PIONEER TORAIZ AS-1 Monophonic analog synthesizer

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.



    Collaboration with Dave Smith

    Working closely with Dave Smith himself, we have created a synth that produces powerful analogue sound. The TORAIZ AS-1 is an ideal addition to the setups of professional and aspiring producers.
    Prophet-6 analogue sound

    The AS-1 is based on the same analogue filters as Dave Smith’s renowned Prophet-6 synthesiser. It has 2 voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) with continuously-variable triangle, sawtooth, and pulse wave shapes. Sculpt your sound using the 2 voltage-controlled filters (VCF), a 4-pole, resonant low-pass filter that can self-oscillate, and a 2-pole, resonant high-pass filter.
    Full programmability

    Use the TORAIZ AS-1 to create one-of-a-kind sounds using 2 VCOs, 2 VCFs, and VCA, 2 EGs and 1 LFO, then save each sound and its parameter settings as a program so you can instantly access it later.
    495 presets

    The inspiring 495 preset programmes each have a different sound and 64-step sequence that can be edited separately. You can also save up to 495 of your own programmes in the 5 user banks.
    Prophet-6 FX

    Be creative with the Prophet-6-derived dual FX engine and use a single effect or pair 2 together to add extra texture to your sounds. FX includes Bucket Brigade Delay, Distortion, Ring Modulation, Chorus and Maestro Phaser.
    Keyboard & scale mode

    The TORAIZ AS-1 will make sure your performance is in perfect harmony as you perform the sounds you create with the touchpad keyboard or change the notes assigned to the keys with Scale Mode.
    Slider

    Add dynamic changes to your performance by using the slider to manipulate 7 different parameters. Change the pitch of 2 oscillators, adjust the amount of FX and more.

Info

Music production station. 24 notes polyphony, 16 parts, degmatolipsia in 48.0Khz, 409 oscillators, 16 different filter types, 32 master and 38 insert effects. Sequencer with 64 steps in each part. 16 dynamically backlit pads, ability to save files in format Ableton. Audio L / R outputs, MIDI IN / OUT, Micro USB 2, card slot SD. Weight 1,6 Kg.

Krome
Music Workstation On Stage. On the Go. On Top.

Offering full-length, unlooped samples of every key for a spectacular piano sound, this new keyboard redefines your expectations for an instrument in this class. Taking its name from the Greek word meaning "color," Krome is the new standard for sonic excellence in a gigging musician's keyboard, providing a limitless palette of sound to bring vivid inspiration your music. Introducing the Krome Music Workstation.

Product Highlights:

• The Korg workstation ideal for any style of piano playing
  
• Kronos-derived full length, unlooped piano and drum sounds, plus new electric pianos designed to shine on stage
  
• Electric pianos with eight-level velocity switching for unmatched expressive power
  
• Clear, intuitive control with Korg's exclusive 7-inch color TouchViewTM display
  
• Drums offering separately mixable direct and ambient sounds for studio-grade quality
  
• Drum Track plays back realistic, inspiring grooves at the touch of a button
  
• Expertly created, in-demand sounds including 640 Programs and 288 Combinations
  
• Powerful Effects with 5 Inserts, 2 Master, and 1 Total FX, plus per track/timbre EQ
  
• Distinctive aluminum panel design exudes a sense of quality
  
• USB connection to your computer, plus an SD Card slot for data storage
  
• You can use the Krome editor to edit sounds on your computer
  
• Available in 61, 73, and 88 key models.

In addition to Korg's well-proven workstation features, Krome features a carefully chosen selection of the top sounds available today for bread-and-butter keyboard instruments such as piano and electric piano, as well as vital and dynamic drum kits, giving you the best of the basics. These highly usable piano, electric piano, and drum sounds by themselves set Krome apart from any other keyboard in its class. With sound quality and features normally found in much more expensive instruments, Krome aspires to set a whole new value standard, and become a unique and irreplaceable partner for real-world musicians.

Specifications

Keyboard

            Krome 61: Semi-weighted keyboard

                          *velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported

                          *Standard C2-C7 (transposable in the range [C1...C6]-[C3...C8])

            Krome 73: Semi-weighted keyboard

                          *velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported

                          *Standard C1-C7 (transposable in the range [C0...C6]-[C2...C8])

Krome 88: NH keyboard (Natural Weighted Hammer Action] keyboard

             *velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported

             *Standard A0-C8 (transposable in the range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9]

              *The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.

System

            EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)

Sounds

Maximum Polyphony:

            120 voices (120 Oscillators) / Single Mode

             60 voices (120 Oscillators) / Double Mode

              *The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.

