Artiphon Orba 2 Handheld Synth, Looper, And Midi Controller (blue)
- Product Code: ga168360
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Get creative anywhere with the blue Artiphon Orba 2, a handheld device equipped with smart-device technology that allows you to use multidimensional gestures, thanks to the onboard accelerometer and gyroscope. Several new enhancements have been made to the Orba 2, including a redesigned sound engine that supports samples and a new Orba app for capturing and importing your own sounds. The full-featured sequencer has been expanded to 128 bars with quantization. You'll enjoy the improved ceramic-like playing surface and the expanded 2GB factory sound library.
Listen while you create with the onboard speaker or via the 3.5mm headphone output. The onboard synthesizer and integrated looper work with the touch and motion sensors to record the most subtle micromovements. Orba 2 can be used wirelessly or wired in the studio or onstage with MIDI over Bluetooth or the class-compliant USB-C connector, which works with iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows platforms.
8 Capacitive-Sensing Pads MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) Multidimensional Gestures Accelerometer and Gyroscope Onboard Synth and Built-In Speaker Looper Layers Drum, Bass, Chord and Lead Cross-Platform Orba App + 3.5mm HP Jack MIDI over Bluetooth or USB-C USB Rechargeable Battery Includes USB Cable
Key Specs | |
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Sound Generation | Digital |
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples | 120x Factory Sound Preset |
Maximum Polyphony | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output |
MIDI I/O | No |
CV/Gate I/O | No |
Patch Points | No |
General | |
Item Type | Pocket Synth |
Sound Generation | Digital |
Keyboard | No |
Expression Controls | 9x Motion Sensor (Hand Gesture) 1x Motion Sensor (Instrument Motion) |
Number of Pads | 8x Velocity-Sensitive Pad |
Display | No |
Sounds | |
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples | 120x Factory Sound Preset |
Number of Song Presets | No |
Maximum Polyphony | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Built-In Effects | No |
Built-In Speaker | Yes |
Amplifiers | 3 W |
Synthesis | |
Oscillators | No |
Mixer | No |
Amplifiers | No |
Envelopes | No |
Filters | No |
LFOs | No |
Sequencing & Recording | |
Sequencer | No |
Arpeggiator | No |
Connectivity | |
Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output |
Pedal Support | No |
MIDI I/O | No |
CV/Gate I/O | No |
Patch Points | No |
Sync I/O | No |
Network I/O | No |
USB I/O | 1x USB-C (Class-Compliant USB 2.0, Device/Controller Connection, MIDI, USB Audio Output) |
Media/Memory Card Slot | No |
Bluetooth | Yes (MIDI) |
Compatibility | |
OS Compatibility | Computer: macOS 10.13 or Later / Windows 10 or Later Mobile: Android/iOS |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.13 or Later (64-Bit Only) Windows 10 or Later (64-Bit Only) |
Included Software | No |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Orba Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Setup |
Required Hardware | USB-C Port |
Power | |
Power Requirements | Built-In Rechargeable Battery, USB Bus Power |
Battery Type | 1x Internal Rechargeable |
Expected Battery Life | 5 Hours |
Physical | |
Color | Blue |
Included Accessories | USB Cable |
Dimensions | 3.1 x 2" / 7.9 x 5.1 cm |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 0.715 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.7 x 4.4 x 3" |
- New sound engine that supports sample playback
- New Orba app that allows for capturing or importing samples
- Dozens of new drum, bass, chord, and lead sounds
- Automatic, per-part quantization with Orba Groove option
- 128 bar songs (3 to 5 minute creations)
- Remix Stem songs
- Improved ceramic-like playing surface
- Larger and more legible text on playing surface
- 2GB of factory sample memory
- 2GB of user sample memory
- Higher quality 24-bit converter and speaker amp
- Higher quality headphone out
- Onboard sample engine and synthesizer and built-in speaker, offering an immediate playing experience
- Eight capacitive-sensing pads respond to the lightest velocities
- Accelerometer and gyroscope capture a range of multidimensional gestures
- Use the built-in looper to layer Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts
- Connect to the cross-platform Orba app for more sounds, songs, and settings
- Play with Stems remixing musical patterns
- Connect via MIDI over Bluetooth or USB-C, and use MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) to play your sounds in dynamic new ways
- Use the 3.5mm output to listen on headphones, speakers, and amps
- Multicolor LEDs respond to the way you play
- Embedded haptic engine offers vibration feedback
- USB rechargeable battery
- 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.
- Orba 2 players can capture or import their own sounds to create completely unique instruments. With the press of a button in the Orba App, everything around you can be turned into an Orba preset. A bicycle bell, a bird singing, or your roommate's amazing voice can all be played, looped, and shared as a musical melody. Sample recording requires a cabled USB connection.
- Orba 2 allows you to record loops right on the device itself. Using Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead, you'll be able to layer sounds to create songs that are uniquely yours. Orba 2 also has a quantize feature that snaps your musical phrases to the beat so that every moment fits perfectly into the groove. And since Orba 2 has far more memory than its predecessor, you'll be able to make longer songs: up to 128 bars.
