Add classic Roland drum and bass sounds to your productions with the AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine. This ultraportable groove machine supplies six tracks of drum sounds derived from the company s legendary series of drum machines and one bass track featuring 303-style tones, all courtesy of Roland s Analog Circuit Behavior technology, which accurately simulates the rich analog sounds of the original machines.
Create up to 64 user patterns with 32 steps each using the classic TR-REC drum sequencer with advanced composition tools such as probability, sub step, last step, and velocity. Manipulate your sequences live with powerful performance features including step loop, mute, fill, reload, and pattern shift. Built-in effects let you sculpt and process the sounds with reverb, delay, overdrive, and even sidechain compression. Comprehensive connectivity allows the T-8 to play nicely with DAWs, MIDI equipment, and of course, other AIRA units.
T-8 Beat Machine-A Legend in Your Pocket
Add classic Roland drum and bass sounds to your productions with the AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine. This ultraportable groove machine supplies six tracks of drum sounds derived from the company s legendary series of drum machines and one bass track featuring 303-style tones, all courtesy of Roland s Analog Circuit Behavior technology, which accurately simulates the rich analog sounds of the original machines.
Create up to 64 user patterns with 32 steps each using the classic TR-REC drum sequencer with advanced composition tools such as probability, sub step, last step, and velocity. Manipulate your sequences live with powerful performance features including step loop, mute, fill, reload, and pattern shift. Built-in effects let you sculpt and process the sounds with reverb, delay, overdrive, and even sidechain compression. Comprehensive connectivity allows the T-8 to play nicely with DAWs, MIDI equipment, and of course, other AIRA units.
Genre-Defining Sounds
7 Tracks of Inspiration
Beat Central
Classic Workflow, Modernized
303-Style Bass Sounds
Spicy Effects
Everywhere at Once
Instilling big sound in an ultracompact instrument, the T-8 lets you play and perform wherever and whenever you please. The lithium-ion battery keeps you going for up to 4.5 hours per charge, and the rugged build quality and high-quality rubber pads will fuel beatmaking adventures for years to come.
Roland T-8 Specs
Item Type | Drum Machine |
Sound Generation | Analog Modeling |
Number of Pads | None |
Display | LED |
Standalone Operation | Yes |
Sounds
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples | 7 x Factory Sound Preset |
Drum Sounds | 1 x Kick/Bass Drum 1 x Snare 1 x Clap 1 x Tom 1 x Hi-Hat (Closed) 1 x Hi-Hat (Open) |
Built-In Effects | Delay Reverb Distortion/Drive |
Built-In Speakers | None |
Sequencing & Recording
Sequencer | Number of Steps: 32 Number of Sequencer Patterns: 64 x User |
Number of Recorder Tracks | 7 x Sequencer |
Connectivity
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mix Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mix Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output |
Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs | None |
MIDI I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Output |
CV/Gate I/O | None |
Sync I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Loop Sync Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Loop Sync Output |
Network I/O | None |
USB | 1 x USB Type-C (Audio Record, Bus Power, Host Connection, Internal Battery Charging, MIDI) |
Media/Memory Card Slot | None |
Compatibility
Included Software | None |
Power
Power Requirements | Built-In Rechargeable Battery, USB Bus Power |
Current Consumption | 500 mA |
Battery Type | 1 x Internal Rechargeable |
Expected Battery Life | 4.5 Hours |
Physical
Color | Black |
Included Accessories | USB Cable |
Dimensions | 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.4" / 18.8 x 10.6 x 3.6 cm |
Weight | 10.9 oz / 310 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.27 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.2 x 6.5 x 3.4" |
In the Box
- Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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