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Roland - T-8

Description

Create infectious tracks in seconds flat with the 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.

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

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)
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
Expected battery charging time: Approx. 3 hours
Dimensions WxDxH: 188 x 106 x 36.2 mm
Weight: 310 g