Many of the new features (e.g. automatic quantize) are updates to the software and do not seem to require updating the hardware. If Artiphon would release this same software (with the highest priority being the "auto quantize" feature) to Orba 1 owners then this would greatly improve my trust in Artiphon (and also my trust in the reliability and longevity of Artiphon's products).
I want to buy the Orba 2 since it has a sampler (which does indeed make sense to exclude from the Orba 1 given the lack of on-device storage on the Orba 1), but first I would want to see some commitment from the Artiphon team that they do indeed plan to stand behind their products (and make continual updates to the software -- with "auto quantize" being top priority) in the future.
Thank you to the Artiphon team for considering my feedback, if you plan to address my concerns please respond and let me know
Yes it will!
Evan
We’re excited to announce the release of something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for quite some time.
Introducing Orba 2...
Featuring a brand new sound engine that includes audio samples, Orba 2 is the first musical device that packs an entire studio into the palm of your hand. This means you can play instruments like electric guitars and upright pianos and more adventurous sounds like vocals, found sounds, custom artist songs, and more.
With Orba 2, you can also capture or import your own sounds to create unique instruments. With the press of a button in the Orba App, any sound can be turned into an Orba preset. For example, a bicycle bell, a bird in a tree, and your roommate’s singing can all be played, looped, and shared as a musical melody.
“We want people to express themselves musically in their everyday lives,” explains Artiphon CEO Mike Butera. “We’ve dreamed of allowing anyone to play any sound they can imagine, anywhere they go, without worrying about historical instrument skills or abstract music theory. Orba 2 finally makes that possible.”
For a more in depth list at the differences (and similarities) between Orba and Orba 2, you can see this list below.
Orba 2 is now available to order from our website, and through a number of our retail partners (you can see our Where To Buy page for a complete list). All orders are estimated to ship in July, and fulfillment time will vary based on the courier you chose and your shipping location.
We’ve begun to answer a couple of questions in our Knowledge Base, but feel free to ask any additional questions below.
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