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Watch Pioneer DJ’s new TORAIZ AS-1 put through its paces by synth guru Dave Smith

The tech designer also talks about his love of analogue...

Pioneer DJ have just dropped a new video featuring synth guru Dave Smith.

The legendary engineer and musician talks about the beautiful character of analog synthesis and how he created the iconic Prophet–5 synth in 1970s California.

Charting the evolution of music technology and the introduction of digital, Smith goes on to explain how his classic analog synths have given birth to Pioneer DJ’s TORAIZ series of instruments for the studio and live stage.

Watch Pioneer DJ’s new TORAIZ AS-1 put through its paces by synth guru Dave Smith below, and read more about Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS–1 here.

Mick Wilson is DJ Mag’s Tech Editor. Follow him on Twitter here.