Although you could do more with it, the MAB-303 is strictly a TB-303 emulator. It succeeds at emulating the sound and character of the 303 better than most. This may be because it is analog and not virtual emulation technology. It is a half-rack desktop or rack-mount module which houses a nice analog VCO synth engine complete with 303-like controls and knobs. Front panel knobs control basic but familiar parameters: waveshape, VCF cutoff, resonance (Q), EnvMod, Accent and volume.

The MAB-303 brings the 303 into the '90's with a few added features. First there is a new waveform to play with - pulse. The MAB-303 has MIDI implementation which applies to some parameters. The knobby-controls are not MIDI'd (argh!) however the following new features are MIDI controllable: LFO, pitch mod, pitch bending, MIDI velocity and auto glide.

Sound wise, it makes a convincing 303. It isn't as squelchy in the self-resonance area however its many new features should more than make up for that. The MAB-303 works very well with a MIDI sequencer (there is no built in sequencer unlike the original) and although the Env Mod, CutOff and other front panel controls can't be controlled by MIDI the MAB-303 makes it easier for new and experienced users to use a 303-type synth in a modern studio environment. It has been used by ATB and Acid Junkies.

Savolainen Juniori

November 7, 2012 @ 5:05 pm

Just a decent clone, not more. I recommend ABL 2 software for more authentic TB sounds, or X0XB0X if hardware is needed.

Fab

August 29, 2012 @ 4:43 pm

I'm producing Trance Tracks with this one. A lot of pressure. Nice fatty sounds and heavy tweety resonance filters! Awesome and sound great. Did not understand, how somebody could say, doesn't sound like a 303.. Who has this thing, will never miss it! I have 2 pieces.. ;) The square is the only one which is a little bit different. But as already mentioned. The sound is exiting..

fex

March 5, 2011 @ 3:43 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inWZItEWlng

alessandro_

November 1, 2010 @ 10:07 pm

i had one of it a year ago. i remember i bought for 90 or 100 euros. it sounds ok. not like real 303, indeed

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