Detail 01
Six rhythm instrument parts and one bass part
The unit separates its beat-making workflow into six drum tracks and one bass track.
Product detailSKU #1500000375693
RolandAIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The black Roland T-8 organizes six drum tracks and one bass track into a compact beat-making workflow. Its sound set draws on the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, and TB-303, while the sequencer records and triggers 64 patterns of up to 32 steps. Dedicated controls support quick sound shaping as parts are programmed. Real-time recording, sub-steps, velocity, step loop, pattern shift, and probability provide ways to vary a groove while it runs. USB-C audio/MIDI, MIDI, and sync connections support integration with DAWs, mobile apps, and hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Programming drum and bass patterns with real-time recording, sub-steps, and velocity.
- Linking a compact rhythm source with DAWs, mobile apps, or MIDI hardware.
- Varying live pattern playback with step loop, pattern shift, and probability.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
32 steps; 64 user patterns
Each stored pattern can contain up to 32 steps, with 64 user pattern locations available.
Detail 03
Delay, reverb, overdrive, and side chain
These four effects are available for shaping the programmed parts.
Detail 04
USB Type-C audio and MIDI
The USB-C port supports both audio and MIDI connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The MIDI input/output connections use stereo miniature phone-type jacks.
- 02Charging time is listed as approximately three hours.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many tracks does the T-8 have?
It has six drum tracks and one bass track.
02How long can each pattern be?
Patterns can be up to 32 steps long, and the T-8 stores 64 user patterns.
03Can it connect to a DAW?
Yes. It can interface with DAWs through USB-C or MIDI.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effects
- DELAY, REVERB, OVERDRIVE, SIDE CHAIN
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
7 detailsConnections & power
- Expected Battery Charging Time
- Approx. 3 hours
- Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use
- Approx. 4.5 hours
- Power Supply
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, powered via USB port
- MIDI in Out Jacks
- Stereo miniature phone type
- Sync in Out Jacks
- Miniature phone type
- USB Port
- USB Type-C (audio, MIDI)
- Mix in Out Phones Jacks
- Stereo miniature phone type
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 7-7/16 inch x 4-3/16 inch x 1-7/16 inch
- Weight Including Batteries
- 11 oz.
6 detailsOther
- Rhythm Instrument Parts
- 6
- Display
- 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
- Current Draw
- 500mA
- Steps
- 32
- Bass Part
- 1
- User Patterns
- 64
