MC-303 as sequencer???

[steelyphil]

Would I be able to sequence a Microkorg with a MC-303? I'm not talking about syncing the MK's arpeggiator with the 303. I want to create original melodies and have the MK play them. This could be a really dumb question, as I don't know much about the 303 or MIDI in general. I was wondering this because I could get a 303 for pretty cheap, and I don't really NEED a drum machine, as I have a SP-404 already. But if it could sequence an external synth then I would definitely pick it up. And if the 303 can't do that, what budget priced piece of hardware could?

[Lezlie]

steelyphil:
I don't have much personal experience with the 303, but from what I've heard it's not very good as a sequencer for external gear. There are several options, however. I would guess you could get a Yamaha rm1x for pretty cheap, that one is a very competent sequencer (you should however make sure it has the upgraded OS - the first batch had some problems with resetting external gear).

[ellaguru]

i've heard that the 303 have one of the worst midi sync, but maybe this is only valuable for the Slave option, maybe no problem for 303 in master mode.

[drewzle]

i wouldn't recommend a MC-303 at all man, there's MUCH better MIDI sequencers around

[Headphones]

This guy knows how to do it, and can even show you.

http://www.youtube.com/user/drjackoholl ... HXm1HI4xPc

Just use the MK's midi function to the mc303 and follow what he says...