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he Roland Aira Compact T-8 Beat Machine puts legendary TR-808, TR-909 and TB-303 sounds in your pocket. Powered by Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior technology, the T-8 provides six drum tracks and one bass track loaded with the boom, pop and sizzle that shaped music history. It's a miniature rhythm factory enabling you to craft acid jams, trap bangers and more with an intuitive 16-step sequencer and hands-on controls to stimulate ideas.

Genre-Defining Sounds

Build the foundation of your beats with sounds from the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606 drum machines and TB-303 Bass Line. The T-8 delivers the classic character of these Roland icons through the same Analog Circuit Behavior technology found in the TR-8S, TB-3 and other professional AIRA gear.

Beat Central

Comprehensive I/O makes the Compact T-8 Beat Machine the rhythmic centerpiece of any electronic music setup. Connect and sync with other AIRA Compacts like the J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker. Or interface with DAWs, mobile apps and hardware via USB-C or MIDI.

Seven Tracks of Inspiration

Six drum tracks and one bass track come together in a player-friendly interface for fast recording and sound shaping. Capture and trigger 64 patterns of up to 32 steps each. Shape sounds and control parts with dedicated knobs and buttons as you create.

Classic Workflow, Modernized

Powered by Roland's legendary TR-REC step sequencer, the Compact T-8 Beat Machine makes it simple to develop ideas without stopping the music. Real-time recording, sub-steps and velocity provide expanded programming power at your fingertips. Advanced features like step loop, pattern shift and probability deliver dynamic performances with constantly evolving grooves.