Most 303 clones have a hard time with synth purists who are never quite satisfied with the quality of software copies, and it's unlikely that this attempt will convert them. So Phoscyon is pretty flexible on the sequencing front, but it's the sound of the synth that'll sell it.
The system works well and is better at incorporating the synth into song-based tracks than the internal sequencer. Notes are accented by giving them a velocity over 100, and starting a new note before the last one has finished will cause Phoscyon to slide between the two values. The triggering mechanism can be configured to work in a variety of ways, depending on how the Note Off Clear and Self Reset switch are arranged.Īgain these are non-essential functions when you're using Phoscyon with a sequencer, but they make jamming new parts easy and are ideal for the live performer.Īs well the internal sequencer, Phoscyon allows users to enter notes via MIDI from the host program, which is well done. The patterns from the built-in step sequencer can be triggered in from the host sequencer via MIDI notes. Not particularly exciting, but potentially useful for live work. The manual is a little confusing on this function, but it's actually a type of filter used for bypassing accent, glide and gate values. Other new sequencer features include the ability to pitch notes up two octaves instead of just the usual one, and the rather mysterious Threshold control. This is much clearer than the usual digital display, and as such it's a welcome addition. Phoscyon has its own step sequencer that has the same features, including some clever new tricks (including a row of LEDs across the bottom of the sequencer's interface that indicate what measure is currently being edited). Much of the 303's individual style comes from its built-in 16-measure step sequencer.
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