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Create Music with Any Sound Using the Orba 2





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When it comes to making music, stepping outside the box is important ? and this unconventional orb-shaped instrument is a perfect way to do just that! Introducing the Orba 2, Artiphon’s next iteration of their popular Orba electronic instrument. The Orba 2 is a handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller all in one. It comes stock with more than 100 sounds and four different modes that each have dozens of presets, which can be played in a variety of ways using the Orca’s ingenious system of gestures. The Orba 2 also features robust sampling and remixing functions, as well as the ability to connect to many popular DAWs as an MPE MIDI device. An onboard Quantize function ensures that your beats and grooves sit perfectly in the pocket. Lastly, a trio of applications solidify the Orba 2 as one of the most inspiring instruments we’ve ever come across.





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Comprehensive sampling and remixing





Ever wanted to make a song using your dog’s bark or your cat’s meow? How about your friend’s unique laugh? Well, you’re in luck because the Orba 2’s sampling system is the bee’s knees! Coupled with an onboard looper that lets you layer sounds and create songs in mere seconds, the Orba 2 is an absolute blast for capturing unique sounds and turning them into music on the fly. Additionally, new to Orba 2 is the Stem Songs function, which lets you remix real songs made by some of today’s best producers and songwriters.





No empty gestures





The Orba 2’s system of gestures has greatly impressed us here at Sweetwater. Using simple gestures such as tapping, pressing, spinning, shaking, and more, you’ll be able to play the Orba 2’s sounds. Plus, since the Orba 2 can connect to and control your DAW as an MPE MIDI device, you’ll likely find yourself coming up with ideas you never thought of before, thanks to this inventive and creative way of making music.





Go deeper with Artiphon apps





The Orba 2 is compatible with some pretty amazing apps, including Artiphon Connect, Preset Creator, and Orbacam (iOS only). Artiphon Connect is where you’ll save songs, change sounds, and make your own custom samples. The Preset Creator is just that: a desktop app where you’ll create, tweak, and export Orba 2 presets. Finally, the Orbacam app is a standalone music video maker app for iOS that lets you make your own unique music videos using the Orba 2.





Artiphon Orba 2 Features:


Handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller with built-in speaker


100 onboard sounds ranging from traditional instruments (e.g., guitars, pianos) to modern synthesizers


4 modes ? Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead ? each with dozens of instrument presets


Stem Songs ? remix songs by other songwriters and producers


Use the Orba 2 app to record sounds and then sample them into a playable instrument


Play your sounds with the 9 Orba Gestures ? Tap, Press, Vibrato, Radiate, Spin, Bump, Move, Shake, and Tilt


Onboard MPE looper can record loops onto the Orba 2 and layer sounds to create songs in mere moments


Quantize function enables perfectly timed grooves and beats


Can control software and hardware instruments inside various DAWs using MIDI with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)


Artiphon Connect app samples sounds, gives you hundreds of new sounds, and features a vibrant visualizer


Preset Creator desktop app lets you create, tweak, and export your own custom Orba presets


Orbacam lets you make music videos with the Orba 2 (iOS only)