Artiphon Orba 3: Smart Portable Multi-Instrument, Looper, Instant Sampler & MIDI Controller

The Artiphon Orba 3 is a versatile portable instrument that lets you instantly create music wherever inspiration strikes. With over 300 built-in sounds and a new microphone for sampling environmental audio, you have a symphony of possibilities at your fingertips. Four instrument parts—drum, bass, chord and lead—provide a full band in one device. An integrated looper helps you build songs by layering loops, while responsive gestures shape each part’s sound.

Sample the World Around You

The Orba 3’s built-in microphone captures audio from your surroundings to transform into an instrument. Sample kitchen clatter for custom drums or whistle a tune to become the melody. Orba 3’s smart sampling technology instantly retunes and assigns your sample to the optimal instrument part. With eight sample slots for drums, a bassline tuned low, chords in harmony and a lead line soaring high, you have a band born from anything within earshot.

High-Quality Sounds at Your Fingertips

In addition to sampling, the Orba 3 provides over 300 studio-grade sounds across four instrument parts. From pianos and strings to synths and beyond, you’ll never run out of tonal variety. The free Artiphon Connect app gives you sound packs for fast inspiration or the ability to curate your own collection. Whether sampling on the fly or choosing presets, you have full control of your sonic palette.

Compose Complete Songs

The Orba 3 features an integrated looper for building songs from loops. Tap the menu button to start recording each part, with a click track to keep you on beat. The built-in quantizer tightens timing so your loops lock in perfectly. Craft a foundation with bass and chords, layer in drums and a lead line, then jam along. When inspiration strikes, capture it in a loop to develop later. The Orba 3’s portability means you can create wherever creativity calls.

Expressive, Hands-On Control

The Orba 3 translates your gestures into music. Tap, tilt, shake and more—each refines your sound in a unique way. Even subtle finger movements change tone thanks to the instrument’s sensitivity. Move around the surface to control volume or add effects by tilting. For drums, shake a shaker or bump the side for a tambourine. The Orba 3 picks up nuances that make each performance distinctive. It also connects via USB-C or Bluetooth to your digital audio workstation for MIDI control of parameters within production software.