Description
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.
Key features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 SP16 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 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.
Specifications
Sound Generation
Analog synthesis 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 registeredWidth
10.53 in Height
2.7 in Depth
7 in Weight
3.09 lb Power Supply
Included Accessories
- AC adaptor
- Power Cord
- Quick Start Guide
- warranty
Synthesis Parameters
Oscillator 1
- Frequency
- Pulse Width
- Sync (Off, On)
Oscillator 1 Shapes
- Triangle
- Sawtooth
- Variable-width Pulse
Oscillator 2
- Frequency
- Fine
- Pulse Width
- Key Follow (Off, On)
- Low Frequency (Off, On)
Oscillator 2 Shapes
- 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 Type
- 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
Parameters
- Key, Velocity, Slew (Off, On) for each step
- BPM (shared with arpeggiator)
- Time Divide (shared with arpeggiator)
Step Length
Up to 64 steps 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-key touch keyboard
- 22 preset scales
- 9 octaves: C0 ~ C9 (use with Oscillator 1 and 2 frequency parameters)
Slider Parameters
- 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
* The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
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