The Roland Cloud TB-303 Virtual Instrument allows you to capture the classic sound of the TB-303 for digital music production. The TB-303 is regarded as one of the most iconic synths of all time helping to shape the sound of modern dance music. Its influence on music is still seen today renowned for its fluid low end and. Faithfully recreated right down to the circuitry; the TB-303 software synthesizer delivers the unique sonic flavours that made the original so sought after. Whilst staying true to the original circuitry the TB-303 virtual instrument has been enhanced for modern music production. The internal memory has been expanded allowing you to hold up to 64 patterns and 64 patches per bank. It also comes complete with 32 preset patterns and 48 unique sounds to experiment with. Uncover the secret panel hidden in the top right corner to access the new tone-colouring functions including the ability to change the condition of the emulated circuitry. A new graphical edit window allowing you to create patterns or get inspired using the new randomise/generate functions. From Acid House to Hip-Hop the TB-303 is a genre-defying powerhouse that any serious music producer needs in their arsenal. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation. True to the original sound Utilising Roland’s custom Analog Circuit Behaviour technology they have been able to faithfully recreate the unique sonic characteristics of the original. Revered for its liquid-style sounds and versatile modulation capabilities the 303 was popularised as one of the most iconic synthesizers ever created. This faithful recreation captures every nuance of the original hardware synth allowing you to achieve the synths signature squelch and crunch. Expanded memory patterns and soundbank Whilst staying true to the original the virtual instrument version of TB-303 has been enhanced and optimised for music production and live performances. The TB-303 can now hold up to 64 patterns and 64 patches per bank. You can also have eight variations of a pattern allowing you to get creative with your loops and sequences. Get inspired by exploring the 48 unique sounds and 32 preset patterns to spark your creativity. Five new play modes are also included: Forward Reverse FWD&REV Invert and Random. This widens your scope when it comes to experimentation allowing you to change the direction of your patterns at the touch of a button – perfect for live performances and inspiring creativity. Shhh…. it’s a secret! One of the most unique new features is the inclusion of a secret panel located in the top right corner of the GUI. Accessing the hidden panel unlocks a range of new tone-colouring features. Modify the style and sound of the circuitry using the new VCF trim and Master Tune controls. You can also recreate the different states of circuitry within the synth by using the Vintage Condition control. You can also sculpt your sound using the distortion and delay with tempo sync to inspire new ideas. Plug in your own TB-303 In-depth integration is available using the Plug-Out format allowing you to use Roland’s TB-303 hardware synth. From here the parameters are mapped automatically to the TB-303s controls. Unlike the scarcely available hardware version of the 303 the virtual instrument version doesn’t require frequency tune-ups and costly maintenance. Specifications Synth Maximum Polyphony: 1 voice Tone Generator: WAVEFORM (Saw Square) TUNING CUT OFF FREQ RESONANCE ENV MOD DECAY ACCENT MASTER TUNE CONDITION VCF TRIM Drive: TYPE (OVERDRIVE DISTORTION METAL FUZZ DRIVE COMPRESSOR) TONE DEPTH Delay: TYPE (DELAY PAN DELAY CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 FLANGER DELAY + CHORUS) TIME LEVEL TEMPO SYNC Step Sequencer: 16 steps 8 (1 – 8) variations per 1 pattern SHUFFLE SCALE (1/8T 1/16T 1/16 1/32) PLAY MODE (FORWARD REVERSE FWD&REV INVERT RANDOM) RANDOMIZER (GENERATE MODIFY) Tune: 430.0Hz–450.0Hz Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz 176.4 kHz 192 kHz Memories Per Bank: 64 patterns 64 patches User can make new user banks Plug-In Formats: VSTi 2.4 (64 bit) * Windows only VSTi 3.6 (64 bit) AU AAX System Requirements Windows OS: macOS™ 10.10.5 or later Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended) RAM: 4 GB or more Hard Disk: 100 MB or more Display Resolution and Colours: 1280 x 800 dots or higher 16.7 million colors or more Other: Youll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8. Mac OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1 Microsoft® Windows® 10 Incompatible with Windows® RT Windows® Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V Virtual PC Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended) RAM: 4 GB or more Hard Disk: 100 MB or more Display Resolution and Colours: 1280 x 800 dots or higher 24 bits Full Color or more Other: Youll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. Youll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help. The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8. Product Code: RCTB303LTK