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ARQ Aero RhythmTrak All-In-One Production and Live Performance Instrument

SKU: # 483821   |   Model: # ARQ R-TRAK 96   |    Product Reviews0 Reviews  Write a Review

ARQ Aero RhythmTrak All-In-One Production and Live Performance Instrument

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ARQ Aero RhythmTrak All-In-One Production and Live Performance Instrument
ARQ Aero RhythmTrak All-In-One Production and Live Performance Instrument
ARQ Aero RhythmTrak All-In-One Production and Live Performance Instrument

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YouTube Video ZOOM ARQ: Go Live
YouTube Video Zoom ARQ Tutorials: Overview
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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.

Features At A Glance

• 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

Included with ARQ:

Base Station (AR-96)
Ring Controller (AR-96c)
AC adapter (AD-14)
Operation Manual
Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code

SPECS

CONTROLLER: PADS
Number of pads: 96
Velocity and pressure sensitive: Yes
Sensitivity curves: 4 types
Velocity (send): Yes
Aftertouch 
(send): Yes
Number of LEDs : 160
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 kΩ
Gain: +10~-65 dB
Dynamic range: 92 dB typ (IHF-A)

LINE OUTPUTS
Type: 1/4" TRS Phone
Number of outputs: 2
Impedance: 200 Ω
Dynamic range: 106 dB typ (IHF-A)

PHONES
Type: 1/4" Stereo Phone(20mW x2 [32 Ω])
Impedance: 10 Ω
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: 8
Number of Insert FX Types: 11
Number of Delay Types: 1
Number of Reverb Types:4
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 time: 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 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

Media


ZOOM ARQ: Go LiveWatch Video
Youtube video product demo
Zoom ARQ Tutorials: OverviewWatch Video
Youtube video product demo

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