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TD3-MO page here: https:\/\/maffez.com\/?page_id=4682<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apologies for not providing any further updates\/ or pending mod descriptions for this project any longer. I describe many mods here (more than the classic mods for the original), including mistakes and spelling glitches<\/strong>, and feel I rather want to spend time on other synth modding\/development projects. <\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair use declaration <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many classic 303 mods are public knowledge and marked as such in the guide compiled by myself. As for those mods developed by Nordcore, el-folie, and myself, please note that we invested quite some time, energy and solder into this. The info here and in the guide is free as in “free to use and adapt”, yet please, if you offer any of these mods commerically, donate money to a charity that helps refugees or is dedicated to the protection of the environment<\/strong>. Projects like these are solely based on good faith and enthusiasm, and potential buyers can support this by requesting a proof of donation after purchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is some modding information on the Behringer TD-3 clone of the famous Roland TB303. This was my first proper collaboration with other synth nerds (especially Nordcore, who transferred all schematics). I\u2019m hyped to see that so many folks are modding their TD3s. Our gearspace thread has exceeded some 120k views, and who knows what kind of awesome sonic craziness is yet to be discovered. Keep going, good people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single modded Td3 with sub osc, overdrive, FM, and more (post processed, in context with RD8 and Sy-1)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More comprehensive audio impressions can be heard on my TD3 mods souncloud playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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October 22<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Massive update from this super TD <\/a>modder<\/a> <\/a>genius – have a look at what Jennifer G is doing with an arduino and an acid bassline! nice!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 2021 \u2013 Info on decals and recent updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Martin alias Gimmik<\/a> just got in touch and shared some info on how he relabelled his Bass Frog<\/a> version, which is based on our findings. Here\u2019s what he wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cover was repainted in a few areas. I redesigned some bits in Illustrator, and the relabeling was done with waterslide decals. Beeing a former scale model nerd, i did some “weathering” and “aging” FX on the case – so the look follows the sound – Acid silver boxes have to look like they have been raving for the last 30 years! At the moment it is easy to find TD-3s for as little as 50,- Euros. If you interpret the TD-3 as an preasembeled DIY kit, these units are very much fun, and once modded they groooooove and sound like nothing else out there. – And if you are used to an original TB-303 you will feel at home straight away, the sequenzer works exactly the same…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bass Frog! (picture courtesy of Martin Haidinger)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, open the quickstart guide with some PDF editor, pull up the TD3 pic to TD3 size, and you\u2019ve got a template for writing labels! Next time I\u2019m modding a TD I\u2019ll surely try that waterslide business! Martin was kind enough to also point me to this decal tutorial<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another Td3 with some extra strong visual game is this one here, sent in by Isaac (see his video also<\/a>) – 808-style with oscilloscope and all!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Schematics and full modding guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most recent version of the comprehensive Td-3 modding guide is here<\/a><\/strong> (mistakenly dated January 2019), yet discussions are ongoing on gearspace<\/a> and sequencer.de<\/a>, where many modders give positive feedback on our “rubber mod” and others. If you click on the schematics below, you open a larger PNG file which allows for zooming in. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Schematics provided by Nordcore, mod points labelled pink by maffez (NB D28 in the distortion circuit is upside down)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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