All user reviews for the Ladyada x0xb0x

- It is a "clone" of TB 303 (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TB-303) manufactured in a process with Adafruit by an individual.

- The squenceur is more intuitive than the original and offers advanced functions such as turning the squence from a given point and up the return to the first step of the selections to play etc .. The "groove" (slectionnable) is really nice.

- Triplet twelve o'clock handy between auxiliary NOT treated with the filter floor (home), serves suit mixer with an external signal, can be useful in certain situations.

- CV / gate for contrler old synths / bar / seq

- Monophonic product offering two waveforms (square and sawtooth), no envelope if this is a sustain that produces an effect in certain situations (bis) or glides without accent, short ...dropoff window

USE

It can not be easier, and more convenient, sends notes played by the squenceur is very convenient, Contrle by squenceur (Mcf for me) change pattern is slightly DCAL (at home, and no walkthrough), so the "pattern" Envoys are then enregistrs mpc midi in and rejous by it, you lose it nothing (slide, accent) and we gain in flexibility. The knobs filter reso emphasis decay encoders are not therefore send nor reoivent noon messages. The threesome works wonder twelve o'clock, the party also usb. The editors proposs and have their utility and their charms!
Backup presets is easy as pie, their edition is super intuitive for this type of machine, however the bank change and pattern works through MIDI, maiiiis is dclenche rather haphazardly, via my mpc .. .dropoff window

SONORITS

As we know, this is a similar mono with a 100% analog circuitry and wants to be a clone of the machine sews Roland. Although her look cheap and less funky than the original is being placed at first for a toy, connect a blender by passing through pedals (or not) will change the more convinced of the independent review crottables! (Not to mention his "303"). Although the job is done brilliantly, the sound is super hot, even without changes. I count him stick a compressor buttock (mono, right) for compenseur approximately 6 dB of loss when rso flirts with 10% (approximately) more ... The filter (18dB / oct.) Is very ffective, the coupled rso and end up directly at the time. This synthesis allows for more fine bass, not just acids. The sound is very round and warm.

NOTICE GLOBAL

- About 3 months, but the original TB was part of the gear we had with friends in the late 80s, I know that sound.

Plus: a clear sound (qques small problems at the beginning of tunage but rsolus since) the squenceur, management noon (send / return seq.).

least: the randomized management program change via midi, really cheap cot (I want a boxing Mtal or wood) the product level appearance.

notices before the thing résumé is well I think!

USE

I have not read the manual, findable on the net and only in English, but after seeing the video of this gentleman:
he had nothing more to me (I'm not too rotten anglish)
it is no more complicated than has is "just" a monophonic synth there's no 36000 functions !!

SONORITS

ACIiID! ben has just pete !! pure bohneur turn the knobs! I'll throw in the trash !! Phoscyon good, huh Phoscyon is excellent! and do more with my xOx basic version but I'm the same pattern and the same adjustment to compare and x0x this grain has more features and new low!
I put him zone2 metal ass boss has spit! but the grain is good too ... Mtal for it! I also test with a DS7 Ibanez out of the attic aussi..pas bad .. but there's 2 of breath ... I have to find my old Boss SE50 I'm sure there's a would Gating ...

NOTICE GLOBAL

I for 3 days and I have not PICK!
I state all emulations I could cubase mac via hardware but would forever !!
I also have the MC 303 which is not doing too badly when used with synth tb distortion ass ,,, but nothing to see!
I love +? well it's like tb better! whether mythic who cares, it's just the sound pete!
Built bought (my comptences stop welding large jack!) In CEM3374 to 369, is less than 200 and 100 de- woodbrass that thomman ...
Then aspect was very cheap a crazy thing, she has to shell 500g plastoc, the knobs on the game, just above the plate is aluminum a ... makes you want to take care c clear! after I saw among the Germans x0xsh0p.de a beautiful all-aluminum shell design tb303 ... but 99 did you think, especially if there are changes by more ...
again this choice? of course! buy everyone a x0x !!!

notices before the thing résumé is well I think!

USE

I have not read the manual, findable on the net and only in English, but after seeing the video of this gentleman:
he had nothing more to me (I'm not too rotten anglish)
it is no more complicated than has is "just" a monophonic synth there's no 36000 functions !!


