1. Performances can be synchronized with a DAW or other applications using MIDI signals.

2. Program editing, banks/programs management and sequence pattern creation are available using　TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, a dedicated program editing software released from Soundtower Inc.
The latest version of TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE and the instruction manual can be downloaded from the website of Soundtower Inc.
http://www.soundtower.com/toraiz/

To inquire regarding TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, please contact Soundtower Inc. through their website.

This unit is not equipped with an audio interface function.

Up to 495 sequence patterns can be saved in one project.
You can save the sequence patterns to programs saved in the user banks [U1] ~ [U5]. You can edit sequence patterns saved in the factory banks [F1] ~ [F5], however, they cannot be saved.

The slider serves the same function as a pitch or mod (modulation) wheel.
You can control up to seven different parameters listed below with the slider using the [SLIDER DESTINATION] and all the parameters can be changed simultaneously.

1. [Frequency] in [Oscillator 1]
2. [Frequency] in [Oscillator 2]
3. [Cutoff] in [LOW-PASS FILTER]
4. [Cutoff] in [HIGH-PASS FILTER]
5. [Initial Amt] in [LFO]
6. [FX1Mix] in [EFFECTS]
7. [FX2Mix] in [EFFECTS]

For details, please see "Operation" and "Creating sounds and categories/
parameters" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

You can edit preset programs included in all banks.

However, edited programs are only saved in your bank [U1] ~ [U5].
If you select factory bank [F1] ~ [F5] to save a preset program, it will be automatically saved to the same program number in the user bank.

For details, please see "Saving an edited program" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

Yes.
You can initialize a selected program to a basic program by using [Basic Program] in [GLOBAL SETTING] menu. You can initialize programs included in all banks to basic programs. However, they are only saved in your bank [U1] ~ [U5].

Taking advantage of its synthesis engine, the TORAIZ AS-1 has a variety of presets including bass, leads, pad sounds and sound FX.
The presets are created by sound designers who have been creating preset programs for the past Dave Smith Instruments synthesizers.

Yes.
Please use TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, a dedicated program editing software released from Soundtower Inc.
The latest version of TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE and the instruction manual can be downloaded from the website of Soundtower Inc.
http://www.soundtower.com/toraiz/

To inquire regarding TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, please contact Soundtower Inc. through their website.

Yes.
Please use TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, a dedicated program editing software released from Soundtower Inc.
The latest version of TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE and the instruction manual can be downloaded from the website of Soundtower Inc.
http://www.soundtower.com/toraiz/

To inquire regarding TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, please contact Soundtower Inc. through their website.

You cannot initialize all of them at one time. However, you can initialize a selected program to a basic program by using [Basic Program] in [GLOBAL SETTING] menu.
You can initialize programs included in all banks to basic programs. However, they are only saved in your bank [U1] ~ [U5].

The following parameters can be saved:

-Pitch of each step
-Velocity of each step
-Slew [On]/[Off] of each step
-The number of steps you want to play

Yes. You can set the velocity at [Vel] in each step in the [SEQUENCER] category.
*The keyboard of this unit doesn't support velocity parameter.

The tempo range is 30 BPM to 250 BPM.

Yes.
As for an accent, you can set it through the velocity setting of each step.

No.

Yes, you can make multiple TORAIZ AS-1 units play in sync by connecting them using MIDI cables.
For details, please see "Using with external equipment" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

These movements cannot be recorded.
This unit does not support motion sequence.

Yes. For details, please see "MIDI Implementation" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

They are not automatically saved. Please save the programs which include the created patterns.
As for the instruction on how to save such programs, see "Saving an edited program" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

Yes.

Yes.

No. Connect the power cord and the AC adapter included in the box properly to the outlet.

Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2: C0 (16.4 Hz) ~ C9 (8372.0 Hz)
When using sub oscillator: C-1 (8.2 Hz) ~ C9 (8372.0 Hz)

TRIGGER IN is prioritized based on parameter setting at [Seq Jack Mode] of the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu either you set [Master] or [Slave] for this unit at the MIDI CLOCK setting.
For details, see "Changing the unit settings ([GLOBAL SETTING])" and "Using the [TRIGGER IN] of this unit to control the play functions of this unit" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

You can backup your program data in the following two ways:

1. Use TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE.
You can backup the data per bank/program using TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE released from Soundtower Inc.
The latest version of TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE and the instruction manual can be downloaded from the website of Soundtower Inc.
http://www.soundtower.com/toraiz/

To inquire regarding TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, please contact Soundtower Inc. through their website.

2. Send the data by sending bank and program settings as MIDI SysEx messages from the unit to an external device and save it.
You can send each setting to a connected Windows PC / Mac by setting the following items at the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu.

