Orba 2 Unboxing and First Impressions!

[@0xbenedikt]

I have the Orba 1 and find it sad, that updates stopped at the instant the Orba 2 was released, despite both being continued to be sold at the same time. The Orba 1 really lacks some basic features like quantization. Despite all that, it's still a nice instrument, though I prefer the Volca workflow.

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah as soon as I found that out I stopped covering the Orba stuff. Not a fan of that kind of behavior.

[@maxpower9728]

The first video I’ve ever seen on YT where the creator gives viewers the freedom to dislike… awesome humility! 👍 I liked of course

[@FreeBeat]

I just try to be as open and honest as possible haha. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Artiphon]

Such a great video, thanks for sharing! Watching you discover the bump gesture was so much fun 😄 Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about Orba 2.

[@FreeBeat]

I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@kanuchpongjuidtuiyateeragu3394]

Can it use for live dj

[@Artiphon]

@@kanuchpongjuidtuiyateeragu3394 Orba can be easily integrated into your workflow and used as a MIDI controller. Here's a video we made showing you how to connect Orba to hardware synths: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnecg3x4g7lrgcU&ab_channel=Artiphon

[@GazRendar]

I've had one for over a month now and like anything it has pros and cons. To me, if you think of it as an instrument, it's not so bad. Leave it out on a coffee table and it's inviting for anyone with any music skill level to pick it up and start playing something. It's fun. But then you try to go past fun and into more real music creation and you hit lots of roadblocks....you have to have the app around, have to send samples through a USB cable, you only get 5 notes to play...etc. I think it has its place, but I was kinda hoping it would be more than it is. Will be interested to hear your thoughts on it.

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah, I'm really enjoying it as a controller but idk about trying to actually create on it haha.

[@Sadiquecat]

Cant wait to see more about it, seems like an interesting thing

[@FreeBeat]

Absolutely!

[@rayderrich]

That is one thing I will never buy, but this would fit many Christmas gift lists for sure. Nice video!

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks!

[@mikonimo]

Finally you get the Orba2 :) It will be interesting if you do a comparison with your OP-133 since both are ultra portable, self-contained music gadget. I think one thing that ORBA2 missing is the ability to have multiple loops/patterns then to chain them to make a full song (I don't know for sure since I don't have it). I'm considering to get PO-133 but it will be interesting to see your thoughts & comparison with the POs. Thanks

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah they're completely different pieces of gear. If I was looking to make a song with one of them as a standalone device, it'd be the PO-33/PO-133 every time.

[@vprice509]

How can you NOT lean on that 2005 what-what airhorn? Very cool little thing. The haptic feedback, velocity, accelerometer and give-it-a smack are such great ideas for intuitive performance. And on Black Friday TM even! Actually a great gift idea- anyone from 9 months to 99 years and 9 months are likely to enjoy this thing. Madison Avenue here I come!

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah it's definitely a lot of fun as a controller!

[@jaysilence3314]

Fun little device! Thanks for the introduction! The Deluge is MPE capable. Maybe you could try to combine the two?

[@FreeBeat]

Yup that's coming :)

[@iosmusicman]

Hey FB. I didn’t realise you’d tried one of these out. I must have missed this video. I guess you didn’t keep it otherwise you’d have made more videos (?) I just got one, hence my now finding your video. It’s ace. I’m planning to create something this week when I’ve got to grips with it, probably with geoshred pro and the tenor sax combo. Pondering… Cheers. Lee

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah I sent it back without making any more content. Feel free to message me on the Patron Discord if you want to talk about it though!

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

I’ve barely even used mine, I was so excited about it then I got some other stuff and still dealing with health crap, so I’m excited to see what you do with it! peace😅

[@FreeBeat]

Get to it!

[@iniju]

You have good hunch! expecting your detail review on it.

[@frankenpine8071]

looks fun ! thanks for sharing

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@wiggesobk]

This looks really fun!

[@FreeBeat]

It is!

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

I was looking at one of these for an Xmas gift....my stepdaughter just became a high school music teacher, and I thought one might be a cool little thing for them to play with. Cut a track lol

[@FreeBeat]

Certainly a fun classroom gadget!

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

Hmm, great timing! I just heard of this thing from Black Friday sales and immediately noticed how cheap it is (especially the first Orba) yet was kinda put off by the control methods. Looks like it could make an interesting alternative to drum pads at least or possibly even a small soundboard, but don't know how much I'd use it for anything else vs traditional keys and pad controllers.

