Boss SP303 Dr. Sample Phrase Sampler

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Picking up where Roland's popular SP-303 sampler left off, the new SP-404 is built on a foundation of more: more features, more voices, more pads, and more memory. The SP-404's sleek, silver look is new to the SP family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering battery-power compatibility, a CompactFlash slot, and a built-in microphone for quick, stress-free sampling sessions. Just turn it on, aim, and record - no cables and mics to connect. Then get down to the business of making beats and patterns, and add extra color with the great effects built into this little powerhouse. Even with all the bonus features, the SP-404 is still amazingly affordable. Learn More...

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91 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

 

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"An updated modern classic...that rocks."

Feature:
Great...I reapeat great new features. All the stuf you wanted on the orginal sp-303 (which I have owned for at least five years), they finally put in. Tie the old and new together, now you really start having some old school fun. The pattern sequencer is totally where it's at and by far the most useful and important new feature. This along with the ability to resample sounds within the box. Awesome! Have to mention the number and variety of new effects. They must have listened to users groups and had several dudes on the R&D team that used and loved the orginal put this thing together.

Quality:
Pure plastic, but Boss beefed up the chassis a bit. Original had a "Drop warning" in the manual. I have, dropped it, many times : ) It survived, but I would not recommend banging it around or tossing it in a gig bag with other heavy gear, and throwing it in the trunk night after night.

Value:
Would buy if it were 100 more, great little on the spot sampler, pros will take this "toy" and turn it into a workhorse performance/recording tool.

Desirability:
It's cool...I bought one.

Sound:
Hey, for 299 simoleons, the sound is very good, basically as HI-FI as you put in, it's not 24 bit, but who cares for the price and ease of use.

Support:
Never had a reason to call them, heard they are somewhat random.

Overall:
There is nothing in the price range that comes remotely close.

Submitted: 10/16/2005

Style of Music: Petty much everything.


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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Finally! a good, honest, working class sampler at a reasonable price - SP-303 will turn your ideas into reality quickly and easi"

Feature:
Does more than I expected it to - and the effects are top class. Its tricky to put multiple effects on a sample on the fly or during a performance, but I got great results using a multi-effects pedal in conjunction with the onboard effects.

Quality:
The construction is sturdy, sturdier than most I've seen. It looks like a toy, which is ironic considering the functionality of this thing. Those who are impressed by flashing red lights are in for a treat.

Value:
Show me another sampler of this quality and low price and I'll reconsider my appraisal. And I don't want to hear the word Electribe.

Desirability:
Would have given it 10, but if I had the money to spend I would probably have bought something from the MPC family of samplers/sequencers. Having said that, they aren't really the same thing. I believe that sometimes the limitations of an instrument can hone your creativity (that may sound dumb on paper, but in practice...).

Sound:
Sounds as good as you make it sound.

Support:
The fact that I've never had to contact them disqualifies me from commenting too much here, but I hear good things re: Boss & Roland.

Overall:
I think I've said my piece. I'll shut up now.

Submitted: 4/24/2005

Style of Music: Hip Hop, Soul, Electronica, Rock, Folk, Blues - Even Country when its honest and soulful.


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The SP-303 makes recording, looping, and sequencing samples straight-forward and intuitive, while SmartMedia can be used to expand sampling time and import .WAV/AIFF files. For sampling and effects processing any time, any place, the SP-303 can't be beat.

Professional-Quality Phrase Sampling
While the SP-303 is easily the most affordable phrase sampler on the market, its professional sound and specs are on par with far more expensive models. Up to 8 mono samples may be triggered at once - even when sampling using the "Standard" 44.1kHz recording mode. Two additional modes are provided for additional sampling time or to create "Lo-Fi" effects.

New Pattern Sequence
An onboard pattern sequencer makes creating songs from loops and phrases easy. Just select the length (up to 99 measures) and play along to the internal metronome. A quantize function corrects your timing, making it possible to create drum patterns by sampling individual sounds to the pads. And the SP-303's sequencer can store up to 7,500 notes.

Resampling and More
Once you've found the perfect effect, you can resample the sound to a new pad. This makes it possible to get even more out of the SP-303's effects section. And adjusting effect parameters such as filter cutoff, delay time, or modulation depth, for example, is as simple as twisting a knob.

Smart-Media Compatable
The SP-303 is the only low-cost phrase sampler that can use SmartMedia cards for expanding internal sampling time (up to 200 minutes*) in addition to backing up data. You can even store .WAV and AIFF files from your PC to SmartMedia cards and load them into the SP-303 using a new import function.

26 Killer Effects
Not just a sampler, but a full-blown effects processor, the SP-303 includes 26 professional effects like reverb, flanger, delay, and Voice Transformer - plus wicked distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Lo-Fi, and Vinyl Simulator algorithms for twisting your sound to the extreme. Best of all, these effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or to live input signals.

Features
Compact phrase sampler with 44.1kHz sound quality and 8-note polyphony.

Onboard sampling time expandable using 8MB to 64MB SmartMedia* cards.

DJ-friendly operation via large, luminous sample pads (with Gate, Loop, and Reverse triggering), plus 3 real-time control knobs.

26 groove effects, including new Vinyl Simulator and more; internal resampling.

Real-time pattern sequencer with quantize function for easy song creation.

Accepts up to 64MB SmartMedia cards for storing samples, sequences, and expanding available recording time.

Imports .WAV/AIFF files stored to SmartMedia cards.

AC adapter included

Technical Info

Sampler Section
Sampling Frequency: STANDARD (44.1 kHz)/LONG (22.05 kHz)/LO-FI (11.025 kHz)

MAX. Polyphony: 8 (MONO)

Sampling Number: On-Board: 16 (8 x 2 Bank), Card: 16 (8 x 2 Bank)

Sample Card Back Up: 112 (8 x 2 Bank x 7 set)

Importable file: .WAV/AIFF

Sequencer Section
On-board MAX. Recording note: Approx. 7,500 notes

Card MAX. Recording note: Approx. 7,500 notes

Resolution: 96 TPQN

Pattern length: Up to 99 measure

Recording method: Real-time loop recording

Pattern Number: Onboard: 16 (8 x 2 Bank), Card: 16 (8 x 2 Bank)

Pattern Card Back Up: 112 (8 x 2 Bank x 7 set)

Connection: LINE IN x 2 (STEREO L/R), MIC IN x 1, MIDI IN x1, LINE OUT x 2 (STEREO L/R), PHONES x 1

Power AC Adapter: (ACI or ACB Series)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 67 x 170 x 241mm (2-11/16 x 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.)

Weight: 850 g (1 lbs. 14 oz)
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