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SIGNAL FLOW
The signal path within the TD-3 can be thought of as
moving from left to right as follows:
1.
The TD-3 has one voltage controlled oscillator (VCO)
which generates the sound, and can be adjusted by
its WAVEFORM and TUNING. The waveform can be
selected from reverse-sawtooth or pulse. Listen to
the changes in sound that both waveforms make.
2.
Next in line is the voltage controlled filter (VCF)
where the CUTOFF frequency and RESONANCE can
be adjusted. Play with the cutoff frequency, and
resonance controls, and listen to their effects on
the sound. The classic low-pass filter allows a great
deal of control over the sounds created by TD-3.
It reduces the level of signals that are above the
cutoff frequency, so reducing the levels of the
higher-order harmonics.
3.
The RESONANCE control gives an enhancement to
the signals at the crossover frequency. Rotating it
towards maximum will give very interesting effects
and self-oscillation.
4.
The ENVELOPE and DECAY controls affect the VCF by
modulating the cutoff frequency. The controls are
dependent on each other, so if the envelope level
is high, then the decay effect on the sound will be
more noticeable.
5.
The ACCENT control affects only those notes in a
pattern that have accent assigned.
6.
The voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) output then
moves through the DISTORTION section (if this is
selected). Use the VOLUME control to adjust the level
going to your headphones and the main output.
7.
Keep the level down low when first putting
on headphones.
PATCH BAY SECTION
This section allows you the versatility to connect to other
units and modular synthesizer equipment to create
many different sounds. The connections are standard
3.5 mm TS, and the voltage requirements are shown in
the specifications table. The TD-3 does not need these
connections in order to operate, they are used for further
expansion of your system.
Caution: Do not overload the 3.5 mm inputs.
They can only accept the correct level of voltages as
shown in the specification tables. The 3.5 mm outputs
should only be connected to inputs capable of receiving the
output voltages. Failure to follow these instructions may
damage the TD-3 or external units.
SEQUENCER SECTION
Please see the section later in this guide for details of
pattern writing and playing, and track writing and playing.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Please check our website behringer.com regularly for
any updates to the firmware of your TD-3 synthesizer.
The firmware file can be downloaded and stored on your
computer, and then used to update the TD-3. It comes with
detailed instructions on the update procedure.
HAVE FUN
The TD-3 has many useful controls to recreate different bass
instruments, and to create bass lines. The patch bay allows
for further experimentation and expansion to other units
and modular synthesizer equipment.
With all these controls, the possibilities for musical
creativity are endless!
We hope that you will enjoy your new TD-3, and that it will
become an essential part of your system.
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