Pioneer TORAIZAS1 User Manual
Contents
How to read this manual
Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions” (Quick
Start Guide) included with this unit. Both documents include important
information that you should understand before using this product.
! In this manual, the names of buttons, controls and terminals
indicated on the product, and program options appearing on the
unit display, etc., are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). (e.g.
[GLOBAL] button, [PHONES] terminal, [OSCILLATOR 1])
! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software
described in this manual as well as the external appearance and
specifications of the hardware are currently under development and
may differ from the final specifications.
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browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures
described in this manual.
Before starting
Features ........................................................................................................ 4
Part names and functions
Control panel ................................................................................................ 5
Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 7
Connections
Connecting inputs and outputs ................................................................. 8
Using with external equipment
Connecting this unit to an external MIDI device or computer and
playing......................................................................................................... 26
Synchronizing and Playing this unit with an external MIDI device or
computer .................................................................................................... 26
Using the [TRIGGER IN] of this unit to control the play functions of this
unit .............................................................................................................. 27
MIDI implementation
MIDI Messages .......................................................................................... 28
NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Number) Messages ....................... 29
Sysex Messages ......................................................................................... 30
MIDI Continuous Controllers (CC) Transmitted/Received ..................... 33
Program Parameter Data ......................................................................... 33
Block diagram
Block diagram (signal flow diagram) ....................................................... 36
Additional information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 37
Precautions regarding our repair services .............................................. 38
About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 38
Specifications............................................................................................. 38
Operation
Choosing and playing a program ............................................................... 9
Editing a program ........................................................................................ 9
Saving an edited program ........................................................................... 9
Initializing a program to create a sound from scratch ........................... 10
Using the sequencer ................................................................................. 10
Using the slider .......................................................................................... 11
Using the Quick Program function .......................................................... 11
Creating sounds and categories/parameters
OSCILLATOR category .............................................................................. 12
MIXER category ......................................................................................... 12
FILTER category ......................................................................................... 13
FILTER ENVELOPE category ..................................................................... 13
AMP ENVELOPE category ........................................................................ 14
GLIDE category .......................................................................................... 14
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) category ................................................ 14
SLIDER category ........................................................................................ 15
MODULATION category ............................................................................ 16
EFFECTS category ...................................................................................... 16
AFTERTOUCH category ............................................................................. 17
MISC PARAMETERS (Miscellaneous parameters) category ................ 17
ARPEGGIATOR/SEQUENCER category .................................................. 18
ARPEGGIATOR category ........................................................................... 18
SEQUENCER category .............................................................................. 18
Parameter list ............................................................................................. 19
Changing the unit settings ([GLOBAL SETTING])
[GLOBAL SETTING] menu items .............................................................. 21
Keyboard mode scale list .......................................................................... 23
Alternate tuning list ................................................................................... 24
Calibration .................................................................................................. 25
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A message from Dave Smith
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Before starting
Features
The TORAIZ AS-1 is a fully programmable monophonic analog
synthesizer that features discrete analog filters based on the acclaimed
Prophet-6 polyphonic synthesizer designed by Dave Smith Instruments
LLC. Its built-in 64-step sequencer and extensive library of preset sounds
make it an inspiring and expressive musical tool. And its easy-to-use
control panel packs a tremendous amount of sound-creation power and
versatility into a compact, robust metal chassis that is equally suited to
studio or stage.
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.
Fully programmable synthesizer engine
All sounds can be saved as presets and accessed instantly in the studio
or on stage. Synthesizer parameters are clearly displayed in the highresolution OLED.
Extensive library of preset sounds
The factory presets are designed to cover a broad variety of musical
styles and genres. You can use them as is, or edit and save them
according to your preference.
64 step-sequencer and arpeggiator
The TORAIZ AS-1’s step-sequencer and arpeggiator are great tools for
phrase making and live performances. Since the 64-step sequencer is
capable of step input, you can instantly store the phrase you have just
come up with. Furthermore, you can change the sound rhythm and key
of the phrase made with the 64-step sequencer and arpeggiator in real
time, which will inspire you to create new phrases.
Intuitive interface and professionalquality design
All TORAIZ AS-1 controls are arranged for easy, control-panel access in
much the same way as on DJ gear. This allows you to quickly and easily
tweak sounds in real time. And because it is compact and constructed
with a robust metal chassis, you can safely take it anywhere for music
production and live performance.
