Essential Information About the Behringer TD-3 AM Synthesizer
- Analog bassline inspired by the classic TB-303, with authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA for punchy "acid" grooves.
- 16-step sequencer and arpeggiator for step-by-step or real-time programming, with slides/accents and pattern chaining.
- Built-in distortion and Poly Chain function up to 16 voices to thicken your patterns or stack multiple TD-3 units.
- Modern connectivity: MIDI In/Thru, USB-MIDI, CV/Gate outputs, filter input, and sync input for smooth studio or live setups.
An Accessible Tribute to the Acid Line Icon
The Behringer TD-3 AM pays homage to the legendary bassline that shaped 80s/90s house and techno. It replicates the purely analog signal path and the famous resonant low-pass filter, while adding a beefy distortion and expanded connectivity. The result: the beloved "squelchy" character with the reliability and ergonomics of a modern instrument.
Who Is It For, and What For?
Ideal for motivated beginners as well as seasoned producers seeking immediate workflow. In the studio, it excels for EDM, techno, acid, electro, synthwave, or rhythmic ambient. On stage, its intuitive sequencer, biting accents, and onboard distortion deliver hypnotic basslines and formidable real-time control.
Features and Innovations
The TD-3 AM employs 100% analog subtractive synthesis with a VCO offering inverted sawtooth or pulse waveforms, fed into a 24 dB/oct resonant low-pass filter. Monophonic by nature, it becomes formidable when stacked via the 16-voice Poly Chain. The 16-step sequencer allows step editing or live play, with per-step slides and accents, memories organized in groups, and pattern chaining to build complete sets. The arpeggiator further expands performance possibilities. The analog distortion section adds grit and drive to cut through the mix. For integration, MIDI In/Thru, USB-MIDI, CV/Gate outputs, filter input, and sync input facilitate common clocking and control of other gear, from modular to grooveboxes. A clear interface with 11 knobs and 28 switches provides immediate access to essential parameters to sculpt your sound without interrupting inspiration.
Technical Specifications
Synthesizer Architecture
- Voices: Monophonic
- Type: Analog
- Oscillators: 1
- VCF 1: Low-pass
Connectivity
- Power input: DC input connector
- Power switch: On/off push button
- MIDI In/Thru: 5-pin DIN
- USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, type B
- Line output: 1/4" TRS, unbalanced, max. +8 dBu
- Output impedance: 1.5 k ohms
- Headphones: 3.5 mm TRS, max. 50 mW/32 ohms (1 kHz, 1% THD)
- Headphone output impedance: 15 ohms
USB
- Type: Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
- Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
Inputs and Outputs (3.5 mm TS)
- Inputs: Filter input +12 dBu; Sync input: greater than 2.5 V
- Outputs: CV output +1 V to +5 V (1 V/oct); Gate output OFF: 0 V / ON: +12 V
Power Supply
- External power adapter (use only the supplied adapter): 9 VDC 670 mA
- Power consumption: 2 W maximum
- Indicator: Power LED
Environment
- Operating temperature range: 5degC to 40degC (41degF to 104degF)
Physical
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 56 x 305 x 165 mm (2.2 x 12 x 6.5")
- Weight: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
- Shipping weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)