SONORITS

ACIiID! ben has just pete !! pure bohneur turn the knobs! I'll throw in the trash !! Phoscyon good, huh Phoscyon is excellent! and do more with my xOx basic version but I'm the same pattern and the same adjustment to compare and x0x this grain has more features and new low!
I put him zone2 metal ass boss has spit! but the grain is good too ... Mtal for it! I also test with a DS7 Ibanez out of the attic aussi..pas bad .. but there's 2 of breath ... I have to find my old Boss SE50 I'm sure there's a would Gating ...
for now she runs with Devastor D16 and / or various plug Ohmforce ... Dry clean out !!


NOTICE GLOBAL

I for 3 days and I have not PICK!
I state all emulations I could cubase mac via hardware but would forever !!
I also have the MC 303 which is not doing too badly when used with synth tb distortion ass ,,, but nothing to see!
I love +? well it's like tb better! whether mythic who cares, it's just the sound pete!
Built buy (my comptences stop welding large jack!) In CEM3374 to 369, is less than 200 and 100 de- woodbrass that thomman ...
Then aspect was very cheap a crazy thing, she has to shell 500g plastoc, the knobs on the game, just above the plate is aluminum a ... makes you want to take care c clear! after I saw among the Germans x0xsh0p.de a beautiful all-aluminum shell design tb303 ... but 99 did you think, especially if there are changes share more ... and that's what I 'plans!
again this choice? of course! buy everyone a x0x !!!

"What type of keyboard (synth, piano ...)? How many octaves?"
It is an analog synthesizer monophonic mode with 3 octaves internal sequencer and can go up to 4 octaves with an external sequencer.

"How many sounds effects? What styles? Are they editable?"
There are two types of scripts available, a switch is used to change the oscillator waveform of the sawtooth waveform has the square.

"What controllers (pitch, modulation, sustain ...)?"
Not assignable controller ...

"What connection (Audio, MIDI, pedals ...)?"
9V 500mA AC outlet.
Taken out a mix in mono jack 6.35, a power mix in mono jack 6.35, which allows for example to add a little drum machine in the composition of a pattern, but just that I do not see myself doing taking this way ... 6.35 and a stereo jack for plugging in headphones.
3 ports midi in / out / thru, very convenient, can put anywhere has the set up!
taking dyn sync to synchronize with the old roland gear.
two ports cv / gate controller to external synths and enjoy the sequence type TB303, I have one controller with Cwejman mk2, pure happiness!
And a USB port to work with a computer.

"Via a utility Mac / PC?"

There is actually an editor for PC (mac I do not know ...) that allows editing patterns, or synchronize your daw has the bug via usb, usb does not transmit sound!


"What polyphony? ..."
As mentioned in introduction, it is monaural.

UTILIZATION

"The general configuration is it simple?"
you just need to learn a bit about the features of the sequencer worse after you turn the knobs, so it's pretty simple.

"The edition of sounds and effects is it easy?"
Yes, there are only 4 knobs for filter, a knob for the tone and a knob for Velocity (you will have to first in the sequence)

"The manual is clear and sufficient?"
I did not even read!

SOUNDS

"The sounds they agree your style of music?"

Entirely, being a big fan of acid music (in all its forms, acid and pure English hard way to chinoiserie IDM Aphex Twin or Last Step) This machine provides exactly what I want in terms of sound.

"The expression is good? (Reaction velocity, aftertouch to)?"
Yes, add accents by it in the sequence and adjust the power of focus with the corresponding knob is dynamic, the filter reacted perfectly accents and spends hours in testing different combinations!

"Are they realistic?"
If we consider "realistic" the fact of approaching a TB303, I say yes certainly, but otherwise impossible to approach a sound of nature or a real instrument.

"The effects are they effective and responsive?"
No built-in effects, but quickly adds a distortion or delays / flanger ass and here is a wonderland.

"What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?"
well I love everything about this synth, the filter is creamy and a desire to show piquant know when you push the resonance, you can easily reach a different sound, bass electro slobbery, leads to trance, through the classics acid line, you can do a lot of sounds, of course it remains confined to a style of sound, it is not a synth capable of complex synthesis.

OVERALL OPINION

"How long have you been using?"

I use it for more than 6 months, I did a lot of compositions and lives with, and I'll continue to use it, I bought mine at xoxconcept, a serious man who is available and work pro, knobs hold up very little play, and catches are secure.

"Did you try many other models before buying it?"
The Phoscyon and some emulations on groovebox not very faithful, touching a thing analog, the sound suffers and is very nice!

"What is so special that you like most and least?"

I love everything about it, mine is the basic version, and I find nothing wrong, so I need to effect or its more powerful I use external effects and EQ on the table.

