PIONEER DJ TORAIZ SP-16 Operating instructions

Firmware Version.1.5
Operating Instructions Addendum
Professional Sampler
TORAIZ SP-16
TSP-16

Contents
Before Start.....................................................................................................7
Check Your Firmware Version.........................................................................8
Firmware Ver.1.5.............................................................................................9
1. LIVE SAMPLING...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1. Open the LIVE SAMPLING screen....................................................................................................9
1.2. Start sampling....................................................................................................................................9
1.3. Adjusting the playback start position of a sample .......................................................................... 10
1.4. Saving a sample............................................................................................................................. 10
1.5. Close the LIVE SAMPLING screen................................................................................................ 11
2. AUDIO INPUT BPM ............................................................................................................................... 12
Firmware Ver.1.4...........................................................................................13
1. Copying and deleting sequences........................................................................................................... 13
1.1. Opening the sequence edit screen................................................................................................. 14
2. Copying and deleting tracks................................................................................................................... 15
2.1. Opening the track edit screen......................................................................................................... 16
3. Deleting scene files................................................................................................................................ 17
4. Swapping tracks..................................................................................................................................... 18
5. Others..................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Zoom in/out of the enlarged waveforms .......................................................................................... 19
5.2 Clearing triggers ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.3 Extended sample length up to 64 seconds .................................................................................... 19
5.4 MUTE function................................................................................................................................ 19
5.5 Undoing dynamic recording............................................................................................................ 19
5.6 Behavior when pressing the BACK button on the BROWSE screen............................................. 19
5.7 Folder structure............................................................................................................................... 20
5.8 Folder structure............................................................................................................................... 20
5.9 Dave Smith Filter settings............................................................................................................... 20
FIRMWARE Ver.1.3 ......................................................................................21

1. Scale Setting (SET SCALE)................................................................................................................... 21
1.1. Opening the SET SCALE screen ................................................................................................... 23
1.2. Selection of scale............................................................................................................................ 23
1.3. Area settings................................................................................................................................... 24
1.4. Changing ROOT NOTE (for MIDI tracks/TORAIZ AS-1 tracks)..................................................... 24
1.5. Changing KEY SHIFT (for SAMPLE tracks)................................................................................... 24
1.6. Selection of PITCH/NOTE.............................................................................................................. 24
1.7. Changing TIME STRETCH (for SAMPLE tracks)........................................................................... 24
1.8. Root key/Octave key....................................................................................................................... 24
2. Export/Import of scene files（SCENE MANAGER）............................................................................. 25
2.1. Export of scene files ....................................................................................................................... 25
2.2. Import of scene files........................................................................................................................ 26
2.3. SCENE BPM................................................................................................................................... 26
3. ANALOG FILTER SETTING (MIXER) ................................................................................................... 28
3.1. Settings........................................................................................................................................... 28
4. New FX (FX1, MASTER/SEND FX）.................................................................................................... 29
4.1. PHASER......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.2. DUCKER......................................................................................................................................... 30
5. BYPASS（TRACK MENU）.................................................................................................................. 32
5.1. BYPASS settings............................................................................................................................ 32
6. BANK SELECT / PROGRAM CHANGE (TRACK MENU)..................................................................... 35
6.1. Sending BANK SELECT................................................................................................................. 35
6.2. Sending PROGRAM CHANGE ...................................................................................................... 36
7. Track Attribute when using with TORAIZ AS-1...................................................................................... 37
7.1. Preset switch .................................................................................................................................. 38
7.2. MIDI NOTE settings........................................................................................................................ 38
7.3. MIDI CC settings............................................................................................................................. 38

8. Others..................................................................................................................................................... 40
8.1 Selection of LFO parameters.......................................................................................................... 40
8.2 Parameters assignable to Touch Strip ........................................................................................... 43
8.3 Zoom in/out of the enlarged waveforms......................................................................................... 44
8.4 Programing triggers when performing in SLICE mode................................................................... 44
FIRMWARE Ver.1.2 ......................................................................................45
1. MIDI IN ................................................................................................................................................... 45
1.1. Enabling/disabling to receive individual MIDI messages................................................................ 45
1.2. MIDI channel settings (MIDI IN) ..................................................................................................... 46
2. MIDI OUT ............................................................................................................................................... 47
2.1. Enabling/disabling to transmit individual MIDI messages .............................................................. 47
2.2. MIDI OUT channel settings ............................................................................................................ 48
2.3. MIDI NOTE settings (MIDI NOTE, SEQUENCE) ........................................................................... 49
2.4. MIDI CC settings (MIDI CC1/CC2)................................................................................................. 51
3. SLICE (SET SLICE)............................................................................................................................... 52
3.1. Opening the SET SLICE screen..................................................................................................... 53
3.2. Adding a slice ................................................................................................................................. 53
3.3. Deleting a slice ............................................................................................................................... 53
3.4. Equally slicing a sample into set number of slices......................................................................... 53
3.5. Slice selection and edit slice points................................................................................................ 53
3.6. Adjustment of a slice....................................................................................................................... 53
3.7. Assignment of slices to performance pads..................................................................................... 54
4. New Insert FX (FX1)............................................................................................................................... 55
4.1. MULTI MODE FILTER.................................................................................................................... 56
4.2. DELAY (INSERT) ........................................................................................................................... 57
4.3. LO-FI............................................................................................................................................... 58
4.4. COMPRESSOR (INSERT)............................................................................................................. 59
4.5. DISTORTION.................................................................................................................................. 60
5. LFO settings (LFO)................................................................................................................................. 61

