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PIONEER DJ TORAIZ AS-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to read this manual Using the [TRIGGER IN] of this unit to control the play functions of this Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. unit ......................27 Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions” (Quick Start Guide) included with this unit.
  • Page 3 A message from Dave Smith...

  • Page 4: Before Starting

    Analog synthesizer circuit The synthesizer circuitry of the TORAIZ AS-1 is based on the Prophet-6, and was developed in cooperation with Dave Smith Instruments LLC. The 4-pole, resonant low-pass filter gives the TORAIZ AS-1 the same unique analog punch as the Prophet-6 and also provides it with powerful tone-shaping and self-resonating capabilities.

  • Page 5: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Control panel 1 SHIFT button 7 VOLUME control If a button has two functions, you can toggle between them by Adjusts the audio output level. turning the [SHIFT] button ON or OFF. See “Volume” (page 17) and “No sound or low sound” (page 37). To turn on the [SHIFT] button, press and hold it so that it lights up.
  • Page 6 d LFO FREQ/AMOUNT control Adjusts the frequency of the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator). See “LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) category” (page 14). To adjust the amount of the LFO, turn on the [SHIFT] button before you turn the [LFO FREQ/AMT] control. See “SLIDER category”...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1 Kensington lock slot 8 USB-B terminal Connect to your computer. 2 PHONES output ! USB hubs cannot be used. Connect headphones. ! To optimize performance, connect this unit and computer directly with a USB 2.0 compliant USB cable. 3 AUDIO OUT R 9 Cable hook Connect to an analog input terminal (right) of a power amplifier,...

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections ! Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. ! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. ! Be sure to use the included power cord and AC adaptor. ! Refer to the operating instructions for components to be connected.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Choosing and playing a program Editing a program The TORAIZ AS-1 has ten banks ([F1]-[F5] and [U1]-[U5]) each of which There are two ways to edit a program. stores 99 programs. To recall the desired program, select a bank and a ! Use the controls and buttons of the control panel to directly adjust program number in that order.

  • Page 10: Initializing A Program To Create A Sound From Scratch

    Using the sequencer Basic Program This unit can create up to 64-step sequence patterns for each program. Press Write to Save Attack or Hold to Cancel Performing step recording 1 Press the [SEQUENCER record] button. 2 If you wish to change the program name, turn the The [Record] screen appears in the display and the unit enters step recording mode.

  • Page 11: Using The Slider

    2 Turn the [VALUE] control to change the number of 1 Turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control and choose steps to be played back. the parameter you wish to change using the slider The unit plays the sequence repeatedly (loop playback) according to the from the [SLIDER DESTINATION] category.

  • Page 12: Creating Sounds And Categories/Parameters

    Creating sounds and categories/ parameters This chapter explains the synthesis categories and parameters included in the program for creating sounds. For details for how to change the categories, parameters and parameter values described here, see “Operation” (page 9). harmonic overtones to the Oscillator 1 frequency, making a complex OSCILLATOR category waveform.

  • Page 13: Filter Category

    The sub oscillator generates a triangle wave that is one octave lower — When set to [Full], you can play one octave twelve scale with the than the pitch of Oscillator 1. Because a triangle wave has very few oscillation sound (sine wave) of the filter. harmonics, you can use the triangle sub octave to add weight to a sound —...

  • Page 14: Amp Envelope Category

    The [Release] parameter sets the filter envelope release time. The TORAIZ AS-1 provides four glide modes. You can select between This controls how quickly the filter closes after a note is released.

  • Page 15: Slider Category

    ! Vibrato: Periodic change in sound pitch ! Sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, and square waves generate modulation ! Wah Wah: Periodic change in tone effects only in the positive direction. ! Tremolo: Periodic change in volume ! Here are some examples of LFO effects: —...

  • Page 16: Modulation Category

    You can select the desired effect type each for the [FX1 Type] and [FX2 MODULATION category type] parameters as shown in the following table. The effect types selected here will be edited by the parameters as shown in the table Many of the unique sounds associated with the Prophet-5 and Prophet-6 below.