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Part names and functions
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Control panel
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Part names and functions
1 SHIFT button
If a button has two functions, you can toggle between them by
turning the [SHIFT] button ON or OFF.
To turn on the [SHIFT] button, press and hold it so that it lights up. To
turn off the [SHIFT] button, just release it so that the light goes off.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9).
2 GLOBAL button
Switches to global settings mode.
See “Changing the unit settings ([GLOBAL SETTING])” (page 21).
3 PROGRAM/BANK control
Switches programs.
To switch banks, turn on the [SHIFT] button before you turn the
control.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9).
4 PARAM/CATEGORY control
Selects the parameter to be adjusted.
To switch between categories, turn on the [SHIFT] button before you
turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control.
See “Editing a program” (page 9).
5 Display
Displays bank number, program number, program name,
parameters, etc.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9).
6 VALUE control
Adjusts the parameter/menu setting appearing in the display.
See “Editing a program” (page 9).
7 VOLUME control
Adjusts the audio output level.
See “Volume” (page 17) and “No sound or low sound” (page 37).
The volume of [AUDIO OUT] and [PHONES] output are linked.
When playing using headphones, be careful not to raise the volume
too much.
Depending on the [VOLUME] control setting, stimulusly loud sounds
may occur when you play the keyboard.
8 LPF CUTOFF control
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the LPF (low-pass filter).
See “FILTER category” (page 13).
9 LPF RESONANCE control
Adjusts the resonance of the LPF (low-pass filter).
See “FILTER category” (page 13).
a HPF CUTOFF control
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the HPF (high-pass filter).
See “FILTER category” (page 13).
b ENVELOPE ATTACK control
Adjusts the attack of the amplifier envelope and the filter envelope.
See “FILTER ENVELOPE category” (page 13).
c ENVELOPE DECAY/RELEASE control
Adjusts the decay and release of the amplifier envelope and the filter
envelope.
See “FILTER ENVELOPE category” (page 13).
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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 15).
e FX ON/OFF button
Turns the effect On/Off.
See “EFFECTS category” (page 16).
f LATCH button
Holds the effect of the slider.
See “Using the slider” (page 11).
g Slider
Adjusts the effect of the slider.
See “Using the slider” (page 11).
h Keyboard
Use the keyboard to play the currently selected sound.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9).
i OCTAVE DOWN button
Lowers the keyboard’s playing range an octave.
To lower it in semitone steps, turn on the [SHIFT] button before you
press the [OCTAVE DOWN] button.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9) and
“OSCILLATOR category” (page 12).
j OCTAVE UP button
Raises the keyboard’s playing range an octave.
To raise it in semitone steps, turn on the [SHIFT] button before you
press the [OCTAVE DOWN] button.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9) and
“OSCILLATOR category” (page 12).
k SEQUENCER record button
Puts the sequencer in the recording state.
See “Using the sequencer” (page 10).
l SEQUENCER play button
Plays the sequence.
See “Using the sequencer” (page 10).
m HOLD button
Turns On/Off the keyboard hold function.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9) and
“ARPEGGIATOR category” (page 18).
n ARP button
Turns the arpeggiator function On/Off.
See “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9) and
“ARPEGGIATOR category” (page 18).
o CLOCK BPM/DIVIDE control
Adjusts BPM.
To adjust the tempo of the sequencer/arpeggiator, turn on the
[SHIFT] button before you turn the [CLOCK BPM/DIVIDE] control.
See “ARPEGGIATOR/SEQUENCER category” (page 18).
p CLOCK TAP button
Tap the [CLOCK TAP] button with your finger to set the BPM.
See “ARPEGGIATOR/SEQUENCER category” (page 18).
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Rear Panel
Part names and functions
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1 Kensington lock slot
2 PHONES output
Connect headphones.
3 AUDIO OUT R
Connect to an analog input terminal (right) of a power amplifier,
mixer, etc.
4 AUDIO OUT L
Connect to an analog input terminal (left) of a power amplifier, mixer,
etc.
5 TRIGGER IN
Connect a foot switch or a device that sends an audio signal to be a
trigger signal.
For detailed operational specifications of this terminal, see
“Changing the unit settings ([GLOBAL SETTING])” (page 21).
6 MIDI OUT/THRU
Connect to a device that receives MIDI signals from this unit.
7 MIDI IN
Connect to a device that sends MIDI signals to this unit.
