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Name: Roland AIRA Compact Series S-1, T-8 and J-6
Brand: Roland
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An all-in-one synthesizer bundle with legendary sounds.

The Roland AIRA bundle includes the AIRA Compact S-1, T-8, J-6 and a protective slip cover to ensure your gear stays safe.

AIRA Compact S-1
The Roland AIRA Compact S-1 is a portable ACB polysynth with onboard controls for oscillators, filter, ADSR envelope and effects. An ACB on overdrive, this tweak synth offers OSC Drawing for creating custom waveforms, OSC Chop with Overtone and Comb for powerful harmonics. Create with inspiring performance tools like D-Motion, Step Loop, Arpeggio, jammable transposition and Riser, as well as advanced programming options like a 64-step sequencer with Velocity, Gate Length, Sub Steps, Motion Recording, Probability and more. This versatile unit works as a standalone synth, a sequencer or even as a compact MIDI controller transmitting notes as well as CC messages. A lithium-ion battery delivers up to 4.5 hours of operation on a single charge.

AIRA T-8 Beat Machine
Create infectious tracks in seconds flat with the Roland AIRA Compact 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. Build beats with the boom, pop and sizzle of sounds from the TR-808, TR-909 and TR-606 drum machines, paired with the shapeshifting low end of the dynamic TB-303 Bass Line. The T-8 exudes classic Roland character, thanks to the same Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) tech found in the TR-8S, TB-3 and other high-end AIRA gear.

AIRA J-6 Chord Synthesizer
The Roland AIRA Compact J-6 Chord Synthesizer is an endless well of musical inspiration, pairing a powerful chord sequencer with the lavish tones of the renowned JUNO-60 synth. Generate soul-stirring song ideas in seconds, and experiment with styles and variations to coax dancing lines and rhythmic patterns from your chords. Add lush effects to frost your sound, and expand your possibilities by interfacing with other AIRA Compacts, MIDI hardware and music production software. With 100 chord sets spanning a wide range of genres, you’ll always find fresh fuel for songs and jams with the Compact J-6. There’s no need to know chords or theory to make cool music—simply call up a set and compose chord progressions on the fly with one-touch presses on the keyboard. Generate ideas for new tunes, create accompaniment for live performances or send chord information to other MIDI gear.

Features

AIRA Sompact Series S-1

Onboard controls for Oscillators, Filter, ADSR envelope and Effects
OSC Drawing for creating custom waveforms, OSC Chop with Overtone and Comb for powerful harmonics
D-Motion, Step Loop, Arpeggio, jammable pattern transposition, and Riser
64-step Sequencer with Velocity, Gate Length, Sub Steps, Motion Recording, Probability, Master Probability, Last Step, Scale, Transpose, Shuffle, Portamento
Use as a standalone synth, sequencer, or even as a compact MIDI controller transmitting notes as well as CC messages
Color and process sounds with chorus, delay and reverb
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

AIRA T-8 Beat Machine

Ultraportable 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 side-chain 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

AIRA J-6 Chord Synthesizer

Portable song creation machine with professional Roland sound and features
Create with 100 chord sets spanning classic and contemporary music genres
Add arpeggios and rhythmic phrases to chords via nine styles with 12 variations each
Programmable chord sequencer with 64 user patterns and up to 64 steps each
Four-voice JUNO-60 synth engine with authentic sound realized through Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology
Includes 64 ready-to-play synth presets derived from the original JUNO-60
Filter and envelope controls for shaping synth sounds in real time
High-quality delay and reverb effects with customizable settings
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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Specs

AIRA Compact Series S-1, T-8 and J-6 Specifications:

AIRA Compact Series S-1

User Patterns: 64
Step Sequencer: 64 steps
Effects: Delay, Reverb, Chorus
Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
Current Draw: 500 mA

Connectors

Sync (IN, OUT) jacks: Miniature phone type
Mix (IN, OUT)/PHONES jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB Type-C (Audio, MIDI)

Other

Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 4.5 hours
Dimensions: 7-7/16" (W) x 4-3/16" (D) x 1-7/16" (H)
Weight (including batteries): 11 oz.

AIRA T-8 Beat Machine

User Patterns: 64
Effects: DELAY, REVERB, OVERDRIVE, SIDE CHAIN
Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

Step Sequencer

Rhythm instrument parts: 6
Bass part: 1
Steps: 32

Connectors

SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Miniature phone type
MIX (IN, OUT)/PHONES jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB Type-C (audio, MIDI)

Power

Power supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, powered via USB port
Current draw: 500mA
Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 4.5 hours
Expected battery charging time: Approx. 3 hours
*To charge, use a USB port of a computer or a USB power supply adaptor (5V, 500mA or higher)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (WxDxH): 7-7/16" x 4-3/16" x 1-7/16"
Weight (including batteries): 11 oz.

Accessories

Leaflet
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable

AIRA J-6 Chord Synthesizer

User Patterns: 64
Sequencer: Maximum measures: 64
Instrument preset patches: 64
Effects: DELAY, REVERB
Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
Connectors
SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Miniature phone type
MIX (IN, OUT)/PHONES jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB Type-C (audio, MIDI)
Power
Power supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, powered via USB port
Current draw: 500mA
Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 4.5 hours
Expected battery charging time: Approx. 3 hours
*To charge, use a USB port of a computer or a USB power supply adaptor (5V, 500mA or higher)
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxDxH): 7-7/16" x 4-3/16" x 1-7/16"
Weight (including batteries): 11 oz.
Accessories
Leaflet
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable

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