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Boss SP-303 Dr. Sample

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Ed O'Brien

"Used for live performances of **15 Step**, from the original In Rainbows touring until 2012, when Ed began using has Strymon Timeline for the part. Ed used the unit to trigger samples of the effected Autoharp heard on the album version of the track."
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J Dilla

In [this tribute](http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2006/04/fantastic-voyage) to J-Dilla on Stones Throw's official site, Karriem Riggins says, "They brought him a little Boss [SP] 303 sampler and little 45 record player.....That's what brought him through to make a lot of music that we hear on Donuts."
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Madlib

In this YouTube video, Madlib uses the SP-303 to sample from a vinyl record. It can be seen most clearly at the 1:07 mark in this video.
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Four Tet

A Boss SP-303 Dr. Sample can be seen to the left of Four Tet's hand at 3:42 of this YouTube video from the Red Bull Music Academy New York 2013 series.
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MF Doom

The first picture in [this interview](http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/doom) features DOOM holding a Boss SP-303 sampler.
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Panda Bear

Panda's favorite sampler. "I've been using the Boss SP-303 almost exclusively (besides drums) for three years or so now. I think it's about time to move on, at least focus-wise. But it's been my favorite thing to use without a doubt." - Panda bear (Noah Lennox) for Pitchfork, February 15, 2007.
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Peter Sagar

In this photo taken from Pete's instagram, he can be seen holding a Boss Dr. Sample SP-303 sampler.
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The Alchemist

At the 0:01 mark, you can see the camera go from a blur to a more focused view. In this view, we catch a glimpse of Alchemist using the SP 303. It’s hard to make out at first, but you can see the classic SP pads, and it looks like there are only 2 rows of pads (8 pads total). This looks like the SP 303.
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Nick Reinhart

Nick has a Boss SP-303 as well as a Boss SP-404 on his wall. He has used both live and possibly during recording sessions.
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Brian Cook

Russian Circles "Gear Porn". [Source](http://otherbandsstuff.com/post/29141544767/russian-circles-8912).
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!llmind

confirmation at 1:10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4IZI2_AEXA
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Andy Morin

Andy can be seen here using a SP 303
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Anton Newcombe

used in seer aswell as many other songs
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Samiyam

SP-303 Body can be seen inside the photo.
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Black Milk

At 2:09 into the "Rhythm Roulette" video, the camera centers on a close-up of the SP-303 for a brief moment.
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Ras G

In this Instagram video clip Ras_G playing a beat on SP-303.
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Paul Williams White

the sp-303 can be seen on his desk.
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L'Orange

"No software here. All MPC. I use a 2500 with JJOS if that helps. I also use an SP303."
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Benjamin Curtis

[This article](http://www.emusician.com/gear/1332/school-of-seven-bells/40652) notes some of the gear used to create SVIIB's debut album. "Composing almost exclusively with an Access Virus Indigo, two guitars, a drum set, a Boss SP-303 and the Logic sampler...”
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Geoff Barrow

The item can be seen 1:37 into this video.
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Doseone

Doesone using a MPC1000 and a Boss SP-303 as his live setup.
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7 Boss SP-303 Dr. Sample Reviews

low_hiss

343

Well worth the money

This cheap sampler is really perfect for old-school Hip-Hop type beats. The bitcrusher gives some nice grittyness, the vinyl simulator is great too. The 26 effects are really where this unit shines. The built-in sequencer sucks, but at least it's there. I sequence using my MPC 2000XL, and the SP-303 compliments it very well.

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about 5 years ago
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skele1254

178

my favorite sampler

The prices on these and the 404s have been shooting up lately, (probably because of the whole lo-fi hip hop scene that's gotten so popular lately) but they are so worth it. I think I paid around $265 for mine, which was probably a little too much, but I had been looking for one for a while. The sequencer on it is pretty terrible, but I just use it as either an FX box to color my samples before they go into my MPC-2000, or sequence it with the MPC. I borrowed a 404 from a friend a while back, and while it's basically the same as the 303 with more memory and a couple of extra FX, one thing the the 303 has over it is the long/lo-fi sampling modes. The 404 only has the lo-fi mode, which gives that really crunchy SP-1200 sound, but the 303 also has the long mode, which gives it just a bit of downsampled crispiness, which sounds great on drums. I haven't even mentioned the vinyl sim, godDAMN, just perfect on drum breaks.

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4 months ago
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nicccccccc

456

portable sampling hysteria

perfect little sampler! effects are great and the sound is really good on this machine. only wish it that it had batteries. but then, you got the 404 aswell. the design of the 303 also is perfect!

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over 2 years ago
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nontablist

168

I use to have one of this boxes... and i want a new one!!!

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over 5 years ago
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sleepyxtra

238

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dustin_larson

130

Best equipment investment I have made.

It has it's faults (sequencer isn't particularly intuitive), but some of its limitations make for some kick ass creativity. I can spend hours and hours just playing on this thing.

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over 2 years ago
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plebbeats

261

Most Portable Line of Samplers

Only downside is that this has no battery power. I prefer the 404 over this.

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