Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine

Description

A Legend in Your Pocket – The Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine

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.

• 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 interfaceno 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 parts x 1; 32 steps
• INST Tone: Bass drum, snare drum, hand clap, tom, closed hi hat, open hi hat, bass
• Effects: Delay, reverb, overdrive, side chain
• Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
• Connectors: Sync (IN, OUT jacks: mini phone type
• Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
• Current Draw: 500 mA
• Expected Battery Life: Approx. 4.5 hours
• Expected Battery Charging time: Approx. 3 hours
• Dimensions: 188 x 106 x 36.2 inches, 7-7/16 x 4-3/16 x 1-7/16 inches
• Weight: 310 g, 11 oz

Manufacturer:Roland
Model:T-8
SKU:I709193-6-WHXX

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