5.1. Selection of target parameters ....................................................................................................... 62
5.2. Selection of LFO shape.................................................................................................................. 63
5.3. Detailed setting of LFO behavior.................................................................................................... 63
5.4. LFO parameter settings.................................................................................................................. 63
6. NEW MASTER/SEND FX ...................................................................................................................... 65
6.1. COMPRESSOR (MASTER/SEND) ................................................................................................ 66
7. Audio Rendering (RENDER AUDIO) ..................................................................................................... 67
7.1. Selection of rendering target .......................................................................................................... 67
7.2. Selection of rendering mode........................................................................................................... 67
7.3. Selection of reverberation process................................................................................................. 68
7.4. Selection of saving destination....................................................................................................... 68
7.5. Starting audio rendering ................................................................................................................. 68
8. Arrangement (ARRANGER)................................................................................................................... 70
9. Others..................................................................................................................................................... 71
FIRMWARE Ver.1.1 ......................................................................................72
1. PRO DJ LINK (BPM/QUANTIZE, UTILITY) ............................................................................................ 72
1.1 Synchronizing Sequences using PRO DJ LINK............................................................................. 73
1.2 PRO DJ LINK Setting ..................................................................................................................... 73
2PROJECT Related Features.................................................................................................................. 74
2.1 SAVE AS PACKAGE...................................................................................................................... 74
2.2 Copying Current SCENE to Other Projects.................................................................................... 75
3New Insert FX......................................................................................................................................... 77
3.1 2 BAND EQ..................................................................................................................................... 77
3.2 MULTI MODE FILTER.................................................................................................................... 78
4Metronome / Count-in Feature............................................................................................................... 79
4.1 METRONOME Setting.................................................................................................................... 79
4.2 COUNT IN Setting .......................................................................................................................... 79
5BROWSE Related Function................................................................................................................... 80
5.1PREVIEW Setting........................................................................................................................... 80

5.2 UNLOAD......................................................................................................................................... 80
6Sequence Edit Feature........................................................................................................................... 81
6.1 Removing triggers........................................................................................................................... 81
6.2 Quantizing Triggers ........................................................................................................................ 81
7PITCH mode range setting for the TOUCH STRIP................................................................................ 82
List of Corrections for Operating Instructions.................................................83
Appendix 1. MIDI implementation Chart........................................................85
NOTE.......................................................................................................................................................... 85
CC (Control Change).................................................................................................................................. 87
Pitch Bend.................................................................................................................................................. 88
Mode Message........................................................................................................................................... 88
Appendix 2. List of features using SHIFT key................................................89

Before Start
The Operating Instructions for the TORAIZ SP-16 was written based on firmware version 1.0.
This document describes added features when firmware version 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 were released and
the list of corrections for the Operating Instructions.
Here is a list of additions for firmware version 1.5:
・LIVE SAMPLING
・AUDIO INPUT BPM
Here is a list of additions for firmware version 1.4:
・Copying and deleting sequences
・Copying and deleting tracks
・Deleting scene files
・Swapping tracks
Here is a list of improvement for firmware version 1.4:
・Waveform zoom in/out
・Clearing triggers
・Extended sample length up to 64 seconds
・MUTE function
・Undoing dynamic recording
・Behavior when pressing the BACK button on the BROWSE screen
・Folder structure
・Project menu
・Dave Smith Filter settings
Here is a list of additions for firmware version 1.3:
・SET SCALE
・Export/Import of Scene files
・Analog filter setting
・Insert effect (2 new effects)
・Master/Send effect (1 new effect)
・Bank Select/ Program Change
・Track Attribute when using with TORAIZ AS-1
Here is a list of improvement for firmware version 1.3:
・BYPASS
・Zoom in/out of enlarged waveform

