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Roland AIRA Compact P-6 Creative Sampler | Tutorial

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The Roland AIRA P-6 Creative Sampler is a pocket-sized powerhouse that combines the classic charm of a traditional sampler sequencer with the cutting-edge technology of granular sound design. This versatile device is perfect for both beginners and seasoned sample enthusiasts, offering intuitive hands-on performance capabilities alongside sophisticated sound manipulation. Whether you're capturing samples on the fly or diving deep into sound design, the P-6 provides a platform for endless creative exploration.

Advanced Sampling and Performance Features at Your Fingertips

The P-6 Creative Sampler allows you to capture audio from various sources, including the built-in microphone, external inputs, headset mic, or even your smartphone. With its granular engine, you can transform small snippets of sound into complex, morphing textures. The 64-step pattern sequencer breathes life into your creations, featuring advanced tools like probability, substeps, micro-timing and off-grid sequencing. The P-6 also offers eight banks with six pads each, giving you plenty of space to manage and manipulate your samples. Plus, with dedicated performance effects, delay and reverb buses, the P-6 ensures that your sound is always dynamic and polished.

Effortless Sample Management and Deep Sound Design

Managing your samples is a breeze with the P-6, thanks to its free PC/Mac app that allows for easy loading, editing and organization. You can quickly manipulate samples directly from the top panel, with in-depth options for fine-tuning playback settings, filters, envelopes, pitch and effects. The P-6 also supports chromatic and polyphonic sample playback, giving you full control over your sound. Whether you're slicing samples, applying granular synthesis or tweaking parameters in real-time, the P-6 empowers you to shape your music with precision.

Performance Effects and Granular Synthesis for Modern Soundscapes

The P-6 Creative Sampler is equipped with a comprehensive effects section designed for both live performance and studio production. The MFX section features a wide range of classic and modern effects that can be applied to individual pads or across your entire mix. The hardware granular engine adds another layer of creative potential, allowing you to generate textured, stereo-rich sounds from tiny audio fragments. With the ability to play back granular sounds monophonically or polyphonically, the P-6 offers unparalleled versatility in sound design.

Powerful Sequencing for Dynamic Music Creation

The P-6's pattern sequencer is a powerful tool for creating intricate and evolving music. You can input notes in real-time using the pads or keyboard mode, or step-by-step via the sequencer buttons. The sequencer's modern features, such as probability, micro-timing, and motion recording, provide the flexibility needed to craft complex and dynamic patterns. Whether you're laying down a quick groove or programming detailed arrangements, the P-6 sequencer adapts to your creative needs.

Roland AIRA P-6 Creative Sampler
Roland AIRA P-6 Creative Sampler

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  • Capture samples from built-in mic, external input or USB-C
  • Eight banks with six pads each for extensive sample management
  • Comprehensive performance effects, including delay and reverb buses
  • Hardware granular engine for textured, stereo-rich soundscapes
  • Powerful 64-step sequencer with advanced features like probability and motion recording

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Key Features
  • Sample sources: Onboard mic, external input, headset mic or USB-C
  • Internal resampling: Yes
  • Sample management: load and manage via PC/Mac app
  • Banks and pads: 8 banks with 6 pads per project
  • Sample playback: Chromatic or polyphonic
  • Filter and envelopes: Dedicated filter, ADSR, and pitch envelope per pad
  • Sampling rates: Selectable from 44.1kHz to 11kHz
  • Sample chopping: Yes
  • Performance FX: Deep performance FX plus master delay and reverb
  • Sequencer: Powerful pattern sequencer
  • Granular engine: Additional granular engine included
  • Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • Connectivity: Comprehensive I/O and USB-C audio/MIDI
Layout
  • Intuitive layout with hands-on controls
  • Samples are assigned to pads, with 8 banks containing 6 pads each
  • Buttons at the bottom handle step sequencing, keyboard functions and menu navigation
  • Knobs in the Sampling and Effects sections adjust parameters depending on the current function
Sampling
  • Sample sources: Onboard mic, external mix-in jack, headset and USB-C
  • Resampling: internal resampling allows mixing down processed audio, creating layers and capturing loops in sync with the pattern sequencer
  • Sample management: free PC/Mac app for easy loading, managing and editing of user samples
  • Sampling rates: lower sampling rates for extended sampling time and lo-fi grit
Working With Samples
  • Sample manipulation: easy-to-use controls on the top panel for quick adjustments
  • Advanced sample settings: multi-mode filter, envelope, pitch envelope, FX and deeper synthesis options
  • Playback: Samples can be triggered via pads or chromatically using keyboard buttons (monophonic or polyphonic)
  • Sample chopping: Quick chopping, with slices playable through keyboard buttons
Performance Effects
  • Effect selection: Classic and modern effects for both live performance and resampling
  • MFX routing: Pads not routed through the MFX bus will pass unaffected when effects are engaged
  • Send effects: Individual delay and reverb sends for each pad
Granular
  • Granular engine: Included hardware engine for manipulating and playing back samples with stereo texture and depth
  • Granular instrument: Each pattern holds a dedicated granular instrument
  • Filter and FX: Multi-mode filter, envelope and FX sends for granular sounds
Sequencing
  • Pattern sequencing: Notes can be input in real-time using the pads, keyboard mode or step-by-step through the step sequencer buttons
  • Advanced sequencing features: Includes probability, micro-timing/off-grid sequencing, substeps, motion recording of parameters and more
P-6 Sample Tool
  • PC/Mac connection: Connect to macOS or Windows PC
  • Sample organization: Drag and drop samples to pads and move them between banks
  • Waveform viewer: Visualize and edit samples
  • Sample processing: Snap to zero, truncate, normalize, downsample and more

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  • I definitely recommend this to the SP404 enthusiast.

    5

    submitted8 months ago

    byDavid

    fromFlorida

    Got mine yesterday and was making music within an hour. The YouTube tutorial from Roland is immensely helpful. You can open the video and ask YouTube AI almost any question. This has so many features that the 404 doesn't have. I think they'll compliment each other perfectly.

  • Amazing product and potential for the price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byChris

    fromSpring TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have barely scratched the surface but am having tons of fun. If you watch Roland's video, the capabilities of the unit are truly amazing for the size and price of this unit. Great to sample from phone or using the onboard mic.

  • I have two of these because they rule so hard

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    bySam

    fromSeattle, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This sampler bangs. It does everything I want from a sampler, so much so that I got two of them to use together. The effects are just as high quality as they are on the sp404, i do wish they had made a couple different choices when selecting the FX, would love some zan-zou and ha-dou, but i get it, we cant have everything. Definitely recommend for anyone into samplers.

  • Just getting started! #sweepstakes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byDiane

    fromRockmart, Ga

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is a sampling machine that has a learning process. I am learning the unit slowly as I am wanting to use it with the J6 and the E4 units along with my guitar to create my music. For me it's part of the fun. The presets are pretty good and there are menus and submenus to get into…… just need to spend the time to indulge in it.

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