First Look: Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 through Dreadbox Darkness

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"Broaden your musical horizons with the TORAIZ AS-1 mono synth. It boasts a true analogue synthesis engine based on the discrete analogue circuitry in Dave Smith’s Prophet-6. Plus, it features intuitive controls, compatible, easy-to-use sound editing software, along with a touchpad keyboard and slider to bring even more creative possibilities to your performance or production.

True analog sound from Dave Smith Instruments’ Prophet-6
Two voltage-controlled oscillators
Two voltage-controlled filters
Two envelope generators
Voltage-controlled amplifier and low-frequency oscillator
Full programmability with 495 presets, 495 user programs and Quick Program
Dual FX engine with seven FX (six from the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 synth)
Touchpad-style keyboard and slider
Scale Mode
Arpeggiator
64-step sequencer with Sequence Lock
Bright OLED display
Easy connection to a PC/Mac or an external MIDI device
Robust metal chassis

The Dreadbox Darkness is a Digital True Stereo Reverb effect pedal and it is a result of our collaboration with Sinevibes.
By combining two exquisite Sinevibes Algorithms, Dreadbox team took this even further by extending the code and making these suitable for use as an effect pedal. Dreadbox favours open architecture in most of their devices, so instead of having several switched algorithms, Darkness has a single versatile and flexible formula, that can create from Small and Smooth Reflections up to Huge Shimmering and Endless Reverbs.
Technically, Darkness is a Granular Pitch Shifter, followed by the famous large Reverb found on the Typhon synthesizer and ending up to a gate generator. In addition to this, there is also a micro looper that can hold up 150ms of the input signal, in order to create a freeze effect."

[NAMM] Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 - NAMM Floor Video

Published on Jan 19, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a demo of the Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 at the NAMM Show 2017."

See the Pioneer label below for more.

Pioneer DJ - Toraiz - AS-1 - Exploring the Presets - Part 2 - MVM #120

Published on Aug 20, 2018 Midiverse - TV

"Welcome to Midiverse - TV. On this episode we're going to be taking a look at the Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 Monophonic Synthesizer."

Part 1 here.

Pioneer DJ Introduces the TORAIZ “SQUID”

Published on Apr 24, 2019 Pioneer DJ

Playlist:

TORAIZ “SQUID” Official Introduction – The new multitrack sequencer
TORAIZ “SQUID” Official Walkthrough – The new multitrack sequencer
Pioneer Toraiz SQUID: Creating Polyrhythms - Rishabh Rajan
Pioneer DJ SQUID sequencer review - Ask.Audio

Specs:
16 tracks
64 patterns per track
64 steps per track
Step resolution
Quarter note
Eighth note
Sixteenth note
Twenty-fourth note
Thirty-second note
8 notes per step
128 projects
1 MIDI THRU / OUT
1 USB B port

Width 14.76 in
Height 8.81 in
Depth2.84 in
Weight 4.19 lb

Included Accessories
AC adaptor
Power cord
Quick Start Guide

"THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR SETUP
Unlock limitless creativity with the SQUID™ multitrack sequencer. Part of our TORAIZ™ series of musical instruments and production equipment, this inspiration tool will be the heartbeat of your studio and live setups. The SQUID will control your workflow and give you the chance to develop new styles of music as you create unique sequence patterns and phrases at the touch of a button. Connect, sync and simultaneously control up to 16 instruments via its multiple input/outputs. The terminals are compatible with various equipment, from your DAW and hardware instruments to modular synths, vintage synthesizers and drum machines.

Perfect for on-the-fly music production, the layout and controls are effortless to navigate so your ideas will come to life the moment inspiration strikes. This production tool enables you to randomize sounds, sequences, and drums – all in key. Access endless polyrhythmic-looping options and instantly change the playback direction and speeds. With the world-first* Groove Bend feature, you’ll really feel the groove as you generate original rhythms in real time. And by controlling everything in one place, you can focus on developing phrases.

* First slider-operated trigger timing feature in the music production category (according to research conducted by Pioneer DJ Corporation, as of April 18, 2019).

Toraiz AS-1 Sounds (and Coffee) Part 3

Published on Jan 15, 2019 Stochastic Design

"Diving further into a few sounds of the Toraiz AS-1, we show what the sub oscillator and noise components can add to a sound, and of course a bunch of tweaking and playing in general."

Stochastic Design Toraiz videos. See the Pioneer label below for more as well.

Can Pioneer DJ Build Synths? TORAIZ AS-1 Synthesizer Overview

Published on Apr 15, 2017 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Pioneer DJ announced in January the AS-1 Synthesizer, a new collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments. The core of the AS-1 is a Mono Prophet 6 Synthesizer. To offer you a good look at this device, here my overview video of the device and of the synthesis."

Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 Sound Demo (no talking)

Published on Jan 20, 2017 Bonedo

"#PioneerDJ #TORAIZ #AS-1 at #NAMM2017 - Sound Demo
Sounds and sequences from DSI / Pioneer DJ's analogue synthesiser."

Pioneer DJ - Toraiz - AS-1 - Exploring the Presets - MVM #117

Published on Jul 9, 2018 Midiverse - TV

"Welcome to Midiverse - TV. On this episode we're going to be taking a look at the Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 Monophonic Synthesizer."

Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 Sound Demo (no talking)

Published on Apr 25, 2017 Bonedo

"Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 Sound Demo
More audio files and Review (in German) here: https://www.bonedo.de/artikel/einzela..."

Bad Gear - Pioneer Toraiz AS-1

video upload by AudioPilz

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 Overview Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS1
1:29 Oscillators
01:50 Filters
02:07 Modulators (Envelopes, LFO)
02:16 Prophet 6 Synth Engine, Menu Diving
02:31 Modulations, Touch Slider
02:52 FX Section
03:15 Sequencer (Menu Diving again)
03:40 Arpeggiator
03:51 Restart, Midi Clock, Timing Issues
04:13 Front Panel Design Quirks
04:24 Presets
04:50 Build Quality, Pricing, Thanks,...
05:05 Hate
05:29 Jam 1 (Bassline)
06:22 Jam 2 (Mellow Tones)
07:23 Finale (Proto Bass Music)
07:52 Verdict
08:59 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout

Pioneer Toriaz + AS-1 Dancefair 2017

Published on Mar 8, 2017 sonicstate

"Local reporter Champ gets a look at the Pioneer Toraiz and AS-1 in action at Dancefiar 2017 at the weekend."

Pioneer DSI Toraiz AS1 Demo by INHALT

Published on Jan 26, 2017 INHALTVIDEO

"When Dave Smith Instruments approached us to do sound design for a new compact synthesizer, we weren't really sure what to expect. It had been several years since the Mopho had come out, and we had used one to full effect as a touring bass machine, so we need it was going to be loud, fully functional, and easy to gig with. However, we did not expect the varied sonic palette that comes with the Toraiz AS-1. During our time working on the factory banks and sequences, we had a chance to listen to the synth on many different sound systems, and the constant descriptor that came to mind was "Pro One". We've essentially concluded that the AS1 is the modern day Pro One. It has the distinct drive and loudness associated with the high headroom of the mono synth and the tone colour has that charismatic dryness associated with the "One".

The sequencer present here is far more comprehensive than that of the Pro One, but nonetheless, just like the older, bigger brother, it oozes Electronic Body Music unlike anything else. The feel and movement present with straight 16ths playing back on the low end gives the speakers an expected workout but without sacrificing that all important low mid. Far too many modern synthesizers accentuate the low bass and the top end but usually leave the mid range (especially the low mids) either thin or almost nonexistent. Not so with the AS1. The mid range is completely present and this midrange is critical to achieving the signature bass line sounds that the Pro One does so effortlessly.

From a feature standpoint, the little metal box is fully stacked. Everything architecturally from the flagship Prophet 6 has been ported over and the only exception is a slimmer fx section. However, considering that the preoccupation with the AS1 will be basslines and sequences, we didn't feel left out despite the fact that the FX engine is slimmer.

Please take a listen on a quality set of headphones or studio monitors. The low end is very present here and many of the sounds in the demo emphasize basslines, so you'll need something that can transmit the low end. Computer speakers just don't do this synth justice. We definitely feel like Pioneer has an absolute winner with this little box and after wrapping the sound design, we gave the unit back with much hesitation as it was leading to song ideas and inspiration non-stop!"

Volca kick を買ったのでとりあえず4つ打ちしてみた！

Published on Jun 7, 2017 SHINGA Instant techno

Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 & Roland TB-03 as well.

Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 & Empress Effects Reverb

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Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 & EHX Big Muff Triangle

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幻のシンセ「S³-6R」とコラボしてみた！

Published on Jul 6, 2017 SHINGA Instant techno

"趣味で息抜きにシンセサイザーで遊んでるSHINです！安く、手軽に、楽しんでテクノ！それがINSTANT TECHNOです。"

"SHIN is playing with a synthesizer to relax with a hobby! Cheap, easy, enjoying techno! That is INSTANT TECHNO."

Roland SP-404X, Pioneer Toraiz AS-1, Korg Volca Kick, Korg Electribe M.

Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 & Eventide H9 (Tricerachorus)

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Best Analog bassline synthesizer Pioneer Toraiz as-1 Sounds

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Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 & Eventide Space

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Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 & Strymon Volante

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