Thanks so much! That means a lot. I forgot to mention a thing or two, and I’m sure I’ll discover more cool features and tricks. Pretty fun little gadget though. Super-excited to keep exploring with it.
czkoblih I believe this is behaving as intended. If nothing has been played/recorded and I tap the menu button, it basically cancels out of recording mode and stops. I expected it to switch to drums but I just did so then restarted recording.
Why don't you ship products to KS backers who have paid in early 2020 instead of pushing your marketing out without spending any penny for those who have supported you in the early days? And also, have you fixed your many technical issue like no save button and bad connectivity?
@@jean-francoisreconnu1930 Hey there! We have fulfilled over 95% of our Kickstarter pledges at this time (with the remaining pledges on the way!). For those few who have any technical issues, we're always happy to help troubleshoot with an email to support@artiphon.com and the save song function will return shortly!
This is a great tutorial, I've just finished with all rythem and cords in my head because of listening to alot of talk radio. I've been playing with this for a couple of days mostly while driving, and I just wanted the basics as you have demonstrated here. It's definitely a great fidget, to occupy time with and just relax and play to whatever comes to you, without any preconceived tunes in your head.
Just received mine today and I gotta say, it’s pretty freakin cool. I noticed they have the Orba 2 and it can do some more really great things but isn’t shipping until July. I’ll probably get that one too, and use both of them. Great design and idea.
Yeah, I preordered an Orba 2 as well, excited for some of the new features for sure! Something about it still makes me just like jamming on it, even just to make some noise for a bit, just can feel so expressive.
I am starting on my journey to become a musician and this is one amazing piece of equipment. I don't have much money to pour into a setup because of college draining my money, but thats beside the point. I would absolutely love to get the Orba as a product tester, I would give them an amazing review and it would greatly help me. (Sorry for my ramblings)
@@RealRealist515 If you knew what you were talking about, you would know that a synthesizer is just as much of an instrument as a flute or piano. Such hateful gatekeeping has no place here. Leave this page.
Could you help me plz? I need to connect Orba with Roland percution pad SPD-20 with midi connection? What is the right way and the right cabel? Thanks in advance.
I imagine you would just need some variation of USB-C to MIDI cable. I’ve also seen ads for Bluetooth MIDI dongle things, but that may require a smartphone to bridge the gap and connect Orba > app > dongle, never used one. Hope that helps!
Yeah, using the iOS app is still a little confusing to me, or it’s buggy. I was able to change the key my Orba is in with it, but it took some fiddling and I’m not even sure what I ultimately did that worked. Feel like I had to make a new “song” which reset everything, then changed the key and picked my instruments again and seems to be in the key I picked. It’s for sure minor so I know it’s not the default haha. I’ll let you know if I figure anything more out.
Not on the Orba, no. I only mention that there is NO quantizing on the Orba itself, at least as of now still. But you are totally correct about connecting to a DAW, if you use as a MIDI controller you will have access to any quantizing tricks your DAW may have.
Yeah, agreed. My guess is because these seem to be at least partially synth engines controlled by midi, most are not just recorded samples firing off but actual generated sounds based on all the midi info combined. Still could map a sample and control volume and stuff, but my guess is also they would have to make that whole interface, and you can basically already do that with MIDI playing external things, so at best it’s a v2 feature. I would love to be able to tweak the engines, like say pick square vs smooth waves and such. I did learn you can use midi over Bluetooth and play a lot of synth apps on phones pretty easily fwiw.
Thanks! Very good content. What software\(android app?) Would you recommend for a beginner using orba? Say I don't want to learn how to use a professional software as ablation live? (Excluding the orba app)
The Artiphon app for swapping preset sounds is available for android (and iOS) phones yes, and also desktop version on windows (and macOS) for firmware updates. I would say it’s a lot of fun for anyone to play with, absolutely. The lopper is a little tricker, some beginners may find it challenging. It really depends what you’re trying to do with it or hope to get out of it. Hope this helps!
