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Roland AIRA COMPACT T-8 BEAT MACHINE

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Description

ROLAND T-8 BEAT MACHINE

Create 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.

Strengths
  • Ultra-portable bass and drum machine with authentic Roland sounds

  • Six rhythm tracks featuring sounds from the cult drum machines TR-808, TR-909 and TR-606

  • A bass track with square and sawtooth waveforms, and controllers derived from the TB-303 Bass Line

  • ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology faithfully recreates the timbres and behaviors of vintage Roland instruments

  • The classic TR-REC sequencer with 64 user patterns, and up to 32 steps for each

  • Advanced rhythm programming with probability, substep, last step and velocity settings

  • Real-time recording and powerful performance tools such as Step Loop, Mute, Fill, Reload and Pattern Shift

  • Color 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 install

  • A lithium-ion battery providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life

  • Robust design and high quality rubber buttons

  • Connect 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 6

  • Bass Sequence x 1

  • 32 steps


    • Sounds:
  • bass drum

  • snare drum

  • hand clap

  • tom

  • closed hihat

  • open hi hat

  • bass


    • Effects:
  • Delay

  • reverb

  • overdrive

  • side chain


  • Screen: 7 inches, 4 characters (LED)

    Connectors:
  • SYNC sockets (IN, OUT): mini jack type

  • MIX (IN, OUT) / PHONES sockets: stereo mini jack type

  • MIDI sockets (IN, OUT): stereo mini jack type

  • USB port: USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI)


    • Power supply:
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Obtained via USB port (USB bus powered)

  • Current consumption: 500mA

  • Expected 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" brochure

  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cableDimensions and weight
    • Brand reference number: T-8

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    excellent this T-8, ordered one week after my S-1, to have the rhythmic part, quite easy to handle both are connected with a 3.5 stereo jack in midi and it synchronizes perfectly, possibility to also use on the Sync inputs but with a 3.5 jack but mono. I manage to make very nice rhythms. Thanks to the whole Woodbrass team for a perfect and fast shipment.
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    Posted on 25/06/2024
    By Jean-christophe R.
    Excellent little machine, easy to use, battery and USB-C powered with a true ACB 303 emulation and a good selection of drums. I would have liked a bit more choice on the kick, snare, and cymbals. Perfect for studio briefcase projects.
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    Posted on 30/11/2022
    By Alex
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    Excellent machine, really the best. The only slight drawback for me is the size, too small, but for others it's rather an advantage... but it's a really great machine, fun, and it combines several machines in one...
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    Posted on 29/04/2023
    By Fay A.
    Meets expectations. Made of plastic but of good quality. Very compact, easy to carry, and the battery life is sufficient so as not to be a negative point.
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    Posted on 19/03/2024
    By Xavier Akze Lbn
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    Christmas gift for my 8 and a half year old son, it's been a party at home for several weeks, we manage to produce really very cool sounds quite quickly.
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    Posted on 13/01/2024
    By SIMON HAMON
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    Small machine very powerful and fun to use! Warning, can be very addictive :)
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    Posted on 06/10/2023
    By Mathis Lamielle
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    Product perfectly meets my expectations, Woodbrass service impeccable
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    Posted on 13/06/2022
    By Patrice Cannes
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    Efficient and compact. A truly FUN instrument
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    Posted on 15/08/2024
    By Aurélien Debrie
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    product meets my expectations, very light!
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    Posted on 06/11/2022
    By LIZA
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    Perfect! Very well advised
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    Posted on 21/12/2023
    By Pierre T.
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    The T-8 is perfect for my use. It's direct, efficient, and sounds good. The built-in battery is a real plus; it's the ideal portable groovebox if you don't already have something more complete. Of course, it's plastic, the buttons are small, and so are the knobs. The settings menu display is a bit cryptic, and it would have been wise to add a small card to avoid referring to the manual, whose translation is somewhat limited. Otherwise, sound-wise, it sounds loud! Although the palette is minimal, it's easy to build something quite quickly. Paired with a synth, you have a perfect combo to start with.
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    Posted on 14/04/2023
    By Faisan
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    petit mais costaud, transportable mais dommage qu'il faille aller sur le site pour avoir la notice.
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    Posted on 10/11/2023
    By Franck Dupont
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    Nice quickly shows its limits
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    Posted on 28/10/2024
    By Xavier R.
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