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 behaviour 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
- Colour 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:
- User Patterns: 64
- Sequencer: Rhythm Instrument Parts (6 Types), Bass Part (1 Type), 32 Steps
- Instruments Tone: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Hand Clap, Tom, Closed Hihat, Open Hihat, Bass
- Effects: Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Sidechain
- Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
- Connectors: Sync (In, Out) jacks: Miniature phone type, Mix (In, Out) /Phones jacks: Stereo miniature phone type, MIDI (In, Out) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type, USB port: USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI)
- Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
- Current Draw: 500 mA
- Expected Battery Life: Approx. 4.5 hours (Depending on the actual conditions of use)
- Expected Battery Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours
- Included Accessories: Leaflet ”Read Me First”, USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
- Dimensions: 188 mm (W) x 106 mm (D) x 36.2 mm (H)
- Weight: 310g / 11 oz
