Behringer TD-3-BK – Analog Bass Line Synthesizer

The Behringer TD-3-BK is an analog synthesizer that revives the iconic sounds of the 1980s, which laid the foundation for acid house and early electronic music. This compact instrument has been designed as a faithful recreation of the legendary Roland TB-303. Its fully analog signal path – including VCO, VCF, and VCA – delivers fat, organic, and dynamic bass tones. Thanks to carefully matched transistors, Behringer ensures an authentic sound character that has become a staple of club music worldwide.

Product Features

The TD-3-BK is equipped with classic oscillators generating sawtooth and square waves. The transistor-based wave shaping circuits provide warm, harmonically rich tones. Its 4-pole low-pass filter allows for precise sound sculpting – from subtle modulations to aggressive resonance sweeps. With control over cutoff, resonance, envelope, decay, and accent, you can recreate the legendary bass lines of the 80s and 90s.

Full Control Over Your Sound

One of the TD-3-BK’s biggest strengths is its intuitive control layout. The front panel features 11 knobs and 28 switches, providing immediate access to all crucial parameters in real time. This ensures smooth performance adjustments, allowing musicians to experiment and shape their sound even during live shows.

The built-in distortion circuit, inspired by the classic BOSS DS-1 pedal, adds grit and aggression to your tones. This makes the TD-3-BK not only suitable for house and techno but also for more experimental and edgy music genres.

Applications

The TD-3-BK is an excellent choice for electronic music producers seeking powerful bass lines and driving grooves. With its sequencer and arpeggiator, you can create dynamic patterns that serve as the backbone of your tracks. On stage, the instrument stands out as a versatile live tool – its sounds cut through the mix and add energy to any performance.

With the Poly-Chain function, multiple units can be linked together to expand its monophonic structure into up to 16-voice polyphony. This is especially valuable in studio setups, where layering complex textures and building advanced arrangements becomes possible.

Detailed Specifications

• Oscillator (VCO): sawtooth and square waves
• Filter (VCF): 4-pole low-pass with cutoff, resonance, envelope, decay, accent
• 16-step sequencer: up to 7 tracks, 250 user patterns
• Arpeggiator with a wide range of patterns
• Distortion effect inspired by DS-1
• Poly-Chain function with up to 16 voices
• 11 knobs and 28 switches
• Connectivity: USB, MIDI In/Out
• Dimensions: 305 × 165 × 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 800 g
• Power supply: 9 V DC

Materials and Build

The TD-3-BK’s housing is lightweight yet durable, making it ideal for transport and live use. Its intuitive layout ensures that both beginners and professionals can quickly get to grips with its workflow and start making music immediately.

Included in the Box

The package includes the Behringer TD-3-BK synthesizer, a 9 V DC power supply, and a USB cable for seamless integration with computers and DAWs. This ensures you’re ready to play right out of the box.

Conclusion

The Behringer TD-3-BK combines the legendary sound of the TB-303 with modern features and affordability. With its analog circuitry, intuitive controls, sequencer, arpeggiator, and distortion effect, it gives producers maximum freedom to design their bass lines. For electronic music creators looking to capture the unmistakable acid pulse, the TD-3-BK is a must-have instrument. In this price range, it truly stands out as unmatched value.