Roland "Aira" - hardware drum machine :)

Nick Shepherd · Post by **Nick Shepherd** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:11 am

really excited to see what they have come up with... as long as it sounds good i dont really care if its analog or digital, but hopefully not just another controller (which i doubt)

AIRA — The evolution of the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9qem7gDKk

thoughts

chapelier fou · Post by **chapelier fou** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:16 am

wait and see.

dysanfel · Post by **dysanfel** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:41 pm

Why do I have a feeling that this is either ROMpler or its a MIDI controller for a VST.

beatz01 · Post by **beatz01** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:13 pm

Sexy looks though.

cmreal04 · Post by **cmreal04** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:23 am

If I can load my own samples and the integrations tight, I'm in.

v00d00ppl · Post by **v00d00ppl** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:34 am

It's analog modeling like an Arturia spark. It models 808, 909, 303 , and SH101. Nothing to see here people move along

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:09 am

v00d00ppl wrote:It's analog modeling like an Arturia spark. It models 808, 909, 303 , and SH101. Nothing to see here people move along

yeah, i am surprised they didn't go full on analog. THAT would be something.

debrice · Post by **debrice** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:20 am

It LOOKS horrible...

störgeräusche · Post by **störgeräusche** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:28 pm

looks horrible, and will probably sound even worst, i really doubt it will be analog, if that even matters. i somehow hope i will be proven wrong!

Airyck · Post by **Airyck** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:43 pm

I personally think it looks really cool, like a modern version of their old drum machines and synths. Wonder what the price is going to be? If it's virtual analogue I'm guessing less than $1000 street price but who knows. Could be a fun thing to have some day

Nick Shepherd · Post by **Nick Shepherd** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:11 pm

it will be VA - they will most likely use Rolands new & shiny "superNATURAL" modelling engine.

this is a info that got leaked by a dutch retailer according to Peter Kirn @ CDM

http://createdigitalmusic.com/2014/01/l ... more-31998

ok - lets see what Elektron has up their sleeves they allready have a teaser for their new drum machine online...

--ELEKTRON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI8ciPjnv4c

createdigitalmusic.com/2014/01/elektron-opens-mystery-box-revealing-machinedrum-maschine-pads/

tkarmakid · Post by **tkarmakid** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:00 am

Why would they make digital or VA when the trend clearly seems to be going towards analog? Is it cheaper to make? Are the parts to make analog equipment rare materials?
There analog gear is legendary. Its seems like there is already a good market for a reissue of their classic gear in true analog. People would snatch it up. There is a lot of speculation that it is VA and a lot of hate comments about that. I hope they are paying attention. Other companies see the trend and are already cashing in.
The Aira really does look nice though.

chapelier fou · Post by **chapelier fou** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:10 am

It's actually a lot more expensive to produce than digital stuff.

tkarmakid · Post by **tkarmakid** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:08 am

chapelier fou wrote:It's actually a lot more expensive to produce than digital stuff.

That makes sense then. I think people would be willing to pay for the real deal though.

cmreal04 · Post by **cmreal04** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:36 pm

That elektron looks real interesting, hope it has an SD slot.

Update: new info on the Elektron site

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