A LEGEND IN YOUR POCKET.
Create infectious tracks in seconds flat with the T-8 Beat Machine, a miniature rhythm factory loaded with legendary Roland TR drums plus bass from the inimitable TB-303. Craft on-the-fly acid jams or trap bangers with the intuitive 16-step sequencer, shape sounds with onboard controls, and flip and dice beats with hands-on tools that stimulate ideas and put the fun back into your flow.
Features:
- Ultra-portable rhythm and bass machine with genuine Roland sounds
- Six rhythm tracks with sounds from the influential TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines
- Bass track with sawtooth/square waveforms and hands-on controls derived from the TB-303 Bass Line
- Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology faithfully recreates the tonality and behavior of vintage Roland instruments
- Classic TR-REC drum sequencer with 64 user patterns and up to 32 steps each
- Advanced rhythm programming with probability, sub step, last step, and velocity
- Real-time recording and powerful performance features like step loop, mute, fill, reload, and pattern shift
- Color and process sounds with delay, reverb, overdrive, and sidechain compression
- Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI, and sync I/O plus AIRA Link
- Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface—no drivers needed
- Lithium-ion battery with up to 4.5 hours of operation per charge
- Sturdy construction and high-quality rubber pads
- Connect to other AIRA Compacts and standard MIDI devices with optional BOSS TRS MIDI cables
Specifications
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User Patterns |
64 |
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Step Sequencer |
Rhythm instrument parts x 6 |
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INST tone |
BASS DRUM |
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Effects |
DELAY, REVERB, OVERDRIVE, SIDE CHAIN |
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Display |
7 segments, 4 characters (LED) |
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Connectors |
SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Mini phone type |
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Power Supply |
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
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Current Draw |
500 mA |
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Expected battery life under continuous use |
Approx. 4.5 hours |
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Expected battery charging time |
Approx. 3 hours |
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Accessories |
Leaflet ”Read Me First” |