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8 USB-B terminal
Connect to your computer.
! USB hubs cannot be used.
! To optimize performance, connect this unit and computer directly
with a USB 2.0 compliant USB cable.
9 Cable hook
Connect the AC adapter cable here to prevent accidental
disconnection. See “How to use the cable hook” (page 8).
a DC IN terminal
Connect the AC adapter cable here.
b u button
Turns the power of this unit On/Off.
This switch is between off and on for this product.
Caution
Even if you turn off the unit by operating the switch/button of the unit or
remote control (if supplied) and the display goes out and the unit looks
like the same way as the unit being unplugged from the power, the power
is still supplied to the unit according to this product specifications. To
completely shut down the power supply, disconnect the plug (shut-off
device) of the power cord. In order to easily do so, set up the unit near the
power outlet so that you can access the power cord plug (shut-off device)
without difficulty. Keeping the unit plugged in the power outlet for an
extended period of time may cause a fire.
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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.
! Connect this unit and your computer directly using a USB cable.
— Use a USB cable which conforms to USB 2.0.
— USB hubs cannot be used.
Connecting inputs and outputs
Headphones
AC adaptor
(included)
Foot switch
How to use the cable hook
Connect the AC adapter cable to the cable hook to prevent accidental
disconnection.
! If the AC power adaptor cable is unplugged while you are playing the
synthesizer, the sound will stop abruptly.
1 Fit the connection cable of the AC adaptor into the
cable hook.
Secure the cable into place.
MIDI keyboard,
sequencer, etc.
ComputerSynthesizer, sound module, etc.Powered speakers
To power outlet
Power cord
(included)
2 Connect the plug of the connection cable to the
[DC IN] terminal. If the cable on the left side of the
cable hook is too long, tighten it moderately.
Pull gently to tighten.
Plug in.
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Operation
Program number
This chapter explains how to operate the unit from sound creation to playing.
For details on the categories, parameters and parameter values described in the operating procedures, see “Creating sounds and categories/
parameters” (page 12).
Operation
Choosing and playing a program
The TORAIZ AS-1 has ten banks ([F1]-[F5] and [U1]-[U5]) each of which
stores 99 programs. To recall the desired program, select a bank and a
program number in that order.
! The programs in the banks [F1]-[F5] are read-only and the programs
in the banks [U1]-[U5] are rewritable. Though you can edit any
program in any bank, you can only save a program to a user bank
[U1]-[U5].
(“F” represents “Factory bank” and “U” represents “User bank.”)
! When you purchase this product, the programs in the banks
[U1]-[U5] are identical to the programs in the banks [F1]-[F5].
About the last memory function
By selecting a program and pressing the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button
twice (press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button to display the [GLOBAL
SETTING] screen and again press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button to
return to the main screen), the selected program will be displayed
first on the main screen next time you turn on the unit.
1 Press the [u] button on the rear panel to turn on
the unit.
The main screen appears in the display.
2 Turn on the external devices connected to the
[AUDIO OUT] (e.g. powered speakers, power
amplifier, audio mixer, etc.).
3 Press and hold the [SHIFT] button and turn the
[PROGRAM/BANK] control to select a bank number.
The bank number in the display changes when you turn the control.
! If you press and hold the [SHIFT] button, it turns On only while you
are pressing the button. To turn it off, simply release the button.
Editing a program
There are two ways to edit a program.
! Use the controls and buttons of the control panel to directly adjust
the main parameters (as shown in step 2 below).
! Choose the desired parameter shown in the display and adjust the
detailed parameters (as shown in steps 3 to 5 below).
For the operations of the buttons and controls, see “Part names and
functions” (page 5) and for details of the parameters, see “Creating
sounds and categories/parameters” (page 12).
1 Choose a program you wish to edit.
Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Choosing and playing a program” above.
2 Operate the [LPF CUTOFF], [LPF RES], [HPF
CUTOFF], [ENVELOPE ATTACK], [ENVELOPE DECAY/
REL], [LFO FREQ/AMT] controls and/or [FX] button.
The sound changes as you adjust the parameter.
3 Press and hold the [SHIFT] button and turn the
[PARAM/CATEGORY] control to choose the desired
category.
The category name in the display changes when you turn the control.
! See step 3 in “Choosing and playing a program” above for how to
turn on/off the [SHIFT] button.
