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Boss SP303 Dr. Sample Phrase Sampler

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           9 out of 10
Features:
           9 out of 10
Quality:
           9 out of 10
Value:
           9 out of 10
I Want It:
           9 out of 10
Sound:
           9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           0 out of 10
Support:
           9 out of 10
 
 

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

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from comcast.net
Submitted: 10/16/2005
Style of Music: Petty much everything.
Musical Experience: Performer, producer, studio musician
Location: Beantown, USA

 

 
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.

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

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 4/24/2005
Style of Music: Hip Hop, Soul, Electronica, Rock, Folk, Blues - Even Country when its honest and soulful.
Musical Experience: Somewhere between hobbyist and active.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria Australia

 

 
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.

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"Value! Quality! I'll take 2"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 3/1/2003
Style of Music: EMO
Location: South Africa

 

 
My first one was stolen. Bought another one straight away! There is no sampler on the market that will give you this quality at its price. In fact its even better than some more expensive samplers! 100% PURE BEEF
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""Fu*king Excellent""

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 2/8/2002
Style of Music: Trance, Hip Hop, Dance, Alternative
Location: Australia

 

 
I played with it for about an hour, and didn't feel the slightest ounce of bordom. Everythings easy to use, great for DJ's and the best thing to start off your sampling career!!!!!! IT ROCKS!
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"A Great Addition To Any Setup . . ."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from aol.com
Submitted: 4/11/2001
Style of Music: Da kInD DaT MaKes Ur heAd nOd . . .
Location: Chicago/Seoul

 

 
The SP-303 isn't just a toy. I use an MPC for most of my sampling, but I am planning on buying an SP-303 because it is compact, versatile, reasonably powerful and inexpensive. My friend owns the predecessor SP-202 and we find ways to use it all the time . . . Hell, even Fatboy Slim uses one of them. I think the 303 would be a great creative tool for anyone - beginner or otherwise - who wants good sampling capabilities in an inexpensive and versatile package. - Peace
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