Description
Seven-Track Sequencer
With six drum tracks and one bass track, the T-8 allows up to 64 patterns of 32 steps each, providing fast, hands-on sequencing and flexible sound shaping via dedicated knobs and buttons for immediate beat creation.
Genre-Defining Sounds
The T-8 Beat Machine delivers classic TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum sounds paired with TB-303-style bass, all powered by Roland’s Analog Circuit Behavior technology, letting you craft authentic, dynamic grooves with rich analog character.
Performance Tools & Effects
Real-time recording, sub-steps, velocity control, step loop, pattern shift, and probability combine with built-in overdrive, delay, reverb, and sidechain compression to create evolving, expressive rhythms and basslines on the fly.
Portable & Connected
Compact and rugged, the T-8 runs up to 4.5 hours on its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and offers USB-C, MIDI, and sync connectivity to integrate seamlessly with DAWs, other AIRA devices, and external instruments.
- 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
Item Type: Drum Machine
Sound Generation: Analog Modeling
Number of Pads: 6x Pad
Transport Controls: Yes: Record, Play
Display: LED
Standalone Operation: Yes
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples: 7x Factory Sound Preset
Drum Sounds:
1x Kick/Bass Drum
1x Snare
1x Clap
1x Tom
1x Hi-Hat (Closed)
1x Hi-Hat (Open)
Built-In Effects:
Delay
Reverb
Distortion/Drive
Sequencer:
Number of Steps: 32x Step
Number of Sequencer Patterns: 64x User
Number of Recorder Tracks: 7x Sequencer
Audio I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Mix Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Mix Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output
MIDI I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS 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 Internal Rechargeable
Expected Battery Life: 4.5 Hours
Color: Black
Included Accessories: USB Cable
Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.4″ / 18.8 x 10.6 x 3.6 cm
Weight: 10.9 oz / 310 g
