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Orba User Manual
USER
MANUAL
V2.0.0
& ORBA
ORBA 2
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Summary

Getting Started with Orba

Welcome to Orba

An introduction to the Orba instrument and its creative possibilities.

Powering and Charging Orba

Learn how to charge your Orba using the included USB-C cable and understand charging indicators.

Orba Device Controls

Overview of the physical buttons, ports, and speaker on the Orba device.

Core Orba Functionality

Using the A Button

Guide on utilizing the 'A' button for mode selection and accessing functions.

Instrument Modes Explained

Details on Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead modes for musical expression.

Looping and Recording Features

Instructions for starting, overdubbing, playing, and clearing musical loops.

Orba Gestures and Interaction

Understanding Orba Gestures

Introduction to Orba's touch and motion sensors for interactive play.

Detailed Gesture Guide

Explains specific gestures like Tap, Vibrato, Press, Radiate, Tilt, Spin, Move, Shake, Bump.

Advanced Features and Settings

Presets and Sound Customization

How to select, load, and manage sound presets for your Orba experience.

Play and Song Settings

Adjusting tempo, key, and song metadata via the Orba app.

Effects, Quantization, and Sampling

Utilizing effects, timing quantization, and recording/loading audio samples.

MIDI Controller Capabilities

Connecting Orba to external devices and software as a MIDI controller.

Device Settings and Configuration

Configuring battery, sounds, haptics, pitch bend, MIDI modes, and connections.

Technical Information

Firmware Updates

Instructions for updating the Orba device firmware to the latest version.

MIDI Implementation Details

Mapping of gestures to MIDI messages and default note assignments for modes.

Orbasynth Integration

Information on using the Orbasynth app with your Orba for sound design.

Troubleshooting and Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for problems like no sound or unresponsive device states.

Artiphon ORBA 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Pads8
Battery LifeUp to 4 hours
ConnectivityBluetooth MIDI, USB-C
PowerRechargeable battery
SoftwareOrba App (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)
Internal SoundsYes, built-in synth engine
LooperYes
SensorsAccelerometer
CompatibilityiOS, Android, macOS, Windows
ColorsWhite

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