Product Overview
Make groovy tracks instantly with the T-8 Beat Machine, a compact rhythm machine featuring classic Roland TR drums and the iconic TB-303 bass. Use the user-friendly 16-step sequencer to make acid jams or trap bangers on the fly, tweak sounds with built-in controls, and get creative with hands-on tools that boost inspiration and bring the joy back to music-making.
Roland T-8 Includes:
- T-8
- Leaflet "Read Me First"
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
Roland T-8 Features:
- 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
Roland T-8 Specifications:
- User Patterns: 64
- Step Sequencer: Rhythm instrument parts x 6, Bass part x 1, 32 steps
- INST tone: BASS DRUM, SNARE DRUM, HAND CLAP, TOM, CLOSED HIHAT, OPEN HIHAT, BASS
- Effects: DELAY, REVERB, OVERDRIVE, SIDE CHAIN
- Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
- Connectors: SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Mini phone type, MIX (IN, OUT) / PHONES jacks: Stereo mini phone type, MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo mini phone type, USB port: USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI)
- Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
- Current Draw: 500 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 4.5 hours
- These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
- Expected battery charging time: Approx. 3 hours
- To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 500 mA or higher).
- Width: 188 mm, 7-7/16 inches
- Depth: 106 mm, 4-3/16 inches
- Height: 36.2 mm, 1-7/16 inches
- Weight (including batteries): 310 g, 11 oz
