The T-8 Beat Machine puts legendary Roland drum sounds and TB-303 bass into your hands with an ultra-portable design that's built for instant creativity. This miniature rhythm factory combines the boom and sizzle of the TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines with the iconic squelch and character of the TB-303 Bass Line, all powered by Roland's acclaimed Analog Circuit Behaviour (ACB) technology found in high-end AIRA gear.
Six drum tracks and one bass track come together through an intuitive 16-step sequencer that makes beat creation fast and fun. The classic TR-REC sequencer lets you capture up to 64 patterns with 32 steps each, while advanced features like probability, sub steps, and pattern shift keep your grooves constantly evolving. Real-time recording capabilities mean you can develop ideas without stopping the flow, and dedicated controls for the TB-303 bass section give you that authentic tactile experience for squeezing and mangling sounds in the moment.
Built-in effects including overdrive, sidechain compression, delay, and reverb add professional polish to your tracks, while comprehensive I/O options keep you connected to the rest of your setup. The T-8 interfaces seamlessly with other AIRA Compacts, computer DAWs, mobile apps, and hardware instruments via USB-C or MIDI. With its lithium-ion battery providing up to 4.5 hours of operation and rugged Roland construction, this compact powerhouse is ready for beatmaking adventures anywhere inspiration strikes.
- 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 Behaviour (ACB) technology faithfully recreates the tonality and behaviour 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
- Colour 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



