Pioneer TAS-1 Monophonic analog synthesizer
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Sound GenerationAnalog synthesis
Programs
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
Width267.4 mm
Height68.6 mm
Depth177.7 mm
Weight1.4 kg
Power SupplyAC adaptor DC 5 V
Power Consumption1500 mA
Included Accessories
AC adaptor
Power cord
Quick Start Guide
warranty
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
OscillatorsSlop
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
ParametersEach effect has 2 adjustable parameters
Sequencer
Step LengthUp 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
Range1 ~ 3 octaves
Parameters
BPM (shared with sequencer)
Time Divide (shared with sequencer)
Performance Controls
Keyboard
13-key touch keyboard
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 DisplayAble to access all parameters
MIDI Controllable Parameters
AftertouchAmount
Aftertouch Destination
Oscillator 1 Frequency
Oscillator 2 Frequency
Low-pass Filter Cutoff
High-pass Filter Cutoff
VCA
LFO Amount
Pitch Bend RangeUp to -/+ 12 semitones
Miscellaneous
Key Mode
Low
High
Last
Low Retrigger
High Retrigger
Last Retrigger
Alternative Tuning17 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)
USB1 USB B port
Others1 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.