Aira Compact puts Roland’s legendary creative magic in the palm of your hand. Jam, perform, and develop ideas anywhere with genre-defining sounds. Chain Aira Compact instruments together to extend your palette—or connect with MIDI gear, computers, and music apps to expand your existing rig. Fun, affordable, and easy to learn, Aira Compact brings serious musical power to creators on the move.
The Roland Aira Compact S-1 Tweak Synth is a powerful micro polysynth inspired by the legendary Roland SH-101. It combines classic sounds with modern features, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced musicians. Jam with the snappy basses and expressive leads you’ve loved for years. Then launch your music into uncharted territory with futuristic wave manipulation, onboard sequencing, and unique performance features designed for modern creators. Its compact design allows for easy portability, while its advanced capabilities provide endless creative possibilities.
Features
- Ultra-portable polysynth inspired by the legendary SH-101
- Authentic SH-101 sound driven by Roland’s evolving Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology
- Craft all-new tones with powerful oscillator drawing, oscillator chop, and riser tools
- Mono, poly, unison, and chord modes and four-voice polyphony
- Square, sawtooth, sub, and noise oscillators
- Hands-on panel with familiar synth controls for instant sound shaping and live performance tweaks
- Onboard keyboard with two-plus octave range
- 64-step sequencer and 64 patterns for on-the-spot song creation
- Advanced programming tools, including motion recording, probability, sub step, last step, and velocity
- Easy-to-use arpeggiator with eight phrase types
- D-Motion feature for controlling pitch, mod, and other parameters by physically moving the S-1
- Color and process your sounds with a variety of delay, reverb, and chorus effects
- Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI, and sync I/O plus AIRA Link
- Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface—no drivers needed
- Lithium-ion battery with up to 4.5 hours of operation per charge
- Sturdy construction and high-quality rubber pads
- Connect to other AIRA Compacts and standard MIDI devices
