bassline Archives

How to recreate the sound of the Roland TB-303 with software

03 Mar in Synths

To get into the spirit of 303 Day, we're looking at how to recreate the classic sound of the Roland TB-303 and which plugins to use.

The best mono synths under $500 for leads and basslines

07 Oct 2022 in Synths

Looking for ways to create your own leads and basslines in your productions? We take a look at some of the best mono synths under $500.

Best free plug-ins this week: Deelay, TaraLead and BassMatrix

19 Jun 2022 in Studio

In this week's collection of free plug-ins: a versatile delay with plenty of features, an extreme distortion plug-in, and a 303-style bassline synth.

AIR Music Tech: 7 new plug-ins with sounds from the AKAI Force and MPC

05 Apr 2022 in Synths

AIR Music Tech has released 7 new plug-ins in one go. Hype, Solina, Odyssey, Mellotron, Electric, TubeSynth, and Bassline are based on sound engines from the AKAI MPC and Force.

Behringer TD-3-MO: The “Modded Out” mean looking Acid box arrives

15 Mar 2022 in Synths

Behringer has produced a "Modded Out" version of the TD-3 Bassline synth based on the Devil Fish TB-303 modifications for a much meaner vibe. Hot news: Acid Yellow now in stock!

Happy 303 Day! What’s your favourite box of ACID?

03 Mar 2022 in Synths

It's 303 day and so it's time to get squeaking on that filter, cranking up those basslines and embracing those long lost days of hope and happiness.

ZeroBox: Physical modelling simulation that captures all the 303 quirks

08 Feb 2022 in Synths

Through advanced modelling and simulation shenanigans, Xhun Audio has come up with a powerful 303 emulation that preserves all the quirk while building in some tweaks of its own.

AudioRealism Bass Line 3 gets a fat update

28 Jul 2021 in Synths

A big update for AudioRealisms 303 emulation plugin ABL3 gives it a complete redesign for what they hope is the most authentic emulation ever.

808303.studio: A free online TR-808 and TB-303 machine? That’s the rest of your day gone.

08 Oct 2020 in Synths

808303.studio is a web-based music creation platform built on the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and TB-303 Bassline developed by Yuri Suzuki and Roland. It's an 808 and a 303 - now go and play!

ACID BEE: Experimental light controlled bassline creator from Error Instruments

10 Apr 2020 in Synths

ACID BEE is a beep and bassline generator that makes experimental sounds when you do nothing and even better sounds when you play with the knobs, hit the buttons and wave at it.

Devil Fish hits back at Behringer’s proposed “Murdered Out” TD-3

05 Feb 2020 in Synths

Robin Whittle, the creator of the Devil Fish modification for the original TB-303 has hit back at Behringer's plans to incorporate this mod into a special edition TD-3. Update: And Uli responds.

NAMM 2020: Erica Synths Bassline DB-01

16 Jan 2020 in Synths

Erica Synths has announced a desktop synthesizer they are calling the Bassline DB-01. It combines their analog synthesis with Acidbox aggression and an advanced sequencer. Looks fantastic!

UB-303: Is Behringer about to announce a TB-303 clone?

05 Nov 2019 in Synths

Behringer is having an acid rave party this Friday and we're all invited. I think Behringer are about to launch or announce a TB-303 style acid synth.

Roland finally re-releases the TB-303 Bass Line – on Roland Cloud

03 Mar 2019 in Synths

Roland has taken on the 3rd March as 303 day to reclaim the beloved TB-303 Bass Line synth and released an authentically modelled software version of the analogue classic - dammit!

Oi, Kant! It’s a sort of angry drum machine thing

19 Mar 2018 in Synths

Alarmingly shaped and worryingly named Oi, Kant! is an angry, mean and bonkers drum-ish machine -whose esthetics presumably arise from a faculty of disinterested judgment.

Acid Box: another plug-in of the classic TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer

20 Jul 2017 in Synths

We can't get enough of TB-303 emulations and so Acid Box is welcomed with an eager mouse ready to spin those knobs and step that sequencer. Does it have anything to make it your go-to bassline VST synth?

Groovebox: A beats and synths studio for iOS

13 Jun 2017 in Synths

Get your groove on with this cool new synth and drum Groovebox for iPad and iPhone from the same team of developers who made Launchpad and Blocs Wave. Groovy.

Roland kill off Propellerhead Rebirth RB-338

13 Jun 2017 in Synths

Roland get snooty about their intellectual property 21 years after the release of the Propellerhead classic 303, 808 and 909 emulation. And so Rebirth RB-338 is no more.