Yes, there is a 3.5mm headphone line-out port. You can connect to a phone or computer via Bluetooth to use it as a MIDI controller (or there is a USB-C port as well) but I don’t know that you can connect Orba directly to a speaker via Bluetooth. My guess is no because there’s no screen or way to select the speaker from Orba.
Battery life seems pretty solid in my experience. I’ve only been using it here and there but also have only had to recharge it a couple times since I got it.
You have to use the app to change the current key. Unfortunately you can’t do this directly from the device still. From the docs, “The key of your song is changed in the Orba App in the top left corner of the screen or in the song window of the Orba App.”
Not really good, consistency-wise. While making a pattern, it gave out a wild screech and everything was gone. Also, can't get it to stay connected wirelessly to either my Mac or my iPad. And, why is every sound fuzzy, especially when added together and it all sounds like a muddy mess? Can we get a sound pack with clean sounds? It could be soooo much fun!
You can check out the official website at artiphon.com/pages/orba not sure if any retailers are selling any yet. I did a quick google and see the MoMA store might have them and offer returns but I can’t personally vouch for them a shop.
Hey! So, at any one time, you can only have one “preset” of each instrument type loaded onto Orba, so one drum kit, one bass, one chord and one lead. Once you connect to the app (either bluetooth or USB to phone or computer) you can choose from nine presets for each of the four instrument types, so there are 9 different drum kits total you have to choose from, 9 different bass sounds, etc. They share themes, so for example there is a “Bedroom” drum kit, a “Bedroom” bass, etc. though they’re not using the same sounds or anything, just thematically go together. Also, a thing to note is currently you can’t edit the “presets” at all, so they’re more like kits. I’m hoping in the future they’ll be tweakable. I’m not sure how the drum kit sounds are generated exactly, if they’re samples or what, the drums generally will have a sound for each pad and then a bump and shake sound. The other instruments will obviously have one main “sound” that is then pitched up and down, but even there shaking can sometimes make some weird noises. Hope that helps! Let me know if you still have questions.
I dont have any experience with a cappella singing really, I suppose you could use this to create a beat or bass line to sing along with, Im not sure how conducive it is to live playing/recording/looping but I don’t think it’s out of the question. Totally depends on what you’re trying to do! There is a version 2 of Orba coming out that can do quantizing and some level of sampling, FYI.
@@aidenalmaraz4644 sorry it’s not working for you. Like I said, about the best I can say is make sure you have the latest firmware and are hitting the correct button combination. I also don’t know if you can clear the “song” via the connected app, they’ve been changing the app up too though so results may vary. If none of that helps I’d suggest checking out Artiphon’s support, or just searching the forums/Reddit. I haven’t experienced this issue yet personally.
Oof that’s rough. I did pay the extra $8 for “expedited” shipping fwiw. Even then it said it was in SoCal for like a week and then just showed up one day (I’m in Bay Area).
@@airguitarbandit the problem is not about paying, it's about Artiphon not shipping to people who have paid, have a look at comments on KS campagn or Artiphon's fb.
@@jean-francoisreconnu1930 sorry to hear that. I’m assuming you’ve messaged them about it. Just to be clear, I’m in no way associated with them, just made a video and put it on the Internet to try and help people.
Not sure about the lights turning all green. Only things I can think of that give me green lights is the loop indicator once I turn off record/dub mode, or checking battery by quickly hitting power. Also on pad 8 most drums seems to use this as shaker you can hold a finger on pad and shake Orba. It does work exactly like a shaker, but it’s different I suppose ha.
It needs quantize added... f it had that Id buy it as I love my mini Korg Kaossilator 2 and can do lots with experimenting on that. I wish it was midi like this and could load sound patches.
@@airguitarbandit theres actually 2 versions of the Kaossilator 2... the K2 and the K2S. They're the exact same except the K2S doesn't have the second recording button. There's 2 on the K2 and only 1 on the K2S. All sounds and everything else is the same... I don't know why they did this. The K2 is better because yo can have one pattern with beats and base only and another with lead and a different beat eytc... so basically 2 pattern buttons instead of 1.
