Rarely there are really big hardware deals. Such offers exist when manufacturers or shops sell out certain products and no longer produce. One of them is the Zoom ARQ-48, a hardware groovebox with a very unique design. It is described as an “an innovative, all-in-one production and live performance tool featuring a ring design that allows you to create and perform music in a unique way.
ARQ ARQ-48 can be used as a drum machine, sequencer, Synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller, allowing you to easily create sequences and rhythms with the 16 programmable pads. Effects can be controlled on-the-fly with the removable ring controller, which can be also used as an aerial instrument. Sample tracks to create your own mashups, record drums over the top, or use the on-board 460 drum, synth, vocal, and instrument sound to create new music. Since the product is on EOL, there is now a huge discount of 70% OFF for a limited time.
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 effects, including reverb, filters, delay, and more
- Use the Ring Controller as a handheld aerial instrument
- On-board 32-step loop sequencer for creating individual patterns or complete songs
- Programmable synthesizer engine with three sub-oscillators
- 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads with programmable colour LEDs
- Grip Detection automatically prevents accidental note triggering
- Built-in 3-axis accelerometer for triggering arpeggiator sounds and effects
- Dedicated buttons for record/play/pause, solo, mute, split, arpeggiate, and change effects
- 3.5mm mini stereo input for phrase recording and loop creation
- Audio capture from patterns and songs, from SD card, or from incoming audio signal
- Play sounds chromatically, or choose from dozens of preset scales in any key
- Dual 1/4” line outputs, separate 3.5mm mini stereo headphone output with dedicated volume control, and MIDI output
- USB port for computer integration and SD card slot
- Optional Bluetooth connection (BTA-1 connector sold separately)
Zoom ARQ-48 Aero RhythmTrak Groovebox is available now for 102€ (VAT 20% included) at Gear4music.
More information here: G4M