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product_id: 368621190
title: "Orba by Artiphon | Portable synth, looper, and MIDI controller | iOS, Mac, Windows, PC | Bluetooth or USB MPE MIDI"
brand: "artiphon"
price: "€ 130.38"
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# Touch-sensitive gesture controls (Tilt, Shake, Bump) Bluetooth & USB-C wireless connectivity 4-in-1 synth, looper, MIDI controller, drum machine Orba by Artiphon | Portable synth, looper, and MIDI controller | iOS, Mac, Windows, PC | Bluetooth or USB MPE MIDI

**Brand:** artiphon
**Price:** € 130.38
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Your pocket-sized studio for spontaneous sonic magic

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Orba by Artiphon | Portable synth, looper, and MIDI controller | iOS, Mac, Windows, PC | Bluetooth or USB MPE MIDI by artiphon
- **How much does it cost?** € 130.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/368621190-orba-by-artiphon-portable-synth-looper-and-midi-controller-ios)

## Best For

- artiphon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artiphon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Instant Looping Power:** Layer drums, bass, chords, and leads with built-in looper for on-the-fly song creation
- • **Seamless Wireless Sync:** Pair effortlessly with iOS, Mac, Windows, and PC via Bluetooth or USB-C
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Built-in speaker or headphone/amplifier jack for immediate performance or studio use
- • **Create Anywhere, Anytime:** Compact 3x3 inch design fits your creative flow on the go
- • **Expressive Gesture Control:** Play with intuitive Tilt, Shake, and Bump motions for dynamic soundscapes

## Overview

Orba by Artiphon is a portable, handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller that empowers millennial professionals to create music anywhere. Featuring Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, touch-sensitive pads with gesture controls, and a built-in speaker, Orba seamlessly integrates with major DAWs and mobile apps. Its compact size and intuitive interface make it perfect for quick musical ideas, live looping, and expressive performances, whether at home, in the studio, or on the move.

## Description

desertcart.com: Orba by Artiphon | Portable synth, looper, and MIDI controller | iOS, Mac, Windows, PC | Bluetooth or USB MPE MIDI : Musical Instruments

Review: Music, loop pedal, drum machine, melody maker to go. All in One. - I have been eye balling this thing since it released honestly and I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got it. It has so many cool features about it. Plus you can make it into a midi controller as well. Perfect if you are stuck in a musical rut and need some new ideas with new keys, styles, etc. I love how portable it is and how fun it is to play. There are so many possibilities with this thing and even more experimenting you can do. Like for example, I have spent about 3 days since it arrived just playing, discovering what it can do which is a bunch. Tonight I'll be using it with my traditional loop pedal to mix my micro korg and bass guitar with and lay additonal beats down with some presets on drums on the orba 2. It has so much potential!!! This is great as a stand alone device but also a device that can help add back bone, rhythm and etc to guitar solos, bass grooves, handpans, whatever you can think of! Oh and also you can sample your own sounds from whatever it might be and then add it to your library of sounds you already have with the orba 2 and have them portal and ready to go in just a click or press of a button on your phone. Worth every penny to me.
Review: Tons of fun - It did have a slight learning curve, but not much. I found I needed the quantize option to be off or set to 'groove', and it's important to start recording on the first beat and end it after the fourth beat (it's sooo easy to mess up your loops if you don't start/end it at the right time). After a little practice I got better at creating loops that didn't sound messed up. Maybe I'm actually starting to develop rhythm. xD This thing is a ton of fun to play with, and each time I pick it up I find myself losing track of time. There are tons of different instrument options on the app (which many android users have said don't work for them, but seems ok to me, maybe I'm lucky). The software and app are a little buggy, but not hard to figure out. It's awesome as a MIDI controller too. I've tried it with Reaper and Cakewalk and it's very easy to set up, just have to enable it as an input device. I think people who are more musical may be a little frustrated/feel limited by the scales it locks to, but I like it because it helps you not play any wrong notes. I think it's a bit more for noodling around and generating ideas, or just relaxing rather than for playing specific songs. It's almost meditative to play with. But paired with a DAW it would allow for more control and be a pretty cool production tool.

