TIME MODE is for rhythm entry, not auditioning notes. Use PITCH MODE with WRITE/NEXT to hear pitches, or finish timing and play the pattern in normal mode.
Try these checks
- Check whether the TIME MODE LED is on. Do not clear the pattern as a first troubleshooting step.
- To hear entered pitches, select PITCH MODE and step through them with WRITE/NEXT.
- After entering the rhythm, press FUNCTION to return to normal mode, then START/STOP to hear the pattern.
Diagnose it
Is the silence limited to TIME MODE?
Yes: That is the documented behavior; audition in PITCH MODE or normal playback.
No: Check the clock source and audio path instead.
What should happen
Pitches can be auditioned outside timing entry, and a complete pattern can be played normally.
Why this happens
Pitch entry and timing entry are separate sequencer operations.
If it still doesn’t work
Check the connections and settings described above. If your device behaves differently, email us with its model, firmware version and the steps you tried.
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Sources & review
Sources reviewed: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.
- TD-3 Quick Start Guide · Behringer · TD-3 · Quick Start Guide V5.0 · English sections · last checked 2026-11-05
Sections reviewed: Checking and Editing Notes / Writing the Timing, pp. 56–57.