Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine

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

Build beats with the boom, pop, and sizzle of sounds from the TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines, paired with the shapeshifting low end of the dynamic TB-303 Bass Line. The T-8 exudes classic Roland character, thanks to the same Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) tech found in the TR-8S, TB-3, and other high-end AIRA gear.

7 Tracks of Inspiration

The T-8 features six drum tracks and one bass track brought together with a friendly interface for fast recording and hands-on tweaks. Capture and fire off 64 patterns with up to 32 steps each, shape sounds, and control parts as you go with an array of dedicated knobs and buttons.

Beat Central

Loaded with comprehensive I/O, the T-8 is ready to be the rhythmic centerpiece of any electronic music setup. Connect and sync with other AIRA Compacts like the J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker. Or interface with a computer DAW, mobile music apps, and hardware instruments via USB-C or MIDI.

Classic Workflow, Modernized

Backed by the TR-REC step sequencer loved by beatmakers since the 1980s, the T-8 makes it simple to develop ideas without ever stopping the action. Realtime recording, sub steps, and velocity further expand the programming power at your fingers. And with deep features like step loop, pattern shift, and probability, it’s easy to deliver dynamic performances with constantly evolving grooves.

303-Style Bass Sounds

The T-8 delivers an authentic TB-303 bass experience, including the tactile power to squeeze, squelch, and mangle sounds in the moment. Record notes, accents, and slides with traditional step-based input, or play in parts live with the bottom-row buttons or an external MIDI keyboard.

Spicy Effects

Create grit, space, and vibe with the T-8’s high-quality effects. Dirty up rhythms and bass with some meaty overdrive, and keep the beats pumping with sidechain compression. And with dedicated delay and reverb knobs, you can add all sorts of spatial colors to grooves as you perform.

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.