Description
The Roland Boutique TB-03 Bass Line is a development of the famous TB-303 Bass Line Synth. With the same layout and controls the TB-03 works just like the original. Upgrades include the all-new LED display to provide an enhanced programming experience and a wealth of new rotary controls to provide further access to essential controls. With connectivity options for MIDI and USB you can use your TB-03 as a high quality 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface. Development of a Classic The Roland Boutique TB-03 Bass Line inspired by the iconic TB-303 Bass Line Synth uses Rolands 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 2 (SAW SQUARE) 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 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. 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) Owners Manual DK-01 Owners Manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” Alkaline battery (AA LR6) x 4