・Programing triggers when performing in SLICE mode
Here is a list of additions for firmware version 1.2:
・MIDI IN
・MIDI OUT
・SET SLICE
・LFO
・INSERT EFFECT (1 expanded feature and 4 new features)
・MASTER /SEND EFFECT (toggle feature, new types of FX have been added)
・AUDIO RENDERING
Here is a list of additions for firmware version 1.1:
・PRO DJ LINK
・Project Package / Copying SCENEs across projects
・2 BAND EQ and MULTIMODE FILTER added to insert FX
・Metronome / Count-in feature
・Browse related feature
・Sequence edit feature
・PITCH mode range setting for the TOUCH STRIP
Detailed explanation for added features mentioned above are described in this document.
Check Your Firmware Version
1．Turn on the unit.
2．Tap [UTILITY] button in the HOME screen. The UTILITY screen appears.
3．Turn the rotary selector to scroll down to the second row from the bottom.
There, you will be able to see the firmware currently running on your unit.
* Make sure the unit is ver.1.4 or higher.
4．Tap [UTILITY] button again to exit the UTILITY screen.

Firmware Ver.1.5
1. LIVE SAMPLING
You can immediately start sampling of the sound coming from the [INPUT] terminals for your performances.
1.1. Open the LIVE SAMPLING screen
Press [SHIFT] + [TRACK] to open the LIVE SAMPLING screen.
Adjust the level of sound using the [INPUT LEVEL] control before sampling. Turn on the INPUT MONITOR to
output the sound to the headphones.
1.2. Start sampling
Press a performance pad where no sample is loaded.
The sample name is shown in red.
Some functions, such as unloading and saving, are restricted during sampling.

If a sample is already loaded in the performance pad for which you wish sampling, unload the sample as
described below.
1. Tap the track you want to unload the sample.
Multiple tracks can be selected by tapping tracks while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
2. Tap UNLOAD to start unloading.
The sampling length can be set in [REC LENGTH].
- You can set the value from 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 beats and MANUAL.
- If you select MANUAL, you can finish sampling by pressing the same performance pad. If you don’t
press the performance pad, the sampling continues up to 64 seconds.
Turn on [LOOP AFTER REC] if you want to start loop playback immediately after finishing sampling.
- ON: The sample is played automatically from the beginning after sampling.
- OFF: The sample is not played after sampling finishes.
Sampling finishes when:
i) The sample length reaches the length set in [REC LENGTH].
ii) When MANUAL is selected, the same performance pad is pressed again.
1.3. Adjusting the playback start position of a sample
1. Tap the track you want to adjust the start position and then tap again to open the adjustment screen.
You can also open the screen by turning the rotary selector to select a track and then pressing it.
2. Turn the parameter 3 adjustment knob to adjust the start position.
1.4. Saving a sample
You can create a sample and save it in media where the project you’re loading is saved.
The sample will be deleted if you load another project or turn off the power before saving the sample.
1 Tap the track where the sample you wish to save is loaded.
Multiple tracks can be selected by tapping tracks while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

2 Tap SAVE to start saving.
The [SAVING...] message is shown during saving.
When the saving completes, the sample name shown in red turns white.
The samples are saved under PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Samples/Saved/[Project name].
Some functions are restricted during sampling.
1.5. Close the LIVE SAMPLING screen
Press the [HOME] or [BACK] button to exit the sampling mode and return to the HOME screen.
You can also exit the sampling mode by pressing the [TRACK], [MUTE], [SLICE] or [SCALE] button and the
screen returns to the HOME.
Tap any button with screen transition to return to the HOME screen and exit the sampling mode.

