The TD-3-RD is an ultra-budget-friendly synthesizer that pays a true tribute to the iconic one that started house music. It comes with a brand - new Distortion circuit. You can easily create almost any sound with great precision. With its pure analog signal path, 16 - step Sequencer, and genuine VCO, VCF, and VCA filters, it's bound to be one of your top - pick synthesizers.
Features:
- An excellent Bass Line synthesizer with real analog circuitry for bass and groove sounds.
- Accurate reproduction of the original circuitry using matched transistors.
- A pure analog signal path based on well - known VCO, VCF, and VCA designs.
- Sawtooth and square waveform VCO with transistor wave - shaping circuitry.
- A great 4 - pole low - pass resonant filter with controls for cut - off, resonance, envelope, decay, and accent.
- An easy - to - use 16 - step sequencer with 7 tracks and 250 user patterns each.
- An Arpeggiator with diverse patterns for amazing sound effects.
- Distortion circuitry modeled after the DS - 1* to add a wild touch to your sounds.
- A 16 - voice Poly Chain that lets you combine multiple synthesizers for up to 16 - voice polyphony.
- 11 controls and 28 switches for direct and real - time access to all key parameters.
- MIDI and USB implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection.
- Designed and engineered in Italy.
Using the TD - 3 - RD is a breeze. First, power it on. You can start creating sounds right away with the 16 - step sequencer. Just select a track and start programming your patterns. The 11 controls and 28 switches give you direct access to important parameters, so adjust them according to the sound you want. For a more unique sound, try the distortion circuitry. When using MIDI and USB, select the appropriate MIDI channel and voice priority.
Here are some things to note. Keep it away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Don't touch the internal components when it's powered on to avoid electrical shock.
For maintenance, clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth regularly. If there are any issues, don't try to repair it yourself. Instead, contact the manufacturer or a professional technician.
