AudioRealism Bass Line 3 (ABL3) is the next generation of our critically acclaimed 303 emulation plug-in. ABL3 is a complete redesign from scratch and has been in development for several years with the goal of creating the most authentic emulation possible. Suitable for acid, house and techno.
macOS Intel, Apple Silicon
Requires macOS 10.13 or higher
Audio Unit, VST2, VST3
Windows 64-bit
Requires Windows 7 or higher
VST2, VST3
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The legendary silver box which is hallmark in electronic music has been recreated in ABL3. Sophisticated analog modeling techniques have been employed to create a DSP-algorithm that accurately emulates every aspect of the original TB-303, from growling basses to hollow middles and beeping highs with metal rattling accents.
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Patterns are composed in a fashion similar to the 303 using the integrated step sequencer with easy to use manipulation functions such as transpose and randomization.
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All controls such at cutoff and resonance have an effective range that is unmatched by most other software synthesizers. The characteristic 18dB/Octave low-pass filter* can resonate from 20Hz to 22kHz covering the whole spectrum of sounds that the original 303 produces. This plug-in contains no samples.
* Filter is actually 24dB/oct with a 18dB response in audible range
Ultra natural knob response, tuned to match the original 303 both in range and respons
A TB-303 is an analog synthesizer renowned for its distinctive sound character in electronic music. By utilizing oscillators, filters, and a built-in sequencer, the TB-303 can create hypnotic basslines and rhythms. The instrument played a significant role in the development of the acid house genre and continues to be an essential tool for electronic music producers.
Our ABL3 is a meticulous emulation of this iconic instrument, capturing its iconic basslines and rhythmic capabilities. With ABL3, you can recreate the classic sound of the TB-303 and explore new sonic territories.
Intuitive Control: The ABL3 offers intuitive controls that faithfully replicate the workflow of the original TB-303, making it easy for producers to create expressive and dynamic patterns. Whether you're aiming for authentic acid house vibes or pushing the boundaries into new electronic genres, ABL3's user-friendly interface ensures seamless creativity and production flow.
The Wave Analyzer in ABL3 serves as a groundbreaking feature that allows users to effortlessly transcribe audio patterns from a TB-303 directly into the ABL3 environment. By analyzing the audio signal in real-time, the Wave Analyzer identifies the pitch, timing, and articulation of each note played on the original instrument, capturing its distinctive characteristics with precision.
The Pattern Editor provides precise control for crafting basslines with intuitive, step-based sequencing. Easily click and drag pitches to transpose sequences in seconds, and unfold the pitch lane to streamline detailed pitch editing across your bassline. Adjust parameters like accent, slide, and octave per step for complete customization, while real-time editing and previewing let you hear adjustments instantly
Disclaimer: The TB-303 was originally produced by Roland®. Roland® is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation and/or Roland Corporation U.S. The reference to Roland® is made here strictly for the legitimate purpose of comparison, and it does not in any way imply Roland®’s permission or endorsement of this product.
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