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Harkening back to the genesis of EDM, the Behringer TD-3-MO-AM analog synthesizer and sequencer produces the throbbing rhythms and greasy bass sounds that have defined electro-funk, acid, techno, and house for the last 30-plus years. The TD-3-MO is an authentic interpretation of its iconic predecessor, but with a twist! It features an all-analog signal path, a 16-step sequencer, transistor wave-shaping circuitry, a built-in arpeggiator, a 4-pole resonant lowpass filter that oozes with character, and a plethora of killer mods that push its capabilities to the extreme. When the techno and house producers at Sweetwater got their hands on the TD-3-MO, there was no stopping the funk! Grimy, squelching, and unapologetic, the TD-3-MO is a retro-style groove machine reincarnated for contemporary producers and sound designers ? and one that you’re sure to love!





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Unmistakable analog attitude





The Behringer TD-3-MO’s signature growl and punch start with an authentic analog VCO. Select between a biting, aggressive sawtooth or a bright, resonant square wave to lay the groundwork for your synth bass creations. Then twist and morph them with the TD-3-MO’s 4-pole resonant VCF until they bark, squawk, and shriek. And for total dystopic synth chaos, hit the drive switch and watch your listener’s faces melt.





Powerful, intuitive programming





Programming the TD-3-MO’s onboard 16-step 7-track sequencer is a cakewalk. Compose your patterns in Step mode or use Keyboard mode to play and record them in real time and save up to 250 user patterns for instant recall. Breathe life into your sequences with programmable accents and slides and manipulate them using the TD-3-MO’s 11 controls and 28 switches for dynamic performances. And for even more soundscaping awesomeness, tap into the onboard arpeggiator to build complex, evolving melodies and otherworldly effects.





Anatomy of a mod





In the original units, circuit benders and electronic hobbyists found a perfect modding platform. Like the forward-thinking acid and house producers who salvaged their machines from pawn shops and thrift stores, the modders realized this misunderstood bass beast was at its best when you ditched the manual and drove it beyond its designers’ intentions. The TD-3-MO is packed with some of the most popular tweaks cooked up by the modder community, including a MIDI C/C controllable filter, a variable slide time control, a 3-mode sweep speed switch, an accent sweep switch, a soft attack control, a filter FM control, a bone-rattling sub-oscillator, a gnarly overdrive, and a post-VCA “muffler” distortion circuit for dialing up the aggression. Don’t be fooled by its compact size and relatively simple controls ? the TD-3-MO is packed with creative potential and ripe for epic sonic explorations!





Link multiple modules with Poly Chain





The TD-3-MO-AM is a tiny terror all on its own. However, with its Poly Chain output, you can link it to multiple modules for insane 16-voice polyphony. And it plays well with others, easily integrating into your existing synth rig and DAW via 5-pin DIN and USB-MIDI, as a master or slave module.





Behringer TD-3-MO-AM Features:


A “modded-out” interpretation of an iconic bass synth module


Single oscillator with switchable sawtooth and square waveforms


All-analog VCO, VCF, VCA signal path design based on legendary designs


4-pole resonant filter to twist and morph your sounds


Powerful programmability, with a 16-step sequencer featuring 7 tracks and 250 user pattern slots


Add depth and dimension to your patterns with programmable accents, slides, filter FM, sub-oscillator, overdrive, and real-time parameter manipulation


Link multiple modules over Poly Chain for up to 16-voice polyphony