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Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine
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Description
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 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 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: I709193-1-WHXX
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