TB-03
The TB-03 is powered by Roland's ACB technology, delivering the speaker-pummelling power of the TB-303 Bass Line Synth in a super-affordable and portable format.
The battery-powered TB-03 is a direct descendant of the famous TB-303 Bass Line Synth. The layout and controls are unchanged, so it works just like the original. It sounds like it too, thanks to Roland's advanced ACB technology that recreates the hypnotic liquid grooves of the magic silver box. But the new TB-03 goes even further, with several enhancements not found on the original model. The four-digit LED display makes programming easier and more accurate, while overdrive and delay effects let you unleash a twisted, tribal wall of sound to send the crowd into a frenzy. Back in the studio, the TB-03 can send control information via MIDI or its USB port, the latter of which also functions as a audio interface.
Features
Realistic recreation of the iconic TB-303 Bass Line synthRetains the sound, character, and user interface of the original TB-303Hands-on control over expressive parameters, including cutoff, resonance, envelope mod, decay, and accentNew features not found on the original TB-303, including four-digit LED display, overdrive and delay effects, MIDI, fine tempo control, and additional functions for pattern creationProgrammable via classic Pitch, Time, and Step write modesContinue playing a sequence even while switching between write and play modesCV/Gate outputs for controlling vintage analog gear and modular synthesizersDedicated trigger input to drive the internal sequencerHighly portable for mobile music makingHigh-quality construction with metal front panelBattery-operated (4 x AA) or USB poweredControl information can be sent and received via MIDI and USBBuilt-in powered mini-speaker for instant enjoymentCompatible 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
(SAW, SQUARE)
Controllers
BVOLUME 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.
Accessories
Owner's Manual
DK-01 Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Size and Weight
Width
308 mm
12-1/8 inches
Depth
130 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
52 mm
2-1/16 inches
Weight
940 g
2 lbs 2 oz
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