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Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful pads and control knobs on a black surface.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful pads and control knobs on a black surface.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful pads and control knobs, designed for electronic music production.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with knobs and buttons, compact electronic drum device for music production.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful pads and control knobs, front view showing interface and design details.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful buttons and knobs, showcasing its compact design and control panel.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful drum pads and controls, designed for electronic music production.
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful pads and control knobs, compact electronic drum machine for music production
  • Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine with colorful pads and control knobs for electronic music production.
Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine

Brand: Roland

Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Drum Machine

SKU: T8
$329.00 (18% off RRP)
RRP $399.00
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Description

Create infectious tracks in seconds flat with the T-8 Beat Machine, a miniature rhythm factory loaded with legendary Roland TR drums plus bass from the inimitable TB-303.

Craft on-the-fly acid jams or trap bangers with the intuitive 16-step sequencer, shape sounds with onboard controls, and flip and dice beats with hands-on tools that stimulate ideas and put the fun back into your flow.

Features

  • Ultra-portable rhythm and bass machine with genuine Roland sounds
  • Six rhythm tracks with sounds from the influential TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines
  • Bass track with sawtooth/square waveforms and hands-on controls derived from the TB-303 Bass Line
  • Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology faithfully recreates the tonality and behavior of vintage Roland instruments
  • Classic TR-REC drum sequencer with 64 user patterns and up to 32 steps each
  • Advanced rhythm programming with probability, sub step, last step, and velocity
  • Real-time recording and powerful performance features like step loop, mute, fill, reload, and pattern shift
  • Color and process sounds with delay, reverb, overdrive, and sidechain compression
  • Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI, and sync I/O plus AIRA Link
  • Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface—no drivers needed
  • Lithium-ion battery with up to 4.5 hours of operation per charge
  • Sturdy construction and high-quality rubber pads
  • Connect to other AIRA Compacts and standard MIDI devices with optional BOSS TRS MIDI cables

Specifications

  • User Patterns: 64
  • Step Sequencer:
    • Rhythm instrument parts x 6
    • Bass part x 1
    • 32 steps
  • INST tone:
    • BASS DRUM
    • SNARE DRUM
    • HAND CLAP
    • TOM
    • CLOSED HIHAT
    • OPEN HIHAT
    • BASS
  • Effects: DELAY, REVERB, OVERDRIVE, SIDE CHAIN
  • Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
  • Connectors:
    • SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Mini phone type
    • MIX (IN, OUT) / PHONES jacks: Stereo mini phone type
    • MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo mini phone type
    • USB port: USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI)
  • Power Supply:
    • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
    • Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
  • Current Draw: 500 mA
  • Expected battery life under continuous use:
    • Approx. 4.5 hours
    • These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
  • Dimensions: 188 (W) x 106 (D) x 36.2 (H) mm
  • Weight (including batteries): 310 g
  • Accessories:
    • Leaflet ”Read Me First”
    • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
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