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Average rating:
3.7 out of 5
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Dont listen to the MicroFlipout Dj who contradicts himself. First of all, he has left 4 downgrading reviews on the MC-303 in the last few pages of reviews. What is the problem? Just cuz you cant figure out how to use the 303, dont keep putting in bad reviews for it, that ruins the whole fairness of the review system. And its down right silly and immature too. Several pages ago, he says the the MC-303 sounds "awesome" now he says that the "presets suck". I think we can all do without such flipant juvenile remarks that dont even show any consistancey. The MC-303 sounds about as good as you know how to make it sound. There is no do "everything" kind of unit. If you are not willing to use it appropriately and bring out the best in it then dont. Its a really fine and legendary machine that will go down in history as one that made a huge impression on techno. And yet it has been surpassed by the MC-505 (lot more $$) and the MC-307 (also a lot more $$). And there are many other great devices out there that can hold a candle to the 303, but it still remains one hell of a box that holds a relatively huge chunk of its resale value. If you buy a used one for $300, you will easily be able to get your money back out of it. And thats pretty cool. At least I think so.
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just a quick note, the DJ-2000m sucks, the faders feel like a cheap $100 mixer, and the efx well suck, I'd wait for something better as the asking price is still over a grand, for a underpowered cheaply made dj(ish) mixer. For BPM synced effects I'd get a Red Sound's Federation Pro, I own one and they're great but probably not so great if your mainstay is turntables though -- I run my synths/drum machines through it for some otherworldly effects that stay in time with the beat -- plus it gives me a realtime bpm reading for any source ie. turntables/cd's/samples etc. it auto calculates the BPM from the sound source.. Eh, 303 you've served me well, and you're still a fine drum machine too...
-nubey
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You guys really crack me up. Whats all the emotion about if this unit isnt worth anything? And why all the reviews if its no good. And how about the 3.4 rating? Not bad for 29 pages of reviews!! Not too many pieces of gear could hold up with a 3.4 rating after 29 pages of ranting and raving by all you wild musician folks. Hey lets call a truce. This unit KICKS ASS!! We all know it does. Its just that there are some other really cool pieces of gear out there to blow more dough on too. I own one, and I also own the RM1x which I love. I love em both. They are different but I cant bear to let go of either one. Can let go of a lot of other gear, but not the MC-303. Its a keeper for me. I have made too much $$$ with this thing. Call me sentimental or whatever, but I think this baby will stay in my studio. Im not saying its my favorite piece, but it is so sweet to play with. I dont know what everyone is talking about "the sounds"--"the sounds"--hell just program your own stuff. Who uses presets out there anyway. Nobody I know does. They are just reference points. Who cares what the presets sound like? Its what your original stuff sounds like that counts--thats all. Forget the presets with any machine. They are all pretty bogus arent they? Have fun with your gear people. If you dont like it, then sell it or trade it--dont bash it. That will only cost you in the long run. Play with it until you decide you dont need it anymore and then pass it on to someone who can really enjoy it just like you did and dont down them for being less than you just because they like the same gear you "used" to like. OK? Peace.
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cookie monster is dead on, for a realistic review see his..
great sketch pad/sequencer/and a fine drum machine to boot. PCM is a little blah and sounds will get kind of muddy if you use all 8 tracks, but for the money its a real bargain.. 4 marks, 1 off for sound quality.
-Nubey
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OK DJ Micro Flip and Ady!! Are you guys doing some bad crack or what? How can you knock such a super capable tool that can be picked up for a meager $250-$300? Are you fucking crazy?? Mijter and the Cookie Monster are dead right--listen to them you idiot morons ,if you wont listen to me. Go and bash some gear that cost $3000 but comes up short in the capabilities department. There are many of them. Dont you fools know how to process sounds? Jesus, I can take any sound and make it awesome. Get a processor you jerks. Quit saying that the MC-303 "doesnt do everything"--you are showing your total ignorance of available technology and appropriate useage of tools. This machine is an awesome classic!! WAY UNDER-RATED for what it is!!
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