Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Drum Beat Machine

Genre-defining sounds.

Make beats with the boom, pop and crackle of sounds from the TR-808, TR-909 and TR-606 drum machines, combined with the dynamic TB-303 Bass Line's shape-shifting low end. The T-8 exudes classic Roland character thanks to the same Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology found in the TR-8S, TB-3 and other high-end AIRA gear.

Beat central.

Loaded with comprehensive I/O, the T-8 is ready to become 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 computer DAWS, mobile music apps and hardware instruments via USB-C or MIDI.

Seven tracks with inspiration.

The T-8 features six drum tracks and one bass track combined with a user-friendly interface that allows for quick recording and convenient adjustments. Record and fire 64 patterns with up to 32 steps each, shaping the sounds and controlling the parts along the way with a series of dedicated knobs and buttons.

Classic workflow, modernized.

Backed by the TR-REC step sequencer, beloved by beatmakers since the 1980s, the T-8 makes it easy to develop ideas without ever stopping the action. Real-time recording, sub steps and velocity further expand the programming power at your fingertips. And with deep features like step loop, pattern shift and probability, it's easy to deliver dynamic performances with constantly evolving grooves.

Real lowdown.

The T-8 provides an authentic TB-303 bass experience, including the tactile power to push, suffocate and mangle sounds in the moment. Record notes, accents and slides with traditional step-based input, or play parts live with the bottom row buttons or an external MIDI keyboard.

Spicy effects.

Create grit, space and atmosphere with the T-8's high-quality effects. Get the rhythms and bass dirty with some bombastic overdrive, and keep the beats pumping with sidechain compression. And with dedicated delay and reverb buttons, you can add all sorts of spatial color to grooves as you play.

Everywhere at once.

T-8 allows you to play and perform where and when you want and allows you to play and perform where and when you want. The lithium-ion battery keeps you going for up to 4.5 hours per charge. charging, and the rugged Roland build quality will fuel beatmaking adventures for years to come.