-[Dump Prog]
-[Dump Bank]
-[Dump All Banks]

Save settings you sent to your Windows PC/Mac using MIDI utility software available in the market. For details, see the manual of the software you use.

Yes. You can control it by checking MIDI CC number you wish to control using MIDI signals and input the MIDI CC number.

For details, please see "MIDI Continuous Controllers (CC)
Transmitted/Received" in "MIDI Implementation" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

The range is 30 BPM to 250 BPM.
We do not guarantee operation when MIDI clock outside this range is received.

No.

Yes. Select a program you wish to save (last memory) and press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button twice at the same time. The program will be displayed first on the main screen next time you turn on the unit.

You can change the touch sense (sensitivity) of the keyboard at [Keys Sens] of the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu. The sensitivity of the slider cannot be changed.

By connecting a foot pedal or a device that sends an audio signal which works as a trigger signal to the [TRIGGER IN] of this unit, you can control the play functions of this unit such as sequencer, arpeggiator, etc. This offers you a variety of performance options.

For details, please see "Using the [TRIGGER IN] of this unit to control the play functions of this unit" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.

No. The master volume control is the only control to adjust volume. The [PHONES] and [AUDIO OUT] volume is linked to the master volume.

No. The order of FX1 and FX2 cannot be changed.

No. When the top part is touched, the parameters of the slider change to the value set at the [SLIDER DESTINATION] category.

Although you cannot use the TORAIZ AS-1 slider like a pitch wheel, +/- pitch bend is available if you use a pitch wheel on an external MIDI device.

The keyboard of this unit doesn't support velocity and aftertouch. From an external MIDI device (MIDI keyboard, MIDI pad, etc.), however, you can input velocity and aftertouch data.

The low-pass filter can generate a sine wave through its self-oscillation by increasing the [Resonance] level in the [LOW-PASS FILTER] category.

No. TORAIZ AS-1 does not have analog distortion.
Distortion is included in its 24-bit 48 kHz digital effects.

The keyboard of this unit doesn't support velocity and aftertouch. From an external MIDI device (MIDI keyboard, MIDI pad, etc.), however, you can control the following parameters by inputting velocity and aftertouch data.

Velocity
-FILTER ENVELOPE Amount of the low-pass filter
-FILTER ENVELOPE Amount of the high-pass filter
-AMP ENVELOPE Amount

Aftertouch
-[Oscillator 1] [Frequency]
-[Oscillator 2] [Frequency]
-[LOW-PASS FILTER] [Cutoff]
-[HIGH-PASS FILTER] [Cutoff]
-[VCA] output volume
-[LFO] [Initial Amt]

Yes.
Go to the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu and select [Mono] for Mono/Stereo parameter.
Although TORAIZ AS-1 is a monophonic synthesizer, sometimes different effect sound is output from L/R depending on the internal effector settings when the FX is turned on.

The MIDI OUT/THRU terminal of this unit cannot output MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU at the same time.
Set MIDI Out/Thru parameter as Out or Thru at the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu depending on your system.

Yes. Select [Off] for [Local Control] at the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu.
However, if you select [Off] for [Local Control] at the [GLOBAL SETTING] menu, all operation for this unit's synthesizer parameters will become invalid.

MIDI output note will change if you use the [OCTAVE DOWN]/[OCTAVE UP] button.

MIDI output note will not change.

You cannot restore the previous value. We recommend you save programs before making important change.

You cannot change the order of the program on this unit alone.
Please use TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, a dedicated program editing software released from Soundtower Inc.
The latest version of TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE and the instruction manual can be downloaded from the website of Soundtower Inc.
http://www.soundtower.com/toraiz/

To inquire regarding TORAIZ AS-1 Sound Editor LE, please contact Soundtower Inc. through their website.

You can do it by following the steps below.
Note: When you moved a program to a different bank, the program you moved will overwrite a program in the bank to which you moved the program.

1. Select a program you wish to move.
2. Press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
3. While the below screen is shown, turn the [PROGRAM/BANK] knob while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select a bank number of which you wish to move the program. Then turn the [PROGRAM/BANK] knob (without pressing the [SHIFT] button) to select a program number of which you wish to overwrite.

4. Press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button to overwrite the program.

When you perform step recording, the sequence pattern will be overwritten. You cannot restore the previous sequence pattern because this unit does not have "undo" feature. We recommend you save programs when you input important sequence pattern. By selecting the saved program again, you can restore the sequence pattern you last saved.

No. TORAIZ AS-1 is a monophonic synthesizer therefore you cannot play chords.

You cannot fix the BPM because internal BPM is set and saved per program.
BPM does not change even you change programs when you turn on [LOCK SEQUENCE] and fix a sequence pattern, or the unit is operating as a slave and receiving MIDI clock.