Pioneer TORAIZ AS-1

DEVELOP UNIQUE SOUNDS

The second musical instrument in our TORAIZ range, the AS-1 is a  monophonic analog synthesizer that brings new creative possibilities to  the studio and the stage. Its intuitive controls include parameter knobs  that let you make both subtle and dramatic changes to the tone of your  music to create your own personalised sound. Plus you can use the  touchpad-style keyboard and slider to manipulate sounds during  performances.

The TORAIZ AS-1 is driven by a fully programmable, true analogue  synthesis engine based on the discrete analogue circuitry in Dave Smith  Instruments’ Prophet-6 synthesizer. It also inherits 7 on-board effects  from the Prophet-6 synth as well as a brand new digital distortion.

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KEY FEATURES

• COLLABORATION WITH DAVE SMITH

  Working closely with Dave Smith himself, we have created a synth that  produces powerful analogue sound. The TORAIZ AS-1 is an ideal addition  to the setups of professional and aspiring producers.

• PROPHET-6 ANALOGUE SOUND

  The AS-1 is based on the same analogue filters as Dave Smith’s  renowned Prophet-6 synthesiser. It has 2 voltage-controlled oscillators  (VCO) with continuously-variable triangle, sawtooth, and pulse wave  shapes. Sculpt your sound using the 2 voltage-controlled filters (VCF), a  4-pole, resonant low-pass filter that can self-oscillate, and a 2-pole,  resonant high-pass filter.

• FULL PROGRAMMABILITY

  Use the TORAIZ AS-1 to create one-of-a-kind sounds using 2 VCOs, 2  VCFs, and VCA, 2 EGs and 1 LFO, then save each sound and its parameter  settings as a program so you can instantly access it later.

• 495 PRESETS

  The inspiring 495 preset programmes each have a different sound and  64-step sequence that can be edited separately. You can also save up to  495 of your own programmes in the 5 user banks.

• PROPHET-6 FX

  Be creative with the Prophet-6-derived dual FX engine and use a  single effect or pair 2 together to add extra texture to your sounds. FX  includes Bucket Brigade Delay, Distortion, Ring Modulation, Chorus and  Maestro Phaser.

• KEYBOARD & SCALE MODE

  The TORAIZ AS-1 will make sure your performance is in perfect harmony  as you perform the sounds you create with the touchpad keyboard or  change the notes assigned to the keys with Scale Mode.

• SLIDER

  Add dynamic changes to your performance by using the slider to  manipulate 7 different parameters. Change the pitch of 2 oscillators,  adjust the amount of FX and more.

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  Arpeggiator

  Be ready to experiment: perform a repeating chord pattern and change  it in real time, try out different scales, match scales with a track  during playback, and more.

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  64-step sequencer

  Give your performance the edge with the 64-step sequencer. Step  recording of patterns, changing the musical key, editing the sound  without editing the pattern – it’s all possible.

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  Creative DJ setup

  Create even more complex patterns by connecting the TORAIZ AS-1 synth to the TORAIZ SP-16 live  sampler via MIDI. Or take it to the booth and connect the sampler to  your DJ setup via Pro DJ Link: The CDJs play the track, the TORAIZ SP-16  adds loops and one-shots, and the TORAIZ AS-1 generates unique analogue  leads.

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  Sound Editor LE

  Use the Soundtower Inc. Sound Editor to view the details of your  programmes in a single graphical interface and experiment freely by  editing the parameters directly on your PC or Mac. Find out more.

    

  Specifications

  Maximum Polyphony	1 voice
  Programme	99 programmes x 10 banks (5 factory banks, 5 user banks) * Each program includes its own sequence pattern * Able to set up to 13 favourite programmes can be registered
  Width	267.4 mm
  Height	68.6 mm
  Depth	177.7 mm
  Weight	1.4 kg
  Power Supply	AC adaptor DC 5 V
  Power Consumption	1500 mA
  Included Accessories	AC adaptor Power cord Quick Start Guide

  Synthesis Parameters

  Oscillator 1	Frequency Pulse Width Sync (Off, On)
  Oscillator 1 Waveshapes (continuously variable)	Triangle Sawtooth Variable-width Pulse
  Oscillator 2	Frequency Fine Pulse Width Key Follow (Off, On) Low Frequency (Off, On)
  Oscillator 2 Waveshapes (continuously variable)	Triangle Sawtooth Variable-width Pulse
  Oscillators	Slop
  Mixer	Oscillator 1 Level Oscillator 2 Level Sub Level Noise Level
  Low-pass Filter	Cutoff Resonance Key Amount (Off, Half, Full) Velocity (Off, On)
  High-pass Filter	Cutoff Resonance Key Amount (Off, Half, Full) Velocity (Off, On)
  Filter Envelope	Low-pass Filter Amount High-pass Filter Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
  AMP Envelope	Amount Velocity (Off, On) Attack Decay Sustain Release
  Glide	Rate Off, On Mode (Fixed Rate, Fixed Time, Fixed Rate A, Fixed Time A)
  LFO	Frequency Sync (Off, On) Initial Amount
  LFO Shapes	Triangle Reverse Sawtooth Sawtooth Square Random
  LFO Destination	Oscillator 1 Frequency Oscillator 2 Frequency Oscillator 1 and 2 Pulse Width Low-pass Filter Cutoff High-pass Filter Cutoff VCA
  Modulation Source	Filter Envelope Oscillator 2 Amount
  Modulation Destination	Oscillator 1 Frequency Oscillator 1 Shape Oscillator 1 Pulse Width Low-pass Filter Cutoff High-pass Filter Cutoff

  Effects

  FX 1 Types	Bucket-brigade Delay Distortion Ring Modulation
  FX 2 Types	Chorus Low Resonance Phaser High Resonance Phaser Maestro Phaser
  Parameters	Each effect has 2 adjustable parameters

  Sequencer

  Step Length	Up to 64 steps
  Parameters	Key, Velocity, Slew (Off, On) for each step BPM (shared with arpeggiator) Time Divide (shared with arpeggiator)

  Arpeggiator

  Mode	Up Down Up + Down Random Assign
  Range	1 ~ 3 octaves
  Parameters	BPM (shared with sequencer) Time Divide (shared with sequencer)

  Performance Control

  Keyboard	13 keys 22 preset scales 9 octaves: C0 ~ C9 (use with Oscillator 1 and 2 frequency parameters)
  Slider Parameters (multi assignable)	Oscillator 1 Frequency Oscillator 2 Frequency Low-pass Filter Amount High-pass Filter Amount LFO Amount FX 1 Mix FX 2 Mix
  OLED Display	Able to access all parameters

  MIDI Controllable Parameters

  Aftertouch	Amount
  Aftertouch Destination	Oscillator 1 Frequency Oscillator 2 Frequency Low-pass Filter Cutoff High-pass Filter Cutoff VCA LFO Amount
  Pitch Bend Range	Up to -/+ 12 semitones

  Miscellaneous

  Key Mode	Low High Last Low Retrigger High Retrigger Last Retrigger
  Alternative Tuning	17 preset tunings

  Terminals

  Outputs	1 AUDIO OUT L/R (1/4 inch TS Jacks) 1 PHONES (1/4 inch stereo phone Jack)
  MIDI	1 MIDI IN (5P Din) 1 MIDI OUT/THRU (5P Din)
  USB	1 USB B port
  Others	1 TRIGGER IN (1/4 inch TS jack)
  Trigger Input	Able to connect a general foot switch or input audio signals Able to set the operation from 4 types: Pedal Trigger Gate Trigger-Gate