DISC Pioneer DJ TORAIZ SP-16 Sampler with Dave Smith Analog Filters

Full Description

The Pioneer DJ TORAIZ SP-16 allows you to load samples via USB or from the internal memory; then use the 16-step sequencer to create patterns, or playback loops or trigger oneshots with the multicoloured Performance Pads. Pouring more than 20 years of electronic music industry experience into their first sampler, Pioneer DJ have partnered with the legendary synth creator Dave Smith to create a versatile sound machine.

Give your creations a rich, analogue warmth and presence with the on-board Dave Smith Prophet-6 analogue filters. The real-time processing engine means you can reliably manipulate the sound using time stretch, pitch bend and amp envelope. Plus a touch strip gives you instinctive control of various parameters including pitch bending.

The 7-inch full-colour touch screen puts you in complete control. Pick the Track Menu to see the full information about your sounds and their parameters – which you can manipulate using the six rotary dials just below the screen. The sampler comes with 2GB of samples already on board, courtesy of Loopmasters, so you can start creating bass lines and loops right out of the box.

Features

Create up to 256 patterns using the 16-step sequencer

Drop sounds into the sequencer to create your own 16-step loops and use the six dials to modulate the sounds. The multicoloured buttons reflect the colours you’ve assigned each sound: for example, kick drums in red. You can save your patterns then play them back instantly in the booth or on stage.

7-inch full-colour touch screen with detailed sample information

The large touch screen puts all the information you need in your line of sight. Quickly browse and load samples, and allocate colours to them for a visual guide. Or see realtime waveforms and full details of the sample’s characteristics, and use the dials underneath to manipulate a variety of parameters.

Multicoloured Performance Pads with Velocity Mode

The Performance Pads are taken from our DJ controllers to give you a truly tactile experience. Load up to 16 samples to the pads, then finger drum freely to layer sounds on-the-fly. The lights reflect the colours you’ve assigned to each sound, while Velocity Mode lets you control the volume of the sample with how hard you hit the pad.

8GB of flash memory and real-time processing for non-stop music production

The TORAIZ SP-16 delivers 16-voice polyphony so you can play all 16 samples at once – even when you’re using time stretch or editing the sound using the touch screen amp envelope. The 8GB of flash memory means you’ve got plenty of space – and you can use it as a stand-alone unit, with no need for a laptop.

Analogue filters from Dave Smith Instruments’ Prophet-6 synthesiser

We’ve collaborated with Dave Smith to add the analogue filters from his iconic Prophet-6 synthesiser to the TORAIZ SP-16. Use the dials to sculpt your sound – manipulating Drive, Cut Off and Resonance – and add true analogue warmth and presence.

Pro DJ Link and MIDI clock mean you’ll never miss a beat

Add the TORAIZ SP-16 to your CDJ or XDJ set-up using Pro DJ Link and the sampler will snap your one-shots and loops to the beat of the master deck.1 So you can layer multiple sounds over your tracks and they’ll always be in sync. It also has a MIDI clock so you can connect other devices via USB and stay in sync, and we’ll be adding connectivity with DAWs and synths at a later date.

Specifications

• Input ports: Phone x 2
• Output ports: Phone x 8, headphones
• Other ports: USB, LAN, MIDI
• Max external dimension: 436.5 x 261.2 x 74.3 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: 3.2 kg