2 oscillators
Main + Sub
TV3.
The squelch, the slide, the roll.
An acid bassline synth and pattern generator with a single brief: get out of your way. Two oscillators, four distortion modes, one Acid Boy who rolls dice on every parameter when you ask him to. Drag the result into your DAW as MIDI and keep going.
[ Engine ]Minimal where it counts —
Minimal where it counts —
deep where it matters.
01 · feature
One-click pattern generator
Pick length, scale, key and complexity — hit generate. Endless basslines, all in key, all musical. Re-roll until something catches.
02 · feature
Drag MIDI anywhere
Grab the generated clip and drop it into your DAW, your desktop, or your sample library. Build a personal MIDI pack in an afternoon.
↓DAW · DESKTOP · FOLDER
03 · feature
Two oscillators, one bite
Main square or sawtooth, plus a sub for weight. The classic 303 voicing with the bottom end the original never had.
SQR · MAIN
+SAW · MAIN
+SUB
04 · feature
Four distortion modes
Saturation, saturated wavefolding, fuzz and nock. Each with its own HPF, drive curve and personality.
SAT.
FOLD
FUZZ
NOCK
05 · feature
24 dB resonant filter
Low-pass with cutoff and resonance, modulated by envelope, accent and decay — the squelch you came for.
06 · feature
21 scales, every key
Major, minor, modes, pentatonics, exotic. The generator stays in the key — even when complexity is at the top of the dial.
MajorMinorDorianPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrianPent. MajPent. MinBluesHarm. MinMel. Min+9 more
07 · feature
Acid Boy randomizer
Click the boy. Every parameter rolls — oscillators, filter, envelope, distortion, accent. Stop when you hear the one.
CUTOFFRESENVDECAYACCENTDRIVEDIST. MODESUB MIX
[ FEATURES ]
The features that stand out.
01Two oscillators — Main (square / sawtooth) and SubVoice
0224 dB / oct low-pass resonant filterFilter
03Envelope modulation with adjustable accent and decayEnvelope
04Distortion module — Saturation · Wavefolding · Fuzz · NockDrive
05High-pass filter inside the distortion pathDrive
06Built-in pattern generator with length, scale, key and complexitySequencer
0721 scales — major, minor, modes, pentatonic, exoticSequencer
08Drag-and-drop MIDI export to DAW or file systemExport
09Patch manager with save / recall and 14-preset factory bankPatches
10AU, VST, VST3 on macOS · VST, VST3 on Windows · AUv3 on iPad and iPhoneFormat
11Up to 5 computers per license · unlimited time desktop demoLicense
12Built-in classic acid bassline patches includedPatches
[ Pricing ]
Own it your way.
[ Rent-to-own ]
Pay monthly
€7.80/mothen yours forever
- Flexible monthly payments
- Pause or cancel anytime
- Same licence as buying once
- Yours to keep after the final payment
[ Standalone ]
Pay one-time
€39one-time · macOS · Windows
- One-time payment, no subscription
- 14-day refund guarantee
- Up to 5 computers per licence
[ Bundle ]
Get the full bundle
€349one-time · desktop
- Best value — save vs buying separately
- Desktop licences only
- All 8 Imaginando desktop plugins
[ EDUCATION ]
Students & teachers, 50% off.
Verified students and educators get 50% off the desktop license. Same features and updates. Verify your status, get the code, install.
[ MOBILE ]
Also on mobile.
TV3 is sold separately on the App Store — iPhone and iPad. AUv3 plugin in any iOS host.
[ REQUIREMENTS ]
Will it run on your rig?
macOS 12+
64-bit · AU, VST, VST3 host required · ~342 MB download
Windows 10+
64-bit · VST or VST3 host · ~122 MB download
iOS 17.0+
iPad & iPhone · standalone & AUv3 · ~177 MB download
[ FAQ ]
Quick answers.
The questions we get asked most about TV3.
What is TV3?
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TV3 is an acid bassline synthesizer with a built-in pattern generator — squelchy, resonant basslines and leads for classic acid workflows.
Which platforms and formats does TV3 support?
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TV3 runs as a VST, VST3 and AU plugin on macOS and Windows, and on iOS (iPad and iPhone) as a standalone app and AUv3 plugin.
Can TV3 generate patterns for me?
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Yes. TV3 includes a pattern generator that creates acid sequences at the touch of a button.
Is the iOS version included with the desktop plugin?
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No — the desktop plugin and the iOS app are sold separately (the iOS app is on the App Store).
Can I try TV3 before buying?
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Yes. A free demo is available on desktop (macOS and Windows) and lets you run the full synth in your DAW before you buy.
[ HELP ]
Stuck? We got you.
User manual
TV3 full documentation
Every parameter, every mode, every shortcut. Searchable, with diagrams and signal-flow walkthroughs of the acid engine.
Read the manual →SupportTalk to Imaginando
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