{"product_id":"zoom-arq-all-in-one-production-live-instrument","title":"Zoom - AR96 AARQ - All-In-One Production \u0026 Live Instrument","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusic is a voyage of discovery. One that now goes much further with the creation of the ZOOM ARQ AR-96 Aero RhythmTrak.\u003cbr\u003eThe ZOOM ARQ AR-96 is an all-in-one production and live performance instrument which includes an integrated drum machine, sequencer, synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller with a built-in accelerometer. Even more, ARQ is freedom. With its wireless Bluetooth® Ring Controller, you can escape the booth, move the music, and get in front of the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Station and Ring Controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base StationThe AR-96 Base Station houses 468drum\/instrument sounds (“one-shot” sampledwaveform sounds), 70 types of synthesizer sounds,and dozens of digital effects. Dual 1\/4″ line-levelaudio inputs enable phrase recording and looping.There are also stereo 1\/4″ line-level outputs, aswell as a dedicated 1\/4″ headphone jack with itsown volume control. A USB port allows connectionto your computer, and an SD card slot letsyou save patterns and loops, import prerecordedaudio, and update firmware.\u003cbr\u003e The Ring ControllerThe detachable Ring Controller communicateswith the Base Station, as well as DAWs, viawireless Bluetooth. It offers 96 velocity- andpressure-sensitive pads for clip launching andplaying drum sounds, instrument sounds, andsequences. Phrases and sounds can be playedchromatically, or you can choose from dozens ofpreset scales in any key. And with AR-96’s FirmwareV2.0, a new pad layout in Instrument mode nowprovides you with a visual for where instrumentsare mapped on the ARQ, and Scale layout mapsout the note range of the instrument selected.Its unique Grip Detection automatically preventsaccidental triggering of the pads under your hand.There are dedicated buttons at the top and bottomof the Ring for REC\/PLAY\/STOP, as well as Filter\/Delay\/Reverb\/MASTER FX on\/off. An onboard3-axis accelerometer generates MIDI control messagesto alter sounds and effects in real time. Its internalLithium-Ion battery automatically charges when theRing is placed on the Base Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad Your Own Samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo further expand your music-making possibilities, you can load also your own samples into the AR-96. Simply import WAV files into the internal synth engine’s oscillator and you’re ready to edit them like you would a sampler.*Available with Firmware V2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Only Drum Machine for Performers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does AR-96 allow you to create incredible drum parts and patterns, but you can also use the Ring Controller as a live instrument. Play it while mounted to the Base Station, or remove it to take your performance to the front of the stage. AR-96 comes with a multitude of PCM drum and instrument sounds which you can edit right on the unit during a live set  These can be organized into 384 genre-specific kits.The ARQ’s Instrument Mode lets you easily view and edit pad and scale layouts, so you can make adjustments in real time. You can also develop 20 kits of your own, complete with effects. Once you perform with ARQ, you’ll never use another drum machine again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a Circular Sequencer—No Computer Necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional devices take a linear approach to sequencing, but AR-96 is anything but traditional. For the first time, you can visualize your music as a true loop, up to 5 parts at a time.Individual patterns or complete songs can be constructed one step at a time or by recording a real-time performance, with an onboard mixer for setting volumes, muting, and soloing. Instruments can be assigned to single or multiple pads and up to 3 parts can be created at a time. Up to 33 parts can be played back simultaneously, and the timbre or note of each part can be changed with the touch of a button. 384 patterns can be combined in any order to form a complete song, then flattened into an audio loop that can be played back from a single pad—all without the use of a computer.To simplify pattern creation, ARQ AR-96 V2.0 has a new arpeggiator function which includes standard, polyphonic, and sequential settings. You can control the notes and the repeat rate of the arpeggiator with ARQ’s Ring Controller. And an updated Pad layout provides a visual guide for instrument sequencing, while the Scale now layout allows you view and edit pad length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a Comprehensive Synthesizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAR-96’s powerful sound engine offers 468 sampled waveforms that can be pitch-shifted as they are played over multiple pads—as well as 70 types of synthesizer sounds that allow you to build completely original timbres. Choose from 538 different oscillator types for sonic variety, then add digital effects such as filtering, delay, and reverb, along with sound-shaping controls like envelope generators and stepped or smooth modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-NewEdit andKIT Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdit Mode on the AR-96 is now visually enhancedwith more dynamic graphics and additionalparameters. Two sync pitches give you moreflexibility in sound design, and MIDI mappinglets you assign knobs to specific functions.An updated KIT mode allows you to changethe number of instruments in the ARQ’s padlayout. You can use up to 32 instruments formore creative flexibility, and each instrumentcan be played with the ARQ’s scale keyboardto create bass, chord backing, and melodycomponents more easily. You can also copy,edit, backup, and erase patterns with ease.