PCM Memory:

            3.8 GB, 48kHz/16-bit linear equivalent

              583 Multisamples (Including 12 Stereo multisamples)

             2,080 Drumsamples (Including 474 Stereo Drumsamples)

Program:

Oscillator

            OSC1 (Single); OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported

            8 velocity zones per oscillator with switching, crossfades and layers

Filters

            Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)

            Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)

Driver

            Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost

EQ

            Three bands, with sweepable mid

Modulation

            For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp)

            Two LFOs

            Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp)

            Two AMS mixers

            Pitch EG

            Common LFO

            Two common key tracking generators

Combination:

Timbres: 16 maximum, each with split/layer/velocity switching with crossfading, plus modifications via Tone  

Adjust function

MIDI Controller Functionality: Customizable MIDI channel and Internal/External/Both settings per timbre

Master Keyboard Functionality

It's available for controlling external MIDI devices

Drum Kit:

Stereo and mono drum samples

8 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)

Sounds:

Program: 640 preload, 768 total locations

Combi: 288 preload, 512 total locations

Drumkits: 32 preload, 48 total locations

The number of Combination / Program / Drum Kit:

            User: 512 Combination (288 Preload)

User: 768 Program (640 Preload)

User: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)

              Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program

Effects

Insert Effects:

            5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)

            2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)

            1 Total Effect (stereo in/out)

Timbre / Track EQ:

            3-band EQ per timbre/track

Effect Types:

 193, useable as Insert, Master, or Total effects. Note that a double-size effect cannot be used as  a total effect.

Modulation:

            Dynamic Modulation, 2 Common LFO

Effects Control Busses:

            Stereo sidechain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)

Effect Preset:

            32 preset per effect

Polyphonic Arpeggiator

Program Mode:

 Single polyphonic arpeggiator

Combination, Sequencer Mode:

 Dual polyphonic arpeggiators

Number of pattern:

 900 preload, 1028 total locations

 5 preset arpeggio patterns

Drum Track

 637 preload, 1000 total locations

 Configurable Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone

Sequencer

Tracks:

            16 MIDI tracks + 1 master track

Number of Songs:

            128 Songs

Resolution:

            1/480 PPQ

Tempo:

            40.00- 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)

Maximum memory:

            210,000 MIDI events

Template Song:

            16 preset / 16 user template songs

Cue List function:

            20 Cue Lists

 99 steps

Pattern:

            605 Preset / 100 User patterns

RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording):

              1 pattern set per song

Format:

               KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1

Media

            Load, Save, Utility, data filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data)

Controllers

*Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]

*Realtime Control

             [SELECT] Switch:

            REALTIME CONTROL (TONE, USER), ARP

            4 Knobs;

             REALTIME CONTROL: Real-time Modulation, Arpeggio control

*Drum Track

            [DRUM TRACK] Switch On/Off

*Arpeggiator

            [ARP] Switch On/Off

User Interface

Display:

            TouchView(tm) Graphical User Interface

            7-inch color TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixels

            Onboard LCD brightness control

Mode Switch:

            [COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA] switch

VALUE controller:

            [VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switch, 10 key block ([0] - [9], [-], [.], [ENTER], [COMPARE])

BANK Switch:

            [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F] switch (in Combination mode, [A], [B], [C], [D] switch are available)

SEQUENCER switch:

            [PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP]

TEMPO:

             [TEMPO] knob, [TAP] switch

Others:

            [PAGE] switch, [WRITE] switch, [EXIT] switch, [VOLUME] knob, Contrast knob

Outputs

AUDIO OUTPUT (L / MONO, R):

            6.3mm (Mono) Phone jack, Unbalanced

  Output Impedance: 1100Ohm, 550Ohm with Mono output

  Maximum level: +16.0 [dBu], Load Impedance: more than 10Ohm.

Headphone Output:

            3.5mmStereo phone jack

  Output Impedance: 33Ohm

               Maximum level: 60 + 60mW with 33Ohm load

Control Input

            DAMPER pedal (Half Damper supported)

            ASSIGNABLE SWITCH

            ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

MIDI

            IN/OUT

USB

            USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1

SD Card Slot

            Max: 2 GB / SD memory card

  Max: 32 GB/ SDHC memory card

  Note: SDXC memory cards are not supported.

Power

            Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch

Dimensions (W x D x H)

KROME-61 = 40.43 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,027 × 313 × 93 mm

KROME-73 = 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,191 × 313 × 93 mm

KROME-88 = 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.16 inches / 1,448 × 383 × 131 mm

Weight

KROME-61 = 15.87 lbs. / 7.2 kg

KROME-73 = 18.08 lbs. / 8.2 kg

KROME-88 = 32.41 lbs. / 14.7 kg

Power Consumption

  13 W

Accessories

               AC Adapter

Quick Start Guide

Accessory Disc (Operation Guide PDF, Parameter Guide PDF, Video Manual)

Option

XVP-10: Expression/Volume pedal

EXP-2: Foot Controller

DS-1H: Damper Pedal

PS-1, PS-3: Pedal Switch

PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor

Windows

OS:

   Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),

   Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)

Computer:

            USB port required

Macintosh

OS:

            Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later

Computer:

             USB port required

PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor

Windows

OS:

   Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),

   Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)

CPU:

            Intel Pentium 4/ Greather than 1 gHz, later Core Duo recommended.

