Roland TB-303
OriginJapan
Year1981
FamilyElectronic
About the Roland TB-303
Designed as a bass accompaniment for solo guitarists. Failed commercially at launch. Rediscovered by Chicago DJs who created acid house. The squelchy resonant filter is iconic. Over 20,000 units manufactured. The sound that launched rave culture. A failed product that created an entire genre.
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