BASSLINE


- C64 goes 303!

Designed for the SID 8580 R5, the Bassline edition is a scaled down version of the Mono Synthesizer with a full TB-303 approach on the C64 audio circuit.

The concept of TB-accent is applied to the SID's filter making the C64 "wow" and "wopp".
Depending on current envelope, accent and resonance settings the accent effect differs, just like on the real thing.

The result is a sound that is more acid than ever heard before on the Commodore computers!

If you don't have a TB-303 or just want to add something different to your setup, the Prophet64 Bassline will become a great tool helping you to turn the dance floor upside down.

Now for the sake of clarity let's point out that a full TB-emulation is not possible with a SID circuit (or any other synthesizer) due to the 303's unique internal filter structure and how different circuits interact to modulate it. With this in mind, look at the Prophet64 Bassline like the C64-acid flavor of the Prophet64 family where a classic concept is applied to the SID circuit in the fullest way possible.


The SID sound circuit (8580 recommended) does its best to copy the 303's behavior and though it sounds like a weird crossing between a 303 and a SID, sometimes it does come really close to the real thing. Listen to the sound clips of the Prophet64 Bassline and see for yourself (SID 8580 used on recordings)

All the other Mono Synthesizer features are there, DIN sync, multiple potentiometers, Advanced Random Composer etc.

Features:
  • TB-303 sequencer with accents and slide
  • Up to four potentiometers simultaneously
  • 64 patterns (4 banks w/ 16 each)
  • Variable pattern length
  • Advanced Random Composer
  • Mirrors sound to additional SID (if installed)
  • DIN-sync
  • SID 8580 R5 recommended

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Files:
   
Manuals
Getting Started w/ the Prophet64
Read this first! Important info on starting up the cartridge safely.
Schematics for peripheral devices (sync interfaces, potentiometers etc)
Bassline Manual
Bassline manual.

Audio clips
Bassline Sound Clip #1
Short demonstration of the Bassline edition. SID 8580 used.
Bassline Sound Clip #2
Another short demo of the Bassline edition. 8580 used.