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Groove Machine from Roland belonging to the MC series

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  • RIOFURIOFU

    Roland MC-303Published on 01/31/10 at 02:00
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    Hello
    which software to connect my pc to 303 mc and how connections?
    in order to write my sounds on CD

    thank you to you
  • Anonymous

    EXCEPTIONAL

    Roland MC-303Published on 03/31/13 at 06:06
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    See details on the roland site.

    UTILIZATION

    The manual is fairly simple and use like I managed to make my first pattern in a few hours without too much trouble and all the settings are accessible from the séquenceur.Tout is available that takes place during pattern effects and cuttof company and it's great ...

    SOUNDS

    There are about 400 very few keyboards sounds good but all the same the rhodes piano sound is more for the dance, but you can work with easily, and organs that go well violons.Les bass sounds and leads are all was correct, but due to some old-fashioned one that is 17 years old this is understandable.
    Parcontre drum kits are almost the same we hear in the…
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    See details on the roland site.

    UTILIZATION

    The manual is fairly simple and use like I managed to make my first pattern in a few hours without too much trouble and all the settings are accessible from the séquenceur.Tout is available that takes place during pattern effects and cuttof company and it's great ...

    SOUNDS

    There are about 400 very few keyboards sounds good but all the same the rhodes piano sound is more for the dance, but you can work with easily, and organs that go well violons.Les bass sounds and leads are all was correct, but due to some old-fashioned one that is 17 years old this is understandable.
    Parcontre drum kits are almost the same we hear in the sequencer or digital synthesizers actuels.C is not realistic at all and we know it is not the goal!
    The effects are very good especially the reverb and delay it gives color to the sound.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for about a week and I have my sequence with synthesizers and the result is acceptable.
    I do not like its interface specially but considering its age it's normal since today is the tape to the eye works and proffessionalisme pass from behind!
    But its interface is very complete much I appreciate all potentionmetres on the 303 is probably the most complete machine that I had in my mains.J 've had one for a few months but it had MC808 sounds more modern but they were untouchable without computer so I had less fun to play with even if it was more complete on paper and with this one I ordi.Que progresses faster and is more intuitive and the relationship between man machine fills. A simple beat us very far away enmene even for me it is a must to be able to touch her without pressing stop.
    I tried the korg emx 1, and although it sounds more possaidait his recent mono blocking me serious because I love rocking my own chords and make a minor chord on three tracks off it is not for the moi.Je 'I had for 130 euros I do not regret my choice and I was very lucky that it is in very good condition no scratches no screen or other picnic.
    And I'm happy to have a collector in the first celebrity groovebox and I understand why she made a full house and I do not revendrais pas.Car it is small it does not take place and the result is effective field is produced quickly with the sounds of hell but some criticize the pick of all of these machines on the market that has people who criticize even the next release this année.Mais I have had a few years ca I have previously great Kiffe
    It should not be too demanding that n (is not synthe jupiter or spectralis but rather a proper synth with a sequencer of fou.Qu we either techno or hip hop can easily make good delires in minutes on sounds retro Surtour if we want to deepen the warmth of presets.
    And no it does not age as ca the 303 proof is still talking about it and it is sold and purchased while some models that are less than 10 years to oblivion.
    Now I have a mad desire to know the 505 ...
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  • simcsimc

    Roland MC-303Published on 01/22/12 at 09:44
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    Groove Box with effects (chorus, reverb, delay). MIDI in and out. audio output (2 x mono).

    UTILIZATION

    Operation is super simple and complete. The functions are easily accessible. This is a really well thought out machine. The manual is Sufis.
    Unfortunately innefficace MIDI in a PC integration.

    SOUNDS

    The sound was really good for that time and are are quite flexible. (Filter, LFO, envelope). To date it could still be useful if she behaved better with a pc. The effects are small but really good.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Purchased OCASI there fifteen years, this machine has really been very useful. She taught me a lot too. I still love her and I am disappointed at n…
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    Groove Box with effects (chorus, reverb, delay). MIDI in and out. audio output (2 x mono).

    UTILIZATION

    Operation is super simple and complete. The functions are easily accessible. This is a really well thought out machine. The manual is Sufis.
    Unfortunately innefficace MIDI in a PC integration.

