Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine Synthesizer

The innovative Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine Synthesizer is a compact, yet powerful, rhythm and beat creation tool that brings together the iconic sounds of Roland's TR drum and TB bass in a sleek, user-friendly design. This high-quality synthesizer is a modernized rhythm powerhouse, allowing you to create captivating tracks with ease and precision.

The T-8 Beat Machine is a miniature rhythm factory, equipped with the legendary Roland TR drums and the unique bass sounds of the TB-303. This sophisticated synthesizer allows you to craft dynamic acid jams or trap bangers using the intuitive 16-step sequencer. It also features onboard controls and hands-on tools that stimulate creativity and make beat creation a fun and engaging process.

The T-8 Beat Machine Synthesizer boasts genre-defining sounds, allowing you to build beats with the boom, pop, and sizzle of sounds from the TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines. These are perfectly paired with the dynamic low end of the TB-303 Bass Line, giving the T-8 its classic Roland character. This is all thanks to the same Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology found in high-end AIRA gear like the TR-8S and TB-3.

This durable synthesizer is designed to be the rhythmic centerpiece of any electronic music setup. It features comprehensive I/O and can connect and sync with other AIRA Compacts like the J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker. It can also interface with computer DAWs, mobile music apps, and hardware instruments via USB-C or MIDI.

The T-8 Beat Machine Synthesizer features seven tracks of inspiration, including six drum tracks and one bass track. Its user-friendly interface allows for fast recording and hands-on tweaks. You can capture and fire off 64 patterns with up to 32 steps each, shaping sounds and controlling parts with an array of dedicated knobs and buttons.

Backed by the TR-REC step sequencer, loved by beatmakers since the 1980s, the T-8 provides a classic workflow with a modern twist. It offers real-time recording, sub steps, and velocity, expanding the programming power at your fingertips. With features like step loop, pattern shift, and probability, delivering dynamic performances with constantly evolving grooves is a breeze.

The T-8 also delivers an authentic TB-303 bass experience, including the tactile power to squeeze, squelch, and mangle sounds in the moment. You can 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.

This compact synthesizer also features high-quality effects to add grit, space, and vibe to your creations. You can dirty up rhythms and bass with some meaty overdrive, and keep the beats pumping with sidechain compression. The dedicated delay and reverb knobs allow you to add spatial colors to grooves as you perform.

The Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine Synthesizer is designed for portability and durability. Its lithium-ion battery provides up to 4.5 hours of use per charge, and its rugged Roland build quality ensures it will fuel your beatmaking adventures for years to come.