  • Page 17: Aftertouch Category

    Setting value Delay time Parameter Explanation Qrtr Changes the volume. 1 beat (quarter note) If the [Amount] value is set in the plus direction, the Qrtr D 1.5 beats (dotted quarter note) volume will increase as you further press down the Half 2 beats (half note) keyboard.

  • Page 18: Arpeggiator/Sequencer Category

    When you turn on the arpeggiator and hold a chord on the keyboard, the ! From [C0] to [C10] can be set. TORAIZ AS-1 will play a pattern based on the individual notes held. ! See “Using the sequencer” (page 10) for adding ties.

  • Page 19: Parameter List

    Category name Category name Parameter list Parameter Parameter in the display in the display SLIDER Osc 1 Freq SEQUENCER Length Category name DESTINATION Parameter Osc 2 Freq Note 1 in the display LPF Amount Vel 1 OSCILLATOR 1 Frequency HPF Amount Slew 1 Shape LFO Amount...
  • Page 20 Category name Category name Category name Parameter Parameter Parameter in the display in the display in the display Note 19 Note 38 Note 57 Vel 19 Vel 38 Vel 57 Slew 19 Slew 38 Slew 57 Note 20 Note 39 Note 58 Vel 20 Vel 39...

  • Page 21: Changing The Unit Settings ([Global Setting])

    Changing the unit settings ([GLOBAL SETTING]) Global settings are parameters that affect all programs. These include settings such as Master Tune, MIDI Channel, MIDI Clock, and others. To change Global settings, press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button and the [GLOBAL SETTING] screen appears. Any change in [GLOBAL SETTING] will be reflected in all programs.
  • Page 22 For operational details, see “Using with external equipment” (page 26). Adjusts the touch sensitivity of the keyboard. The TORAIZ AS-1’s keyboard is an electrostatic capacitive touch pad Keys Sens 1 to 10 (4*) and you can adjust the keyboard touch sensitivity to a player and use environment using this setting.

  • Page 23: Keyboard Mode Scale List

    Keyboard mode scale list Scale name Name in the display Keyboard assignment Ionian Ionian E B Dorian Dorian D E B Phrygian Phrygian F# G Lydian Lydian A B Mixolydian Mixolydian E B Aeolian Aeolian C D E G Locrian Locrian A...

  • Page 24: Alternate Tuning List

    Alternate tuning list Scale name Displayed Explanation Equal Temperament Equal Temperme.. The default Western tuning, based on the twelfth root of two. MIDI notes 36-95 reflect harmonics 2 through 60 based on the fundamental of A= 27.5 Hz. The low C on a standard 5 octave keyboard acts as the root note (55 Hz), and the Harmonic Series HrmA1-60 harmonics play upwards from there.

  • Page 25: Calibration

    Calibration Although the TORAIZ AS-1 has been calibrated at the factory, it is necessary to calibrate the unit using its calibration function for stable operation to adapt the unit to your usage environment. (Since the unit’s oscillators and filters are composed of analog circuits and operated by voltage control, oscillation frequency and cutoff frequency may fluctuate due to the influence of external factors such as air temperature and power supply voltage.)

  • Page 26: Using With External Equipment

    Using with external equipment This chapter explains how to connect the TORAIZ AS-1 to an external MIDI device or computer and use it in combination with them. For details on the setting items described in the operation procedures, see "Changing settings ([GLOBAL SETTING])" (page 22).

  • Page 27: Using The [Trigger In] Of This Unit To Control The Play Functions Of This Unit

    4 Play using the sequencer or arpeggiator of this 2 Set [MIDI Clock Mode] of [GLOBAL SETTING] to unit. [Slave], [Slave Thru] or [Slave No S/S]. ! The operations of play functions such as BPM and sequencer of the ! For the details for how each setting works, see “Changing the unit external MIDI device or MIDI compatible application in the computer settings ([GLOBAL SETTING])”...

  • Page 28: Midi Implementation

    MIDI implementation This unit sends and receives MIDI data according to the settings selected in the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu. Check the following list to confirm the types of MIDI data that can be sent and received. MIDI Messages System Real Time Messages Status Explanation 0b1111 1000...