    SOUNDS

    The sound was really good for that time and are are quite flexible. (Filter, LFO, envelope). To date it could still be useful if she behaved better with a pc. The effects are small but really good.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Purchased OCASI there fifteen years, this machine has really been very useful. She taught me a lot too. I still love her and I am disappointed at not being able to integrate better in a set up with PC. I bought 15,000 FB (350 €) and for that price I would do certainly the choice. I can not find anything equivalent from the point of view of efficiency to date. (I find the same ELEKTRON toneau but it seems very fragile for the price).
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  • Anonymous

    Roland MC-303Published on 08/27/03 at 00:51
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    Audio and MIDI connections from the most classic ...
    Ct edition, the habits of beasts will not dpayss rhythms. The size supplmentaire is that has bass sounds, synths, strings, etc.. program as you would on a BR classic.
    Ct bank's, it has all the basic ingrdients to make good models tend electronic: dance, techno, drum'n'bass ... The number of presets and polyphony is enough for the home and models. About the effects: the era (when the MC-303 was released), c'tait plutt innovative. Even if a is less so today, can grind the chti buttons while the pattern dfile ... therefore a disservice to both the live as if we sample (I used a lot in this context)
    It remains true that the sounds are n…
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    Audio and MIDI connections from the most classic ...
    Ct edition, the habits of beasts will not dpayss rhythms. The size supplmentaire is that has bass sounds, synths, strings, etc.. program as you would on a BR classic.
    Ct bank's, it has all the basic ingrdients to make good models tend electronic: dance, techno, drum'n'bass ... The number of presets and polyphony is enough for the home and models. About the effects: the era (when the MC-303 was released), c'tait plutt innovative. Even if a is less so today, can grind the chti buttons while the pattern dfile ... therefore a disservice to both the live as if we sample (I used a lot in this context)
    It remains true that the sounds are not ditables itself: the only change possible until the effects of playing. It would still apprci even a little more flexibility. But n'tait not the primary goal: we have here first a squenceur not a synthtiseur ...

    UTILIZATION

    One branch is lit, we play ... Difficult to make simple
    The manual is clear enough, it's Roland So here you go ...
    For use as the majority of products This category, some functions can be accessed in "gas factory" ... This is unavoidable, given the compactness of the bte. Tight deadlines, the small keyboard sduit me.

    SOUNDS

    Roland quality ... We have a 808, a 909, the percussion dance / techno / DnB, low abundance, the synths and effects, all embedded in a gray bobotie. Add the effects Intgr and have fun! As I said above, it is sufficient for use in models. I think it's a good little expander / squenceur. And the era, simply a c'tait rvolution!

    OVERALL OPINION

    In addition to two years of loyal service, my MC-303 has never made default. Bought a nearly new friend mticuleux, I claim today, simply because I made only on PC. I have no longer the usefulness ... but I do not regret my purchase srement.
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  • jplesaintjplesaint

    Roland MC-303Published on 01/23/04 at 21:58
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    Cfg below

    UTILIZATION

    - Child configuration.
    - The functions are easily accessible.
    - The manual is clear and sufficient.

    SOUNDS

    - I sold mine a year ago, and I regret, because it has a hell of a sound, a little cheap, but gives it a charm.
    - It is archaque trs, in terms of the config VLOC MIDI and stuff.
    - Drum kits are falling, it's really dry and mcanique.

    OVERALL OPINION

    What is gnial is that it is very simple to use. There is just plug it anywhere, and it becomes a little think bte to compose the squenceur as an extreme simplicity.
    I feel that I have the six ds good numros I of Rasht, she saw an opportunity cte, it's worth it. Especially since…
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    Cfg below

    UTILIZATION

    - Child configuration.
    - The functions are easily accessible.
    - The manual is clear and sufficient.

    SOUNDS

    - I sold mine a year ago, and I regret, because it has a hell of a sound, a little cheap, but gives it a charm.
    - It is archaque trs, in terms of the config VLOC MIDI and stuff.
    - Drum kits are falling, it's really dry and mcanique.

