Roland Aira Compact T-8

Roland's new Beat Maschine T-8 combines a very compact form factor with the classic drum and bass sounds of Roland's legendary vintage synthesizers.

A total of 6 drum tracks are available, reproducing the sound of the TR-808, TR-909 and TR-606, as well as a bass track based on the emulation of a TB-303.

Thanks to Roland's ACB technology, the sounds are reconstructed as authentically and closely to the original as possible. To add even more polish to the sound, several studio-quality effects are available, including reverb, delay overdrive and sidechain.

Despite its compact size, the T-8 has extensive input/output options, so you can connect it to other Aira Compact models, your DAWs, or other hardware instruments.

The beat machine is either powered via USB, or can also be operated on the go via the integrated rechargeable battery for up to 4.5 hours.

Features Roland Aira Compact T-8

• 6 drum tracks and 1 bass track with classic Roland TR-606, TR-808, TR-909 and TB-303 sounds
• ACB modeling for detailed recreation of the classic Roland sounds
• Classic TR-REC drum sequencer with 64 user patterns and up to 32 steps per pattern
• Modern rhythm programming with portability, sub-step, last-step, and velocity
• Real-time recording and powerful performance functions, such as step loop, mute, fill, reload and pattern shift
• High-quality effects, overdrive and sidechain compression
• Lightweight and compact design
• Built-in MIDI, audio, and sync I/O connectors, plus USB-C
• Advanced programming provides greater control with sub-step, velocity values, step loop, pattern shift and probability parameters
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 4.5 hours of runtime

Technical Specifications

• User Patterns: 64
• Step Sequencer: 32 steps
• Rhythm Parts: 6 parts | Drum | Snare | Clap | Tom | Closed HH | Open HH
• Bass Part: 1 Part
• Effects: Delay | Reverb | Overdrive | Sidechain
• Power supply: USB | rechargeable battery
• Battery life: approx. 4.5 hours | recharge time approx. 3 hours
• Weight: 0.31 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 188 x 106 x 36 mm

Scope of delivery

• Roland Aira Compact T-8 beat machine
• USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
• Operating instructions