This instrument is designed to be played, with the aid of a shoulder strap, in an approximation of an electric guitar.
The AZ-1 features 2 switches, 2 wheels, and 1 slider that transmit assignable MIDI continuous controller data as the user deems fit.
Other non-definable controllers include Solo, Sustain, Portamento and a three position octave slider.
Today, the AZ-1 is used by groups such as Redgreenblue, Dangerous!, The Brockville Country Club, Fun!Yeah!, Comtron, Papanegro, and Starman: The David Bowie Tribute.
Furthermore, this model was prominently featured in the music video for Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction".