Description
Zoom ARQ AR-96 Aero Rhythm Trak Synthesizer Overview:
The ZOOM ARQ Aero RhythmTrak 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.
The ARQ consists of two powerful components — the Base Station (AR-96) and the detachable Ring Controller (AR-96c).
The Base Station:
The ARQ Base Station houses 468 drum/instrument sounds (“one-shot” sampled waveform sounds), 70 types of synthesizer sounds, and dozens of digital effects. Dual 1/4″ line-level audio inputs enable phrase recording and looping. There are also stereo 1/4″ line-level outputs, as well as a dedicated 1/4″ headphone jack with its own volume control. A USB port allows connection to your computer, and an SD card slot lets you save patterns and loops, import prerecorded audio, and update firmware.
The Ring Controller:
The detachable Ring Controller communicates with the Base Station, as well as DAWs, via wireless Bluetooth. It offers 96 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for clip launching and playing drum sounds, instrument sounds, and sequences. Phrases and sounds can be played chromatically, or you can choose from dozens of preset scales in any key. Its unique Grip Detection automatically prevents accidental triggering of the pads under your hand. There are dedicated buttons at the top and bottom of the Ring for REC/PLAY/STOP, as well as Filter/Delay/Reverb/MASTER FX on/off.
An onboard 3-axis accelerometer generates MIDI control messages to alter sounds and effects in real time. Its internal Lithium-Ion battery automatically charges when the Ring is placed on the Base Station.
The Only Drum Machine for Performers
Not only does ARQ allow you to create incredible drum parts and patterns, 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. ARQ comes with a multitude of editable PCM drum and instrument sounds organized into 79 genre-specific kits, and 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.
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 96 mono or stereo loops, play up to 16 mono loops simultaneously
- Loop start and end points can be adjusted manually
- Loop tempo synchronization, pitch change, and reverse playback functions
- Programmable synthesizer engine
- 538 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
Specifications:
CONTROLLER: PADS
- Number of pads: 96
- Velocity sensitive: Yes
- Pressure sensitive: Yes
- Sensitivity curves: 4 types
- Velocity (send): Yes
- Aftertouch (send): Yes
- Number of LEDs : 160
- LED color: Multi
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Number of parameter knobs: 3
- Number of control keys: Base Station: 18
- Ring Controller: 11
INTERFACE
- USB MIDI: Yes
- Bluetooth LE: Connect to Mac/iOS via MIDI over Bluetooth LE
LINE INPUTS
- Type: 1/4″ Phone
- Number of inputs: 2
- Function: Line
- Impedance: 50 kO
- Gain: +10~-65 dB
- Dynamic range: 92 dB typ (IHF-A)
LINE OUTPUTS
- Type: 1/4″ TRS Phone
- Number of outputs: 2
- Impedance: 200 O
- Dynamic range: 106 dB typ (IHF-A)
PHONES
- Type: 1/4″ Stereo Phone(20mW x2 [32 O])
- Impedance: 10 O
- Dynamic range: 102 dB typ (IHF-A)
SOUND SYSTEM
- Internal sound engine: Yes
- Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
- Bit rate: 24-bit
- Maximum polyphony: 16
- Number of instruments: 33
- Number of oscillator types: 538 (468 PCM sounds + 70 synth sounds)
- Number of patterns: 384 (176 preset)
- Number of filter types: 7
- Number of Insert FX types: 11
- Number of Delay types: 3
- Number of Reverb types: 3
- Number of Master FX types: 14
- Number of Modulation types: 8
- Number of Modulations: 2
- Number of Envelope Generators: 2
SEQUENCER
- Number of Steps: 32
- Motion Sequences: 256 motions
- Song mode: Yes
- Tempo: 40.0~250.0 bpm
LOOPER: AUDIO CAPTURE
- Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
- Bit rate: 16-bit
MEDIA
- Media type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Internal memory: 32 MB
POWER SOURCE: CONTROLLER
- Type: Li-ion Polymer, DC 4.2V maximum voltage, DC 3.7V nominal voltage, 450mAh capacity
- Battery life: About 4.5 hours (differs according to use conditions)
- Recharging times: 2.5 hours
POWER SOURCE: BASE STATION
- External Power: AC adapter (AD-14)
- Rated Output: DC5V / 1A (center positive)
- Power Consumption: Max: 1.25W (No charging), Max : 4.5W (Charging)
OS SUPPORT: BLUETOOTH LE
- Windows: No
- Mac OS: 10.10.4 or later
- iOS: 8.0 or later
OS SUPPORT: USB MIDI
- Windows: Windows 7 SP1 or later, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 10
- Mac OS: 10.8 or later
PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS: BASE STATION
- Dimensions: 260 mm (W) x 64 mm (H) x 260 mm (D)
- Weight: 990g
Display:
- 2.0 inch (320 x 240) full color TFT
PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS: CONTROLLER
- Dimensions: 280.5mm (W) x 33.5mm (H) x 280.5mm (D)
- Weight: 540 g
