ORBA 2
QUICKSTART GUIDE
USB cable included for device connectivity; Orba also supports Bluetooth for MacOS and iOS.
A Download of the Artiphon Connect to access additional sounds and settings.
Ensure Orba has the latest firmware by connecting to a desktop computer.
A device meeting our system requirements.
CameraKit adapter required for iOS devices (enables bi-directional transfer of musical data).
USB cable included for device connectivity; Orba also supports Bluetooth for MacOS and iOS.
A Download of the Artiphon Connect to access additional sounds and settings.
Ensure Orba has the latest firmware by connecting to a desktop computer.
A device meeting our system requirements.
CameraKit adapter required for iOS devices (enables bi-directional transfer of musical data).
Press and hold the power button until the LEDs illuminate. Fun fact: the red lights are your samples loading (you're going to want these), the green lights mean your presets have loaded, and the blue is just Orba's friendly way of saying "hello."
Press and hold the power button until the LEDs illuminate. Fun fact: the red lights are your samples loading (you're going to want these), the green lights mean your presets have loaded, and the blue is just Orba's friendly way of saying "hello."
Orba will arrive with enough juice to play for a bit, but it’s a good idea to charge the built-in battery fully. Connect to any USB power source – we recommend a desktop computer since you’ll need it in a moment anyway.
Orba will arrive with enough juice to play for a bit, but it’s a good idea to charge the built-in battery fully. Connect to any USB power source – we recommend a desktop computer since you’ll need it in a moment anyway.
Get a feel for Orba by tapping on the eight playing pads.
Get a feel for Orba by tapping on the eight playing pads.
Press the A button to change between Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead modes. Holding the A button acts as a menu function. For instance, if you hold A and press Pad 6 - REC, Orba will start recording.
Press the A button to change between Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead modes. Holding the A button acts as a menu function. For instance, if you hold A and press Pad 6 - REC, Orba will start recording.
To ensure your Orba sounds its best, you’ll want to update to the latest firmware. You’ll do this using the Orba desktop app, which you’ll need anyway to change sounds, key & tempo, and so much more.
To ensure your Orba sounds its best, you’ll want to update to the latest firmware. You’ll do this using the Orba desktop app, which you’ll need anyway to change sounds, key & tempo, and so much more.
What's next?
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We have so much more to tell you: including how to change sounds and how to create your first song. For this, we recommend starting with our new Orba Basics video tutorials.
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