Yes I believe there is a Windows version of Artiphon app to switch presets on Orba and use it as a MIDI controller with any Windows music apps that can use MIDI.
Are you saying you can’t delete all your tracks like in this video? To be clear I hold the middle “A” button and pad 6 REC at the same time for 3 seconds or so. Holding middle menu button tapping pad 5 will pause/play your loop if you have one. It may be hard to see which pads I’m hitting here.
@@airguitarbandit yeah tryed holding down for longer as well, only way i can delete is by turning off and on again and its weird because iv got two orba's and they both like that, thinking maybe if i update the firmware might sort it, but thats another trouble as i cant install the app saying my macbook need updating grrr..
Hmmm, I think I updated the firmware pretty soon after getting mine, don’t remember having any issues with it but I know I’ve seen others have in the forums in Artiphons website, you may be able to find some answers there? Also there is a way to delete just one of the instrument tracks, something like holding the menu and pad and shaking Orba, but I forget exactly.
Maybe I'm too much of a dinosaur, but not feeling this at all. Looks like a hockey puck, and I get a more "show offy gadget" than serious instrument vibe. Just my opinion. Might be a great tool, but doesn't strike me as anything I would ever buy.
I’m finding it to be a pretty expressive midi controller. Still limited by having eight notes at a time, but also depends a lot on what you’re trying to do and what kind of music you wanna make. For sure isn’t for everyone, which is why there are so many options on the market.
A toy that can be used as a MIDI controller. Waving it affects a sound parameter. And it’s not perfect, but yeah, I’ve found plenty of joy playing with it.
check their page seems to be a scam or a disaster! check this from the shipper with the tracking number I got after I spent the time to investigate. Dam I can’t paste it. suffice to say DON’t throw your money away.
What is a scam exactly? I backed the Orba on Kickstarter and the shipping did take a while, but I chalked it up to COVID completely trashing delivery times.
Terrific overview, Steven. Great of you to share. And thanks for the thoughtful feedback as well - very helpful!
Thanks so much! That means a lot. I forgot to mention a thing or two, and I’m sure I’ll discover more cool features and tricks. Pretty fun little gadget though. Super-excited to keep exploring with it.
@Artiphon check out 4:40 there's one firmware error. If I turn the recording and tap on A, the recording stops.
czkoblih I believe this is behaving as intended. If nothing has been played/recorded and I tap the menu button, it basically cancels out of recording mode and stops. I expected it to switch to drums but I just did so then restarted recording.
Why don't you ship products to KS backers who have paid in early 2020 instead of pushing your marketing out without spending any penny for those who have supported you in the early days? And also, have you fixed your many technical issue like no save button and bad connectivity?
@@jean-francoisreconnu1930 Hey there! We have fulfilled over 95% of our Kickstarter pledges at this time (with the remaining pledges on the way!). For those few who have any technical issues, we're always happy to help troubleshoot with an email to support@artiphon.com and the save song function will return shortly!
Thanks! You filled some of the gaps in the official guides. Very helpful.
Great! Glad to read it.
This is a great tutorial, I've just finished with all rythem and cords in my head because of listening to alot of talk radio. I've been playing with this for a couple of days mostly while driving, and I just wanted the basics as you have demonstrated here. It's definitely a great fidget, to occupy time with and just relax and play to whatever comes to you, without any preconceived tunes in your head.
Thanks, glad it helped!
Just received mine today and I gotta say, it’s pretty freakin cool. I noticed they have the Orba 2 and it can do some more really great things but isn’t shipping until July. I’ll probably get that one too, and use both of them. Great design and idea.
Yeah, I preordered an Orba 2 as well, excited for some of the new features for sure! Something about it still makes me just like jamming on it, even just to make some noise for a bit, just can feel so expressive.
@Artiphon is there a way to save the loops on my computer??