    OVERALL OPINION

    What is gnial is that it is very simple to use. There is just plug it anywhere, and it becomes a little think bte to compose the squenceur as an extreme simplicity.
    I feel that I have the six ds good numros I of Rasht, she saw an opportunity cte, it's worth it. Especially since I bet it will be collectible in a few years, like TR and TB.
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  • romeo 47romeo 47

    Roland MC-303Published on 12/14/04 at 04:14
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    Possibility of connection with other MIDI machine connections possible.
    Moultes sound and style diffrents.section effective enough to complte his report including, very good sound reproduction

    UTILIZATION

    Regarding the configuration, following the manual prcisment (Dfine well enough), it is relatively simple.
    The edition of sounds and effects are easy (novice, consult the manual), even fun

    SOUNDS

    Sounds can suit many styles of music, as pretty ralistes.les effects: same.
    regarding the VLOC the raction is good enough

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been three years since I served in complment another machine (yamaha rm1x) .. it works rather live use.The concluant.…
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    Possibility of connection with other MIDI machine connections possible.
    Moultes sound and style diffrents.section effective enough to complte his report including, very good sound reproduction

    UTILIZATION

    Regarding the configuration, following the manual prcisment (Dfine well enough), it is relatively simple.
    The edition of sounds and effects are easy (novice, consult the manual), even fun

    SOUNDS

    Sounds can suit many styles of music, as pretty ralistes.les effects: same.
    regarding the VLOC the raction is good enough

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been three years since I served in complment another machine (yamaha rm1x) .. it works rather live use.The concluant.si quite possible and I had to go on its rear purchase, I refferrai chose.la the same single dose of a head and be careful about how it's MIDI, srieusement a bonfire ...
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  • Cid2NiceCid2Nice

    Roland MC-303Published on 04/26/05 at 09:32
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    - Pair Stereo, headphone output, MIDI IN and OUT.
    - Sounds are tweakable by the time functions diffrent Funds (low pass filter, LFO).
    - Level chorus flange or delay / reverb.
    - Squenceur the TR.

    Rhythm track with a subgroup mutable + 7 from synth or midi.
    In short, the minimum for a good time. We could ask for more rhythmic kits, spares or outputs, but that's the big sister, the 505.
    No MIDI Through, too bad.

    UTILIZATION

    - This was my Premire machine, not too galre cope with the manual not far departure.
    - The functions are accessible through menu and sub menu (key combination, is sufficient to capture the philosophy, no problemo APRS).
    - Manuel clear enough, it'…
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    - Pair Stereo, headphone output, MIDI IN and OUT.
    - Sounds are tweakable by the time functions diffrent Funds (low pass filter, LFO).
    - Level chorus flange or delay / reverb.
    - Squenceur the TR.

    Rhythm track with a subgroup mutable + 7 from synth or midi.
    In short, the minimum for a good time. We could ask for more rhythmic kits, spares or outputs, but that's the big sister, the 505.
    No MIDI Through, too bad.

    UTILIZATION

    - This was my Premire machine, not too galre cope with the manual not far departure.
    - The functions are accessible through menu and sub menu (key combination, is sufficient to capture the philosophy, no problemo APRS).
    - Manuel clear enough, it's OK.

    Once the pattern prt, there's more that tweaker with the knobs. This machine has a pretty good grip (ok, it's not a electribe but ...)

    SOUNDS

    - For the sounds, rhythms are nice kits, used in the electro broad, hip / hop rnb also my opinion (although this is not my thing).
    - It's Roland, so often heard, but good quality.
    - The effects are bad I think.

    I like the rhythm kits, used in just any style of electro, the other sounds, it's not that they are wrong is a matter of taste, as some had me going, as , y 'I have not see the use.

    OVERALL OPINION

    - I used a year before selling it to the MC 505.
    - I have AIM its handling relatively comfortable if we dive a bit in the manual (c'tait Premire my machine, and I quickly played around with trs). The arpgiateur very nice too.
    - I never touch a machine in my life, c'tait the only one I could afford so ...
    - The opportunity to 150-200 euro does it well.
    - If I had the place and money to spare, I repeat to a certain percussion sounds and some that j'apprciais gnralistes.

    I get carried away a bit on the scoring, but nostalgia requires one hand, and secondly, I find that he shit on it too, is the ancestor of groovebox, then respect; )
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  • odonaxavierodonaodonaxavierodona

    Roland MC-303Published on 04/25/06 at 04:41
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    Dj says everything is under,
    damage to the RCA would have prfrable t, but hey! this is my business

    UTILIZATION

    Dj's all said and yes the manual is simple, but it's best possder for some options.

