The Roland Aira Compact P-6 puts Roland?s legendary creative magic in the palm of your hand. Featuring friendly controls and inspiring sounds to start making music the instant you power up.
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Roland Aira Compact P-6 Desktop Creative Sampler – Your Sonic Sketchbook for the Streets
Ever get a brilliant beat idea while waiting for the bus, only to have it evaporate like morning mist by the time you get home? Well, say goodbye to those fleeting moments of genius. The Roland Aira Compact P-6 is your pocket-sized creative partner, a go-anywhere, sample-anything powerhouse that puts Roland's legendary magic right in the palm of your hand. It's a sampler, a sequencer, and a sound-design playground all rolled into one tiny titan of tone, ready to capture inspiration whenever and wherever it strikes. This isn't just a gadget; it's your new musical limb.
Sculpt Sound with Your Fingertips
Prepare to dive headfirst into the rabbit hole of granular synthesis. The P-6 isn't just about playing back sounds; it's about tearing them apart, atom by atom, and rebuilding them into something entirely new. Twist, stretch, and mangle any sample into beautiful, otherworldly textures that will make your tracks stand out. With its friendly, hands-on controls, you're not menu-diving, you're making music.
Sprinkle in some of the 20 onboard multi-effects, add a dash of delay, and suddenly that boring sample of your cat meowing becomes a symphonic masterpiece. It's so intuitive, it feels less like programming and more like finger painting with sound.
Granular sound design engine lets you transform any sample into a new sonic universe.
Friendly, tactile controls encourage hands-on creation and immediate musical gratification.
A full suite of onboard effects, including delay and reverb, to add polish and space to your beats.
Built for the Journey, Powered by Inspiration
This little beast was born to roam. Small enough to disappear into a backpack pocket but tough enough for the rigors of the road, the P-6 is the ultimate mobile music-making machine. The onboard lithium-ion battery gives you hours of creative freedom, completely untethered from the wall. When you do need to connect, the USB-C port is your gateway to the world, handling audio, MIDI, and charging with a single, elegant cable. It’s the perfect blend of portable power and studio-level connectivity, proving that you don't need a massive rig to make massive sounds.
Ultra-compact design means your studio is wherever you happen to be.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides hours of on-the-go creative time.
Class-compliant USB-C for seamless audio, MIDI, and power connectivity.
Your Beat-Making Co-Pilot
The Roland Aira Compact P-6 is the perfect companion for the modern producer, the live performer, and the sonic adventurer. It's for anyone who hears music in the world around them and needs a quick, powerful, and ridiculously fun way to capture it. Whether you're building entire tracks from scratch or adding unique textures to your existing setup, the P-6 is your trusty sidekick, always ready to turn a simple idea into an off-the-cuff masterpiece.
Roland Aira Compact P-6 Features:
Portable creative sampler with advanced granular synthesis engine
64-step sequencer for building complex patterns and arrangements
Holds up to 48 user samples for creating custom kits
16-voice sample polyphony and 4-voice granular polyphony
20 built-in multi-effects plus dedicated delay and reverb
Built-in microphone for instant on-the-go sampling
Warranty: M.I. Products: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; Instrument Amps: 3 Years (1 Year on speakers) on Parts, 2 Years on Labor; Rackmount Power Amps & EQs: 3 Years on Parts & Labor; BOSS Compact Pedals: 5 Years on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; BOSS (other): 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; ep, MT, TL, E-Series: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; CPM-300 Powered Mixer: 3 Years on Parts, 3 Years on Labor; AC Adapters, Mech, Footswitches, Headsets: 90 Days on Parts, 90 Days on Labor.
Roland Aira Compact P6 Desktop Creative Sampler Specifications
Item #:
ROL P6
Manufacturer Part Number:
P-6
UPC:
761294519707
Product Specifications
Roland Aira Compact P6 Desktop Creative Sampler Specifications
User Patterns: 64
Step Sequencer: 64 steps
Maximum Sampling Numbers: 48 samples
Maximum Polyphony:
Sample: 16
Granular: 4
Maximum Sample Time (Maximum 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 (Liner 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
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:
Approx. 3 hours
This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Expected Battery Charging Time:
Approx. 3 hours
To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 500 mA or higher).
Dimensions (W x D x H): 7-7/16" x 4-3/16" x 1-1/2"
Weight (including batteries): 11 oz
Accessories:
Leaflet "Read Me First"
USB Type-C to USB A Cable
Roland Aira Compact P6 Desktop Creative Sampler Specifications
Product Specifications
Roland Aira Compact P6 Desktop Creative Sampler Specifications
User Patterns: 64
Step Sequencer: 64 steps
Maximum Sampling Numbers: 48 samples
Maximum Polyphony:
Sample: 16
Granular: 4
Maximum Sample Time (Maximum 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 (Liner 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
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:
Approx. 3 hours
This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Expected Battery Charging Time:
Approx. 3 hours
To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 500 mA or higher).
Dimensions (W x D x H): 7-7/16" x 4-3/16" x 1-1/2"
Weight (including batteries): 11 oz
Accessories:
Leaflet "Read Me First"
USB Type-C to USB A Cable
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Armando G. 🇺🇸
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Not Surprisingly Capable. 5 Star.
But high-ly capable. Is exactly what you might think. For a modern featured machine.
With compact and design for a natural workflow for advanced music situations. I will use with work station.
Published date
03/13/25
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This is my second one. It’s a beast. Seriously, at this price? Get it
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01/30/25
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Gregory S. 🇺🇸
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So fun. Love this thang.
So fun. Love this thang. The compact size is reason for enu diving alot but once you get accustomed to it yet good.
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01/09/25
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Justin B. 🇺🇸
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Little but HUGH!
Tiny Box. Huge Inspiration.
I've owned plenty of music gear over the years, from full-size workstations to desktop synths, and I honestly didn't expect something this small to become one of the pieces I reach for the most.
The Roland AIRA Compact P-6 isn't just a sampler—it's a creative sketchbook. ...
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