Roland Aira Compact P-6

Roland Aira Compact P-6 Product Details

Description

The Roland P-6 Creative Sampler expands the AIRA Compact series with a powerful, compact sampler with six tracks. Despite its small size, the P-6 offers a wide range of functions that make it a versatile creative tool for musicians and producers. Outstanding features include granular sound design, sample slicing, resampling and many integrated effects. The P-6 allows you to create, edit and arrange samples in real time, with all key functions directly accessible via buttons and knobs, making it easy to jam and experiment.

Some of the P-6's functions originate from the popular Roland SP-404 MkII, which makes it an interesting alternative. In contrast to its direct competitor, the Korg volca sample, the P-6 can sample directly on the device and play back samples chromatically. These are two of the device's big plus points.

The P-6 is also equipped with analogue sync in/out sockets, which enable quick and uncomplicated synchronization with other devices in the AIRA Compact series. MIDI In/Out and a USB-C connection for audio and MIDI are also available. The audio inputs and outputs consist of stereo mini jack sockets. Thanks to the integrated rechargeable battery, which is charged via USB-C, the P-6 has a runtime of around 3 hours, making it particularly mobile.

The sampler offers various options for recording samples. You can either use the integrated microphone, the analog input or a smartphone via USB-C. In addition, WAV files can be imported from a computer using the special P-6 Sample Tool software. The internal memory holds up to 48 samples, with the maximum length per sample being 5.9 seconds (mono, 44.1 kHz). This length is halved for stereo samples.

Features:

• The P-6 sequencer has six tracks and can store up to 64 patterns with 64 steps each.
• The sequencer's creative functions include motion recording, probability, micro-timing, off-grid sequencing and sub-steps.
• A slice function allows samples to be sliced quickly, while step sampling and resampling can be used to combine and re-create sounds.
• The P-6 offers 20 integrated effects, including vinyl simulator, DJ looper, lo-fi, scatter, phaser, resonator and global effects such as delay and reverb.
• The granular function allows you to create completely new soundscapes by varying the grain shape, locator position and speed.
• Pocket-sized sampler with advanced Roland technology
• Built-in microphone for fast sample recording
• Chop function for cutting samples into segments for easy playback via the integrated keyboard
• Step sampling to quickly create individual split samples that can be assigned to a pad and played via the keyboard
• Resampling of internal audio data to create new sounds and record custom loops
• Chromatic and polyphonic playback of samples via the keyboard
• Dedicated filter and envelopes for each sample
• Edit samples and import/export sounds with the P-6 SampleTool software for macOS and Windows
• Comprehensive granular sound parameters, including detuning, head position, head speed, spread, grains and much more
• 64-step sequencer with motion recording, probability, micro-timing, off-grid sequencing, sub-steps and more
• Individual sound customization with 20 selected MFX and dedicated delay and reverb effects
• Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI and sync inputs/outputs as well as AIRA Link
• Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface for plug-and-play audio streaming with computers, smartphones and tablets
• Lithium-ion battery with up to 3 hours operating time per charge
• Robust construction, high-quality controls and rubber pads
• Connectivity to other AIRA compacts and standard MIDI devices with optional BOSS TRS MIDI cables