Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
TAS1
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.
Features
Based on the DSI Prophet-6 Analog Synth
Monophonic
495 Preset Patches
2 x VCO & VCF, 2 x EG, VCA, LFO
Resonant LP Filter & HP Filter
Each Preset Offers a 64-Step Sequencer
Arpeggiator
Dual FX Engine from Prophet-6
Touch-Pad Keyboard and Slider Control
Optional Mac/Windows Sound Editor
Specifications
Polyphony | 1 voice |
Programs | Programs: 99 in 10 banks (5 factory banks, 5 user banks) |
Synthesizer Structure | 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 & Controls | 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 to 3 octaves
Parameters BPM (shared with sequencer) Time divide (shared with sequencer) |
Performance Control | Keyboard 13 keys 22 preset scales 9 Octaves: C0 to 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 Data | 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 |
Connectors | Outputs
Audio Out (L/R): 1/4" / 6.35 mm TS Phones: 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS
MIDI MIDI In: 5-pin Din MIDI Out/Thru: 5-pin Din
USB: Type-B port Others: Trigger In: 1/4" / 6.35 mm TS
Trigger Input
Able to connect a general footswitch or input audio signals Able to Set the Operation from 4 Types: Pedal Trigger Gate Trigger-gate |
Power | Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Rated Current: 0.4 A Rated Output: 5 VDC, 2 A Power Consumption (Standby): 0.08 W Power Consumption: 5 VDC, 1500 mA |
Temperature and Humidity | Operating Temperature: 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% (no condensation) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10.5 x 2.7 x 7.0" / 267.4 x 68.6 x 177.7 mm |
Weight | 3.1 lb / 1.4 kg |
Packaging Info |
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Package Weight | 4.955 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.95 x 11.45 x 4.7" |
What’s in the box
TAS 1 x 1
AC adaptor
Power Cord
Quick Start Guide