The P-6 packs Roland’s sampling technology into a pocket-size gadget, with granular sound design options and a powerful sequencer.
Equipped with an onboard mic, intuitive controls, a USB-C audio/MIDI interface, and a versatile selection of hands-on MFX, the P-6 is designed for sampling and performance on the go.
The Latest AIRA Compact Instrument
Along with the new P-6 Creative Sampler, the current lineup of AIRA Compact Instruments includes the S-1 Tweak Synth, T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer, and E-4 Voice Tweaker.
AIRA Compact users can play with a single unit or expand their options by connecting and synchronizing with other AIRA Compact models. Multiple AIRA Compacts can be mixed and monitored with headphones or an external speaker system using the last device in the chain.
The P-6 provides digital audio transfer over USB-C, making it an ideal master unit for livestreaming AIRA Compact performances and recording in mobile music apps and computer DAWs.
Erica Synths has announced that the Perkons Voice, a Eurorack incarnation of the percussion voices from the PERKONS HD-01 drum machine, is now available to pre-order.
As on the PERKONS, the module has a hybrid architecture, featuring a digital sound engine, followed by an analog multimode filter and overdrive.
Key Features:
Users can select among 13 sound generation algorithms and save up to 99 presets that can be recalled easily.
Tune and Patch CV inputs are configurable for various CV settings and are tuned to 1V/Oct.
The module also features a 4-voice poly overlap mode, and samples on the “Rompler” engine can be easily replaced.
Specifications:
Audio output 10Vptp
CV levels configurable -5V – +5V
Power consumption +59mA, -30mA
Module width 14HP
Module depth 35mm
Erica Synths Perkons Voice module for Eurorack is priced at €280, and begins shipping January 28, 2025. More information is available on the Erica Synths website.
Ahead of the 2025 NAMM Show, Roland has released GALAXIAS 1.5, the latest update to their software “Super Instrument”.
GALAXIAS packs over 23,000 sounds, from dozens of instruments and effects, into a single creative environment. GALAXIAS runs as a standalone app or DAW plug-in and is included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership.
GALAXIAS 1.5 expands on a host of recently released features such as in-app Sound Pack downloading, enhanced Macro Controls (including Instrument Macro Control presets), Scene View for creative control over vital parameters, and the CHORDS sequencer.
Along with the new P-6 Creative Sampler, the current lineup of AIRA Compact Instruments includes the S-1 Tweak Synth, T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer, and E-4 Voice Tweaker.