  • Page 29: Nrpn (Non-Registered Parameter Number) Messages

    Transmitted Channel Messages Status Description 1st Data Byte 2nd Data Byte 3rd Data Byte 1000 nnnn 0kkkkkkk Note Off 1001 nnnn 0kkkkkkk 0vvvvvvv Note On 1011 nnnn 0vvvvvvv 0vvvvvvv Control Change; see "Transmitted Controller Messages" below. 1100 nnnn 0vvvvvvv Program Change, 0-98 for programs 1-99 within current bank Where: 0kkkkkkk = Note Number 0-127 nnnn = Channel Number 0 to 15 (MIDI channel 1 to 16)

  • Page 30: Sysex Messages

    0000 0101 Bank Number, 0-9 0000 vvvv Program Number, 0-99 0vvv vvvv End of exclusive (EOX) 1111 0111 The Toraiz AS-1 will send out the current program edit buffer in the format described in “Program Edit Buffer Data Dump” (page 32).
  • Page 31 Request program edit buffer transmit 1111 0111 End of exclusive (EOX) The Toraiz AS-1 will send out the current values of Global Parameters in the format described in “Global Parameters Data Dump” (page 32). Request Global Parameter Dump Status Description...
  • Page 32 Program Edit Buffer Data Dump Status Description 1111 0000 System Exclusive (SysEx) 0000 0000 Pioneer DJ ID (first byte) 0100 0000 Pioneer DJ ID (second byte) 0000 0101 Pioneer DJ ID (third byte) 0000 0000 Toraiz ID (first byte) 0000 0000...

  • Page 33: Midi Continuous Controllers (Cc) Transmitted/Received

    MIDI Continuous Controllers (CC) Program Parameter Data Transmitted/Received The following table lists Toraiz AS-1's program parameters. This unit's [GLOBAL SETTING] and MIDI Continuous Controllers (CC) NRPN Value Parameter are related as follows. 0-60 V_OSC_1_FREQ, ! When [MIDI Param Send] is set to [CC], this unit transmits CC.
  • Page 34 NRPN Value Parameter NRPN Value Parameter V_FX_1_SELECT, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_28_NOTE_1, 0-127 V_FX_1_MIX, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_29_NOTE_1, 0-255 V_FX_1_PARAM_1, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_30_NOTE_1, 0-127 V_FX_1_PARAM_2, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_31_NOTE_1, V_FX_1_SYNC, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_32_NOTE_1, 0-10 V_FX_1_SYNC_RATE, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_33_NOTE_1, V_FX_2_SELECT, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_34_NOTE_1, 0-127 V_FX_2_MIX, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_35_NOTE_1, 0-127 V_FX_2_PARAM_1, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_36_NOTE_1, 0-127 V_FX_2_PARAM_2, 12-108 M_SEQ_STEP_37_NOTE_1,...
  • Page 35 NRPN Value Parameter NRPN Value Parameter 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_25_VEL_1, 1050 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_1_PRGM_SELECT; 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_26_VEL_1, 1051 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_2_PRGM_SELECT; 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_27_VEL_1, 1052 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_3_PRGM_SELECT; 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_28_VEL_1, 1053 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_4_PRGM_SELECT; 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_29_VEL_1, 1054 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_5_PRGM_SELECT; 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_30_VEL_1, 1055 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_6_PRGM_SELECT; 0-127 M_SEQ_STEP_31_VEL_1, 1056 0-99 V_GLOBAL_QUICK_PROGRAM_7_PRGM_SELECT;...

  • Page 36: Block Diagram

    Block diagram Block diagram (signal flow diagram)

  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting ! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the items below and access the Pioneer DJ site and check [FAQ] for the [TORAIZ AS-1]. http://pioneerdj.com/ Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot be rectified, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

  • Page 38: Precautions Regarding Our Repair Services

    Tolerable operating temperature ..+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F) Tolerable operating humidity ...... 5 % to 85 % (no condensation) ! "Pioneer DJ" is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION, and is used under license. Input/Output terminals...

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