Roland Cloud TB-303 Virtual Instrument

Full Description

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-303's 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

• 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: You'll 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.

• 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: You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. You'll 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.