Artiphon

Founded in 2011 by Mike Butera, Artiphon developed innovative, portable smart instruments designed for musicians of all skill levels, blending advanced technology with intuitive interfaces. Key products include the Orba series, a handheld synthesizer, looper, sampler, and MIDI controller, and the Chorda, a versatile instrument that plays like guitar, violin, piano, and drums. The company, based in Nashville, Tennessee, raised funding including a seed round from Warner Music Group and focused on direct-to-consumer sales through its website.