Memory:

             More than 512MB (Greater than 1 GB recommended)

Monitor:

             1,024x768, at least 16-bit color

Others:

            Computer with USB port, running Windows 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista

Macintosh

OS:

            Mac OS X 10.5 or later (32-bit and 64-bit kernel modes supported)

                 Note: This plug-in is not 64-bit.

CPU:

            Intel Mac supported

    Later Core Duo recommended

Memory:

            More than 512MB (at least 1 GB recommended)

Monitor:

            1,024x768, at least 32,000 colors

Others:

            Apple Macintosh computer with USB port, running Mac OS X.

*Krome Plug-In Editor supports VST/RTAS in Windows, VST/ Audio Unit/RTAS in Macintosh.

*Only a single instance of the Krome Editor or Krome Plug-In Editor can be used at once.

*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

• 60 Megabyte sample memory
• Class compliant USB MIDI for PC,Mac and Linux
• 16 part multimode
• maximum 25 voices polyphony
• highest quality standard keybed with 49 weighted keys and aftertouch
• Internal power supply
• Pitchbend and modulation wheel
• Virtual analog, wavetable, and sample based oscillators
• MIDI in/out
• Sturdy metal case
• Stainless steel rotary encoders
• Backlit 128x64 pixel LCD
• Over 1000 sounds
• 3 oscillators, 2 filters per voice
• Selectable drive curves
• Frequency modulation for oscillators and filters
• Three LFO, four envelopes per voice
• Extensive modulation capabilities
• Complex arpeggiator
• Powerful effects section
• weight: apprx 8,-- kgs
• weight in carton: apprx 9,5 kgs

Korg Volca Keys, the new Analogue Loop-Synthesizer from Korg!

• 3-Voices polyphon.
• 3 VCOs.
• 1 VCF.
• 1 VCA.
• 1 LFO and 1 EG.
• Voicing-Function.
• Delay-Effect.
• Loop Sequencer.
• Motion Sequence-Function.
• Active Step and Flux Function.
• Selftuning-Function.
• Multitouch Trigger Pad / Step-Button.
• LED-Display.
• Build-in Speaker.
• Sync I/O 1/8" Mini-Input female Mono.
• MIDI In.
• Headphone-Out 1/8" Mini-TRS Stereo.
• Power via 6x AA Battery or optional Power Supply (KA-350 not included).
• Dimension: 193 X 115 X 45 mm (WxHxD).
• Weight: 372gr.

Intuitive and ultra-powerful volca sequencer
A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential

The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing and to allow parts to be inserted or removed "on the fly." Use the 16 step keys to enter notes intuitively while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. You can also record your performance in real time.
Up to ten of the sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.
Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters

The motion sequence function records your knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances. The volca sample is able to record all knob movements that are related to sound editing. This allows sophisticated editing that had been impossible for hardware samplers of this category.

Parameters that can be used with Motion Sequence
・ Start Point (Playback start location)
・ Length (Playback length)
・ Hi Cut (Cutoff frequency)
・ Speed (Playback speed)
・ Pitch EG Int (Pitch EG depth)
・ Pitch EG Attack (Pitch EG attack time)
・ Pitch EG Decay (Pitch EG Decay time)
・ Amp Level
・ Pan
・ Amp EG Attack (Amp EG Attack time)
・ Amp EG Decay (Amp EG Decay time)

Keyboard

　
    Multi touch Keyboard

Sampler

Type
    PCM

Maximum Polyphony
    8

Number of Samples
    100 (User over writable)

Memory Size for Sample
    4 MB, Maximum 65 seconds

Sampling Frequency
    31.25 kHZ, 16 bit

Edit
    Sample(Start Point, Length, Hi Cut), Pitch(Speed, EG Int, Attack,Decay), Amp(Level, Pan, Attack, Decay), Reverse On/Off

Effects

Digital Reverb
    On/Off, Mix

Analogue Isolator
    Bass, Treble

Sequencer

Number of Parts
    10

Number of Steps
    16

Number of Recording Patterns
    10

Control
    Motion Sequence, Active Step, Step Jump, Swing

Song

Maximum Number of Sequence
    16

Number of Recording Songs
    6

Connectors

Audio Output
    Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Sync
    Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V)
    Sync Out(3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)

MIDI
    MIDI IN

Power

Battery Life
    Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)

Power Supply
    AA alkaline battery × 6 or AA nickel-metal hydride battery × 6 Or AC adapter (DC 9V) (optional)　

Others

Accessories
    AA alkaline battery ×6 (for verifying operation), Cable  

Options
    AC adapter (DC 9V)

Dimensions
(W x D x H)
    193 × 115 ×45 mm / 7.60” x 4.53” x 1.77”

Weight
    372 g / 13.12 oz. (Excluding batteries)