Roland Aira Compact P-6 Sampler P6
Product Information
The P-6 Creative Sampler packs renowned Roland sampling technology into a pocket-size gadget with sophisticated granular sound design options and a powerful sequencer. Equipped with an onboard mic, intuitive controls, USB-C connectivity, and a versatile stash of hands-on MFX, the P-6 delivers exceptional sampling and performance capabilities anywhere you go.
Features
- Pocket-size sampler powered by cutting-edge Roland technology
- Built-in mic for quick sample capture
- Chop function for slicing samples into segments for easy playback from the onboard keyboard
- Step Sampling to quickly create individual split samples assigned to a single pad and playable on the keyboard
- Resample internal audio to create new sounds and capture custom loops
- Trigger any sample on the keyboard using chromatic and polyphonic playback
- Dedicated filter and envelopes for each sample
- Edit samples and import/export sounds with the P-6 SampleTool software for macOS and Windows
- Extensive 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
- Customize sounds with 20 curated MFX plus dedicated delay and reverb
- Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI, and sync I/O plus AIRA Link
- Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface for plug-and-play audio streaming with computers, phones, and tablets
- Lithium-ion battery with up to 3 hours of operation per charge
- Sturdy construction, high-quality controls, and rubber pads
- Connect to other AIRA Compacts and standard MIDI devices with optional BOSS TRS MIDI cables
Specifications
USER PATTERNS
- Step Sequencer: 64 steps
- Maximum Sampling Numbers: 48 samples
- Maximum Polyphony:
- Sample: 16
- Granular: 4
- Maximum Sample Time (per sample):
- 44.1 kHz, Mono: 5.9 seconds
- 22.05 kHz, Mono: 11.8 seconds
- 14.7 kHz, Mono: 17.8 seconds
- 11.025 kHz, Mono: 23.7 seconds
- * For stereo samples, the time is half.
- Import Format: WAV (Linear PCM)
EFFECTS
- Multi-effect: 20 types
- Send Effect: DELAY, REVERB
DISPLAY
- 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
INTERNAL MICROPHONE
- Mono x 1
CONNECTORS
- SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Miniature phone type
- MIX (IN) jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- MIX (OUT/HEADSET) jack: Stereo miniature phone type (Stereo, CTIA)
- MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
- USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI)
POWER SUPPLY
- Lithium-ion battery
- Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
- Current Draw: 500 mA