## Features

- Make music anywhere with Orba by Artiphon, a handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller
- Loop Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to create songs on the fly
- Use Tilt, Shake, Bump, and other gestures to play the touch-sensitive pads and control Orba with the way you move
- Play through the built-in speaker or use the ⅛” jack to connect headphones or amplifiers
- Pair wirelessly to the Orba App to customize your instrument and save your creations

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B087X8Y16C |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,213 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #137 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Color Name | Black |
| Connector Type | ['USB-C'] |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,215) |
| Date First Available | May 22, 2020 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00865165000339 |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, USB |
| Included Components | Headphone/Amplifier Cable |
| Item Weight | 0.071 ounces |
| Item model number | 900-00007 |
| Manufacturer | Artiphon |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Musical Style | Electronic |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 3 x 2 inches |
| Set Name | Orba |
| Size | Orba 1 |
| Speaker Amplification Type | active |
| Supported Software | GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, as well as any MIDI-compatible mobile app. |
| UPC | 865165000339 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Artiphon
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3 x 3 x 2 inches
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** Orba

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the Orba come with a case?**
A: This model Orba does NOT have. Carry case

**Q: Can I use the as a midi sound module for my keyboard controller ?**
A: If you would like to play Orba's sounds using a MIDI keyboard controller, you can do so by connecting both to a USB to MIDI host. You can also do the reverse and use Orba to play a hardware synthesizer or any music app that accepts MIDI. If you need any assistance getting this set up please feel free to open a support ticket on our website. We're happy to help!

**Q: Do you have to connect to something or can you just play with it without any connections?**
A: You can play it without any connections.

**Q: Why does it take so long to ship?**
A: Mine came fairly quickly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Music, loop pedal, drum machine, melody maker to go. All in One.
*by P***E on January 4, 2023*

I have been eye balling this thing since it released honestly and I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got it. It has so many cool features about it. Plus you can make it into a midi controller as well. Perfect if you are stuck in a musical rut and need some new ideas with new keys, styles, etc. I love how portable it is and how fun it is to play. There are so many possibilities with this thing and even more experimenting you can do. Like for example, I have spent about 3 days since it arrived just playing, discovering what it can do which is a bunch. Tonight I'll be using it with my traditional loop pedal to mix my micro korg and bass guitar with and lay additonal beats down with some presets on drums on the orba 2. It has so much potential!!! This is great as a stand alone device but also a device that can help add back bone, rhythm and etc to guitar solos, bass grooves, handpans, whatever you can think of! Oh and also you can sample your own sounds from whatever it might be and then add it to your library of sounds you already have with the orba 2 and have them portal and ready to go in just a click or press of a button on your phone. Worth every penny to me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tons of fun
*by J***. on June 17, 2023*

It did have a slight learning curve, but not much. I found I needed the quantize option to be off or set to 'groove', and it's important to start recording on the first beat and end it after the fourth beat (it's sooo easy to mess up your loops if you don't start/end it at the right time). After a little practice I got better at creating loops that didn't sound messed up. Maybe I'm actually starting to develop rhythm. xD This thing is a ton of fun to play with, and each time I pick it up I find myself losing track of time. There are tons of different instrument options on the app (which many android users have said don't work for them, but seems ok to me, maybe I'm lucky). The software and app are a little buggy, but not hard to figure out. It's awesome as a MIDI controller too. I've tried it with Reaper and Cakewalk and it's very easy to set up, just have to enable it as an input device. I think people who are more musical may be a little frustrated/feel limited by the scales it locks to, but I like it because it helps you not play any wrong notes. I think it's a bit more for noodling around and generating ideas, or just relaxing rather than for playing specific songs. It's almost meditative to play with. But paired with a DAW it would allow for more control and be a pretty cool production tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great portable synth held back by its software
*by V***E on January 5, 2023*

As a person who collects items that make noise, this is a new favorite. The versatility of the instrument and it's form factor make it easy for brainstorming tunes on the go. There are a few improvements I'd like in order to give this a shining 5-star review: - The app interface is lacking and buggy. The UI is not the most intuitive, and it lacks features such as "favoriting" presets. Settings for the device itself, each preset, and the "song" (which is a misnomer that describes a group of presets) are all in separate places. The app doesn't currently work on Android, and I understand there's been a fix in process for quite some time. Fortunately I have a modern laptop, but any Android users without regular access to a personal computer would be out of luck. - the lead instrument presets are (mostly) pentatonic. This is a feature for plenty, and I enjoy the pentatonic scale. That said, only a few instruments are tuned diatonically, and you can't toggle this per-preset. Since this instrument is primarily a sampler, it should be an easy toggle to implement, but for now melodies are limited to a single pentatonic key at a time. Overall, I love this item and will continue to show it off. I hope the changes I've outlined above are implemented soon.

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