Pioneer DJ TAS-1

Pioneer DJ TAS-1

Pioneer DJ TAS-1

Pioneer DJ TAS-1

Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Module with Digital Recall, 13-note Touchpad Keyboard, Ribbon Controller, Sequencer, and 7 Onboard Effects

SKU: PIO-TAS-1
MSRP: $639.00
MAP: $529.00

Overview 

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.

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.

Features 

  • Arpeggiator
  • 64-step sequencer
  • Creative DJ setup
  • Sound Editor LE

Specifications

Sound Generation Analog 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

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
  • 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
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 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 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