Novation BassStation: Everybody Needs A 303 (and then some)

video upload by BucketBrigade

"Today, we’re featuring the BassStation - the original, you might say! This was the first synthesiser from a company called Novation - they’ve been rather busy since.

We’ll talk about the story of its development, the market at the time of its release, and comprehensively cover the features of the BassStation from the oscillators, filters, envelopes and utilities. Hopefully by the end of this video you’ll know far more about this synthesiser than you ever wanted to. Thanks for watching :)

My thanks to Keith Littler and Steve Davies for their help in production, as well as Mark for loaning me his synthesiser.

Here is a link to the Novation Bass Station 1 manual. There are separate manuals for both the Bass Station Rack and Super Bass Station: https://www.polynominal.com/novation-...

All music in this video was composed by bucketbrigade Music, 2019-2025, except for the demonstration track of Try Again by Aaliyah recorded by bucketbrigade Music and Beautiful Day by Keith Littler. With the exception of those tracks, they will be available for download in due course.

BucketBrigade Ident sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:08 The History
06:35 Demo Track 1 - BassStation Only
09:02 Overview of the unit
10:20 Pre-flight checks, Key’B Util Mode, MIDI
16:08 Tuning
17:11 Patch Memory
19:31 Oscillator 1
20:16 Osc 1 & 2 Modulation
21:57 Oscillator 2
23:52 Filter
27:20 Demo Track 2 - 'Try Again'
28:40 Envelope
34:44 Demo Track 3 - Bass Station Post-rock jam
38:18 Final thoughts
43:23 Credits"

Roland MC-303 | 160BPM DNB

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"MC-303 Sample Pack Link: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Contents:
256 Drum Oneshots
38 Stabs
16 Stab Loops
65 Telequencer Loops
39 Lead Loops
24 DNB Drum Loops
78 Original Drum Loops
32 UKG Drum Loops
27 Original Bass Loops
16 UKG Bass Loops
48 AKAI Processed UKG Drum Loops
16 Jungle808 Bass Loops (New!2025/10/3)
12 Ambient DNB Pad Loops (New!2025/10/3)
28 160BPM Drumnbass Drum Loops (New!2025/10/3)
294 Oneshots / 297 Loops

Vintage groovebox charm reimagined for today’s electronic producers.
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This sample pack is a tribute to the iconic Roland MC-303, a machine that helped define the DIY electronic sound of the late 1990s. Originally released as an all-in-one groovebox, the MC-303 offered a bold vision for accessible music-making, with digital tones that felt futuristic yet playful. Even if you have never used the original hardware, this pack brings its spirit to life through carefully curated sounds designed for modern workflows.
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FutureRetro Announces 777 Re-issue

via Kickstarter

"The Return of a Legend - Our Re-issue of the 777 analog synthesizer with Updated Sequencer Features from the Revolution and Swynx!

In 1997, The 777 was the first 303 clone to include the all-important sequencer, and provide real-time editing of patterns during playback. However, it really was much more than a clone..

...The first 30 units produced were the purple 777 models. Approximately 25 of the blue 777 models were then produced. There were 7 custom hand-brushed silver front panels created, and only 3 of those were ever sold to the public. The white 777 is the only one in existence. The majority of 777’s produced were the black and white models. Notice these models had slightly different screen-printing with the 777 name typed out instead of using a symbol like the first models had. ...It sounded fabulous but also caused the output to increase drastically in volume. So a completely new overdrive stage was implemented on later models that kept the output more consistent as the overdrive was increased. I would say later models had a cleaner sound overall, and slightly better stability.

All 777’s were hand assembled, and the first 200 plus units of the 777 were made entirely by myself. It took at least 8 hours to assemble a single unit. As demand grew for the 777, I hired another hand assembly company to do the majority of component placement, while I focused on final assembly, testing, and tuning of each unit, and the day-to-day chores of running a business. The 777 quickly became the acid synth of choice by many well known artists including: Skylab2000, Uberzone, The Chemical Brothers, The Crystal Method, KMFDM, Nine Inch Nails, Jason Nevins, Air Liquide, Alex Gopher, Richie Hawtin, Aphex Twin, BT, The Juan MacLean, Terra Firma/Union Jack, Nortec Collective, Atomic Babies, Electric Skychurch, and many others. Bands like Hardfloor and Plastikmand inspired the original concept for the 777, with the minimal acid house music they were creating using only a drum machine or two, and a TB-303.

