Overview
TV3 is a plug-in synthesizer inspired by the TB-303, a machine that has become ubiquitous in the realms of electronic music. Its unmistakable, corrosive sound is closely associated with "acid" genres, among them acid house and acid techno.
This plug-in is designed for a streamlined workflow, making it exceptionally easy to create synth lines. Exporting the generated MIDI to your DAW for further editing is as simple as dragging and dropping.
The TV3 interface is optimized for quick access to key parameters. On the left, you'll find the sequence generation panel and export area, while the right side has the basic synthesis engine controls. At the centre sits the TV itself. When Advanced options are enabled, it reveals the complete set of synthesis parameters; otherwise, a suspicious little character will keep you company. Clicking him randomizes the parameters.
At the top of the interface, you'll find the patch manager with navigation arrows for browsing patches, along with icons for the undo, redo, save and revert functions.
In terms of synthesis, the TV3 offers a main oscillator, a sub oscillator, a lowpass filter and a multimode distortion stage. With the controls restricted to their most useful ranges, the instant randomize feature allows for quick exploration.
The sequence generation features twenty one different scales per key to choose from, with tweakable length and complexity. Generated sequences will play alongside your DAW's transport. MIDI export is drag-and-drop, letting you take MIDI clips into your DAW and work from there.
The signature Accent effect from the original machine is applied to notes with velocity values above 100, while overlapping notes will slide.
