ROLAND T-8 BEAT MACHINECreate irresistible beats in seconds with this miniature factory featuring the cult TR drum and bass sounds of the inimitable TB-303. Have fun creating Acid or Trap spins on the fly with the intuitive 16-step sequencer, shaping sounds with available controllers, flipping your patterns with simple yet powerful tools designed to spark ideas.
StrengthsUltra-portable bass and drum machine with authentic Roland soundsSix rhythm tracks featuring sounds from the cult drum machines TR-808, TR-909 and TR-606A bass track with square and sawtooth waveforms, and controllers derived from the TB-303 Bass LineACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology faithfully recreates the timbres and behaviors of vintage Roland instrumentsThe classic TR-REC sequencer with 64 user patterns, and up to 32 steps for eachAdvanced rhythm programming with probability, substep, last step and velocity settingsReal-time recording and powerful performance tools such as Step Loop, Mute, Fill, Reload and Pattern ShiftColor and process sounds using Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, and Sidechain compression
Full audio, MIDI and sync connectivity, plus AIRA Link An audio/MIDI interface via USB-C with no driver to installA lithium-ion battery providing up to 4.5 hours of battery lifeRobust design and high quality rubber buttonsConnect to other AIRA Compact instruments or MIDI devices using BOSS TRS MIDI cables (optional)Legendary sounds
Build beats using the cult sounds of the TR-808, TR-909 and TR-606 drum machines, and pair them with the incredible low frequencies of the TB-303 Bass Line. The T-8 incorporates all the essence of Roland sound thanks to the same ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology that powers the TR-8S, TB-3 and other high-end AIRA instruments.
A rhythmic powerhouse
Equipped with full connectivity, the T-8 is ready to be the rhythmic core of your electronic music setup. It can be connected to the other AIRA Compact instruments which are the Chord Synthesizer J-6 and the Voice Modifier E-4. Via USB-C or MIDI, it can be your interface to music production software, a mobile music app, or physical instruments.
Seven lines of inspiration
The T-8 features six drum tracks and one bass track, assembled in an intuitive interface allowing for quick recording and manual adjustments. You can create 64 patterns of up to 32 steps each, and shape their sounds and their different parts using dedicated buttons.
Modernized classic operation
Equipped with a TR-REC step sequencer that has been popular with programmers since the 1980s, the T-8 makes it very easy to develop ideas without ever having to stop. Real-time recording, sub-step and velocity settings greatly expand your programming possibilities. And thanks to the Step Loop, Pattern Shift and Probability functions, you will be able to produce constantly evolving rhythms.
Authentic bass
The T-8 provides an authentic TB-303 experience, with the power to manipulate sounds on the fly using physical knobs. Record notes, accents, and glides with traditional step note entry, or perform live using the keys on the bottom, or an external MIDI keyboard.
Spicy effects
Create space and vibe with the quality effects of the T-8. Dirty your rhythms with Overdrive, and accentuate the beats with Sidechain compression. And with dedicated Reverb and Delay knobs, you'll be able to add all kinds of spatial color to your grooves live.
Everywhere at the same time
Delivering big sound from a tiny package, the T-8 lets you play anytime, anywhere. Its lithium-ion battery gives you 4.5 hours of battery life, and its Roland build quality is sure to give you years of use.
Technical characteristics
Number of patterns: 64 Step sequencer: Rhythm Instrument Sequence x 6Bass Sequence x 132 stepsSounds:bass drumsnare drumhand claptomclosed hihatopen hi hatbassEffects:Delayreverboverdriveside chainScreen: 7 inches, 4 characters (LED)
Connectors:
SYNC sockets (IN, OUT): mini jack type MIX (IN, OUT) / PHONES sockets: stereo mini jack typeMIDI sockets (IN, OUT): stereo mini jack typeUSB port: USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI)Power supply:Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Obtained via USB port (USB bus powered)Current consumption: 500mAExpected battery life in continuous use: Approx. 4.5 hours*These figures will vary depending on actual usage conditions. Expected battery charging time Approximately 3 hours
* To charge the device, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power adapter (5 V, 500 mA or more).
Accessories:The "Read Me First" brochureUSB Type-C to USB Type-A cableDimensions and weight
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