Back in 1995, this rackmount beast from German maker MAM dropped as one of the earliest affordable TB-303 clones, delivering that squelchy acid bassline magic without the insane collector prices.
It's a pure analog monophonic synth with a single VCO pumping out mixable sawtooth and square waves—already a step up from the original 303's either/or choice—for fatter, more versatile tones across a 4-octave range. The 24dB/oct lowpass filter nails the classic cutoff and resonance screech, modulated by a dedicated envelope with decay and accent controls (velocity-sensitive via MIDI), plus an auto-slide function for those seamless portamento glides. Knobs are straightforward and hands-on: tune, cutoff, resonance, env mod, decay, accent, and distortion to grunge it up; it even has a 1/4" VCF input for external audio processing. MIDI In (DIN) handles note, velocity, and CC control for cutoff, res, and more, with CV/Gate ports for modular integration—all packed into a compact 1U rack format.
Over the years, players have praised its authentic 303 vibe and build quality, often calling it a workhorse for live acid sets and studio grooves, though some note the lack of patch memory as a quirk of its vintage design. If you're chasing raw analog basslines, this one's a timeless find.