[@jn2002dk]

The first Orba does not have quantizing, making recording a pain, despite them promising to implement this. You're also stuck with the samples included in the app. I would not recommend it

[@FreeBeat]

I like it as a controller, but I'm not sure I'd recommend it as a standalone piece of gear.

[@joeybpca]

Hi nice video. After seeing an ad on FB I started looking into these portable beat makers/midi controllers. I'm a beginner and looking for something that includes a speaker. Is there anything besides Orba 2 that I should look at? I don't mind if it's a little bigger size than the Orba as long as it has the option to function (ie. make sound) on its own.

[@vertigev]

Seems pretty cool actually but is there a way to change presets without the app? If not that's a deal breaker for me..

[@FreeBeat]

I don't believe so, but I'd more recommend using it as a controller than a standalone device.

[@B-Boy_Spider]

I always wanted to know if I can control the filter by tilting the Orba. Please let me know.

[@FreeBeat]

I'm sure you can set that up :)

[@Samsung35a]

hello . Please tell me to download and make music koala sampler on iPhone 5s?

[@FreeBeat]

Sorry I'm not exactly sure what you're asking

[@ndguardian]

In case you haven't already, update the firmware. They've put out several updates to address bugs and new features. And yeah, the USB requirement for sending over samples is kind of annoying, but fortunately it's a one time thing per sample or sample pack. Also with a drum kit, hold down on the 8 pad and shake it. The gestures you get for synth parts are rotating it as you play, and for kit you get that I think plus the slap or tap, and if you hold 8 and shake it you get a shaker.

[@FreeBeat]

Oh that's good to know, thanks!

[@dustyaudio]

I really hope they support the 1, it’s a fun midi controller especially for iOS/Mac Bluetooth midi.

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah I'm hoping some of those promised features wind up making their way into the 1!

[@setharnold9764]

Cute little machine but the constant "plug it in and update firmware" and "connect USB" detracts from the fun factor. (No windows or macs here, so bleh on needing that.)

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah definitely a bummer. Now that I'm all updated I have been using it as a controller for the MPC One and it's been a lot of fun!

[@baltimoreluke]

I hate the design. Aesthetics is more important to me than it should be. But it is what it is. I know I'm always asking for different content. But how about a tutorial on the Cre8audio East Beast and West Pest? I just got the East Beast in the mail yesterday and literally just open it this morning. There are plenty of reviews of the East Beast. But there aren't any tutorial vids on how to use it...and the online instructions could be a lot better.

[@FreeBeat]

I'm not sure I have the knowledge to make such a video haha. I definitely need to do some learning though, so who knows!

[@baltimoreluke]

@@FreeBeat The East Beast and West Pest are $250 new. I got mine open box for $150. So it's mostly a budget synth. I don't know if I'd call the East Beast a TB-303 clone exactly, but programing the sequencer is almost as confusing if you don't know what you're doing. Syncing both Volcas and Pocket Operators is easy though.

[@JamesIrving-h5l]

Imagine your artiphon orba 2 synthesizer 🪄 playing through line 6 Pod express effects pedal ☄️ line 6 catalist app 🪁 Bluetooth connectivity 💰 there's a video at musicians friend 🎶 Thanks 🌈

[@SonicVibe]

not a fan of this company after orba one i knew they were a gimmick company just my thoughts

[@jaguarvssnake]

I agree! Abandoned support of Orba One after promising additional features and now they’re hawking this. So many other better music tech companies who actually care about their end users!

[@SonicVibe]

@@jaguarvssnake yup they promised quantization and more preset packs and export never happened and I still don’t think ya can export on Orba 2 just save in the underdeveloped app . Orba one got left in the dust but at least it’s low fi still Orba synth cool but for desktop makes no sense and Orba cam is whatever cool but yeah idk if they spent the same money 💰 on advertisement and put it into the app that would be great, also the ergonomics feel weird to me its basically a cool motion Bluetooth midi controller for koala 🐨 or other app/daws

[@FreeBeat]

Hmm I wasn't aware of this, I need to dig around a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

Stop pressing A! Lol

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah I figured that out haha

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

@@FreeBeat they are unexpectedly fun and useful aren’t they! If you use a pocklooper and possibly a Pockverb you can put your loops into reverse and make it really crazy! Peace

[@Matrịx.101-o2s]

Yeah touch it all over lol 😅

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The ergonomics are 'cute' rather than functional....hmmmm