3 Weeks With The Zoom AR-48 Disc Golf Drum Machine
I didn’t know what to expect.
Actual audio begins at 8:53 if you don’t have time for my antics.
I didn’t know what to expect.
Actual audio begins at 8:53 if you don’t have time for my antics.
@Spongman
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
huh, magnificent hardware let down by poor user interface design and implementation? you don't say!?
tbh, though, Zoom doesn't have a monopoly on this. you had a rant earlier about how Apple could charge twice as much for basically the same capability hardware as Google, and wondered why. This ^^ is why. Android is a shitty UX and poorly implemented. iOS is not.
@jayc9184
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Holy donut whole batman, they turned Robin into a bouncing baby boy!
@garethbull5303
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Google pixel 2 XL $1,000!!! Thinking of getting my first pre-owned pixel phone in 2025. How far we have come technology. And I'm here to see if it's worth picking up one of these for cheap for my kids (well me, but they get it if I can't use it).
@jonnyhead
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
It's cheap because it has crappy software, it's a big problem.
@neofitosmihail
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
why in my eyes and on paper i see the arq ar 96 to be better ?? more pads 4 effects on pad (the ar 48 have only master but im not sure if they upgraded via firmware can someone tell me the difference within the 2 models ???
@petermanning3811
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Thankyou Benn – I bought this "on your above recommendation "
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I dust it off; connect it up; turn it on and leave it murmuring away on the coffee table when I have guests over – it replaces Madonna's 1992 book "Sex", and no one (or perhaps everyone), develops performance anxiety…
@easyneal
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
28.22 hahaha we've all been there.
@hughchapman5319
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Does one of the newer novation circuit family do what you're wanting this to do? Circuit sample eg..?
@dyscotopia
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
This actually seems really powerful. Did they ever release updated firmware? It's a bit like my OG circuit in sound but with way more polyphony.
The ring seems like a bit of a gimmick, but for live performance I can see it being fun, and you could do some really novel stuff by thinking circular instead of linear. Evolving fractal patterns etc.
A bit of a missed opportunity
@seabornmusic2461
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
I am considering getting the AR48 version.
Can it record chords for playback? Like a full, multi-note chord of one instrument (i.e. piano?) on one step of a sequence? (Not an arpeggiated chord like the manual describes…)
I know you can use the Scale function to extrapolate a single sample to chromatic pitches across the pads, but can you record several differently pitched notes of that scaled instrument on one step of a sequence for playback?
There has been discussion about the lack of a midi-in. However, someone found and commented on gearspace forums that you can attach an external usb/midi keyboard to the USB input where the ring is normally attached!
@oldasrocks9121
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
I have an AR-96 which I kind of actually hate but it hits my OCD so hard that if I turn it on I'm at it for like 19 consecutive hours trying to make it do stuff it won't…
@musicjjl
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
I once saw a Roland product promotion ad with a Korg preset for the background music. strange. any way, is there any way to get midi in with one of these so that it plays when I hit play on my daw
@5amJones69
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
There's really no need for you to put this much effort into stuff but I really love that you do.
@rayderrich
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
I was hoping to find a positive review on this weird machine, as I can get my hands on a used one for a decent price. But if this thing can not provide me a fun way of creating music I am out. Thanks for your cool video.
@emmanuelrodulfo6044
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Yeehaw
@TheCultofshiva
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
It is a funny thing but the price is ridiculous for what you actually get.
It should be around 100 dollars.
But in what situation do you use it ? I would rather have a groovbox, there are some pretty cool devices available at the moment.
I guess rappers could use this as a portable beat and eye candy. Maybe do some juggling act along your rhymes?
Fun review
@Adrian4uPL
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
do you know that you can connect the ring with USB cable to computer and use it as a controller? 😀
@Ebo1980s
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Hook a mini play up to it.
@Ebo1980s
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Its just a foot pedal. I'd rather have that than a boss
@Ebo1980s
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
U haven't done your study.
@Ebo1980s
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Its the best thing ever. Its just a fancy guitar pedal. If you use it right. You'll be top notch.
@InnerVisions68
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
😂
@phuturemusic
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
Oh it's a poem
@glowinggrenade
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
This thing works amazing with a midi usb keyboard it makes the chords amazing (most work, apparently the akai budget keyboard does not, launchkey mini mk2 and keystep definately work)
@calabiyou
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
I love this thing. Depends how you use it.
@infesticon
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
You know I like this as is, Think I might pick one up in the hope some one hacks the firmware or they make it open sorse.
@inwex8350
March 16, 2026 at 2:49 am
"I'm 2008. You 2000 late." Great video!
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