I wanted to create similar music using only the 777, as digital multi-tracking was becoming more accessible at that time. The 777 provided built in distortion to achieve those ripping acid leads that were becoming popular, and also provided enough additional circuitry to allow analog percussion and other sounds to be generated. The 777 was originally called the Bassix, which can be seen printed on the PC boards. Although it was never publicly called this, it was simply a nickname given during development. This was a derived combination of the TB-303’s “Bassline” name and the TR-606’s “Drumatix” name. As this unit could sound like the 303, but its sequencer operated more like the 606 with its live note entry and editing features.

In 2003 production of the 777 stopped, with a total of 678 units being produced in all. These units quickly became collector like commodities, and continue to command high prices in the used market. We are very excited to bring it back! As of 2025 we have been prototyping the 777 for over 2 years to bring it back to the market. We have been through many iterations of the analog board in order to make it sound as much like my personal vintage unit while also designing it for manufacture.

Now we are asking for you help to do it the way we would like to. We are wanting to upgrade the processor and code base so that we have the ability to include the remix feature from the Revolution/Orb sequencers as well as the time signatures and swing features from the SWYNX!"

See Kickstarter for additional details.

Vintage Lexicon Primetime93 digital delay and RE-303 dub acid

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"Still fixing this PrimeTime .."

A Short History of the 303 in 12 songs 🙂 How the 303 failed successfully - our fav TB-303 patterns

video upload by Captain Pikant

"In this episode we're going to look at the fascinating history of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer - and we'll do so with a colourful mix of our favourite 303 patterns spanning across four decades! We show every pattern so you can try them in your 303, TB-3 or any other synth 🙂

If you want to check out the originals then here's a playlist with all the tracks we mentioned:"

Will These Eurorack Filters Destroy the Classic 303 Sound?

video upload by Metamyther

"In this video, we run a 303 through an array of Eurorack filters to explore the raw, gritty textures perfect for industrial techno and experimental electronic music. Watch as the iconic acid bassline is transformed by an array of filters, from resonant low-pass sweeps to aggressive distortion and modulation to warbly choruses. Whether you're a Eurorack enthusiast, hardware synth lover, or acid techno producer looking to push your sound design further, this deep dive showcases the power of combining classic gear with modern modular flexibility. Ideal for fans of dark grooves and hands-on sonic manipulation."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Raw 303 Reference Sound
01:28 - Mosaic 1U Filter
02:28 - Ikarie
05:05 - Viol Ruina
09:12 - Lacrima Versio
13:11 - Fala Versio
17:13 - Vult Freak

OG Dubstep | YAMAHA TQ5

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Drum, Bass & Pad from: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Experimental Sounds for Forward-Thinking Producers

This sample pack is built for those who push the boundaries of bass music.
Designed with a deep commitment to textural detail and aggressive sonic character, it blends digital precision with raw analog energy.
From acid-drenched 303 lines to modular basses that bend perception, this is a toolkit for producers who are not afraid of intensity, noise, or nuance.
Over 1,100 loops and 150 one-shots are included, covering:
Acid 303s, FM basses, OTT-processed synths, and modular rigs
Granular textures from Morphagene and Syntrx setups
Electric and acoustic hybrid drum kits, cowbells, snares, and toms
Rare instruments like JX-8P, JD-800.
Drones, pulses, glitches, pads, and noise-infused layers
All sounds are royalty-free and crafted for high-resolution use in contemporary electronic production. Perfect for genres like deconstructed club, experimental trap, post-dubstep, leftfield bass, or anything that lives between established categories.

This is not a static pack. Buyers receive free lifetime updates with new content added regularly. Recent additions have already expanded the pack for previous customers. If you're new to this series, now is the best time to jump in.

Every file is curated for producers who value tone, risk, and originality. If you're chasing the sound of the future, it's waiting here."

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Marshall Time Modulator 5002

