We’re bringing the eagerly anticipated live sampling feature to the TORAIZ SP-16. The feature is enabled on our professional sampler for music producers via the newly released firmware – ver 1.50.

An update for the DJS-TSP Project Creator has also been released (ver 1.1.0), extending the maximum sample length to 64 seconds.

How to use the live sampling feature

Press [SHIFT] + [TRACK] to enter LIVE SAMPLING mode.

In LIVE SAMPLING mode, press a Performance Pad where no sample is loaded to instantly create a sample of a sound coming from an external source.

Record sounds from hardware, such as our professional monophonic analog synthesizer, the TORAIZ AS-1, in real time while automatically synchronising with sequence patterns in the TORAIZ SP-16. You can immediately loop, edit and use the sample directly in your music production process without assigning it to Performance Pads.

Live sampling helps make music creation more effortless thanks to the easy sampling of sounds from synths, various other types of equipment and even vinyl records.

Click here to download the TORAIZ SP-16 and DJS-TSP Project Creator firmware updates. We recommend that all users of the TORAIZ SP-16 and DJS-1000 update their firmware.

We’re working hard to constantly improve the functionality of the TORAIZ SP-16 and give you the features you’ve requested. We listen carefully to all your feedback and we appreciate the passion within the community that’s formed around the sampler. We’re confident that, with your help, the TORAIZ SP-16 will continue to evolve and improve.

• New
  • SEQUENCE: Copy & paste.
  • TRACK: Copy & paste.
  • TRACK : Swap.
  • UNDO: Dynamic sequence recordings.
  • Remove all triggers from a TRACK.
• Improved
  • Maximum sample length has been extended to 64 seconds.
  • Improved the response time when turning pots quickly.
  • Dave Smith filter settings can be saved per SCENE.
  • Improved response when pressing the Back button on the Browse screen.
• Fixed
  • Playback muted when you muted a TRACK in the same CHOKE group.
  • The bar displaying the current playback position didn’t appear when previewing a sample on the SAMPLING EDIT screen.
  • Changed the names of folders to store projects, samples and scene files.

*Please note, this is a minor update and bug-fix only. We’re working hard on bringing exciting new features to the TORAIZ SP-16 via a separate firmware update as promised, which we plan to release in late 2017. In the meantime, we hope you’ll find the bug fixes in the 1.31 update beneficial.

• Improved
  • When loading samples to a TRACK, TIME STRETCH and other settings remained the same and did not engage the default MASTER TEMPO setting.
• Fixed
  • The command MIDI-NOTE-OFF was not sent when pressing STOP immediately after sending MIDI-NOTE-ON during playback/record.
  • Removed the feature COPY CURRENT SCENE TO from the PROJECT MENU. Please use the feature IMPORT/EXPORT from the SCENE MANAGER file.
  • When SAVE AS PACKAGE was selected GRID SLICE retuned to the default setting.
  • Improved stability and fixed other minor issues.

Change

• New
  • SET SCALE: Change the PAD SCALE MODE for SAMPLE and MIDI TRACKs.
  • SCENE IMPORT/EXPORT: Import/Export SCENE files across different PROJECT files or to exchange with other users.
  • ANALOG FILTER: Insert to an individual TRACK and not just MASTER OUT.
  • NEW EFFECTS: PHASER for TRACK FX and MASTER FX, DUCKER for TRACK FX.
  • TORAIZ AS-1: Change the TRACK TYPE to TORAIZ AS-1 (Analog Synthesizer) dedicated track.
• Improved
  • Usability of BYPASS mode.
  • Usability of SLICE mode and SET SLICE screen.
  • Usability of wave zoom function in PLAYBACK and SAMPLING/EDIT screen.
  • Can select MIXER parameters in the DESTINATION of LFO.
  • Can select MIXER parameters in the USER SETTING of TOUCH STRIP.
  • Can use MIDI IN function even when the SYNC SOURCE SETTING is “INTERNAL” or “PRO DJ LINK”.
• Fixed
  • Cannot send MIDI note correctly on playing sequencer.

Change

• New
  • MIDI: IN/OUT control added for integration with musical instruments and DAWs.
  • LFO: TRACK modulation for various parameters.
  • NEW EFFECTS: LO-FI, DISTORTION and COMPRESSOR for TRACK INSERT FX and MASTER FX.
  • RENDER AUDIO: Render PROJECT to .WAV as separate tracks/groups/mix.
  • SET SLICE: Precisely edit slice points.
  • PAD/BUTTON BRIGHTNESS: Dimmer for LED pads and buttons.
• Improved
  • Sound quality of MASTER TEMPO / PITCH.
  • Usability of ARRANGER.
  • More precise BPM tracking when using PRO DJ LINK.
• Fixed
  • Cannot use PRO DJ LINK and MIDI CLOCK at the same time.
  • FILTER TYPE in MULTI MODE FILTER reset when reloading a project.
  • Screen freezing when replacing a recorded sample.

Update Plan has been changed.

See the latest plan