"How would you rate quality / price ratio?"
Bought new at 420 €, it is quite fair for a product that we can finally access his a mythical concept in xox it is possible to add 50 € to get some more mod (bass boost, reso boost, dist ...)

"With experience, you do again this choice?"
Quite, I'll take a second as soon as I could afford!!

Clone 303 of TB. 100% analog audio signal. management of digital memories etc. MIDI IN / OUT / THRU USB +. Really cheap plastic box!

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple. well done manual. The sequencer is great. Editing sounds is like the original.

SOUNDS

The sounds of the machines are very good. I have never used a real TB-303 but this synth is very nice.

OVERALL OPINION

This clone is perfect for those who do not want to put 1500 euros for the true TB. Now, for 500 euros, I think there are better as monophonic synth. I love music "acid" and so I fell for this machine. I think that we should not spend over 300 euros for this model.

notices before we summed the thing I think!

UTILIZATION

I have not read the manual, findable on the net and only in English but after seeing the video of the gentleman:
It took me no more (I'm not too rotten anglish)
is no more complicated than that, it's "just" a monophonic synth there's no function 36000!

SOUNDS

ACIiID! well it just pete! pure happy to turn the knobs! I'll throw a Phoscyon Trash! good, eh Phoscyon is excellent! and do more with my xOx basic version but I do the same pattern and same setting and to compare this grain has x0x more and especially more bass!
I put a boss metal zone2 ass, spit it! but hey ... the grain is too metal for it! I also test with an Ibanez DS7 out of the attic also .. not bad .. There's 2 but with the breath ... I must find my old Boss SE50 I'm sure it would There's a noise gate ...
for now it turns Devastor with D16 and / or various plug ohmforce Dry clean out ... it!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three days and have not won!
I've tasted all the emulations I have cubase mac via hardware but would forever!
I also mc 303 which is doing not too bad when using a synth tb distortion in the ass, but nothing to do!
+ what I love? Ben is like the tb and better! whether mythical who cares, it's just that the sound pete!
Purchased built (my skills stop at the welding of large jack!) CEM3374 home for € 369 is less than € 200 and € 100 Woodbrass-thomman that ...
So it's looking very cheap something crazy, it must 500g plastoc hull, the knobs on the game, just above the plate is aluminum ... it makes you want to take care c clear! after I saw in German x0xsh0p.de a beautiful all-aluminum enclosure design TB303 ... € 99 but hey it makes you think, especially if there are changes by more ... and that's what I plan!
again this choice? of course! x0x all buy one!

Same features as the TB303, but more memory, more functions, USB port, dyn24 sync, sync and MIDI Control etc. ...

UTILIZATION

It comes without instructions, but it can take several hours. It was still more convenient than TB.

On my model, no possibility to program a sequence of notes without advancing the steps manually (but at the same time the true TB, we can not reverse that requires reprogramming so it's not any better either - ))

Unlike the TB on my XOX chaining several fatherly can be done via a button (thus almost obliged to use both hands or have big hands ... Not great but good for live, it also saves money on other items)

the control of external midi is hell: the slide to trigger the second note trigger button and the emphasis upon exceeding a threshold velocity! (One can be on the MAM MB33 is very good but less sone TB)


SOUNDS

I'm the same patern on the TB303 and XOXBOX and I handled the boards at the same time so you feel the same:

http://download.audioblogs.arteradio.com/3043630_testxox3031.mp3
http://download.audioblogs.arteradio.com/3043631_testxox3032.mp3



OVERALL OPINION

One day and tried a faith.

Compared to TB, it is not yet a colector or a box of mythical or lower price than the TB303 but can view the difference between, for use live, as not to take the head ; the XOX is more convenient and its level, if it differs a can in my opinion partly because of the age of the component also XOXBOX is slightly different from the TB-303 but think about my extracts, it's still super subtle and there is not one that is worse than the other.

I do not put a note to the max because it is not the quality of a Minimoog or AKS either.

(Originally written by patroche/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Monophonic synth with integrated sequencer.

It has the same controls as the TB303.

But it adds a USB port, Midi and a sync output for an old analog device.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use.

SOUNDS

It sounds amazing. Why would you wanna buy a very expensive TB303?

It's the exact replica regarding sound and controls. The additional functions (sequencer and USB Midi) are digital.

OVERALL OPINION

I ordered a kit, assembled it and it works great.

I plan to make a second one.

I've tested a real TB303 several times and I can't notice any difference.

Hats off to Ladyada for this clone, which is the best on the market.