Orba 2
Play Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to create songs in seconds. Choose from hundreds of real instrument sounds and even make your own with the Artiphon Connect app. Play your favorite apps like GarageBand using MIDI over USB or Bluetooth. Orba 2 has a built-in speaker, headphone jack, and over five hours of battery life, so you can take Orba 2 anywhere you go.
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Sample your world.
Music as soon as you open the box
Tap into your creativity with Orba 2 by Artiphon. This portable instrument fits in the palm of your hand, and is always on beat and in tune. With its built-in looper and synthesizer, you can easily loop songs in seconds. Explore Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to layer sounds to create songs that are uniquely yours.
Orba's sounds include traditional instruments like guitars, pianos, basses, drums, and electronic synth sounds. Pair your Orba 2 with the companion app and play and combine hundreds of sounds inspired by your favorite genres like Lofi, electronic, hip-hop, Trap, Pop, RnB, and more!
Capture your own sounds to create completely unique instruments. With the press of a button in the Artiphon Connect app, anything can be turned into a sound preset you can play. A bicycle bell, a bird singing, or your friend’s amazing voice can be the start of your new song.
Use Orba 2 to control GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, as well as any MIDI-compatible mobile app. Orba 2 uses MPE and is capable of multiple independent note expressions.
Orba's sounds include traditional instruments like guitars, pianos, basses, drums, and electronic synth sounds. Pair your Orba 2 with the companion app and play and combine hundreds of sounds inspired by your favorite genres like Lofi, electronic, hip-hop, Trap, Pop, RnB, and more!
Capture your own sounds to create completely unique instruments. With the press of a button in the Artiphon Connect app, anything can be turned into a sound preset you can play. A bicycle bell, a bird singing, or your friend’s amazing voice can be the start of your new song.
Use Orba 2 to control GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, as well as any MIDI-compatible mobile app. Orba 2 uses MPE and is capable of multiple independent note expressions.
Smart technology that is always in tune and on time
Further customize your instrument using the app, selecting different keys, tuning, adjusting tempos, and more. Its innovative technology keeps you on scale, avoiding wrong notes. And with quantize, your performance stays on beat, always so you can focus on creative expression.
Take it anywhere!
Orba is the size of a small grapefruit, making it superbly portable. Bring Orba to your next BBQ party, subway ride home, or band practice. Wherever creativity sparks, Orba is there to scratch that itch. With its built-in speaker and headphone jack, you can play as loud as you want wherever you are!
Moves to the way you groove
As simple as tapping with one finger, Orba captures even the most subtle movements. Its touch-sensitive playing surface modifies the sound reacting nine simple gestures: Tap, Press, Radiate, Tilt, Shake, Spin, Vibrato, Move, and Bump.
Onboard speaker
3W active system, about as loud as an acoustic guitar.
USB C Port
For connecting to devices to charge and to trigger MIDI.
Headphone jack
For private jamming, or for plugging into amps and turning up.
Feather touch playing surface
Eight, capacitive-sensing pads that respond to the most subtle movements.
Volume buttons
For turning up, silly.
Tech Specs
What's in the box?
- Orba
- USB Cable
- Quickstart Guide
Dimensions
- 3.14" (diameter) x 2" (height)
I/O
- USB-C (USB 2.0 Class Compliant Audio/MIDI)
- 3.5mm (1/8") TRS Analog Headphone Stereo Out
Features
- Multi-colored LEDs
- 8 capacitive sense pads
- Built-in accelerometer
- Built-in Gyroscope
- Embedded Haptic feedback
- (A) menu button
- Power + volume button
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth LE MIDI (MIDI only)
Note: Windows 10 does not currently support Bluetooth LE MIDI
Speaker System
- 3W built-in active speaker system
Compatibility
- iOS 11 and newer
- Android 9 and newer
- macOS 10.12 and newer
- Windows 10 (64 bit)
Note: Firmware updating requires a cabled USB connection and can only be done from a desktop computer.
Note: Transferring a sample from your device to Orba 2 requires a cabled USB connection.
Accessorize in color.
Add an extra layer of protection to your Orba with our custom Silicone Sleeve. This flexible sleeve allows full access to buttons and cable ports and features a removable strap long enough to attach Orba to your wrist or backpack.
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Frequently asked...
Does Orba 2 quantize?
You bet it does.
Does Orba 2 have its own sounds?
Yes! You can use Orba 2 completely on its own. It has over 120 sounds available, from traditional instruments to more experimental synths and beyond. It also has its own built-in speaker and headphone jack.
What are the system requirements for Orba 2?
You can use Orba 2 without having to connect to a computer or phone. The Artiphon Connect app is used to change sounds, save your songs, and update firmware. For that, the system requirements are:
- iOS 11 and newer
- Android 9 and newer
- macOS 10.13 and newer
- Windows 10 (64 bit) and newer