Roland Aira Compact P-6 Creative Sampler

Introducing the Roland Aira Compact P-6 Creative Sampler

The P-6 Creative Sampler packs Roland’s renowned sampling technology into a pocket-size gadget. Equipped with an onboard mic, intuitive controls, and a versatile supply of hands-on MFX, this powerful device delivers exceptional sampling and performance capabilities anywhere you go!

The P-6 is perfect for beginners and pros alike. Get started right away with top-level tactile controls and pads for jamming and sound tweaking, or go further with using the advanced features for cutting-edge sonic manipulation and performance.

The P-6 is as portable as it gets, ready to record anywhere you like. Durable yet light, this device provides artists with roughly three hours of lithium-ion battery life, so you can confidently record and sample sound with ease.

Swift sampling

Whether you use the built-in mic, analogue inputs, or a smartphone via USB-C, the P-6 is always ready to sample at a moment’s notice. After capturing the sounds you want, quickly chop samples into smaller preset sections for triggering from the onboard keyboard, or build custom collections of multiple sounds with the streamlined Step Sampling. You can also rough up the sound with Roland’s trademark lo-fi effects, or resample your creations to add depth and complexity.

Granular sampling

Step into a universe of microscopic sound design with the advanced granular sampling tools in the P-6. Transform tiny moments into sonic landscapes with extensive sound design parameters. Detune samples, adjust the grain shape, play with head position, head speed, spread, and more. From clean and pristine to beautifully distorted, it’s easy to conjure new sound dimensions with a twist of a knob or a press of a button.

P-6 SampleTool

The P-6 SampleTool software for macOS and Windows is a handy companion for editing and transferring samples from your computer to the P-6. Clean up clicks with snap to zero, truncate to remove unwanted sections, normalise to standardise audio levels, and downsample for reduced sample resolution. When you’re ready, simply drag and drop the samples directly to the P-6 hardware for seamless integration and playback.

Sequencing reimagined

Breathe life into your sequences with deep features that push the boundaries of music programming. Create with 64-step patterns powered by dynamic sequencing elements like motion recording, probability, micro-timing, off-grid sequencing, and sub steps. Plus, you can manipulate playback in real-time with Step Loop for instant stutter effects and creative improvisation.

Hands-on MFX

Supercharge performances and production with an array of curated, hands-on MFX. Transform and manipulate your sounds with legendary effects and a selection of new classics. Grab and go with favourites like Vinyl Simulator, DJFX Looper, Stopper, Lo-fi, Scatter, Phaser, and Resonator. Or use BUS FX routing, to selectively apply MFX or assign delay and reverb independently to any sample.

Take your music further

The P-6 is immensely fun as a standalone instrument but becomes even more powerful when connected to other devices. Take your music creation further by streaming your entire gadget chain from the P-6 to a smartphone, tablet, or laptop over USB-C for content creation or easy integration with your favourite music software. The setup is plug-and-play, with no driver installation needed.

Connect with other AIRA compacts

Complementing each other perfectly, use all the AIRA compacts in conjunction to achieve the ultimate, flexible set up and workflow. Dive into a new world of sonic textures and sound design with the E-4 Voice tweaker, bring harmonic substance to your jams with the J-6 Chord synthesizer, dive into a new word of sonic textures and sound design with the S-1 Tweak synthesizer, and create infectious tracks with the T-8 Beat machine.