Introducing Roland AIRA Compact P-6 Creative Sampler

The P-6 Creative Sampler joins the AIRA Compact gang, packing legendary Roland sampling technology into a compact, user-friendly gadget. Seamlessly blending classic sampling techniques with granular sound design, the instrument features a built-in mic and advanced sequencer in a lightweight, rechargeable package. With a versatile stash of hands-on FX and intuitive controls, the P-6 delivers unparalleled portable sampling power.

Watch Dustin Good dive into the depth of features and connectivity within this mini roving recorder:
00:00 Intro
01:43 Layout
02:05 Sampling Settings
02:41 Sampling Examples
03:46 Chop
04:05 Step Sampling
04:46 Granular
05:39 Pattern Sequencer
06:47 FX
07:24 Resampling
07:56 Connectivity/AIRA Compact Series

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[BigCore-]

This was the best $200 I’ve ever spent on gear. I had a little learning curve and have a couple of other things to learn but I love the P-6. I hope they make a modestly updated version that accepts a storage card that allows you to store more samples and songs, and has a song mode. I only need that!

[SonicVision]

First hardware intstrument/sampler that has enticed me in long long time.

[NoisyMachines]

Wow, Roland! The P-6 looks like a game changer. The combination of granular synthesis, the Elektron-ish sequencer and the sampling possibilities with a built-in mic in a portable device is Incredible. I'm already imagining the creative possibilities in the top of the hill creating music with that little beast!

[dancoffeyuk]

This looks like so much fun! I have owned a Volca Sample twice now and it has never quite filled the sample play-back gap in my setup. This looks like it would fill that gap as well as enabling fun on the fly sampling and much more. Sold!

[user]

Wow, this is actually an impressive amount of functionality for a tiny budget device. Might have to trade my Volca Sample for this one.

[Wild_D]

I knew you were going to announce something when I got a random email today to get into the Arias. I love my compact units

[dandawson]

Roland saw how Korg was killing it in this market and responded! I like it!

[jftruthseeker]

Whatever what people can say of the screen, this machine for the price is awesome, an affordable functionalities packed sampler you can bring everywhere and that i’ll bring on my long weekends of work at the steel mill and it will make my time more enjoyable! A machine that i will sync with my j-6 and my Moog synthesizers via clock sync simplicity!

[zardozjones]

Looks great - esp for DnB - I'm buying this!! But Roland need to print laminated cheat sheets the same size as the Aria - usually tons of menu diving options that are hard to remember - esp with a 4 digit LED from the 70's lol

[blakecasimir]

Oh Roland. Roland never changes. Genuinely good sounding, deep sound architecture, immediate interface, but married to a screen from the 1980s. FFS.

[Han_Moz]

I JUST FINISHED COLLECTING THE FIRST 4 A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, TIME TO SAVE FOR A NEW ONE

[mysigniscancer]

Good to see Will Forte branch into different industries

[dr.x]

I want this in tr8s or mc707 format faders n all

[soulfulandnice]

It's so small but has so many possibilities! To those of you that bought this already, have you had any finger cramping or has it been easy to push the buttons as you're making a mini jam?

[Hhyperspace]

I finally got my hands on an EP-133 then this drops! I already enjoyed the T8 and this answers to my fustrations and wishes from using the EP.

[ruffiankick]

Pattern Chaining in a future update please ! Otherwise. Really dope product. Cant wait for mine to come in.

[myautobiographyafanfic]

Chromatic and polyphonic are the key words here. Finally a Casio sk1 for the 2020s.

[GenocidePanda]

sheeesshh so sick. looks like a mini sp

[ionianechoes]

Please Roland add some of these features like per cycle conditions on triggers to the mc707. Give your flagship and mature products some love.

[PRODUCEDBYDOUGLAS]

Awesome drop Roland. Option for sampling down to 11khz bit rate for lofi? Resampling? Sample in with effects running? Screen with availability to tune to exact parameters and not have to do it by ear. Nothing available in the market touches that at that price for a standalone unit.