Artiphon Orba 2 Portable Synthesizer, Sampler, Looper & MIDI Controller (8 Touchpads, Motion & Layer Sensors, Onboard Looper, New: 2GB Sample Engine, Quantization Function, Up to 128 Clocks)

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The USB connectivity means you can also use the Orba as an external MIDI controller. This allows you to control your favourite music software and virtual instruments using this handheld instrument. Handheld portable design with rechargeable battery Perfect your song by adding Quantize, which snaps your musical phrases to the beat so that every moment fits perfectly into the groove. Speed of development of Orba2 seems to be quite slow paced, and no patches or fixed had been provided for more than a month at this point, so it is hard to expect some dramatic changes soon.

We’re also pleased to be introducing an all new Drum sampling feature, which lets you sample your world. Build your own drum kit and add custom samples to individual pads. And you’re not limited to drum sounds, by the way: you can turn your Artiphon instrument into your own sound effects board and DJ kit. This feature has been highly requested, so we expect some crazy creative setups from all of you!When it happens four times in a row in ten minutes while you are trying to jam with you friend - it takes all the fun from it, and it is embarrassing.

The Artiphon Orba 2 is a handheld synth, MIDI controller and looper that fits within the palm of your hand. Building on the design of the original Orba 1, the MKII has seen a massive overhaul, providing a wide range of new features and upgrades including the ability to record and import your own samples. The Orba 2 allows you to interact with sound in multiple ways using various gestures. You can press, glide, tilt, shake and even spin the Orba 2 to achieve different tones and sounds.I’m always interested in an unusual and interesting ‘musical instrument’ and the Orba 2 has turned out to be a standout example of a “Good Buy”. I bought it thinking it had potential as a portable sampler and that if I didn’t get on with it then the kids would have fun with it. I waited four months before writing this review, hoping that Artiphon would provide fixes and I would be able to write a positive review to support a small company doing interesting device, but there was no significant change during this time. Stem songs allow you to remiagine and remix real songs by the sharpest songwriters and producers. Create your own instruments Orba 2’s touch and motion sensors combine to capture even the most subtle micro - movements. Its improved cera mic - like playing surface simultaneously reacts to the nine simple gestures: Tap, Press, Radiate, Tilt, Shake, Spin, Vibrato, Move, and Bump. Each gesture can control the onboard synth engine or your MIDI music software of choice. With unprecedented express ive potential, you’ll never play the same note twice. MIDI CONTROL The internal synth engine is designed to respond to your movements, providing four main sounds to loop and create songs with. The synth is comprised of Drum, Bass, Chord and Lead sounds that span every genre.

Orba 2 features a brand new sound engine that includes sampled audio recordings. This means you can now play instruments like electric guitars and upright pianos, as well as more adventurous sounds like vocals, found sounds, and custom artist songs. Imagine conducting an orchestra in the park with no strings attached and no screens required. CREATE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted Shops First of all, you need a bluetooth app to control the device, as soon as some vital functions are not available on device itself - without an external app you cannot swap sets of instruments, set tunings, set reverb. (there is a pc app using usb connection for that as well, but the whole point of the Orba is to be portable, so using it in pair with a phone is a main use case). The sleek and compact design allows the Orba 2 to be held in your hand, this is perfect for making music wherever you go. The robust construction provides a highly durable exterior, keeping the internal circuitry protected from bumps and scrapes. It even features a built-in speaker so you can play and listen no matter where you are. The headphone output allows you to play in private, perfect for capturing inspiration during late-night sessions or on public transport. Each of the four Modes (Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead) feature dozens of new instrument presets. New on Orba 2: Stems

We’re excited to announce the release of something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for quite some time. I’m an absolutely awful musician who loves to explore (play with) the technology but thanks to the Orba’s ability to communicate with my iPad I’m flying!! There are so many possibilities yet to explore such as Scale change and Key setting both of which are available in this little ‘ball’. What I thought would be a great and amusing toy for a family Christmas has turned out to be so much more. The Orba 2 is CERTAINLY NOT A TOY!! This device has potential for custom presets, but Orbasynth app that was available for Orba1 device and can edit instruments, does not work with Orba2. It is not clear from the marketing materials that there is such a regression in functionality compared to Orba1 and no version for OrbaSynth for Orba2 is still available, after half a year of release. We want people to express themselves musically in their everyday lives,” explains Artiphon CEO Mike Butera.“We’ve dreamed of allowing anyone to play any sound they can imagine, anywhere they go, without worrying about historical instrument skills or abstract music theory. Orba 2 finally makes that possible.” With the Orba 2 app, you’ll be able to record any sound from the real world and transform it into a playable musical instrument.

Last comment from anybody from the Artiphon team had been made 2 month ago on the forum, they do not even try answering users questions anymore. This app is only compatible with Orba 2 and Chorda by Artiphon. If you are looking for the Orba 1 app, search for “Orba 1” in the app store.For a more in depth list at the differences (and similarities) between Orba and Orba 2, you can see this list below. Problem is, that software part quality ruins it all, and I cannot recommend Orba2 to anybody until these issues are resolved. And, unfortunately, there are no visible signs that it is going to happen. Play on the move thanks to the built-in lithium-ion battery. This rechargeable battery means you can use the Orba 2 on the move for up to four hours. The Orba also features built-in Bluetooth LE MIDI connectivity so you can control your music apps wirelessly. What’s Included A bicycle bell, a bird in a tree, and your roommate’s amazing voice can be the start of a new song. You can also import samples you’ve already recorded, such as your solo from the middle school musical. The Orba Gestures Changing volume of the particular instrument type forces switching to the next instrument type, that's really annoying.