Who can resist some hand-held beatmaking? Artiphon’s new Orba 2 is an unassuming divide that lets you sample, sequence and shake your sounds. Yeah, shake Connect the Orba to your smartphone to load myriad sounds, from huge synth basses to elegant string sections. You can even sample sounds on your phone and load them straight onto the Orba, giving you practically any sound in the world at your fingertips. You can pick one up for £149 now – but be sure to place your order soon to get it in time for the holidays.