If you liked that video check out my How to make a pattern in 3 minutes for an even faster way - • Behringer TD-3 : How t... Just a video on how to make patterns with the TD-3 How to change Key How to Switch Midi Mode
The funny thing about the 303 is that the first time you get your hands on it you will absolutely hate programming it. But once you did it a few times you'll notice it's actually not complicated at all - it kinda makes sense. You just have to get used to it and seperate the notes and the rythm in your head and it will quickly start to make sense. It's a pretty easy to use machine which can lead to insanely good results really quick!
I've owned a TB-303, but didn't have it for long and have long since forgotten how to program it. I now have two TD-3's and this is by far the best visual tutorial I've seen of how to program a TB-303/TD-3 I've seen on RU-vid.
Without this dude it would be curtains and lights off. I've followed you and made a cracking track today. We want more. Best director out there 🎉🎉🎉🎉keep em coming
I wanted a 303 clone for ages for my collection and I just got a TD3. Thanks for the video, it's very concise and easy to follow. I'll work out the intricacies of it later, cheers
This is excellent! Thank you so much. I've been avoiding trying to program my TD-3 as I just haven't been able to find resources to figure it out how to do so, at least something I can follow. I stumbled on your video this morning, and felt like I struck gold. I think this will get me on my way. Thanks again.
Another great video like how to program pattern in minutes. You made perfectly clear how to change keys in play mode on this video. What would I do without these videos. The manuals look like something someone drew with a pencil.
I bought this to accompany my TD-03 and assumed the midi signal would automatically be accepted from my Quad Thru - I was wrong so this has helped!!! :D
I used to make patterns with re-birth and we had a nice LED screen to see what step you were on. Since today I have my TB3 and I also have forgotten how to make patterns - however I could just jump right into the TD6 :) thanks for the great tutorial.
It's already been said but I'll say it again, excellent job making this super simple! Whenever I've heard people talk about the "old school" way of creating a pattern, it sounded incredibly painful. This actually seems easier than the TB-03 style even if it issn't. Saving this to my folder of RU-vid music production related videos for sure! I appreciate it!
Just learned how to program a beat for the TD-3 while I'm waiting for the RD-8 and TD-3 I ordered from Sweetwater 😊 You think that hard to program, I'm still learning how to program my Krog Wavestation EX synthenzier 🎹 Subscribed!
Btw, you can also sync with a drum machine using a 3,5mm jack cable, through the ”sync in” jack (provided, your drum machine has this option for clock-out) When selecting sync mode, you also need to set the clock rate at the same rate as your drum machine.
Hey, thanks man, this helped so much! I had the TB-03 and could never get my head round this way of writing sequences and flogged it. I just got one of these today, I've ordered one and cancelled the order twice before because I knew I'd have to learn it, third times a charm I guess!. I've heard the the traditional way is supposed to better, everybody needs a 303 right? I've spent 3 hours going through vids and this was the one that did it, thanks again, the least I can do is like and subscribe.
thank you for the inciteful and clear tutorial. I had now question which I'm hoping you or somebody reading the comments can. I use a cirklon to sequence a bunch of my hardware gear including the td-3 - I pre make my patterns on the td3 but is there a way I can trigger those patterns (including all its slides/accents and different time signatures) on the td3 from the cirklon. I'm only able to pregame in any riffs on the cirklon direct if it is in Midi mode. it won't play the pre programmed notes I've put in. The original Roland 303 was able to override this and play any patterns made before hand. Providing there were no pattern notes inputted in the cirklon sequencer. I was hoping the same would apply buy having no joy here.. hoping someone can assist..??
Based on the information in the provided texts, it is not clear whether the TD-3 can be triggered to play pre-programmed patterns from an external sequencer like the Cirklon. However, it is mentioned in that patterns can be selected and played in order by pressing and holding a PATTERN switch and then pressing another one at the same time. It is also mentioned that tracks can be created by adding together multiple patterns. There are some parameters midi can change Note Off Note On All Notes Off Pitch Bend Timing Clock Start Continue Stop It may be worth exploring the TD-3's MIDI implementation to see if there are any additional features or settings that could allow for triggering pre-programmed patterns from an external sequencer. mediadl.musictribe.com/media/PLM/data/docs/P0ECM/TD-3_QSG-WW.pdf
Thanks for this- you’re clearly au fait with the front panel. What’s your opinion of the sequencer in the Synth Tool app? Easier, or just different? Btw, I’m currently in the ‘not sure I should have gone for this’ stage of td3 ownership as I already have two Craves and they’re just flat out bassier imho, but I’:m sure I’ll find a use for it!
@@maringpdx you can. Any note above the velocity threshold you've defined in the SynthTool will accent. Any note overlapping with the next will slide. They updated the firmware and now it slides properly.
Nice tutorial lad. Right now I'm trying to figure out if I can change key of the pattern using an external sequencer instead of by pressing the buttons on the TD3
A Roland JDXi works VERY well with the TD3. I have them. You can add a digital external clock by using a jdxi, simply midi the two, sync the tempo so the jdxi controls it. Boom.
You have that hooked through MIDI straight to your drum machine or do you have a controller? If there is no controller, are you using the MIDI out of TD-3 to MIDI in of the drum machine or is it the other way around?
Very helpful video, thank you very much for that 👍. But i have one question: is it possible to program a step without entering a note ? Maybe i want 8 steps but only 6 notes played in this 8 steps... is this possible somehow?
Yes - it's best to do this in the software for now until I find out a way of doing this on the hardware properly. but adding rest notes is doable I have a video here on how to - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K603ZLL4a00.html
Hi Mark, this is terrific. Thanks for the video. Apologies if this is all obvious or irrelevant, but can the length of each note and the spacing between each note be defined? So let's take a 6 note bassline with notes 1 and 4 lasting longer than the others and say a long gap between notes 2 and 3. Is that something the TD-3 can do?
Thanks so much for this video sir. Taught me everything i needed to know and was clear and concise. You should whack a PayPal on here because I really feel like I owe you a beer ! Peace
As in to send tempo clock to ableton from TD-3, I usually try to stay away from that option as computers often lag and can desync depending on the reliability of the machines. As a rule of thumb I send clock out of ableton to external devices. if the computer lags or slows down the hardware should adjust.
