Roland AIRA Compact E-4 Voice Tweaker | Advanced Voice Transformation Effects | 24-Second Looper | Low-Cut Filter | 3.5 Hour Wireless Battery | Lightweight and Portable

The Roland AIRA Compact J6 Chord Synth is a little box of magic for anyone who loves crafting synth sounds without needing a full-sized keyboard (but you CAN connect one via MIDI if you want to of course). It takes the power of Roland’s legendary synths and squeezes it into something you can toss in a backpack. Right out of the box, though small, it feels solid. Small but not flimsy, with buttons that have a satisfying click and a layout that makes sense even if you are just messing around for the first time. The built-in chord sequencer is where this thing really shines. You do not have to be a theory expert to create lush, evolving progressions. Just pick a key, choose a chord type, and let the J6 do its thing. Sound-wise, it delivers a classic Roland warmth and depth. The Juno-inspired synth engine brings fat basses, dreamy pads, and plucky leads that sit beautifully in a mix. It is not just about playing chords either. You can tweak filters, modulation, and effects to sculpt your sound and add movement. There is even a built-in arpeggiator that adds instant groove to anything you play. The battery life is decent, and it plays well with other gear thanks to MIDI and sync options. Whether you are jamming on the go, laying down ideas in a DAW (as I often do), or integrating it into a live setup, it fits in effortlessly. If there is a downside, it is that the small interface can feel a little cramped when making deeper edits, but I suppose that is to be expected with a compact unit like this. Overall, the J6 is a fun and inspiring little synth that packs a serious punch. Whether you are a beginner looking for an easy way into synthesis or a pro wanting a tiny portable tool for quick ideas, this one is a winner.

best thing i've ever bought! so versatile, so create, so much fun to play. What amazing value for money. great for composition and the sounds are top notch. Couldn't be better in my opinion

Very good unit and reasonable value. Unfortunately I had to return, because I couldn’t modify the individual drum sound. Shame - because this is a first class module and sounded really good.

Works great. My only issue was the delivery. It arrived in its own box (no cardboard box), so everyone could see it was a synth. Then it was just dumped in the communal area where people just walk into the entrance & can just see what it is & just take it. It also had a bloody big address sticker slapped onto the original box which actually ruined the box it came in. The item as I say is worth it, but Amazon, you REALLY gotta sort your delivery drivers out, as its pretty poor service & unacceptable for what I paid.

Part of Roland's range of mini synths, the J-6 is primarily a 64 step sequencer capable of single note and chord sequences. Comes with 64 built in synth sound pre-sets, small LED display screen, 64 programmable patterns (inc. some demo patterns). The sound can be tweaked with filters, delay and reverb. Power comes from the built-in Lithium rechargeable battery or through the USB port (charging/data lead is included). Can easily be linked to the other Aira compacts in the range (T-8 drum machine, E-4 voice tweaker and S-1 synth) via 3.5mm TRS MIDI sockets, or to a computer (works with Ableton Live etc). The unit also has an extensive pre-programmed set of chords as well as style and variation settings that can be used in your sequences. Note: Headphones/ear buds or an amp is required to hear any sounds and the full manual has to be downloaded from the Roland Website (highly advisable). I think this little synth is great fun, either solo or when used with other Aira compact units and it is small enough to be taken anywhere.

I was initially looking for a drum machine, but took a chance on a sampler instead. It’s very portable, very powerful, and very fun. takes a while to learn, maybe a month with purposeful practice. The built in battery and the IO are great, means I can play around with it away from a computer then record into Ableton when I want to refine a little tune.

Having had a Roland SH09 since new (yes I’m old) I am constantly astounded by the synths available today for not much money.The fact that I can stick this in a coat pocket with some headphones and create music anywhere is frankly amazing.The sounds are terrific and the controls are easy to grasp(especially if you have basic grasp of how synths work-but it’s just as much fun just twiddling knobs).The only danger with theses modern synths is the price -it’s too easy to justify buying another!

Not at all easy to use. Returned as didn't achieve what I was expecting

I brought this for a present for a musician. They are really impressed with the product and made so many songs and tracks from it

Versatile, facile da usare e da programmare, bellissimi suoni, completo di tutto con riverberi e delay, ha anche un controller on bord assegnabile con diverse funzioni e permette di creare effetti particolari inclinando indietro o in avanti o lateralemte il synth. Funziona con una batteria interna che dura fino a 7/8 ore. L' unico limite è la creatività

エフェクトも充実しているし、MIDIでのコントロールだけでなく、Sync信号にも対応しているし、なかなかいい音が出せます。 また、オリジナルのシーケンスを64個も記憶していつでも呼び出せるので、いろいろなパターンを切り替えながらならせるのが楽しいです。 少し残念なのは、モニター用のスピーカーが内蔵されていないため、外付けもしくはヘッドホンが必須なところですね。温室が少々悪くても手軽に音を出せる方が絶対に楽しいです。 あと、オッシュレータにディチューンをかけられないのもちょっと残念。まあ、ここはコーラスで代用すればなんとかなるにはなるのですが、やはり限界があるので、ディチューンは欲しかったです。 でも総合的にみて とてもコンパクトで楽しめる1台だと思います。

Great sounding device. i use it for quick chord patterns to use under video work

Trés bel appareil, demande un poil de prise en main quand même…mais avec 1h de lecture de mode d'emploi on est dedans. Le reste s’apprend petit à petit je pense. Et pour les fonction plus complexe cela demande encore plus de temps… logique MAis en 2h on peut créer des boucles vraiment intéressantes, et l'echantillonage est hyper rigolo. Je l'ai acheter pour un enfant de 8 ans… c'est un peu jeune… mais il prend plaisir. C4est un process a 2 avec un adulte dans ce cas. Les effets sont aussi trés intéressant et donne une dimension infini et intuitive qui marche bien avec les enfants.