Hey,

I have a question about the vinyl sim effect on the 303. I like to use this effect when I'm sampling in but I've come across a problem.

When I sample in with Vinyl Sim on, I'm getting a lot of unwanted flutter. I know that normally Knob 3 controls the flutter but when I'm sampling in, Knob 3 controls the input level. How can i sample without getting flutter ?

What am I missing? I'm still relatively new to the 303 so I'm sure there's a simple fix I just missed it somewhere along the line. Thanks guys.

Hmm.

Try recording the sample dry, and then resampling with vinyl sim.

My 404og had the same issue. I fixed it by loading up the latest firmware patch. I'd suggest you look into that as a possibility.

There should be a way to check your firmware version by pressing a couple buttons during boot up. Check the manual.

@LimpyLoo thanks! Resampling does work, I just need to bring Knob 3 down slowly from where I have my sample-in level set once I start recording. If I turn it too suddenly, I get a crunchy distortion sound.

@formal - I checked and I'm running os 1.03 which is (as far as I know) the newest os available for the 303.

Thanks for weighing in. If anyone else has another idea or workaround I'd love to hear it.

Also: found this in the manual in case anyone has had a similar problem.

" You cannot change the sound of the effect with the CTRL 3/
MFX knob when [RESAMPLE] is lit. If you want to use the
CTRL 3/MFX knob to change the sound of the effect, press
[CANCEL]; the [RESAMPLE] light then goes off"

^^^^^ this
You can change the parameters of knob 3 before you sample. Just set the fx parameters up and then sample after...

I always apply vinyl sim after sampling, usually just to get the cleanest capture possible.