Detail 01
T-8: 64 patterns, up to 32 steps each
T-8 can store 64 rhythm patterns, each with up to 32 steps.
Product detailSKU #1500000376983
RolandAIRA Compact Series T-8, J-6 and E-4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roland’s AIRA Compact trio pairs beat making, chord sequencing, and vocal processing in three compact units. T-8 supplies six drum tracks and a TB-303 bass track for pattern-based rhythm work. J-6 turns one-touch chord sets, styles, variations, and a sequencer into chord progressions and rhythmic phrases. E-4 processes voice or other incoming sound with harmony, Auto Pitch, vocoder, looping, and glitch effects. USB-C audio/MIDI plus MIDI and sync connections let the three units work together or connect with other hardware and software.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a synchronized compact setup with drum, bass, chord, and vocal-processing roles.
- Programming T-8 rhythms across six drum tracks and one bass track.
- Creating chord progressions on J-6 with one-touch chord sets and its 64-step sequencer.
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
J-6: 100 chord sets; 64 patterns, up to 64 steps each
J-6 provides 100 chord-set choices and can store 64 longer chord-sequence patterns.
Detail 03
E-4: approximately 24 seconds maximum recording time
E-4 looping is limited to approximately 24 seconds of recording time.
Detail 04
USB Type-C audio and MIDI
USB-C handles both audio and MIDI connections.
Detail 05
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery or USB power
The units can run from their rechargeable battery or USB power.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01J-6 can interface with other AIRA Compacts, MIDI hardware, computer DAWs, mobile music apps, and hardware instruments through USB-C or MIDI.
- 02E-4 has a stereo phone-type mic input.
- 03Continuous battery-life figures are approximately 3.5 hours and vary with conditions of use.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does each AIRA Compact unit do?
T-8 provides drums and bass sequencing, J-6 provides chord sequencing and JUNO-60-based sounds, and E-4 processes voice or other incoming sound.
02Can the three units synchronize with each other?
Yes. They have MIDI and sync mini-jacks, and the products are designed to connect with other AIRA Compacts.
03Can J-6 use an external MIDI controller?
Yes. J-6 can be played from its onboard keyboard or an external MIDI controller.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
8 detailsConnections & power
- MIX (IN, OUT)/PHONES jacks
- Stereo miniature phone type
- MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks
- Stereo miniature phone type
- SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks
- Miniature phone type
- Expected battery charging time
- Approx. 3 hours
- Expected battery life under continuous use
- Approx. 3.5 hours (these figures will vary depending on conditions of use)
- MIX (IN, OUT) / HEADSET jacks
- Stereo miniature phone type (Stereo, CTIA)
- USB port
- USB Type-C (audio, MIDI)
- MIC IN jack
- Stereo phone type
17 detailsOther
- Steps
- 32
- Maximum recording time
- Approx. 24 seconds
- Instrument preset patches
- 64
- Power supply
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, via USB power
- Effects
- DELAY, REVERB
- Tier
- new
- Category Source
- detail
- Sequencer
- Maximum measures: 64
- Rhythm instrument parts
- 6
- Bass part
- 1
- Korena Special
- false
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 7-7/16" x 4-1/4" x 1-11/16"
- Current draw
- 500mA
- User Patterns
- 64
- Source Id
- site51500000376983
- Weight (including batteries)
- 11 oz.
- Display
- 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
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