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Transistor Bass

Image-Line

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Transistor Bass is a subtractive synthesizer emulating the legendary Roland TB-303 Bassline synthesizer, with modern enhancements including guitar distortion modeling, FX effects (delay and reverb), and a built-in 16-step sequencer. It combines classic acid bass character with extended editing capabilities and contemporary production tools not found in the original hardware.

Key Features

01Roland TB-303 emulation with V2 Extended and V2 TB303 cutoff range engine options
02128 Programs, 128 Patches, and 128 Sequences with 1-16 step sequencer
03Square/Sawtooth waveform blending with 303 Pulse algorithm for authentic square wave
04Pro Co Rat guitar distortion simulation with Drive, Tone, and HP controls
05Integrated Delay with BPM sync, stereo width, and feedback control
06Reverb based on FL Reeverb 2 with Predelay Feedback and Early Reflection control
07LFO hardwired to Pulse Width modulation with adjustable rate and amount
08Filter envelope with Attack/Decay, Cutoff, Resonance, and Accent modulation

Things to Try

  • 01Toggle the Sequencer on and use MIDI Channel 13 with Note C5 as default pitch to transpose sequences in real-time
  • 02Enable the 303 Pulse algorithm for the Square Wave to match authentic TB-303 character (note that LFO->PW, LFO Rate, and PW knobs are disabled in this mode)
  • 03Use Gate Length control to shorten or lengthen the default 50% gate duration for variations in sequenced sound not possible with the original 303
  • 04Apply velocities of 86% (MIDI velocity 100) or more in Piano roll to trigger the Accent function and modulate Cutoff, Resonance, and Volume simultaneously
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