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.

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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

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Specifications

• User Patterns: 64
• Step Sequencer:
  • Rhythm instrument parts x 6
  • Bass part x 1
  • 32 steps
• INST tone:
  • BASS DRUM
  • SNARE DRUM
  • HAND CLAP
  • TOM
  • CLOSED HIHAT
  • OPEN HIHAT
  • BASS
• Effects: DELAY, REVERB, OVERDRIVE, SIDE CHAIN
• Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
• Connectors:
  • SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Mini phone type
  • MIX (IN, OUT) / PHONES jacks: Stereo mini phone type
  • MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo mini 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 under continuous use:
  • Approx. 4.5 hours
  • These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
• Dimensions: 188 (W) x 106 (D) x 36.2 (H) mm
• Weight (including batteries): 310 g
• Accessories:
  • Leaflet ”Read Me First”
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable