Innovative interface with velocity-sensitive controls and haptic feedback. Neat built-in sounds with the option to add your own. Light and portable. Gesture controls manipulate filters and effects in ...

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The Orba is mostly a musical curiosity, but a compelling one especially at the reasonable price of $100. But for its next version Artiphon is hoping to go beyond fidget toy and turn its little MPE ...

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