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What does Roland’s Aira Link actually do?
I have recently jumped into the Aira compact ecosystem and acquired a T-8, J-6, and S-1. They are a ton of fun. But, I’m having trouble understanding the purpose of Aira Link when we have various MIDI syncing options. I’ve had a hard time getting the exact MIDI clock scenario going that I want: daisy chaining the Aira units and either sending or receiving a single clock signal from a host app like Logic or Drambo.
So, can someone explain Aira Link? Is it just a fancy word for clock sync? What are the rules that govern it and how can I take advantage of this feature to solve my routing woes?
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Aira Link is only relevant if you have a Roland MX1 mixer, which has a bunch of USB host ports that can control most recent Roland synths, groove boxes and drum machines.
The MX1 aims to act as the central hub in a studio environment linking Roland kit with a DAW.
Aira Link sends audio and tempo information over a single USB cable between certain Roland devices without any setup needed. No drivers, midi sync, etc to configure....it's plug n' play.
BTW- The MX-1 isn't the only Aira Link host, the DJ-808 controller also has 2 Aira Link ports. It can automatically send tempo info from Serato DJ decks or it's built-in drum machine to the sequencer in a Aira-compatible synth. It also routes the device's audio through the one the controller's mixer channel, which has built-in hardware FX. So for instance: you're DJing and you want to do some live remixing. You can use the Stems function in Serato DJ Pro to mute the bassline, drums, or vocals in a recorded song, then use a Roland synth to add in new elements with everything automatically in-sync. I've used it at gigs and it's really amazing that it works so well...lots of fun in my opinion. The only reason I think this form of DJing has never really caught on is the amount of work it takes and lack of appreciation from audiences. The better it sounds, the more folks think you're just playing someone else's remix you downloaded...not that you're making it on the spot.
With all that said, I find it odd that there are like 50 Roland devices that are Aira-Link compatible, but there's only 2 (that I know of) host devices. Kinda reminds me of V-Link, which was a port Roland put on synths to control and sync video clips. It was on a lot of products, pretty cool, but esoteric and no one really used it much in the real world. I guess it was easier to just hire a video/lighting guy for the gig.
👍 A much more detailed and comprehensive description than I offered…
IMO, Aira Link is a great demonstration of the dangers of proprietary communications technologies…
Audio/midi thru one usb per device hooked to the aura mixer…for now.