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U5
P27
BPM
120
Basic Program
Category name
Parameter name
AMP ENVELOPE
Attack 0
Parameter value
Bank number
Program name
U5
P27
Basic Program
AMP ENVELOPE
BPM
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120
Attack 0
4 Turn off the [SHIFT] button and turn the
[PROGRAM/BANK] control to select the desired
program.
The program number and program name in the display change when
you turn the control.
5 Play the keyboard.
The synthesizer plays the corresponding sound.
! If the [HOLD] button is On (lit), the sound plays continuously.
Each press of the [HOLD] button turns it On or Off in turn.
! If the [ARP] button is On (lit), any held notes are arpeggiated.
Each press of the [ARP] button turns it On or Off in turn.
! If you press the [OCTAVE UP] button/[OCTAVE DOWN] button while
performing the arpeggio play, you can raise/lower the scale by an
octave. To raise/lower in chromatic scale units, press and hold the
[SHIFT] button and press either button.
4 Turn off the [SHIFT] button and turn the [PARAM/
CATEGORY] control to choose the desired parameter
name.
The parameter name in the display changes when you turn the control.
5 Turn the [VALUE] control to adjust the parameter
value.
The sound changes as you adjust the parameter value shown in the
display.
Saving an edited program
1 Press and hold the [SHIFT] button and press the
[GLOBAL/WRITE] button.
The following screen appears in the display and the [GLOBAL/WRITE]
button flashes. (The [SHIFT] button turns off automatically.)
! See step 3 in “Choosing and playing a program” above for how to
turn on/off the [SHIFT] button.
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U5
P27
Basic Program
Press Write to Save
Attack 0
or Hold to Cancel
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2 If you wish to change the program name, turn the
[PARAM/CATEGORY] control to select the character
to be changed and turn the [VALUE] control to select
the desired character.
! You can choose from alphanumeric characters, symbols and a
blank.
! If you do not change the program name, this step is not necessary.
3 Press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button again.
The currently selected program is overwritten by the edited program.
! To cancel saving, press the [HOLD] button instead of the [GLOBAL/
WRITE] button. The display returns to the main screen without
saving the edited program.
Initializing a program to create a
sound from scratch
When you wish to create a sound from scratch, you can use the “basic
program,” which is a simple, single-oscillator sound. To do this, select
a program and initialize it. You can then use this as a starting point for
sound creation.
1 Select a program you wish to initialize.
! Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Choosing and playing a program” (page
9).
2 Turn off the [SHIFT] button, and press the
[GLOBAL/WRITE] button.
The [GLOBAL SETTING] screen appears in the display and the[GLOBAL/
WRITE] button lights up.
! See step 3 in “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9) for how
to turn on/off the [SHIFT] button.
3 Turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control until the
[Basic Program] screen appears in the display.
When the [Basic Program] is selected, the [LATCH] button flashes.
23.
Basic Program
Press Latch to
Load Basic Patch
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Using the sequencer
This unit can create up to 64-step sequence patterns for each program.
Performing step recording
1 Press the [SEQUENCER record] button.
The [Record] screen appears in the display and the unit enters step
recording mode.
:
Record
Note:– –
Vel:– –
HOLD
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2 Touch one of the keyboard keys.
The corresponding note is entered into a step, and the unit automatically
proceeds to the next step.
! Up to 64 steps can be entered.
! To enter a tie, press the [HOLD] button. When a note is tied,
the sound of the note you entered in the previous step plays
continuously.
! To enter a rest, press the [ARP] button.
! To switch [On]/[Off] of [Slew] of the step shown in the display, press
and hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [HOLD] button.
For how to turn on/off the [SHIFT] button, see step 3 in ““Choosing
and playing a program” (page 9).
3 Press the [SEQUENCER record] button.
The step recording ends.
! If you press the [SEQUENCER play] button while the unit is in step
recording state, it allows you to start sequencer playback as soon as
the step recording ends.
4 Press the [SEQUENCER play] button.
Playback of the entered sequence starts.
! If you touch a key of the keyboard while playing the sequence, the
pitch of the sequence shifts according to the scale of the key.
! To switch On/Off of [LOCK SEQUENCE], press and hold the [SHIFT]
button and press the [SEQUENCER] button.
— On: When you start playback of the sequence, the [SEQUENCER
play] button flashes. Even if you change the program, the
sequence pattern when [LOCK SEQUENCE] is switched On is
maintained.
