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motomotomoto · Post by **motomotomoto** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:58 pm

Hey I want a 303 to make acid sounds that evolve over a track, looking for that classic sound and just a great sounding emu. Any suggestions for the best in plugin land?

Caine123 · Post by **Caine123** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:00 pm

i like Phoscyon 2, ABL3 and Roland's Cloud TB303 (maybe the Roland one is my favourite from them all).

Phoscyon offers some nice additions!

i think you cant go wrong with any of them.

Tendou · Post by **Tendou** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:09 pm

abl and phoscyon sound fantastic. abl3 imho is easier to use. phosyon has more abilities. I sold abl3 bc i dont need two emulations and using phoscyon and behringer td3 when i am the mood for hardware.

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:11 pm

Behringer TD-3. Real analog hardware, very affordable ($99 on JRRShop), and almost indistinguishable from a real 303.

DJErmac · Post by **DJErmac** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:22 pm

Phoscyon also.

HOTF · Post by **HOTF** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:26 pm

My fav of the bunch is Phoscyon 2 atm. ABL3 and Roland cloud are also very legit

Nug Wrangler · Post by **Nug Wrangler** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:31 pm

martiu · Post by **martiu** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:03 pm

Hi, Phoscyon 2 is the best emulation because not only sounds good but it also have amazing sequencer and randomizer.
Cheers

kritikon · Post by **kritikon** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:26 pm

Not a lot of difference between ABL3 and Phoscyon in terms of emulation. I have both but pretty well stopped using ABL once I got Phoscyon2. The distortions on board make it just that bit better - they suit the 303 sound so well, yet I generally really don't even like sw distortion. The other FX are a good match too, but I wouldn't cross the road specifically for them. Up to 4 bar sequencer is something I didn't initially think would be a gamechanger, but it is, I love it. I haven't used the randomizer as much as I should, but it's superb. Also the extra modded stuff can give it that little extra edge - I often tweak the attack envelope to give it some extra fluidity and squelch. It's subtle but it's a superb addition when it really bites. Phoscyon2 is a bit more towards a Devilfish or TD3MO - little extras that add up to more than the sum of its parts.

You can't go wrong with either though. I find phoscyon2 gives more joy just for the sake of playing, whereas ABL3 more of a tool you use to get a specific aim. The actual ease of use of sequencer is possibly slightly edged by ABL3?

Daru925 · Post by **Daru925** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:30 pm

I'm a shameless phoscyon fanboy. Abl3 or phoscyon i guess.
Phoscyon gave me that specific flavour of acid sound that i could only approach with other synths.
Like jesse trying to copy walter white

Also D16 seem to be a rather small company of talented and passionate people, so i'd rather support them.

Echoes in the Attic · Wed May 03, 2023 10:40 pm

I have phoscyon2 and abl3 and prefer abl3

Atlatnesiti · Post by **Atlatnesiti** » Thu May 04, 2023 12:12 am

Have ABL, Phoscyon and Roland TB303.
Use and love all of them and occasionally use them all on the same track

vitocorleone123 · Post by **vitocorleone123** » Thu May 04, 2023 12:46 am

Phoscyon 2

serge · Post by **serge** » Thu May 04, 2023 1:11 am

+1 for Phoscyon 2. Most complete & extension.

But, if you’ve got UVI Falcon, this was pretty cool tutorial on making something a bit more custom:

GusGranite · Post by **GusGranite** » Thu May 04, 2023 3:38 am

And if you’re on the iPad, Pure Acid and Troublemaker Modded are very nice too.

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