303 Day - Creating Techno with ADSR Drum Machine and HEXCEL

303 Day is fast approaching, and with it comes the perfect opportunity for techno-head music makers to create some stellar tunes. The Roland TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer is one of the staple pieces of gear for acid-techno music producers and for 303 day, we’re combining it with two other pieces of gear to make some fresh techno: the ADSR Drum Machine and the HEXCEL Sampling Synthesizer by Moog.

The TB-303 Bass Line was originally released in 1981 and quickly became a go-to piece of gear for acid-techno producers. Its iconic sound has been used by artists such as Aphex Twin and Orbital, while modern techno producers like KORG and Synthstrom rely on its unmistakable bass to drive tracks. 303 Day celebrates the anniversary of this iconic piece of gear with a look at creating techno tracks with the ADSR Drum Machine and the HEXCEL Sampling Synthesizer.

The ADSR Drum Machine is a powerful beatbox that can be used to create pulsing rhythms. It comes with 50 default drum samples and up to 4 programmable banks, so you can easily create introductions, fills, accents and more. Connect it to the TB-303 and you’ll have an unbeatable combination of samples and acidic melodies.

The HEXCEL Sampling Synthesizer is another essential piece of production gear. It comes with 8-voice polyphony and eight banks of up to 16 programs, allowing you to layer and combine sounds to create some truly unique textures. The built-in sequencer allows you to program intricate patterns of notes, so it works seamlessly with the ADSR Drum Machine to create some truly awesome techno.

So, on 303 Day we encourage you to take the opportunity to build an acid-techno track using the TB-303 Bass Line, ADSR Drum Machine, and HEXCEL Sampling Synthesizer. The combination of these three pieces of gear is sure to create some head-nodding techno beats that will make your tracks stand out from the crowd. Get creative, and let the acid burn!