x0xb0x

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x0xb0x serial number #496
" The custom finish on this x0xb0x includes extremely limited edition (11 pieces made) custom artwork, with matching matte black knurled knobs, and a red RUN button. The artwork is rear-printed 10mil Lexan with 3M adhesive which is the exact same type of label used on industrial equipment. Have no fear about the artwork being damaged as your fingers bump the panel while turning the pots. The original, clear, harsh looking LEDs have been replaced with diffuse red LEDs to match the artwork. The rear panel of the x0xb0x has been painted matte black to match the front panel and give this x0xb0x a unified look.

(Note that the red RUN button isn't painted; it's a proper molded plastic piece from the same series as the other buttons and should stand up to years of mashing it with your thumb. Please also note that the resistors used with the LEDs have also been properly selected so that the LEDs are not overpowered. Many individuals doing custom LED replacements haven't bothered to select the proper resistors and risk cooking the LEDs.)

Because the original x0xb0x design includes no power switch (it must be plugged and unplugged in order to toggle power), I have fitted a toggle switch on the back of the enclosure. With this x0xb0x there will be no unneeded wear placed on the connectors, nor on you as you crawl behind things to unplug the power.

In order to further enhance the 303-ness of the x0xb0x I took the additional step of selecting only high-beta 2SA733P transistors for the key positions in the x0xb0x. This is noted on the x0xb0x site as one of the best "mods" to be done to the x0xb0x, and the one which will make it as 303-like as possible. (It's already spot-on, I just wanted to take it that extra step and be certain it sounded good.)

So, since people seem to like bullet points, here's a summary of this x0xb0x, #496:

· Roland TB-303 Clone: One of the best available!
· Built-In Step Sequencer
· Triggerable via MIDI
· Professionally Hand Assembled
· Custom, High Quality Artwork
· Power Switch
· Diffuse Red LEDs
· Red RUN Button
· Hand-Selected 2SA733P Transistors
· Knurled Black Aluminum Knobs
· Black Rear Panel
· Internal Headphone Jack: Compose without external mixing equipment!
· 128 Banks of Pattern Memory
· 64 Banks of Track Memory
· External Power Supply
· RED PCBs"