I am not sure if somebody else has experienced this but I really feel that the TB-303 sound has healing effects somehow. There's something about that sound...
It's because the 303 was purely analogue subtractive synthesis, which does not take a lot of circuit space. 909 on the other hand had analogue synthesis combined with digital samples, which would naturally take more space on the circuit board.
Great video! The cool thing about analogue hardware is the lack of ear fatigue. The same pattern can be played over and over with slight tweaks and it sounds just as fresh as when the track started. Groovy!
I can only fully ackknowledge this statement. Hardware units just sound very present AND pleasant at the very same time. I don't know why that is. And when I use software emulations, I get so tired very fast.
Neither the 909 or the 606 were purely analogue. Also, how is purely digital synthesis not susceptible to the same "freshness" criteria? Give any algorithm enough parameters and you will achieve the same levels of "freshness" by tweaking those parameters. This phenomenon has nothing to do with analog vs digital.
Where did I say the 909 and 606 were purely analog? The problem in the 80s when these devices were released was the fact that the digital equipment of the time did not have the digital processing power to “give any algorithm enough parameters” to achieve the same sound dynamics of analog gear. I would argue that only in the last 10 years have consumer computer technology and software programming been able to match the nuances of analog. Now digital hardware or software emulations like Arturia Acid V, Roland Cloud 303, ABL3, etc. have the processing power and parameters to achieve the ‘freshness” by “tweaking those parameters.” I personally really like Acid V because it makes feel like I have a modded 303 in a professional studio without the challenging programming hassles of the original, need for a closet full of old stomp pedals and cords. However, whether you use digital and/or analog gear there is really no substitute for high level outboard gear, mixer, and recording equipment. Although I must admit that the mastering software that emulates all that great stuff is getting quite close thanks to the ever increasing processing power coming to the market. Peace.@@renx81
@@vstpluginsonicxtc So far, neither the existing emulations nor that new kid on the block aka "Acid V" do it for me. In my personal opinion based on actual intense usage of both real original hardware units and plugin emulations, I learned that you should get it right at the source first and foremost. Great subsequent tools perform much better then. Also to me emulations up to today always have this strained and stressed sound while a 909 / 808 / 303 sounds both pleasant and relaxed at the same time. Eumlations try hard and never get there. With hardware units it's simple: you turn them on, have fun programming them and you get the desired result right away. Which is proven in this video btw. And while we're at it: let's just be kind and not over-discuss this. When someone is happy with whatever floats his/her boat, then it's all good ✌
As someone who got into guitar first and synths way later on these videos are so amazing to me. Its like being in awe with a touch of jealousy and a pinch of buyers remorse sometimes 😂😂😂😂 I really missed out on a lot.
Love that setup, I am jealous! 😉 This sound is timeless and will continue to work in decades to come. Greatest Hardware ever produced. I still want a 303... Nice jam too btw. 🤭👍
Bass machine* , like with 909 there is no need for real drummer anymore so Roland made 303 to simulate bass guitarist. It was a commercial failure and was discontinued in 1984.
Yes, can see Rick, never gonna give you up, Astley and Kylie, I should be so lucky, Minogue saying to the sound engineer, why am I getting a headache, while he's going ballistic in the booth after dropping some nice sunrise 🌄 and giving them a big hug.
Nicely driven. I really need to get my studio back out of its boxes. I got a bunch of Behringer bits a while ago but just haven't got the room to set it up! How's that for GAS 🤦♂️
@@funkyberlin303 aha nice, I was wondering if your little midi device was able to send din sync shuffle ^^ This is convenient :D Thank you for your reply !
