Zoom ARQ - wireless MIDI BLE Controller and more

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News Tech NAMM 2016: Zoom's ARQ is a music production/performance tool like no other
NAMM 2016: Zoom's ARQ is a music production/performance tool like no other
By Ben Rogerson (Future Music), 30 minutes agoTech

A drum machine, sequencer, synth, looper and MIDI controller





NAMM 2016: It's always nice to turn up to a trade show and find something that you really weren't expecting, and the launch of the Zoom ARQ Aero RhythmTrak has certainly taken us by surprise. This is billed as a drum machine, sequencer, synth, looper and MIDI controller with built-in accelerometer, and comprises a Base Station and removable Bluetooth Ring Controller.

Sounds, it seems, are stored in the Base Station (you can also record your own phrases) and can be triggered by the controller using its 96 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. You can see the ARQ in action in the video above, and we'll be getting hands on with it as soon as possible.

Specs are below, and you can find out more on the Zoom website.

Zoom ARQ features

Drum machine, sequencer, synthesizer, looper, clip launcher, and MIDI controller in one device
Includes 468 drum/instrument sounds ("one-shot" sampled waveform sounds), 70 types of synthesizer sounds, and dozens of digital effects
Ring Controller can be used wirelessly as a handheld aerial instrument and to launch audio clips from DAW software
96 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads and 160 programmable color LEDs
Grip Detection to automatically prevent accidental note triggering
3-axis accelerometer for altering effects parameters and sending MIDI control messages
Dedicated buttons for sequence REC/PLAY/STOP and for effects on/off
Use up to 5 effects simultaneously, applied to overall drum kit or individual drum sounds
Split mode allows one instrument to be assigned to multiple pads for ease of input
Onboard mixer for setting volumes and muting/soloing parts
Flexible precount, quantize, swing, and beat settings
Audible and/or visual click
Dual 1/4" inputs for phrase recording and loop creation
Audio capture from patterns and songs, from SD card, or from incoming audio signal
Create up to 99 mono or stereo loops, play up to 32 simultaneously
Loop start and end points can be set on the fly or adjusted manually
Loop tempo synchronization, pitch change, and reverse playback functions
Programmable synthesizer engine
531 oscillator types and 16-voice polyphony
Sound-shaping controls include effects, envelope generators, and stepped and smooth modulation
Play sounds chromatically, or choose from dozens of preset scales in any key
Adjustable pad velocity and pressure sensitivity
Dedicated tap tempo button for synchronization
Selectable LED light-show animations
Dual 1/4" line outputs and separate 1/4" headphone output with dedicated volume control
USB port and SD card slot
Bluetooth LE for low power consumption and extended usage times


https://www.zoom.co.jp/

https://www.zoom-na.com/products/production-recording/digital-instruments/arq-aero-rhythmtrak





Elantric

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Too bad there are no 5 pin MIDI Jacks  -
and not much apparent velocity sensitivity on the trigger ring - not replacing  Roland Handsonic or SPDSX anytime soon


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Beirne

Did ANYONE even buy the first version?
And reading the literature, Im still not sure what the second version does from the first one....
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Quote from: Beirne on October 20, 2017, 02:46:30 PM
Did ANYONE even buy the first version?
And reading the literature, Im still not sure what the second version does from the first one....

New AR-48 is $150USD cheaper, but the wireless Bluetooth for the color "Sensor ring" is  standard on AR-96    - but extra cost option on AR-48,

http://audionewsroom.net/2017/10/zoom-arq-ar-48-a-new-more-affordable-all-in-one-production-live-performance-instrument.html

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Zoom ARQ AR-48: A New, More Affordable All-In-One Production & Live Performance Instrument
Talula | October 8, 2017 | news | No Comments

If you're into innovative tools for interacting with sounds and samples, you might have already put the dazzling Zoom ARQ Aero RhythmTrak AR-96 on your list.
If you found that a bit expensive, Zoom today unveiled the new and more affordable ARQ AR-48 Aero RhythmTrak.

The ARQ is an all-in-one production and live performance instrument that offers new and experienced electronic musicians a fun, easy way to craft electronic music.

Like the ARQ AR-96, the AR-48 is comprised of a Base Station and Ring Controller (FYI: the Bluetooth connection requires an optional connector sold separately).

The Base Station is laid out in four distinct zones: Sound, Sequence, Rec/Play, and Effect.



Here, musicians can access 460 synth, percussion, and vocal sounds, three sub-oscillators, and a synthesizer to start creating their music.

You can also load your own Samples via the SD-Card Slot. The ARQ's loop-shaped Ring Controller features 16 pressure-sensitive with aftertouch which allow musicians to easily play onto the Ring's surface and record sequences in real-time and control and shape their music by moving the ring controller thanks to the internal 3-Axis Motion Sensor.



Additionally, each pad has its own programmable multi-color LED, allowing musicians to create a visual layout for each instrument they use in a sequence.

The MIDI Output lets you control external synths and instruments. And the optional Bluetooth connector lets musicians remove the Ring Controller from the Base Station to create more visually expressive performances.


Here's how you can create a sequence on the ARQ AR-48:



Features:


All-in-one drum machine, sequencer, synthesizer, looper, clip launcher, MIDI controller and live performance instrument
Includes 460 drum machine, synth, and instruments sounds
Import WAV files into the internal synth engine's oscillator
16 adjustable Master Eff ects, including reverb, filters, delay, and more
Ring Controller with 3-axis accelerometer as a handheld aerial instrument for triggering arpeggiator sounds and effects
16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads with programmable color LEDs
Onboard 32-step loop sequencer for creating individual patterns or complete songs
Programmable synthesizer engine with three sub-oscillators
3.5 mm mini stereo input for phrase recording and loop creation
Play sounds chromatically, or choose from dozens of preset scales in any key
Dual 1/4″ line outputs, separate 3.5 mm mini stereo headphone output with dedicated volume control, and MIDI output
USB port for computer integration and SD card slot
Optional Bluetooth connection for the Ring Controller (BTA-1 connector sold separately)


Pricing & Availability
ARQ AR-48 is available now for 415,31€ incl. 19% Vat directly from Zoom, or from their European distributer Sound Service GmbH.

For more information, visit the detailed ARQ AR-48 webpage.