this TB

A TB bass line not only sounds unique, but it has its own trademark feel As well. the TB pulses. It drives. It bubbles and it percolates. that's Why we worked so hard to faithfully reproduce the Accent, Slide, and Step Sequencer behaviour of the original unit.

but our vision went beyond simple reproduction.

the Truth is, the step entry on the original TB-303 was difficult to use, the keyboard was difficult to play, and special manoeuvres were required for the shuffle functions.

so we experimented with a variety of prototypes in our quest to create the optimal TB interface.

Touch Pad

the New TB-3 is equipped with a brightly lit, green and red, pressure Sensitive touch pad that lets you seamlessly create patterns and Interact with the unit during performance. In addition to pitch and Volume, you can tweak filters and even control modulation by simply Pressing down on the pad with your finger. It also makes the keyboard a Breeze to play.

• Envelope modulation and decay can be controlled with a single finger
• Switch patterns, transpose, and chain patterns with finger gestures
• Internally partitioned at keyboard intervals so it's easy and natural to play in realtime
• XY PLAY (X: Continuous pitch change, Y: Volume, Press down on pad: Modulation)

Step Sequencer

the TB-3's evolved Step Sequencer is easy to use and allows seamless switching between pattern creation and Performance. of course, an attractive aspect of the original TB-303 was how it would sometimes generate unintended sounds as the user maneuvered through its complex and cryptic pattern creation operation. In order to Inject that element of chance and discovery, the TB-3 has automatic Pattern generation and random pattern modification.

Scatter

the TB-3's Scatter function features slicing, reverse, gating and other Effects, instantly creating variations, stutters, and glitches that Would normally require painstaking editing in a DAW. Complex, per-step Functions are triggered easily with the Touch Pad and a single finger. Keep things fresh and interesting with 8 different types of Scatter Variations and 10 levels of Scatter Depth all controllable in realtime and in perfect sync.

Just like the original:

• Meticulously crafted using a pristine unit, original spec sheets and archival data
• ACB technology models each component and every aspect of the original TB-303 sound
• Faithful recreation of the original saw and square oscillator waveforms
• Elements that characterise TB-303, such as attack, slide, and tie Have been fully reproduced, including how they interact with each other
• Authentic filter behaviour with smooth response and authentic sound

TB Evolved:

• Pressure sensitive Touch Pad
• 134 captivating sounds including 4 oscillator effects-processed tones
  
  • Bank A: Original TB-303 sounds
  • Bank B: New synth bass sounds
  • Bank C: New synth lead sounds
  • Bank D: New sound effects
• Dedicated Tempo control with Shuffle and Tap Tempo
• Control built-in effects with smooth, responsive knobs
• 7 segment, 3 character LED display
• Seamless switch between pattern creation and performance
• 16-step indicator lights to aid in pattern creation
• Pattern support for up to 32 steps
• Easy access to Shuffle control for bass lines that groove
• Enter steps manually or record realtime on the Touch Pad
• Change Step Count during playback to alter the length of phrases
• Random pattern generation and pattern modification
• Pattern copy

A FEW MORE THINGS

You can connect the TB-3 to your computer via its USB jack for USB bus power and to send and receive Audio and MIDI data.

the TB-3 can receive MIDI clock information to sync with external devices including other AIRA series units.

the TB-3 is designed to work seamlessly and look great with other products in the AIRA series.