    SOUNDS

    The sound?? Impeccable, branch on a good amp, it's pretty convincing. What was my surprise when I cost each sound, there are all the first sounds of techno, house in the bote. A default may be noted in the low lines, there is a small default of breath during shipping.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I did that for two days, it's my toy, I have yet to master everything I bought for use in Live, or editing home studio, history of giving back some oldies rhythm, or to a rhythm…
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    Dj says everything is under,
    damage to the RCA would have prfrable t, but hey! this is my business

    UTILIZATION

    Dj's all said and yes the manual is simple, but it's best possder for some options.

    SOUNDS

    The sound?? Impeccable, branch on a good amp, it's pretty convincing. What was my surprise when I cost each sound, there are all the first sounds of techno, house in the bote. A default may be noted in the low lines, there is a small default of breath during shipping.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I did that for two days, it's my toy, I have yet to master everything I bought for use in Live, or editing home studio, history of giving back some oldies rhythm, or to a rhythmic swing between two titles, but I noticed that even some effects are not so bad, (explosion, siRNA, human voice, etc ... ), in short connecting an amplifier, the fact is, trs simple to use, good sound, the arpgiateur is not bad, an envelope, the only "default"; squenceur , but I added a, and a bit of breath in the cost but an ending for his little friend will arrive in order to remdier. Excellent machine for my part I use it in DJing and I think if it's made me, I would resume the same. Please note this machine will soon be a collector.
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  • SpektrosSpektros

    Roland MC-303Published on 06/17/07 at 11:26
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    Said, I could not do better.
    It's a nice little machine, light, and does his age on the details, especially the LCD clock radio type (awful).
    I use it to play rock (surprising I know), controlled by a midi keyboard as a synthesizer or a expedeur. So I could not learn about the capabilities of the sequencer, but a friend of mine was able to get some beautiful rhythms, very rock elsewhere, as well as Elektro.
    Even against a machine's job very interesting and rewarding.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple. I have not even felt the need to read the manual to use it, and yet God knows that the machines and I are not great friends. However I did not delve into the use of sequencers and drum …
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    Said, I could not do better.
    It's a nice little machine, light, and does his age on the details, especially the LCD clock radio type (awful).
    I use it to play rock (surprising I know), controlled by a midi keyboard as a synthesizer or a expedeur. So I could not learn about the capabilities of the sequencer, but a friend of mine was able to get some beautiful rhythms, very rock elsewhere, as well as Elektro.
    Even against a machine's job very interesting and rewarding.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple. I have not even felt the need to read the manual to use it, and yet God knows that the machines and I are not great friends. However I did not delve into the use of sequencers and drum machines, but I was able to operate the arpeggiator instinctively. Nothing but that I already had a ball while the rest ....

    SOUNDS

    The sounds are very typical techno-trance beginning 90. It's quite annoying. But there are still many beautiful things. Two or three fairly realistic and expressive pianos, some organs, some tablecloths, various noises. Some sounds are missing heat but mixed with other sounds from other keyboards and various instruments live, they gain credibility.

    OVERALL OPINION

    As I said, I use it as qu'expandeur for elektro-rock sound, and I really have fun with. It produces remarkable effects, and brings a synthetic magic mail to all. I am very happy.
    Kinks:
    mini keyboard ugly, uninteresting and not practical.
    A breath sometimes unintended startup.
    Some of the lead that work poorly (like glitter ARP type, which is very disappointing)
    Sometimes sounds very artificial and synthetic.
    But it is true that the uses it against employment but even so it is very effective in terms of a further guarantee of credibility.
    A consultant so if you want to play at a lower price and you do not find the king of synth but just to make the most of the mini mum.
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  • Anonymous

    Roland MC-303Published on 06/26/07 at 02:36
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    First groove box, obviously this is the first created by the brand

    UTILIZATION

    Familiarize yourself with the various manip for editing sounds, changing sounds, etc., but just fast, very fast and very intuitive as a small machine

    SOUNDS

    Too bad no bank to create user defined sounds, all sound settings are stored with copying the pattern of a little crappy

    sounds have a tendency to look a little cheap now, but he left it mind-blowing 303 Little Miss, so many sounds and functions in such a small box, magic

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it since the beginning, some buttons (hand / mute / enter / exit / short the most sought what) went wrong is old and unusable, due t…
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    First groove box, obviously this is the first created by the brand

    UTILIZATION

    Familiarize yourself with the various manip for editing sounds, changing sounds, etc., but just fast, very fast and very intuitive as a small machine

    SOUNDS

    Too bad no bank to create user defined sounds, all sound settings are stored with copying the pattern of a little crappy

    sounds have a tendency to look a little cheap now, but he left it mind-blowing 303 Little Miss, so many sounds and functions in such a small box, magic

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it since the beginning, some buttons (hand / mute / enter / exit / short the most sought what) went wrong is old and unusable, due to heavy use but not brutal, has tested at a purchase.

