Best 303 screamer?

Giuseppe_Magnatti · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Hello !

I Was browsing on internet and I read that the minifooger DRive and the moogerfooger 107 do a good job if you want to make your tb-303 scream… Especially the 107 can really help you to do a lot of stuff…

Do you agree with that?

Which screamer do you use?

Many thanks

BM1600 · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Max the gain on an old Mackie 1202 or 1604 and throw a comp over it -

This is my preferred method -

EG: https://soundcloud.com/two4k/hs50

Or with Boss Metalzone or DS1

EG: https://soundcloud.com/acidwarriorz/acid-warriorz-acid-power

Brigadier · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Currently using an MXR Distortion+, but always curious about the Empress Multidrive. One of these days…

Giuseppe_Magnatti · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

I think I Will try moog MF 107… Quite expensive but it looks awesome… It Will really improve your 303 a lot !!

nedavine · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

I’m thinking of buying a rat tonight.

ZenPunkHippy · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Check out this page for a comparison of stomp boxes with the TB-303:

http://www.acidvoice.com/tb_303_best_distortion_pedal.htm

Peace,
Andy.

wascal · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

I’m also using an MXR Distortion+. Lovely distortion but I find it tricky to use live as it turns the input down a few dB’s when you turn it on. Definitely sounds sweet on my Freebass 303 clone though.

jgb · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Best? What sound are you looking for?

Myself, I prefer overload in old mixers.

Giuseppe_Magnatti · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Something like DA FUNK also sounds good …

But instead to buy something that is only an overdrive I would like a processor which gives more option…

Look at this video…

Is no an overdrive but a freq box from MOOG… MF 107

I think can be interesting if tested on a 303…

x0x · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

I have a Rat to use with my x0xb0x and TT-303. Made a quick video when I bought it a year or so ago…

I’ve found that the Rat sounds great with my x0xb0x but not as good with the TT-303. Not sure why that is exactly, must be something to do with the different harmonics of the two machines.

Also I don’t know if you have an A4 but have you tried running the 303 through the filter overdrive. That sounds pretty good!

Giuseppe_Magnatti · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Hello x0x …

Nice video !

I would like to have an A4 as well but i have already a lot of stuff…

Thanx for the reply!

I think I Will go for a MF 107 …

Not exactly the same… But lets try!!

sicijk · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

I would also give a try to ElectroHarmonix GERMANIUM OD …sweet overdrive…

Giuseppe_Magnatti · May 28, 2016, 12:57pm

Thanx Gigi … I will

grimley · May 28, 2016, 12:58pm

Previously I’ve used a Boss md2, MXR distortion+, rat and tube screamer with my x0xb0x. However I recently picked up a line 6 m5 for a song and it sounds bloody amazing with the x0xb0x. I’ve tried Line 6 effects before and hated them and admittedly the m5 sounded like ass on everything else. Maybe the hot signal from my x0xb0x works well with the m5? No idea but now I’m considering a second.