Description
Compact Powerhouse
The Roland AIRA Compact P-6 delivers professional sampling and sequencing in a pocket-sized design. Featuring Roland’s renowned sound engine, intuitive controls, and onboard mic, it enables quick sound capture and real-time creativity anywhere. Its rugged build and rechargeable battery ensure portability without compromising performance.
Sound Design Tools
Record and manipulate sounds through analog inputs, USB-C, or the built-in mic. The P-6 offers precise editing with chop, resample, and step sampling functions, plus granular tools for detuning, shaping grains, and creating textured sonic landscapes. Transform any sound into new audio dimensions effortlessly.
Creative Sequencer
Compose and perform with a 64-step sequencer enhanced by motion recording, probability, micro-timing, and real-time Step Loop functions. These tools let you shape dynamic rhythms, experiment with timing, and inject improvisation into every performance with ease.
Effects & Connectivity
Elevate your sound using 20 curated MFX, including Vinyl Simulator, DJFX Looper, and Lo-Fi effects, with flexible BUS FX routing. Connect effortlessly via USB-C, MIDI, and AIRA Link for plug-and-play integration with DAWs, other AIRA Compact instruments, and mobile devices.
- Pocket-size sampler powered by cutting-edge Roland technology
- Built-in mic for quick sample capture
- Chop function for slicing samples into segments for easy playback from the onboard keyboard
- Step Sampling to quickly create individual split samples assigned to a single pad and playable on the keyboard
- Resample internal audio to create new sounds and capture custom loops
- Trigger any sample on the keyboard using chromatic and polyphonic playback
- Dedicated filter and envelopes for each sample
- Edit samples and import/export sounds with the P-6 SampleTool software for macOS and Windows
- Extensive granular sound parameters, including detuning, head position, head speed, spread, grains, and much more
- 64-step sequencer with motion recording, probability, micro-timing, off-grid sequencing, sub steps, and more
- Customize sounds with 20 curated MFX plus dedicated delay and reverb
- Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI, and sync I/O plus AIRA Link
- Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface for plug-and-play audio streaming with computers, phones, and tablets
- Lithium-ion battery with up to 3 hours of operation per charge
- Sturdy construction, high-quality controls, and rubber pads
- Connect to other AIRA Compacts and standard MIDI devices with optional BOSS TRS MIDI cables
Item Type: Sampling Workstation
Sound Generation: Analog Modeling
Transport Controls: Yes
Standalone Operation: Yes
Display: LED
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples:
64x Factory Sound Preset
16x Sample
Maximum Polyphony: 16 Voice
Multitimbrality: 1-Part
Sampling Formats: PCM, WAV
Built-In Effects:
Multi-Effect
Send FX: Delay, Reverb
Sequencer:
Number of Steps: 64
Number of Sequencer Patterns: 64x User
Motion Sequencing: Yes
Audio I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mix Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mix/Headphone Output
MIDI I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Type-A Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Type-A Output
Sync I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Loop Sync Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Loop Sync Output
USB I/O: 1x USB-C (Audio, Bus Power, Host Connection, Internal Battery Charging, MIDI)
Power Requirements: Built-In Rechargeable Battery, USB Bus Power
Current Consumption: 500 mA
Battery Type: 1x Built-In Rechargeable
Expected Battery Life: 3 Hours
Color: Black
Included Accessories: USB Cable
Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.5″ / 18.8 x 10.6 x 3.7 cm
Weight: 10.8 oz / 305 g (with Batteries)
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