    I think the principle of groove box friendly enough and cost for those who do not finance major, all in one may offend, but he knows to good service.
    I also went through after her older sisters had, MC 505 / 909 / the 808 (because you have a crappy PC, so no interest because if you chose a groove box is not shit to do with computer, not ..) but I kept my little 303.
    the top for me is the 909 but I'm off topic
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  • ErbaErba

    Roland MC-303Published on 02/08/08 at 16:50
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    Name-di-diou!
    Groovebox first!
    I raqui one month's salary at the time to pay me this machine!
    What is annoying with this stuff, and I say without hate is that there is a max of plant patterns and a minimum of user patterns! Cagadou you say! Is yes!
    MIDI In / Out and Through no!? How-that Mr Roland!?
    No separate outputs (Grrr!)!
    It is a MôlleBox you have done that? Hi hi I kidding!
    It's from a good feeling ...
    Roland TB script no more.
    The quantifiquation (shuffle, groove & grid) is cool but the arpeggio styles are a first confusing but we can work something out (after much effort & patience).
    The effects are cheap, there is a severe lack of distortion! Lol!

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    Name-di-diou!
    Groovebox first!
    I raqui one month's salary at the time to pay me this machine!
    What is annoying with this stuff, and I say without hate is that there is a max of plant patterns and a minimum of user patterns! Cagadou you say! Is yes!
    MIDI In / Out and Through no!? How-that Mr Roland!?
    No separate outputs (Grrr!)!
    It is a MôlleBox you have done that? Hi hi I kidding!
    It's from a good feeling ...
    Roland TB script no more.
    The quantifiquation (shuffle, groove & grid) is cool but the arpeggio styles are a first confusing but we can work something out (after much effort & patience).
    The effects are cheap, there is a severe lack of distortion! Lol!

    UTILIZATION

    The use becomes a standard if it has a groove box (preso I'm a regular logic Roland), it spoils it if we started working with other like Korg grooove box (aka ESX- 1 & EA mk2 Because different logic and oh so intuitive ...).
    I recall that it was the first of its kind, so ...
    Editing sounds is picturesque. And must be wanting to sound different!

    Note the album "Groovebox Experience" (I have the CD! Mdr !!!), made by producers more or less known, just with a Mc-303. If the composition with a Mc-303 boot you do not listen! Under penalty of being bummed a life! LOL!

    The manual is a manual, what about the other ...?

    SOUNDS

    As for sound, it was at the time, but over time see an erosion wear ensues.
    In 2008 I do not only serves as percussion sound module (606,808,909), it goes for that (with the BassBoost).
    And I done with arpeggios to feed my electibes that is sorely lacking.

    Ps: I put anyway good grades because it's my first groovebox, eh!? Gotcha!?

    OVERALL OPINION

    Well ... I would do this OUUUIII choice!
    Unless you invent a machine back in time!

    I envy the guys who still have a set electro / analog period (like Aphex Twin, Autechre, FSOL, etc ...)

    But good. Roland Roland Roland will be the father of involuntary zic techno / elctro / trance all the same!
    Solgan in their 80's were "We design the future" is not it?

    The trick is that the crazy side argus this machine tends to go up!
    Hallucinating! Anyway I do not separate and takes good care like an old granny ...
    I'm a big sentimental what do you ...
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  • stoper'stoper'

