Getting to Know Roland AIRA Compact Series

The AIRA Compact line is Roland’s most portable to date. These machines pack the most punch possible into the smallest physical footprint. Roughly the size of an iPhone Pro, each Compact brings an impressive range of sonic firepower. Whether you’re looking for a computer-free performance setup, a travel-friendly musical sketchpad, or hands-on control for a DAW-based studio workflow, these boxes provide ample flexibility. In this video, meet the individual members of the AIRA Compact family and learn their key features.

The T-8 is Roland’s most miniaturized re-envisioning of its classic machines, combining the best of the TR drum sounds with TB-303-style bass. On its own, it’s a tiny, powerful drum unit, allowing for complex beatmaking using iconic Roland sounds. 

A chord sequencer at heart, the J-6 offers a streamlined method to create chord progressions and sequences of arpeggios, chord repeats, rhythms, and strums. This unique device lets you string these together to create elaborate and dynamic melodic phrases. It’s a remarkably compact songwriting tool. 

The E-4 Voice Tweaker is a powerful vocalist toolbox with auto-pitch functionality, harmony, vocoder, and looper. It functions in many ways, from basic vocal treatments to wild, jammable effects. A fantastic performance tool, the E-4 is an excellent fit for artists who want sonic shaping and sequencing capabilities for live vocals.

00:00 Intro
00:32 Connectivity and Synchronization
1:51 Connect to DAW
2:37 Sync Setting and Program Change
3:47 T-8 – Making a Beat
5:18 T-8 – Making a Bassline
7:18 T-8 – Advanced Programming
9:15 T-8 – Effects
10:19 T-8 – Side Chain
11:15 T-8 – Real-Time Performance Features
12:17 J-6 – Chord Sets
12:58 J-6 – Styles and Variations
13:33 J-6 – Pattern Sequencer
16:39 J-6 – Sound Engine
18:11 E-4 – Overview and Effects
19:17 E-4 – Auto Pitch
20:10 E-4 – Harmony
20:44 E-4 – Vocoder
21:23 E-4 – Using with External MIDI
22:34 E-4 – Looper and Scatter

Get to know the T-8 Beat Machine: https://articles.roland.com/getting-t...

Get to know the J-6 Chord Synth: https://articles.roland.com/getting-t...

Get to know the E-4 Voice Tweaker: https://articles.roland.com/getting-t...

Learn the basics of the AIRA Compact series: https://articles.roland.com/getting-t...

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