— Off: When you start playback of the sequence, the [SEQUENCER
play] button lights up. When you change the program, the
sequence pattern also changes to the corresponding one.
! If you press and hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [TAP] button
while playing the sequence, the sequence jumps to the first step
(restarts).
BPM
Hit HOLD to Tie
Hit ARP to Rest
sets Slew: Off
120
4 Press the [LATCH] button.
The currently selected program is initialized and the display returns to
the main screen.
! To create a sound, follow steps 2 to 5 in “Editing a program” (page
9).
For details such as parameter settings, see “Creating sounds and
categories/parameters” (page 12).
! To cancel initializing, press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button again
instead of the [LATCH] button. The display returns to the main
screen without initializing the program.
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Changing the number of steps you want
to play
1 Turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control to display
the [Length] parameter screen in the [SEQUENCER]
category.
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U5
P27
BPM
120
Basic Program
SEQUENCER
Length 64 Steps
2 Turn the [VALUE] control to change the number of
Number of steps
Number
Prog: 1 Prog: 3 Prog: 12 Prog: 13
steps to be played back.
The unit plays the sequence repeatedly (loop playback) according to the
number of steps shown in the display.
! To change the number of steps, hold down the [SHIFT] button and
turn the [VALUE] control.
! If you select [Length] less than the number of steps of the recorded
sequence, the playback forcibly returns to the first step after playing
the step specified by [Length].
Example: When the number of steps in the recorded sequence is 20
and [Length] is set to [16 steps].
Step number
1 Turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control and choose
the parameter you wish to change using the slider
from the [SLIDER DESTINATION] category.
Operation
2 Turn the [VALUE] control to set the maximum value
of the parameter assigned to the slider.
3 Operate the slider.
! To make the slider hold its value even after you release your finger,
press the [LATCH] button so that the [LATCH] button turns on (lights
up).
Entered notes
The unit loops playback until the 16th step. Steps 17 to 20 are not
played, but the sequence pattern remains.
! If you select [Length] greater than or equal to the number of steps
of the recorded sequence, the unit plays the sequence pattern
repeatedly until it reaches [Length], then returns to the first step for
loop playback.
Example: When the number of steps of the recorded sequence is five
and [Length] is set to [16 steps].
of steps
Entered notes
Recorded
sequence
The unit plays the recorded five-step sequence pattern repeatedly
until the 16th step, then it forcibly returns to the first step to loop
playback.
! If you change the [Length] setting while playing a sequence, the
change will be reflected after the step specified by the previous
[Length] setting is played.
Loop playback range
Recorded sequence
Loop playback range
Changing the entered note setting
Each step has the following settings: [Note], [Vel], [Slew].
1 Turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control to display
the [Note], [Vel] or [Slew] parameter screen under
the [SEQUENCER] category of the step you wish to
change.
2 Turn the [VALUE] control to change the value of the
displayed parameter.
Changes in each parameter value are reflected instantly, regardless of
the playback/stop status of the sequence.
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P27
BPM
G
U5
Basic Program
SEQUENCER
Note 1
120
10
U5
Basic Program
SEQUENCER
Vel 1 127
P27
BPM
:
120
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P27
BPM
O
U5
Basic Program
SEQUENCER
Slew 1
120
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Using the Quick Program function
The unit can assign up to 13 programs as Quick Programs to each
keyboard key and instantly recall them.
Assigning quick programs to the
keyboard keys
1 Press the [GLOBAL/WRITE] button.
The [GLOBAL SETTING] screen appears in the display.
2 Turn the [PARAM/CATEGORY] control to display the
[Quick Program] screen.
3 Turn the [VALUE] control to select a key to which
you wish to assign the quick program.
The numbers [Prog: 1] to [Prog: 13] correspond to the numbers on the
keyboard keys.
Prog: 2 Prog: 11
4 Press and hold the [SHIFT] button and turn the
[PROGRAM/BANK] control to select the bank number
that contains the program you wish to assign.
The bank number in the display changes.
! See step 3 in “Choosing and playing a program” (page 9) for how
to turn on/off the [SHIFT] button.
4. Quick P
rogram
Prog:1
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5 Turn off the [SHIFT] button and turn the
[PROGRAM/BANK] control to select the desired
program to assign to the selected key.
The program number in the display change.
Using the slider
You can assign multiple parameters to the slider and dynamically
change the tone using the slider.
