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Roland • MC-303 Groovebox

The original groovebox for dance/techno! It's got 303, 808, 909, Jupiter, and Juno sounds. It is a sequencer arranger and looks a lot like the original 303's and 808's... Not to mention it includes real-time Filter Cutoff, resonance, panning and arpeggiator. With this box alone you can become a techno music maker!!! It sounds pretty good and has an unbeatable price (around $500)!!!! Though it's been swept aside by the MC-505, JX-305, EG-101 and Yamaha RM1x, it's still a good entry-level machine for those of you on a budget or just starting out. It has been used by ATB.

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delysid

Posted 6 days ago

The MC303 is only limited by your imagination. Forget all the presets...
Everyone always asks "how are you getting those melodies?" I will not even begin to divulge the secret to it but I like it better then the MC909. By the way, i also own a TR-909, TR-808, and TB-303, as well as esoteric Yamaha organs from the late 70's, and a Matrix-12. Signed to a major label and the MC-303 and my yamaha organs are my "go to" machines for inspiration.

gothicgrave

Posted 9 days ago

It looks like a 303, feels like a 303... and sounds like a 303. Anyone in the world that listen music created with this machine, will know that comes from a MC303. Its a nice, simply to use, powerfull and revolutionary machine, but... sounds like a MC303...

Tuukka

Posted 118 days ago

I initially liked it a lot but quickly grew tired to it's awkward interface and limited sound capabilities. It is a good starter's machine for oldschool techno/trance etc. but you'll soon want more. I still play with it from time to time just for old time's sake.

j a k a

Posted 166 days ago

recommended for poor dance musician.
i really love this machine!

planetplayer

Posted 174 days ago

Has fun collection of Vintage Roland, but not for me.Filters are nice and casing is superior. This is better than the competition.
Not the very best of samples if you are loking to replace original equipment. But samples are superior. You just cannot replace original equipment with this one.

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