Zoom ARQ AR-48 Aero RhythmTrak All-In-One Production and Performance Instrument

Making music should be fun, easy, and freeing. With the Zoom ARQ AR-48, it can be that and so much more.
The AR-48 lets you craft music you can be proud of. Use its 460 built-in sounds or use your own samples to create innovative beats and sequences. And its unique design gives you the freedom to perform in brand new ways.

Create Your Own Music
You can load your own samples into ARQ or choose from its 460 drum, instrument,and vocal sounds. Explore a variety of genres—from hip hop and house to techno and dubstep—to craft the music you want.

The Base Station is the control center of the AR-48. Let's explore how it works:

Sound ( 1 )
The Sound section features 460 customizable instrument sounds and a synthesizer with three sub-oscillators. Sound parameters can be changed instantly and are easily visible on the section’s dedicated LCD screen.

Sequence ( 2 )
In the Sequence section, you can access and edit Songs or Pattern sequences, as well as save up to 384 patterns and 99 songs. Using the backlit LED buttons on the built-in 32-step loop sequencer, you can create musical patterns in real-time or add Swing or Tempo to any sequence of your choice.

Effect ( 3 )
The Effects section offers 16 Master Effects, including reverb, high- and low-pass filters, delay, bit crush, and more. Use them during song and pattern playback, in the studio, or during live performances.

Rec/Play ( 4 )
Record and save your music in seconds in the Rec/Play section. You can also use audio capture mode, record motion sequences, and save your work automatically

The AR-48’s Ring Controller lets your personality shine through. Have a look at its features:

16 Programmable Pads
The ARQ features 16 pressure-sensitive pads with programmable LEDs that allow you to play instrument sounds, trigger samples, and record sequences.

3-Axis Accelerometer
With the 3-axis accelerometer, you can use movement to trigger effects like delay and reverb. Each axis can be assigned to adjust any of your chosen effects parameters.

Easy Controls
Dedicated buttons let you play/pause tracks, solo and mute sections, as well as split, arpeggiate, and change effects. You can also switch between PAD and SCALE layout using the Ring’s dedicated buttons. The Grip Mode button prevents you from accidentally triggering pads when you pick up the Ring.

Optional Bluetooth Adapter
An optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter lets you use the Ring Controller wirelessly during live performances.

The AR-48 features two ¼” stereo outputs, a 3.5 mm audio output, a 3.5 mm audio input, and a MIDI out. Additionally there’s an SD card slot, an optional BTA-1 Bluetooth connector, and a USB port. You can assign parameters to the MIDI Out (via the USB-MIDI port) to integrate the AR-48 with a computer for recording with Ableton.

With the AR-48, you've got everything you need to create music that's fun, original and freeing

• 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
• Onboard 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 color 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
• 3.5 mm 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 3.5 mm mini stereo headphone output with dedicated volume control and MIDI output
• USB port for computer integration and SD card slot