Roland

Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Machine

Available from Gear4Music at £199.00 ($253).

The Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Machine combines the legendary sounds of the TR drum and TB bass units into one portable beat machine. The TR and TB series are renowned for their quick workflow and ability to create complex compositions on the fly. The T-8 embodies this design aspect allowing you to create ideas and tracks in a matter of minutes. The Roland Aira T-8 features both the 16-step sequencer found on the TR drum machines and the powerful bass sounds from the TB bassline synthesizers. With seven tracks (six drum tracks and one bass track) to use you can create grooves loops and sequences with ease thanks to the intuitive controls. Roland utilise their ACB (Acoustic Circuit Behaviour) technology to recreate the iconic sound found within the TR/TB hardware units. Get that classic acid-style sound thanks to the dedicated bass track equipped with sawtooth/square waveforms taken from the TB-303. Get creative with your sequencing using the legendary TR-REC drum sequencer complete with 64 user patterns and up to 32 steps each. Designed for performers and music producers alike you can capture real-time recordings and use advanced rhythm programming to switch things up a bit. Not only that but the T-8 Beat Machine also includes onboard effects for processing sounds. The compact design and built-in Lithium-ion battery make the T-8 highly portable - perfect for musicians on the move.

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