ArtiphonOrba 3 Handheld Synth + Sampler (Black)

Artiphon Orba 3

Orba 3 from Artiphon Instruments is the latest version of their award-winning, portable multi-instrument controller, now with an onboard microphone to sample the sounds of your space wherever your music takes you. The same fast and fun workflow is back in Orba 3, letting you construct layered grooves in four parts with bass, chords, drums, and lead sounds only a finger-tap away when creativity strikes. Each of eight pads on the flat playing surface of Orba 3 are capacitive-sensing, responding to even the slightest variations of touch to add depth and nuance to your performances. Choose from 300+ preset sounds including acoustic instruments and electronic sounds alike, and see how Orba 3 can inspire all your musical moments.

Whether you are using Orba 3 on the go or in the studio, its lightning fast and intuitive operation is ready to empower your creative flow. Orba 3 is perfect for workshopping song ideas using its intuitive looper out in the world, with a built-in speaker to play and perform wherever you are. Once you are back in the studio, plug in your audio interface directly to the Orba 3's headphone jack or use the USB class compliant output to record your creation. Orba 3 is also a powerfully expressive controller for your DAW, letting you route its many performative gestures and controls to affect software instruments or even external hardware gear. With Bluetooth LE MIDI support, you can even get connected while keeping your desk free of cable clutter. The Orba 3 from Artiphon Instruments is a joyful device for jamming in life's little moments and a powerful controller for serious studio sounds, ensuring that once you pick it up, you'll find it hard to put down.

Orba 3 Features

• Portable multi-instrument, looper, sampler, and controller
• Choose from 300+ preset sounds to create layered songs in four parts: Bass, Drums, Chord, and Lead
• On-board microphone for turning your own sounds into instantly playable sample instruments
• Expressive MPE control with nine gestures like Tap, Tilt, and Shake
• Velocity and pressure sensitive pads for nuanced performances
• Built-in looper with quantizing makes it easy to build grooves and jam along
• MIDI via USB-C and Bluetooth LE
• Class compliant USB-C audio interface output
• Built-in speaker and headphone output
• Rechargeable battery with +5 hours battery life
• Embedded haptic feedback
• Artiphon Connect App for sound updates, sample saving, and sharing