Pioneer TORAIZ AS1 Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
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The second musical instrument in
Pioneer’s TORAIZ range, the AS-1 is a monophonic analogue
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.
Working closely with Dave Smith himself, Pioneer 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Be ready to experiment: perform a repeating chord pattern with the
arpeggiator and change it in real time, try out different scales,
match scales with a track during playback, and more. 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. 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:
True analogue sound from Dave Smith
Instruments’ Prophet-6
Full programmability and 495 presets
FX from the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 synthesizer
Keyboard and Scale Mode
Performance Slider
Arpeggiator
64-step sequencer
