Description

Designed in collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments, the Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer based on the discrete analog circuitry of the Prophet-6 synthesizer, bringing new creative possibilities to the studio and the stage. The intuitive controls include parameter knobs, which allow for subtle or dramatic changes to the tone of your music to create a personalized sound. Additionally, the on-board, touchpad-style keyboard and slider allow for sound manipulation on the fly during performances.

The instrument features two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) with continuously variable waveforms including triangle, saw, and pulse wave shapes. There are two voltage-controlled filters (VCF), a 4-pole, resonant low-pass filter that can self-oscillate, and a 2-pole resonant high-pass filter. Additionally, there are two ADSR envelope generators, a VCA, and an LFO. For effects, the AS-1 inherits the Prophet-6's dual FX engine and includes a bucket-brigade delay, ring modulation, chorus, phaser, and digital distortion. There are 495 preset programs organized into 10 banks, with each program offering its own 64-step sequencer. The Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 ships with an AC adapter and power cord.

Collaboration with Dave Smith

Working closely with Dave Smith himself, Pioneer has created a synth that produces powerful analog sound
The Toraiz AS-1 is an ideal addition to the setups of professional and aspiring producers

Prophet-6 Analog Sound

The AS-1 is based on the same analogue filters as Dave Smith’s renowned Prophet-6 synthesizer
Features 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, a VCA, 2 EGs, and 1 LFO
Save each sound and its parameter settings as a program so you can instantly access it later

495 Presets

There are 495 preset programs, each with a different sound and 64-step sequencer that can be edited separately
You can also save up to 495 of your own programs in the 5 user banks

Prophet-6 FX

Be creative with the Prophet-6-derived dual FX engine—use a single effect or pair 2 together to add extra texture to your sounds
FX includes:

Bucket-brigade delay
Distortion
Ring modulation
Chorus
Maestro phaser

Keyboard and 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

Arpeggiator

Perform a repeating chord pattern and change it in real time
Try out different scales
Match scales with a track during playback

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

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 analog leads

Sound Editor LE

Use the optional Soundtower Sound Editor to view the details of your programs in a single graphical interface, and experiment freely by editing the parameters directly on your Windows computer or Mac

Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 Specs

Polyphony	1 voice
Programs	Programs: 99 in 10 banks (5 factory banks, 5 user banks)
Synthesizer Structure	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 & Controls	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 to 3 octaves Parameters BPM (shared with sequencer) Time divide (shared with sequencer)
Performance Control	Keyboard 13 keys 22 preset scales 9 Octaves: C0 to 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 Data	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
Connectors	Outputs Audio Out (L/R): 1/4" / 6.35 mm TS Phones: 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS MIDI MIDI In: 5-pin Din MIDI Out/Thru: 5-pin Din USB: Type-B port Others: Trigger In: 1/4" / 6.35 mm TS Trigger Input Able to connect a general footswitch or input audio signals Able to Set the Operation from 4 Types: Pedal Trigger Gate Trigger-gate
Power	Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Rated Current: 0.4 A Rated Output: 5 VDC, 2 A Power Consumption (Standby): 0.08 W Power Consumption: 5 VDC, 1500 mA
Temperature and Humidity	Operating Temperature: 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% (no condensation)
Dimensions	10.5 x 2.7 x 7.0" / 267.4 x 68.6 x 177.7 mm
Weight	3.1 lb / 1.4 kg

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