When recorded how do you transfer your tracks
I am starting on my journey to become a musician and this is one amazing piece of equipment. I don't have much money to pour into a setup because of college draining my money, but thats beside the point. I would absolutely love to get the Orba as a product tester, I would give them an amazing review and it would greatly help me. (Sorry for my ramblings)
Lol you wanna be a musician using this thing. Try an actual instrument with class
@@RealRealist515 If you knew what you were talking about, you would know that a synthesizer is just as much of an instrument as a flute or piano. Such hateful gatekeeping has no place here. Leave this page.
@@serendipitylove3930 I mean, it's been a year, but damn, that's such a based answer
Could you help me plz? I need to connect Orba with Roland percution pad SPD-20 with midi connection? What is the right way and the right cabel? Thanks in advance.
I imagine you would just need some variation of USB-C to MIDI cable. I’ve also seen ads for Bluetooth MIDI dongle things, but that may require a smartphone to bridge the gap and connect Orba > app > dongle, never used one. Hope that helps!
I have noticed that the iOS app doesn't change key when I'm selecting songs.
I have to plug into the PC to retune.
Yeah, using the iOS app is still a little confusing to me, or it’s buggy. I was able to change the key my Orba is in with it, but it took some fiddling and I’m not even sure what I ultimately did that worked. Feel like I had to make a new “song” which reset everything, then changed the key and picked my instruments again and seems to be in the key I picked. It’s for sure minor so I know it’s not the default haha. I’ll let you know if I figure anything more out.
You mentioned quantizing. Can you quantize what you play? I imagine if you connect to your DAW then you can use the quantize feature in your DAW...
Not on the Orba, no. I only mention that there is NO quantizing on the Orba itself, at least as of now still. But you are totally correct about connecting to a DAW, if you use as a MIDI controller you will have access to any quantizing tricks your DAW may have.
my drum bank just went away and im not sure how to get it back :(
Hope for more packs etc and is it me or do all the sounds seem
Similar I would like to put own samples in top
Yeah, agreed. My guess is because these seem to be at least partially synth engines controlled by midi, most are not just recorded samples firing off but actual generated sounds based on all the midi info combined. Still could map a sample and control volume and stuff, but my guess is also they would have to make that whole interface, and you can basically already do that with MIDI playing external things, so at best it’s a v2 feature. I would love to be able to tweak the engines, like say pick square vs smooth waves and such. I did learn you can use midi over Bluetooth and play a lot of synth apps on phones pretty easily fwiw.
Thanks! Very good content.
What software\(android app?)
Would you recommend for a beginner
using orba?
Say I don't want to learn how to use a
professional software as ablation live?
(Excluding the orba app)
The Artiphon app for swapping preset sounds is available for android (and iOS) phones yes, and also desktop version on windows (and macOS) for firmware updates.
I would say it’s a lot of fun for anyone to play with, absolutely. The lopper is a little tricker, some beginners may find it challenging. It really depends what you’re trying to do with it or hope to get out of it. Hope this helps!
Ableton messed up my computer so I wouldn't use it
VERY helpful! thanks a bunch!
Of course, happy it helped
Great video! Can you connect it via Bluetooth to a speaker (or via cable)?
Yes, there is a 3.5mm headphone line-out port. You can connect to a phone or computer via Bluetooth to use it as a MIDI controller (or there is a USB-C port as well) but I don’t know that you can connect Orba directly to a speaker via Bluetooth. My guess is no because there’s no screen or way to select the speaker from Orba.
Plz let me know for how long it lasts the. Orba batery in use? Thank you in advance.
Battery life seems pretty solid in my experience. I’ve only been using it here and there but also have only had to recharge it a couple times since I got it.
How do you change keys (tune it up or down a half step,…)?
You have to use the app to change the current key. Unfortunately you can’t do this directly from the device still. From the docs, “The key of your song is changed in the Orba App in the top left corner of the screen or in the song window of the Orba App.”
How can i know the exact TEMPO BPM???
The app may let you see that these days. Not totally sure though.
Not really good, consistency-wise. While making a pattern, it gave out a wild screech and everything was gone. Also, can't get it to stay connected wirelessly to either my Mac or my iPad. And, why is every sound fuzzy, especially when added together and it all sounds like a muddy mess? Can we get a sound pack with clean sounds? It could be soooo much fun!