2. AUDIO INPUT BPM
AUDIO INPUT BPM
The BPM of the sound from the [INPUT] terminals is automatically analyzed and displayed.
The measurement range of the BPM: 70 ~ 180.
For some tracks, correct measurement may not be possible.
When the BPM cannot be detected, the previously detected BPM value is displayed and flashes.
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Firmware Ver.1.4
1. Copying and deleting sequences
Sequence display area
Turn the rotary selector to select a sequence.
You can switch between the horizontal and vertical direction by pressing the rotary selector.
BAR LENGTH
Selects 1 bar or 4 bars of the sequence to copy or delete.
TRACK No.
Selects a track.
DELETE
Deletes the selected sequence.
TRACK
Selects 1 track or all (16 tracks) of the sequence to copy or delete.
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PASTE
Pastes the copied sequence to the selected location.
This cannot be pressed if nothing is copied. In that case, the [PASTE] button is grayed out.
PATTERN No.
Selects the pattern.
COPY
Copies the selected sequence.
The sequence that is copied has an indicator (dotted-line frame) to indicate that it is copied.
SCENE No.
Selects the scene.
1.1.Opening the sequence edit screen
Tap [SCENE/PATTERN] to display the SCENE MANAGER screen.
Tap the [SEQ.] tab to display the sequence edit screen.
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2. Copying and deleting tracks
Scene display area
Turn the rotary selector to select a scene. Press the rotary selector to move the focus to the track display
area.
You can tap the touch key on the touch display to select a scene.
The indicator at the top of the touch key is lit in white for the selected scene.
Scene name
Displays the selected scene name.
This is not displayed if a scene name has not been set.
TRACK
Selects 1 track or all (16 tracks) of the sequence to copy or delete.
COPY
Copies the selected track.
The copied track has an indicator (dotted-line frame) to indicate that it is copied.
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PASTE
Pastes the copied track to the selected location.
This cannot be pressed if nothing is copied. In that case, [PASTE] is grayed out. Also, [PASTE] cannot be
tapped when the focus is on a scene while a track is copied. In that case, [PASTE] is grayed out.
DELETE
Deletes the selected track.
A confirmation pop-up is displayed when deleting a track.
INCLUDE SEQUENCE
Tap [INCLUDE SEQUENCE] to turn on, and you can copy including thee sequence.
Track display area
Turn the rotary selector and press it to select a track.
You can select a track by tapping a touch key on the touch display.
2.1. Opening the track edit screen
Tap [SCENE/PATTERN] to display the SCENE MANAGER screen.
Tap the [TRACK] tab to display the track edit screen.
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3. Deleting scene files
To delete a file with the .scn extension in the scene folder of an internal flash memory or USB memory device:
1 Open the SCENE MANAGER screen and tap [PATTERN].
2 Select a scene and tap [FILE].
A pop-up window appears.
3 Turn the rotary selector to select [DELETE] and then press it.
The file list appears.
4 Turn the rotary selector to select the scene you wish to delete and then press it.
A confirmation pop-up window appears. Tap [OK] to start deleting of the file.

4. Swapping tracks
1 On the track setting screen, turn the rotary selector to select a track you wish to swap and then
press it.
[SWAP FROM] appears.
2 Turn the rotary selector to move [SWAP TO] to the track of the swap destination and then press it.
The tracks are swapped.

5. Others
5.1 Zoom in/out of the enlarged waveforms
The function to zoom in/out the waveform in the PLAYBACK screen and the SAMPLING/EDIT screen has
been improved.
In addition to [S] (START) and [E] (END) buttons, [L] (LOOP START) button will be at the center of the screen
when zooming in/out the enlarged waveform.
Tap [S], [E] or [L] button. While the button is selected, turn the rotary selector to zoom in/out the waveform.
The selected button will move to the center of the screen and you can zoom in/out the waveform based on this
position.
5.2 Clearing triggers
Hit the performance pad while pressing the [PATTERN] button to clear all triggers from the track.
5.3 Extended sample length up to 64 seconds
Sample length extended up to 64 seconds. Therefore, recording length (REC LENGTH) on the
SAMPLING/EDIT screen also extended up to 64 seconds. For details, please refer to the list of corrections.
5.4 MUTE function
Unmuted tracks can continue playing when a muted track is triggered in the same CHOKE group. The
CHOKE setting is disabled in such a case.
5.5 Undoing dynamic recording
After dynamic recording of pad performances, press [SHIFT]+[REC] to undo the recording.
Please refer to Appendix 2. List of features using SHIFT key.
5.6 Behavior when pressing the BACK button on the BROWSE screen
When [FOLDER] is displayed on the BROWSE screen, press the [BACK] to select the folder of the next higher
level.
If the top folder is selected, the BROWSE screen will be closed.
If you want to close the BROWE screen immediately, press and hold the [BACK] button.

5.7 Folder structure
For the shared use of projects, samples and scene files among TORAIZ SP-16, DJS-1000 and DJS TSP
Project Creator, the names of folders to store projects, samples and scene files have been changed as
follows.
Project: /PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Projects/
Sample: /PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Samples/
Scene file: /PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Scenes/
The destination to store rendered audio files has been changed as: /PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/RenderedAudio/
5.8 Folder structure
The feature [COPY CURRENT SCENE TO] has been removed from the PROJECT MENU.
Please use the feature [IMPORT/EXPORT] from the SCENE MANAGER file.
5.9 Dave Smith Filter settings
Dave Smith Filter settings can be saved per scene.