Roland TB-303

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bass synthesizer
gptkbp:audio squelchy resonant basslines
gptkbp:casing silver plastic
gptkbp:controls gptkb:DIN_sync
gptkb:CV/Gate
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:dimensions 300 x 120 x 60 mm
gptkbp:discontinued 1984
gptkbp:focusArea 24 dB/octave low-pass filter
gptkbp:hasModel 100000–130000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roland TB-303
gptkbp:influencedGenre gptkb:building
acid techno
electro
techno
trance
breakbeat
drum and bass
gptkbp:interface knobs and buttons
gptkbp:introduced 1981
gptkbp:legacy iconic in electronic music culture
inspired clones and software emulations
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Roland_Corporation
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Silver_Box
303
gptkbp:notableFeature accent and slide functions
distinctive filter resonance
gptkbp:notableFor electronic dance music
acid house music
gptkbp:notableTrack gptkb:Daft_Punk_–_Da_Funk
gptkb:Phuture_–_Acid_Tracks
Josh Wink – Higher State of Consciousness
gptkbp:oscillatorType single sawtooth or square wave
gptkbp:polyphony monophonic
gptkbp:powerSource 6 x AA batteries or external adapter
gptkbp:priceRange $395 USD
gptkbp:purpose simulate bass guitar
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Roland_TR-606
gptkb:Roland_TB-03
gptkb:Roland_TB-3
gptkbp:sequence built-in step sequencer
gptkbp:synthesisType analog subtractive
gptkbp:totalProduced ~10,000 units
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Phuture
gptkb:Fatboy_Slim
gptkb:Daft_Punk
gptkb:The_Chemical_Brothers
gptkb:Aphex_Twin
gptkbp:weight 1.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:acid_house
gptkb:Aphex_Twin
gptkb:Roland_Corporation
gptkb:Hardfloor
gptkb:Roland_Boutique
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6