These are all great questions for Artiphon support.
Muito obrigada por este vídeo legendado. Você me ajudou muito!
:D
Where is the best place to buy one? on line, I'm in a wheelchair. that offers return if just over my head. Thank you. .
You can check out the official website at artiphon.com/pages/orba not sure if any retailers are selling any yet. I did a quick google and see the MoMA store might have them and offer returns but I can’t personally vouch for them a shop.
Check out American Music supply
How do you load different sounds onto it?
There’s an iPhone app with different sets of sounds you can swap out, connected with Bluetooth.
Hi ! How many internal sounds does it hsve ? How many for the synth, bass, percussion etc ?
Hey! So, at any one time, you can only have one “preset” of each instrument type loaded onto Orba, so one drum kit, one bass, one chord and one lead. Once you connect to the app (either bluetooth or USB to phone or computer) you can choose from nine presets for each of the four instrument types, so there are 9 different drum kits total you have to choose from, 9 different bass sounds, etc. They share themes, so for example there is a “Bedroom” drum kit, a “Bedroom” bass, etc. though they’re not using the same sounds or anything, just thematically go together. Also, a thing to note is currently you can’t edit the “presets” at all, so they’re more like kits. I’m hoping in the future they’ll be tweakable.
I’m not sure how the drum kit sounds are generated exactly, if they’re samples or what, the drums generally will have a sound for each pad and then a bump and shake sound. The other instruments will obviously have one main “sound” that is then pitched up and down, but even there shaking can sometimes make some weird noises.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you still have questions.
Waiting for this to hit the market in Canada. Anyone have extras to sell?
I think I saw MoMA online store was selling them, unsure about their shipping and all, but if it’s helps.
How do you know is full charge
When you turn it on or off it should light up green lights for a moment to indicate battery charge
Would this be good to use for live performances of an a cappella group?
I dont have any experience with a cappella singing really, I suppose you could use this to create a beat or bass line to sing along with, Im not sure how conducive it is to live playing/recording/looping but I don’t think it’s out of the question. Totally depends on what you’re trying to do! There is a version 2 of Orba coming out that can do quantizing and some level of sampling, FYI.
I think mine came broken.. doesn't clear loops. 😥😥😥
I know it’s important to update the firmware, but that’s about all I have for you.
Mine does the same and I need gelp
@@aidenalmaraz4644 sorry it’s not working for you. Like I said, about the best I can say is make sure you have the latest firmware and are hitting the correct button combination. I also don’t know if you can clear the “song” via the connected app, they’ve been changing the app up too though so results may vary. If none of that helps I’d suggest checking out Artiphon’s support, or just searching the forums/Reddit. I haven’t experienced this issue yet personally.
Good
Cool still waiting for mine. I WONDER IF IT WILL EVER SHIP? in LA.
Oof that’s rough. I did pay the extra $8 for “expedited” shipping fwiw. Even then it said it was in SoCal for like a week and then just showed up one day (I’m in Bay Area).
@@airguitarbandit the problem is not about paying, it's about Artiphon not shipping to people who have paid, have a look at comments on KS campagn or Artiphon's fb.
@@jean-francoisreconnu1930 sorry to hear that. I’m assuming you’ve messaged them about it. Just to be clear, I’m in no way associated with them, just made a video and put it on the Internet to try and help people.
When I try to reset my loop, all the buttons light up green and my 8th button in drum Mode doesnt Work :( Can you help me somehow? Nice Video btw!
The buttons light up green and i cant reset the loop without turning the whole orba Off :(
Not sure about the lights turning all green. Only things I can think of that give me green lights is the loop indicator once I turn off record/dub mode, or checking battery by quickly hitting power. Also on pad 8 most drums seems to use this as shaker you can hold a finger on pad and shake Orba. It does work exactly like a shaker, but it’s different I suppose ha.
@@airguitarbandit After the update the loopreset works :) Thx Steven!