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via this Reverb listing

"Flange like no other

Marshall time modulator 5002~A
rare, very rare at this price especially

List of some uses

1. NEGATIVE (COSIN) FLANGE, 95 DB+ CANCEL, 105 DB+ TDR

1. POSITIVE (SIN) FLANGE, AS WITH TWO TAPE DECKS, ALSO 105 DB

1. ECHO, WILL RECIRCULATE FOR MORE THAN 15 SECONDS

1. DRUM TUNING, PANEL OR KEYBOARD CONTROLLED

1. AUTOMATIC DOUBLE TRACKING, WITH PITCH AND TIME ERROR VOLTAGE CONTROLLED

1. AUTOMATIC TRIPLE TRACKING, WITH SEPARATE DETUNE ON EACH TRACK

1. CLEAN, TRUE VIBRATO, WITH OR WITHOUT ADDED DELAY, OR A COMBINATION.

1. CHORUS, DELAY CHORUS, SPINNING-SPEAKERS, AND THE LIKE

1. DRUM SLAP, ORIGINAL PLUS TWO WITHOUT RESORTING TO ECHO

1. HIGH Q FILTERING (Q OF OVER 200 POSSIBLE) STATIC OR DYNAMIC

1. PITCH QUANTIZING, ANY SIGNAL. RE-ASSIGNS PITCH BY RESONANCE

1. ARPEGGIO, TRANSPOSES INPUT SIGNALS ALTERNATELY UP AND DOWN BY MUSICAL INTERVALS

1. CARDBOARD TUBE ECHO, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED TUBE LENGTH

1. LOUDNESS ENHANCEMENT, PULLS VOCALS OUT FRONT AT CONSTANT AMPLITUDE

1. HARD REVERBERATION, MULTIPLE TAP-SUMMING FOR SOFTER REVERB

1. DOPPLER PANNING .. AND ON AND ON …​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Slight compression affect similar to tape, the MTM utilizes A dbx 303 "compander" card,
And many many other great delays. You can’t get this with any kind of software emulator you can sculpt sounds, notching, phasing , chorusing it just goes on and on. It’s incredible , and the flanging is extreme or subtle if you like. It’s quiet as a mouse. It is unlike anything out there.

Martin Hannett, Stevie Wonder, Star Wars, Joy Division, and You!
It was fully serviced by David Kulka at studioelectronics in 2022"

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Alchemical by MSTRBLSTR

Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/68lqZLDB2ip4ZOfEg4SsmB?si=m3ba1VD-SSO_CLr4j7OIMg

"The electricity of live manipulation breathes through every sequence as MSTRBLSTR transmutes the raw essence of the TR-606, MC-202, and TB-303 into a sonic incantation. Alchemical is transformation in motion: analog breakbeats pulse with crackling percussion, acid squelches growl and evolve, and rhythms dissolve and reassemble like matter through fire. The bassline becomes the bedrock of energy, conjured live in real time.

Credits
Released May 29, 2025
Programmed, performed, mixed, and mastered by MSTRBLSTR at Ill Acid
Additional drum programming: Severed Machines (https://severedmachines.com)

Hardware:

Modified Roland TR-606 (Robin Whittle mods)

Din Sync RE-303

MC-202 w/ Tubbutec 2oh2 mod

Mixers: Boss BX-8, Alice 1228, Boss KM-4

FX: Tapco 4400 spring reverb, TC Nova Reverb & Delay, Korg SDD-1000/1200

Compression: BSS DPR-402, DOD SR-866

DAW: Ableton Live

This is the same setup I used on From Deep.

Backstory
I brought my TR-606 to Ramiro at Severed Machines to install a few long-desired mods: switch replacements, a louder BD via resistor change, and Robin Whittle’s Accent Trigger and post-volume individual outs. He left in a few patterns, including a breakbeat variation that really hit me. That inspired the synth parts. Next thing I knew, I was performing and recording the full track.

Recording Notes
I treat mixers as modular routers. For Alchemical, the Alice mixer’s direct outs went straight into my interface, while the Boss BX-8 worked as a submixer for overdrive and tone shaping. I panned certain tracks hard L/R into separate buses, then re-centered them on different mixer channels. I have owned many delays while the Korg units are among my favorites, the TC Nova is often a go-to for synths: it sounds great, has nice filters, tap tempo, and my favorite feature, easily accessible time divisions Protip: a buffered pedal in front helps them sound better. The Nova reverb is also very playable and has a dynamic ducking mode that helps it get out of the way, if that's what I need.

In post, I swapped the TR-606 kick for a TR-808 sample in Ableton - it just gave the track the weight it needed. There’s also a lone TR-808 clap halfway through. Other than that, what you hear is live with only some minor edits and additional processing.

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For TR-606 lovers: I highly recommend Robin Whittle’s mods: https://www.firstpr.com.au/rwi/tr-606/

The Accent Trigger mod alone is worth it - it adds great performance potential. Robin credited the fix to me, but Ramiro deserves most of the credit. Robin's individual outs (post-volume pot) offer superior performance control and gain staging flexibility compared to the more common pre-pot version."

From Deep by MSTRBLSTR

Also on Spotify

"From Deep is a hypnotic acid incantation, its evolving bass line shifts the energy while ritualistic rhythms loop like mantras.

Spectral high sounds drenched in feedback fracture through and spiral into infinity, dissolving the boundaries of perception

Ill Acid Records Cat. No. ILL012

129 BPM

Performed, recorded, mixed, mastered by MSTRBLSR at Ill Acid Studio.

