The funny thing is, I hate techno and the 303 sound--but, the 777 can do so much more than mere impressions of the 303. With it, I have conjured up FM x-mod madness reminiscent of a Korg Mono/Poly (4 VCO synth--but the 777 has 2 VCO's + sub osc's... so it balances out), SEM type sound like DM "songs of faith & devotion", stuff that sounds like distorted guitar... the list is virtually endless.

The filter of the 777 is a monster: switchable 3 pole/7 pole, 18/42 db filter (!!!!), resonant LPF with HPF, and the ability to set the width of resonant peaks. Good filtration always equals good, versatile sounds.

The 777 is fun to MIDI or C/V gate and play as a sound source--although I primarily use it as a bass machine. (Curiously, as that is what the 303 was intended for...) Mostly, I MIDI sync the 777 to my Drumtraks, TOM or R-8.

The bottom line is, the 777 is not just about techno--it's about synthesis, and the 777 can do bass, 303, lead... whatever. It has few limits, this machine does, and just because you're not into techno doesn't mean that the 777 can't be useful. (Shit, now I'm giving away my new secret weapon!) They don't call it the "303 killer" for nothing.

JKM

Anyone who considers paying some bastard $1400 for a "mint condition" tb-303 second hand is really out of their mind. The machine that finally got it right is out there......the key was using real instead of virtual analog. With the 777 you get an exact replication...but with all the trimmings of a 90s machine.

Much Kudos and respect to Jered, it's painfully obvious his company is driven by love of music over love of profit margin and release deadlines.

Obviously I love the sound of those old silver boxes but I wouldn't pay the money for them when you can get a 777. The 777 has more features, can sound exactly like a TB-303 and costs hundreds less. It also has a great sequencer that mimics the 303 to a T. Buy one and support a great company. If you have any questions about it e-mail me.