It needs quantize added... f it had that Id buy it as I love my mini Korg Kaossilator 2 and can do lots with experimenting on that. I wish it was midi like this and could load sound patches.
Oh damn, I hadn’t seen the Kaossilator 2 yet, looks fun as hell.
@@airguitarbandit theres actually 2 versions of the Kaossilator 2... the K2 and the K2S. They're the exact same except the K2S doesn't have the second recording button. There's 2 on the K2 and only 1 on the K2S. All sounds and everything else is the same... I don't know why they did this. The K2 is better because yo can have one pattern with beats and base only and another with lead and a different beat eytc... so basically 2 pattern buttons instead of 1.
Is this available in the Philippines??
The best I can do for you artiphon.com/pages/where-to-buy
@@airguitarbandit thanks for your help im gonna wait here
Thats so cool how much is it and where can i find it
Around $100. Google “Artiphon Orba” to see where it’s available these days. Got mine from Kickstarter.
Hello! I just have Orba from few hours ! Can I switch on Orba to my windows software? Sorry ! Have nice day!
Yes I believe there is a Windows version of Artiphon app to switch presets on Orba and use it as a MIDI controller with any Windows music apps that can use MIDI.
@@airguitarbandit Thanks very, very much, you really help me ! Have nice day and all the best in the life!
Stone Johnson Thanks! You too! Happy jamming!
My one doesnt seem to delete just starts playing again even if i stop it will a update sort that?
Are you saying you can’t delete all your tracks like in this video? To be clear I hold the middle “A” button and pad 6 REC at the same time for 3 seconds or so. Holding middle menu button tapping pad 5 will pause/play your loop if you have one. It may be hard to see which pads I’m hitting here.
@@airguitarbandit yeah tryed holding down for longer as well, only way i can delete is by turning off and on again and its weird because iv got two orba's and they both like that, thinking maybe if i update the firmware might sort it, but thats another trouble as i cant install the app saying my macbook need updating grrr..
Hmmm, I think I updated the firmware pretty soon after getting mine, don’t remember having any issues with it but I know I’ve seen others have in the forums in Artiphons website, you may be able to find some answers there? Also there is a way to delete just one of the instrument tracks, something like holding the menu and pad and shaking Orba, but I forget exactly.
I hope you can get it sorted! Best of luck.
@@airguitarbandit weird holding A and shaking works but Holding A and rec doesnt do anything
Bop it
I want to buy Orba and Intrument 1 but I am not buying into IOS which would increase the price by 100%
I don’t know about the Instrument 1, but Orba also has Android and Windows apps.
IOS is fantastic for music, it's worth every penny. The standard iPad (though more memory is worthwhile) is all you need.
Record more just got mine good video
Thanks, best of luck with yours!
Please make audio louder.
Maybe I'm too much of a dinosaur, but not feeling this at all. Looks like a hockey puck, and I get a more "show offy gadget" than serious instrument vibe. Just my opinion. Might be a great tool, but doesn't strike me as anything I would ever buy.
I’m finding it to be a pretty expressive midi controller. Still limited by having eight notes at a time, but also depends a lot on what you’re trying to do and what kind of music you wanna make. For sure isn’t for everyone, which is why there are so many options on the market.
Still lost 🤦🏾♂️
Toy for kids not real instrument.
Cheap, sounds horrible and whats the idea of waving this all the time, is that suppose to be joyful?
A toy that can be used as a MIDI controller. Waving it affects a sound parameter. And it’s not perfect, but yeah, I’ve found plenty of joy playing with it.
check their page seems to be a scam or a disaster! check this from the shipper with the tracking number I got after I spent the time to investigate. Dam I can’t paste it. suffice to say DON’t throw your money away.
What is a scam exactly? I backed the Orba on Kickstarter and the shipping did take a while, but I chalked it up to COVID completely trashing delivery times.
I'm not being mean. But this to me sounds like a really stupid little toy
Don’t buy one.
Junk
This is a scam
Not sure how bro, the company still dropping products and just wrapped up crowdfunding for the chorda. Looking forward to getting one to use at home