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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
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
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.
Dimensions
- 308 (W) x 130 (D) x 52 (H) mm
- 12-1/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-1/16 (H) inches
- Weight (including batteries, excluding Boutique Dock)
- 940 g
- 2 lbs 2 oz
Accessories
- Boutique Dock: DK-01 (Silver)
- Owner's Manual
- DK-01 Owner's Manual
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4