Machines: modified Roland TR-606, Din Sync RE-303, MC-202 with Tubbutec mod, Boss BX-8 mixer, Alice 1228 mixer, Boss KM-4 mixer, Tapco 4400 dual spring reverb, TC Electronics Nova Reverb & Delay pedals, Korg SDD-1000 and 1200 delays, BSS DPR-402 compressor, DOD SR-866 compressor, Ableton Live"

Roland SH-101 editor for the Tubbutec SH-1oh1 Modification

video upload by MrSynthmania

"Unlock the full power of your Roland SH-101 with the Tubbutec SH-1oh1 mod! In this video, we dive into the awesome Synthmania editor, showing you how to sync LFOs to MIDI clock, tweak the extra filter LFO, and take your sound to the next level. Grab it now at synthmania.de and start creating epic synth vibes!"

https://synthmania.de/2025/04/roland-...

"Standalone • VST3 • AU – for Windows & macOS

We’re excited to present our brand-new software editor for the Tubbutec SH-1oh1 Mod – the ultimate control center for all advanced features of the legendary Roland SH-101. With this editor, you’ll unlock the full creative potential of your synthesizer, right from your screen.

Why this editor?

The Tubbutec mod transforms the Roland SH-101 into a powerhouse – but many of its features are only accessible via key combinations or hidden parameters. This editor solves that: All settings at a glance, easy access, and perfect DAW integration."

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Future Retro revolution. (Tb-303 clone).

video upload by David Noise

"The famous TB-303..

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Overstayer Modular channel crushing a TR-707 and RE-303 - Acid - MikeSynth

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"Overstayer crushing and squashing a 707 + 303 .
Filthy."

Roland TB-303 SN 253500 w/ Original Sapce Suit

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via this listing

'All original, no modifications

Extremely clean and well maintained

Battery compartment show no sign of corrosion or damage

Comes with original silver 'space suit' travel case so you won’t burn up re-entering the atmosphere"

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Din Sync RE-303, Roland TB-303 Replica, Analog Bass Synthesizer

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via this listing

"Was built by a pro-tech last year.

Sounds amazing. Raw and full of acid.

Black metal case, green leds, pixie cpu.
Looks killer.

It's the closest you'll get to a vintage TB-303.
It's like buying an 'as new' 303, actually. It's a replica."

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NUX Brownie Distortion NDS-2 - RE-303

video upload by acidoo.com

NUX Brownie Distortion NDS-2
Din Sync.Info RE-303

Introducing Novation Bass Station by GForce Software

video upload by GForce Software

"Novation and GForce are proud to announce the release of the GForce Bass Station, a brand-new software version of the original analogue synthesiser.

Bass Station is an iconic mono-synth, celebrated for its raw, punchy bass and distinctive analogue filter. First launched in 1993, it has been a core part of Novation's brand ever since.

The new GForce Bass Station AU / VST is an exact emulation of the original Bass Station, now with a new expanded mode, which includes up to 16-voice polyphony and unison modes, taking its versatility far beyond the monophonic hardware original.

More info at https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc...

Credits
Reverb Machine - audio demo
Graeme Rawson - video production
Çağatay Çetin - 3D animation"

Novation Bass Station by GForce Walkthrough

video upload by GForce Software

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Overview
02:22 - LFO
03:15 - Oscillators
06:32 - OSC Modulation
07:30 - Filter
08:30 - Envelopes
09:15 - Modulation
11:22 - XMods
14:15 - FX
17:10 - Controls
20:07 - Macros
21:07 - Sequencer
28:02 - Arpeggiator
29:01 - Settings
30:50 - Browser
33:30 - Collections
34:20 - Saving a Patch
35:25 - CC Mapping
36:15 - Undo / Redo

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Roland MC-303

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"MC-303 Sample Pack: https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...

Unlock the iconic sounds of the Roland MC-303 with this exclusive collection of one-shots and loops, designed to inspire music producers of all genres. Whether you're diving into nostalgic grooves or crafting fresh, cutting-edge tracks, this pack delivers everything you need straight from the legendary groovebox. Each sound is carefully curated to capture the authentic vibe and character of the MC-303, giving you instant access to its timeless tones."

MiniMoog + Sequential Tom drum machine + RE-303 (TB-303) - Electro - MikeSynth

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"Noodling around , triggering the MiniMoog via Midi."

Sequential DrumTraks and Studio 440 sampling drum machine - MikeSynth

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"440 playing the pots and pans"

Sequential Circuits Studio 440 - 12 bit sampling drum machine and RE-303 (Roland) MikeSynth

video upload by Mikus Pilatus