TORAIZ

At the center of most live electronic instrument setups is a sequencer. But unlike instruments, there's a pretty limited range of options when it comes to versatile sequencers that allow quick and intuitive performance and creation. That's…

The Pioneer DJ DJS-1000 was a bit of an odd product launch. In many ways, it's a new piece of DJ gear designed to rest alongside a full CDJ setup. But it's also very similar to the Toraiz SP-16, sharing many of the same features. Today,…

A new photo of the still-not-announced DJS-1000 (aka TORAIZ in a CDJ) sequencer has appeared online. In this article, we break down the features that we can clearly see from the new photo - including audio inputs/outputs, touch controls,…

Over the weekend we spotted a brand new product being teased by Pioneer DJ. It appears to be a standalone sampler with the size and form factor of a CDJ. Some are calling it the DJS-1000, but we're suspect it's a new entry in the TORAIZ…

As part of the NAMM 2017 show, Pioneer DJ is introducing the TORAIZ AS-1. AS stands for Analog Synth - and as with the SP-16, it has been designed in collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments. What's a DJ company doing making a synth? Keep…

January is always full of new gear announcements, with the NAMM 2017 industry show approaching in two weeks. One of the things we've noticed this year is near silence from Pioneer DJ - despite competitors throwing down serious challenges…

The new TORAIZ SP-16 sampler and sequencer has a ton of layers to it, but so far, very few tutorials on the internet. Today, DJTT contributor Stu G is sharing a new video showing how to link up and sync the unit with a CDJ setup. For studio…

Pioneer DJ's hybrid sampler/sequencer, the TORAIZ SP-16 has been one of the most anticipated product launches of the year for DJs and producers. The TORAIZ marks the first time that Pioneer has built a standalone unit designed for live…