    Roland MC-303Published on 03/12/11 at 09:14
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    The Roland MC 303 groovebox interface has MIDI IN and OUT, an input for a pedal, a pair of stereo outputs and a headphone jack independently.
    And a jack adapter.
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    The Roland MC 303 groovebox offers four types of effects: delay, reverb, flanger and chorus.
    Delay and Reverb can be parameterized (8 effects edited):
    Adjusting the delay time.
    Adjusting the effect sound overall.
    Adjusting the effect sound for each part.
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    The Flanger and Chorus can be parameterized (8 effects edited):
    Adjusting the delay time.
    Adjusti…
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    The Roland MC 303 groovebox interface has MIDI IN and OUT, an input for a pedal, a pair of stereo outputs and a headphone jack independently.
    And a jack adapter.
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    The Roland MC 303 groovebox offers four types of effects: delay, reverb, flanger and chorus.
    Delay and Reverb can be parameterized (8 effects edited):
    Adjusting the delay time.
    Adjusting the effect sound overall.
    Adjusting the effect sound for each part.
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    The Flanger and Chorus can be parameterized (8 effects edited):
    Adjusting the delay time.
    Adjusting the effect sound overall.
    Adjusting the effect sound for each part.
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    The Roland MC 303 groovebox has 448 Tones.
    It features rhythmic enssembles modifiable by:
    Realtime Modify: Cutoff, Resonance, LFO (modulation rate)
    Envelope Attack, Decay, Release
    Panpot, Level Portamento time
    Effect: Time / Rate, EFX Level
    Play Quantize: Timing, Velocity (Grid, Groove, Shuffle)
    Arpeggio (34 styles) and modified by Accent Ocatve Rate Range
    Other: Low Boost, Master Volume
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    These rhythms are enssembles:
    TR 909
    TR 808/Elec.
    CR 78 / TR 606
    Jazz Kit
    Brush kit
    Jungle kit
    House Kit
    Techno 1 kit
    Techno 2 kit
    Techno 3 kit
    Abstract Kit
    Hip-Hop Kit
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    It has not erasable Paterna plant type:
    Goa trance (18)
    Trance (27)
    Gabba (5)
    Techno (8)
    House (22)
    Hip-Hop (6)
    Jungle (26)
    Jazz Funk (6)
    Trip-Hop (13)
    Salsa (1)
    Samba (1)
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    It is possible for Cubase to sequence the Roland MC 303 (use as a sound module for example).
    It is possible to record MIDI files on Ableton (via the cord noon).
    The aplications are diverse and varied you must first have a sound card performance.
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    Sequencer and features:
    Tracks: 8
    Songs: 10
    Patterns presets 133/Rps 211/Variations 300 / Patterns Maximum 50 users.
    Stokage note: approx. 14 000 notes
    Tempo: 20.0 to 240.0
    Recording Mode: Real Time / Step 1 / Step 2

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is simple and the manual very clear.
    The usual functions are easy to access.

    SOUNDS

    Tones are varied and variés.Les opportunities editions tones make dynamic, lively and harmonious.
    Sound banks are different because of the 448 tones there are 29 in total all genres
    Chalestons / Ethnic / sounds / strings / synth-Multi ...
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    The effects:
    Realtime Modify: Cutoff, Resonance, LFO (modulation rate)
    Envelope Attack, Decay, Release
    Panpot, Level Portamento time
    Effect: Time / Rate, EFX Level
    Play Quantize: Timing, Velocity (Grid, Groove, Shuffle)
    Arpeggio (34 styles) modifiable by Accent Rate and Octave Range
    Other: Low Boost, Master Volume
    ... Are effective and make creative compositions.
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    Banks sound like synthesizers low (close to the mark Mythic devices such as the Alpha Juno / Mks 50/Tb 303) when added to any effect, I agree for my music composition.
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    OVERALL OPINION

    I own this groovebox for 15 years
    It was at that time the first camera (digital) involving a motor rhythm / samples séquençablent / control surface!
    The feature I like most is its sequencer (which allows me to control other midi synthesizer).
    I certainly do it again this election.
    Here is a link to my compositions made from the Mk 303:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/gupotus?feature=mhum
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  • FP UserFP User

    Roland MC-303Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    I like this thing alot....many features packed into a little metal box.

    Price paid

    250

    UTILIZATION

    Easy. Simple as that. Short on memory though.

    Typical roland quality....which is very good.

    SOUNDS

    Sounds are OK. Work at them and you can get some cool things going. Effects arent that good but for a all in one box...the price and features can't be beat.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I dig it and have made some excellent tracks on this unit alone...Just use you imagination.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: Unknown (January 0-, 2002)
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    I like this thing alot....many features packed into a little metal box.

    Price paid

    250

    UTILIZATION

    Easy. Simple as that. Short on memory though.

    Typical roland quality....which is very good.

