WTF IS ORBA 2?
Is it some sort of electronic citrus fruit?
You’re probably better off sticking to the real thing when it comes to breakfast time… but once your stomach is full and you’re ready to go to work on some banging tunes, this union of half a grapefruit and a classic synth lets you craft sample-based hits without even leaving the table. The palm-friendly design of the Orba 2 (£150, artiphon.com) responds to a variety of gestures including taps, bumps, shakes and spins; these change how sound is played, making the whole music-making process feel more tactile – like plucking a guitar string or whacking a bongo.