*Available with Firmware V2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a Loop(er)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAR-96 allows you to create completely original loops from onboard sounds or patterns, or by capturing external audio. Set start and end points, change the pitch if desired, choose between forward or reverse playback, then assign each loop to a different controller pad. Up to 16 loops can be played simultaneously and synchronized to the same tempo. ARQ makes creating loops a lot more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a Wireless MIDI Controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Ring for wireless control of all your MIDI instruments and devices connected to your computer—samplers, synths, and drum machines, as well as MIDI-enabled effects processors. Its 96 pads are velocity-sensitive and can also send aftertouch (MIDI messages generated based on the pressure applied to the pads once they are being held down).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccelerate your Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ring’s onboard 3-axis accelerometer can be used to change sounds and effects in real time. Wave and tilt it to alter onboard effects parameters and to generate MIDI control messages. You can even link it to your digital mixing console and use the accelerometer to fly sounds around the room. ARQ utilizes wireless Bluetooth LE for low power consumption, giving you lots of performance time between battery charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NewAR-96 Editor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView and access all of AR-96’s functions through yourMac with the new AR-96 Editor. The editor lets youeasily make changes or adjustments on your laptopduring live performances or in the studio.\u003cbr\u003e*Available for download, requires Firmware V2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak Out. Break Free. Break Away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your performance to places you’ve never been before. Express yourself and get closer to your audience. Open up a world of new options for music production. Create in ways that were simply not possible until now.\u003cbr\u003eThe Zoom ARQ AR-96—see how instrumental an instrument can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate More with Your ARQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Ableton Live 9 LiteWith the ARQ and Ableton Live 9 Lite, you have everything the modern music creator needs. Record your tracks quickly and intuitively, enhancing them with studio-quality effects like EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, and more. Plus, Ableton’s performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and record live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures At A Glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrum machine, sequencer, synthesizer, looper, clip launcher, and MIDI controller in one device\u003cbr\u003eIncludes 468 drum\/instrument sounds (“one-shot” sampled waveform sounds), 70 types of synthesizer sounds, and dozens of digital effects\u003cbr\u003eRing Controller can be used wirelessly as a handheld aerial instrument and to launch audio clips from DAW software\u003cbr\u003e96 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads and 160 programmable color LEDs\u003cbr\u003eGrip Detection to automatically prevent accidental note triggering\u003cbr\u003e3-axis accelerometer for altering effects parameters and sending MIDI control messages\u003cbr\u003eDedicated buttons for sequence REC\/PLAY\/STOP and for effects on\/off\u003cbr\u003eUse up to 5 effects simultaneously, applied to overall drum kit or individual drum sounds\u003cbr\u003eSplit mode allows one instrument to be assigned to multiple pads for ease of input\u003cbr\u003eOnboard mixer for setting volumes and muting\/soloing parts\u003cbr\u003eFlexible precount, quantize, swing, and beat settings\u003cbr\u003eAudible and\/or visual click\u003cbr\u003eDual 1\/4″ inputs for phrase recording and loop creation\u003cbr\u003eAudio capture from patterns and songs, from SD card, or from incoming audio signal\u003cbr\u003eCreate up to 96 mono or stereo loops, play up to 16 mono loops simultaneously\u003cbr\u003eLoop start and end points can be adjusted manually\u003cbr\u003eLoop tempo synchronization, pitch change, and reverse playback functions\u003cbr\u003eProgrammable synthesizer engine \u003cbr\u003e538 oscillator types and 16-voice polyphony\u003cbr\u003eSound-shaping controls include effects, envelope generators, and stepped and smooth modulation\u003cbr\u003ePlay sounds chromatically, or choose from dozens of preset scales in any key\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable pad velocity and pressure sensitivity\u003cbr\u003eDedicated tap tempo button for synchronization\u003cbr\u003eSelectable LED light-show animations \u003cbr\u003eDual 1\/4″ line outputs and separate 1\/4″ headphone output with dedicated volume control\u003cbr\u003eUSB port and SD card slot\u003cbr\u003eBluetooth LE for low power consumption and extended usage times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARQ™ is Patent Pending\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s what comes included with ARQ AR-96:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Station (AR-96)\u003cbr\u003eRing Controller (AR-96c)\u003cbr\u003eAC adapter (AD-14)\u003cbr\u003eOperation Manual\u003cbr\u003eAbleton Live 9 Lite software download code\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Ways","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54068683604252,"sku":"AR-96","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/1867\/6784\/files\/3ab53108248ba45204c5a5af6794d25b_Zoom_ARQ_Aero_RhythmTrak_1509.jpg?v=1777175662","url":"https:\/\/www.themusicwarehouse.co.nz\/products\/zoom-arq-all-in-one-production-live-instrument","provider":"The Music Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}