    SOUNDS

    Sounds are OK. Work at them and you can get some cool things going. Effects arent that good but for a all in one box...the price and features can't be beat.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I dig it and have made some excellent tracks on this unit alone...Just use you imagination.

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    Posted by: Unknown (January 0-, 2002)
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    Roland MC-303Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    Well, for the price paid, it doesn't have everything for sure. But for the task as a groovebox, it's awesome. Only problem, too little memory and no memory card. It can't be used alone for sure. I luv the realtime features, can manipulate easily to get what i want. The arpeggio naming is confusing with digits and numbers. However, the arpeggio manipulation is unlimited, and that's good!

    Price paid

    $850

    UTILIZATION

    Very easy to manipulate, takes awhile to read the manual, but once understand, it is so easy to control that my hands can flicker between the controls as fast as a DJ scratching the decks.

    Very small, buttons are easy to press and actually fun. email roland for queries…
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    Well, for the price paid, it doesn't have everything for sure. But for the task as a groovebox, it's awesome. Only problem, too little memory and no memory card. It can't be used alone for sure. I luv the realtime features, can manipulate easily to get what i want. The arpeggio naming is confusing with digits and numbers. However, the arpeggio manipulation is unlimited, and that's good!

    Price paid

    $850

    UTILIZATION

    Very easy to manipulate, takes awhile to read the manual, but once understand, it is so easy to control that my hands can flicker between the controls as fast as a DJ scratching the decks.

    Very small, buttons are easy to press and actually fun. email roland for queries about battery life, quick reply and detailed.

    SOUNDS

    Awesome fat sounds! Good drum sounds and bass sounds. Sound for acid, d'n'b, hip hop, techno, psi/goa, breaks. The synth sounds are bad, unclear, muffled. But well, it's a groovebox not a synth. FX sounds ok only, sadly, not much fx appliable. Filters are pretty good!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I luv this model becos it sounds good, easy to carry around and very easy to manipulate. Normally, i filter the sounds a lot and get a lot of combinations. The ability to manipulate arpeggio patterns are fantastic, making it a very artistic tool. I think it has a lot of potential if Roland can add in good storage, parametric eq, more room for loops and better fx, it could very well set in as a DAW directly without a pc.

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    Posted by: Unknown (January 1-, 2003)
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    Roland MC-303Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    I paid alot because I bought it back when it first came out. Now I see it on ebay for a little over $100 and I might buy another one. It does it all, it just doesnt have the clarity of the big boys. The arpeggiator rules. So easy and alot of different presets. Great for snare fills in trance or fast moving hi-hats in hip-hop.

    Price paid

    $800

    UTILIZATION

    This is a true story. It was like 1996 and I went to a house party years ago and there was this dude that had cerebal palsey tearin sh*t up with this machine. He just had it plugged into a dj mixer then into an amp and like 5 house speakers. He tore the shit up for like 3 hours straight. I never even heard of the machine at the ti…
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    I paid alot because I bought it back when it first came out. Now I see it on ebay for a little over $100 and I might buy another one. It does it all, it just doesnt have the clarity of the big boys. The arpeggiator rules. So easy and alot of different presets. Great for snare fills in trance or fast moving hi-hats in hip-hop.

    Price paid

    $800

    UTILIZATION

    This is a true story. It was like 1996 and I went to a house party years ago and there was this dude that had cerebal palsey tearin sh*t up with this machine. He just had it plugged into a dj mixer then into an amp and like 5 house speakers. He tore the shit up for like 3 hours straight. I never even heard of the machine at the time. About a month later I got mine. Read the quick start and you are a producer. Everything is easy.

    Strong lil box I must say. One key stuck then broke. One button stuck then broke. I actually took it apart with like 5 screws and repaired it myself. But Roland usually makes good stuff.

    SOUNDS

    Sound quality is just okay. Great for dance genres but hell, nowadays they are pullin dance synths into hip-hop. The lead synths just arent good enough to make a professional trance/house track alone. But the basses are primo and I miss having them. Since the sounds arent huge on polyphony, the ones that purposely sound rough, are awesome.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I want another one for a couple sounds you cant get anywhere else. I miss its appreggiator and basses. Imma get another one. I shouldna sold mine. My advice to everybody. If you can....NEVER SELL YOUR EQUIPMENT!!!!. Youll miss it later and it makes for a bigger versatile studio.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2003)
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