Recalling the assigned Quick Programs
1 Press and hold the [SHIFT] and [LATCH] buttons and
touch the desired key.
This instantly switches to the program assigned in “Assigning quick
programs to the keyboard keys” above.
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Creating sounds and categories/
Duty cycle (100%) Duty cycle (100%) Duty cycle (100%)
Oscillator 1
Oscillator1 synced to
Oscillator 2
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).
OSCILLATOR category
The oscillator categories ([OSCILLATOR 1], [OSCILLATOR 2] and
[OSCILLATORS]) generate waveforms with various harmonic
configurations that form the basis of the sounds of this unit.
The unit has the two oscillators (Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2) and in
addition, a sub-oscillator of Oscillator 1 and an independent noise
generator.
Each of the two oscillators is capable of generating triangle, sawtooth,
and variable-width pulse waves. You can also continuously change these
three types of waveforms using the [Shape] parameter.
OSCILLATOR parameters
[OSCILLATOR 1], [OSCILLATOR 2] and [OSCILLATORS] are displayed
as categories in the display.
The following are the parameters displayed under one or two of the
categories.
Frequency
(Both the [OSCILLATOR 1] and [OSCILLATOR 2] categories have this
parameter.)
The [Frequency] parameter adjusts the basic pitch of the oscillator over
a range of five octaves.
! If you use the [OCTAVE UP] and [OCTAVE DOWN] buttons, the
range is nine octaves total.
Shape
(Both the [OSCILLATOR 1] and [OSCILLATOR 2] categories have this
parameter.)
The [Shape] parameter adjusts the waveform generated by the oscillator.
The waveform can change from triangular wave, sawtooth wave and
pulse wave continuously.
The three waveforms appear in the display as follows.
! Triangular wave: [Tri]
! Sawtooth Wave: [Saw]
! Pulse wave: [Pulse]
Pulse Width
(Both the [OSCILLATOR 1] and [OSCILLATOR 2] categories have this
parameter.)
The [Pulse Width] parameter adjusts the pulse width of the pulse wave.
! When [Pulse Width] is set to [127], the pulse wave becomes a
square wave (pulse width: 50%).
! When [Pulse Width] is set to [0] or [255], the duty ratio of the pulse
wave becomes 0% (pulse width: 0%), so the sound is not output.
harmonic overtones to the Oscillator 1 frequency, making a complex
waveform.
Oscillator 2
Fine
(For [OSCILLATOR 2] category)
Fine tunes the pitch of Oscillator 2 up or down a quartertone. Slightly
detuning the pitches of Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2 creates a thicker
sound.
Key Follow
(For [OSCILLATOR 2] category)
Set [Key Follow] to [On]/[Off].
When [Key Follow] is [On], the pitch of Oscillator 2 is controlled by the
keyboard.
! When using Oscillator 2 as an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
source, it will continue to transmit at the frequency set in
[Frequency] by setting [Key Follow] to [Off].
! Even if [Key Follow] is set to [Off], modulations from other
modulation sources are enabled.
Low Freq
(For [OSCILLATOR 2] category)
When [Low Freq] is set to [On], Oscillator 2 can be used as an LFO.
Slop
(For [OSCILLATORS] category)
This parameter affects both Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2.
Slop adds randomized detuning to both oscillators, giving the unit the
kind of slight tuning instability and “warmth” found on vintage analog
synthesizers.
! Small amounts of Slop will create a subtle vintage analog character.
Larger amounts will produce a more dramatically out-of-tune effect.
MIXER category
In the [MIXER] category, you can set the levels of the individual
oscillators.
To synthesize the waveform of each oscillator, you need to raise the
volume level of each parameter in the [MIXER] category.
! If the low-pass filter’s [RESONANCE] parameter is set high enough
to cause self-oscillation, the filter will produce a sine wave, even if all
the oscillators’ volumes are set to [0].
Set value: small
Sync
(For [OSCILLATOR 1] category)
The [Sync] parameter sets the oscillator hard sync to [On]/[Off].
When the oscillator hard sync is set to [On], it forces Oscillator 1
to restart its cycle every time Oscillator 2 starts its cycle. This adds
En
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Square wave
Set value: large
MIXER parameters
Osc1 Level
Sets the volume of Oscillator 1.
Osc2 Level
Sets the volume of Oscillator 2.
Sub Level
Sets the volume of the sub oscillator of Oscillator 1.
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