Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth
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Roland
AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth
Product Info
Article Number:
564999
Brand:
Roland
Model:
AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$191.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The S-1 Tweak is a clever little synth – Roland's ACB engine gives it a unique sonic personality you won't find elsewhere. It's perfect for sound designers, electronic musicians, or anyone wanting a quirky, portable, and fun instrument to experiment with, but don’t expect a full-sized keyboard or studio-grade connectivity.
Product Description
- Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth
- Synthesiser
- 4-Voice polyphonic compact synthesiser with sequencer and ACB synth engine
- Oscillator with square/pulse
- sawtooth
- sub-oscillator and noise
- Oscillator chop mode with comb filter and additionally generated harmonics
- Oscillator Draw mode for creating your own waveforms
- Low-pass filter with resonance and adjustable modulation by LFO and envelope
- LFO with 6 waveforms
- ADSR envelope
- Delay
- reverb and chorus effect
- Step sequencer with 64 steps and 64 patterns
- Motion recording
- programmable probability
- shuffle
- portamento and more
- D-motion controller (gyroscope)
- arpeggio
- step loop and other performance functions
- Transmission of sequencer data
- D-Motion and MIDI CC via MIDI and USB-MIDI
- Mix input line/headphone output: 3.5 mm TRS jack
- Sync in/out: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI in/out: 3.5 mm TRS jack
- type A
- USB-C port for USB audio/MIDI and power supply
- Built-in lithium-ion battery for up to 4.5 hours of operation
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 188 x 106 x 36.2 mm
- Weight: 305 g
- Incl. USB cable
PROS
- • Excellent ACB engine delivers surprisingly rich, organic sounds.
- • D-Motion controller offers unique, intuitive performance possibilities.
- • Compact size and battery operation allow for serious portability.
- • Step sequencer with probability adds creative, evolving textures.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony restricts layering and complex arrangements.
- • 3.5mm connections feel flimsy for professional use.
- • Sound character leans heavily towards quirky, not universally appealing.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
Mini keys, 37 keys
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive, aftertouch absent
Synthesis Type
Analog Modeling (ACB)
Polyphony
4 Voices
Effects
Delay, Reverb, Chorus
Connections
3.5mm TRS (Mix/Headphone), MIDI (USB/DIN), DC In
Weight
0.8kg (1.76 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
ACB emulates analog circuits with precision, offering a similar warmth and character but with added flexibility and stability—it’s not a direct analog recreation, but a very convincing interpretation.
Absolutely; it allows for expressive, real-time parameter adjustments—modulation, filter sweeps, anything controllable via MIDI CC—and can be a powerful tool for live performance or sound design.
Yes, it's fully standalone with a built-in sequencer and effects; however, connecting to a computer unlocks deeper editing and MIDI sequencing capabilities.