Orba 2’s touch and motion sensors combine to capture even the most subtle micromovements. Its improved ceramic-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 expressive potential, you’ll never play the same note twice.
- Tap: Tap your finger on a pad. Orba is velocity-sensitive, so the harder you Tap, the louder the sound.
- Vibrato: Tap and move your finger from side-to-side on a pad. Vibrato produces a change in pitch. the range of pitch can be adjusted with the Pitch Bend Scaling setting in the Orba App.
- Press: Tap and hold your finger on a pad with varying degrees of intensity. As opposed to velocity which detects pressure, Press is activated by making your finger take up more (and less) surface area. Think about it like this: the more you spread out your finger, the more Press is activated. Pressing with sustained pressure will modulate effects on Orba’s synth.
- Radiate: Press and move your finger within a pad, in and out from the center to the edge of Orba. Radiate effects Brightness. When using it with Orba’s internal synthesizer, it may affect volume, envelopes, and other effects.
- Tilt: Tilt Orba to the side to play effects. Tilt is Orba’s version of the mod wheel on a traditional keyboard controller. As mod wheel is a very common MIDI effect, you’ll find Tilt works automatically with most software synths and apps.
- Spin: Rotate Orba like a knob
- Move: Move Orba in space to modulate sounds and effects
- Shake: In Drum mode, hold pad 8 and shake Orba. Shaker works best using soft movements in a side-to-side motion.
- Bump: Tap Orba on its side. Try to Bump in drum mode: you’ll get a clap sound.
- Experience a new way to play music with Stem Songs. A Stems is the isolated audio part that makes a song complete. For example, different drum, vocal, or chord parts and progressions. With the touch of one pad, Orba players can now discover patterns and watch what was once a single note in Lead mode, transform into full vocal arrangements from artists like Kimbra, Dom McLennon, Annie Shred, and more.
- Drum patterns help you lay the foundation of your loop and inspire you to continue layering. By isolating these parts, you can play and combine these stems to make unique remixes of these songs.
- Use Orba to control your MIDI-based software and hardware instruments (via USB-C or wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI). Orba works with GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, as well as any MIDI-compatible mobile app. In addition, Orba is fully compliant with the new standard for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), making it capable of multiple independent note expressions.
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. Can I use with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5k (BMCC) and the Sigma 18-35mm?
A: The weight of the camera and the lens is 5.08 lbs / 2.3 kg. The YELANGU Handheld DSLR Camera Stabilizer (Blue) weight capacity is 6.6 lbs / 2.99 kg. You should be good. However, we would suggest you will get better performance with a heavier duty stabilizer such as this Glidecam XR-PRO Handheld Camera Stabilizer B&H # GLXRPRO with a weight capacity of 10 lbs / 4.5 kg.
Q: 2. Can i use this with my Canon EOS Rebel T6?
A: Yes you can. This will work with DSLRs that weigh up to 6.6 pounds. You will be able to use this stabilizer with a Rebel T6.
Q: 3. Can I use this unit with my Canon XA30?
A: The YELANGU Handheld Stabilizer will be compatible with the Canon XA30.
Q: 4. can i use with my Panasonic Lumix gh4?
A: Yes, this is designed to work with DSLR and Mirrorless style cameras. It has a load capacity up to 6.6 pounds. It should work well with the GH4.
Q: 5. Will it work with Panasonic G6 and 14-42 kit lens? Is my camera too light for this steadicam?
A: This should work with the Panasonic G7 using a 14-42mm lens, B&H # PADMCG7KB. It has removable counter weights on the bottom, you can have less weights on the gimbal to balance a lighter set up.
Q: 6. Can I use this with Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 18.9 MP Camcorder?
A: Im not sure about your specific camera. The highest weight it can hold is 7 lbs. it has a mounting plate with 2 different sized mounting screws. Im sure it could secure just about any camera (given that the camera falls into the correct weight category)
Q: 7. can you deliver this item in the philippines ?
A: This product can be shipped to the Philippines. Please add it to our on-line cart to calculate shipping charges and details.
Q: 8. Can i use this with my Sony RX10 II bridge camera?
A: Yes, we believe this Handheld DSLR Camera Stabilizer will also work with a Point and Shoot camera like the Sony RX10 II.
Q: 9. would a Pansonic AG-CX350 balance well on this unit? The weight is 4.19lbs, I assume the heavier the better it handles on stabilization?
A: This has a 6.6 pound load capacity, so it is possible. However we would tend to recommend something like the B&H # FLCMRK for a camcorder the size of the CX350. You will have better results with this we feel. https://bhpho.to/3m6Vw9a
Q: 10. Can I use a manfrotto 501 plate (already on my cameras) on this stabilizer out of the box or do I need to buy a separate adapter plate?
A: That is not possible out of the box. However you can purchase the Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate (501PL), B&H # MA577, to use the 501PL plate on this stabilizer. https://bhpho.to/2mRIakh
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