Please note: this is a pre-order for the next batch of S-4s, which are expected in early 2025.
We say...
The second product from Torso is as desirable as the first (the T-1 sequencer). A sleek, creative and highly playable sampler that's perfect for ambient composers, sound designers and anyone who wants to explore deep audio processing via a friendly interface.
Manufacturer's description
The S-4 is a sculpting sampler designed to capture and transform sounds. Merging tape-era workflows with cutting-edge technology, the S-4 redefines sound mangling by providing a futuristic platform for crafting unique soundscapes and compositions, using samples and real-time audio processing.
S-4 is a tool made for sonic explorers. It has four parallel stereo tracks, each with an audio engine featuring a chain of audio devices including samplers, live granular processing, morphing resonators, and a range of audio effects. A novel modulation system allows anything and everything to be modulated with 4 modulators per track.
Capture sounds on the fly with the onboard microphone and stereo line input, or load samples from the four gigabyte internal flash storage.
Specs
Audio engine
- 4 parallel stereo audio tracks
- Tape player with live looping capabilities
- Polyphonic sample player
- Live granular processing with time-warping and pitch-shifting algorithms
- Morphing resonator (48-band filter bank)
- Bit crushing, drive, and compression
- Combined reverb and delay with pitch-shifting and shimmer
Modulation
- 4 modulators per track
- Modulate any parameter of the audio engine
- Modulator types:
- Complex LFOs
- Generative sequencing tools
- Envelopes
Hardware
- Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor
- 4 GB flash memory (sample pool)
- 24-bit / 48 kHz stereo audio in and out
I/O
- 2 line-inputs
- 2 line-outputs
- Built-in microphone
- Stereo headphone output
- MIDI in/out
- Analog sync in/out
- USB-C
Miscellaneous
- WiFi - Ableton Link
- Class-compliant USB audio interface
- Expandable number of inputs/outputs with class-compliant USB interfaces
User interface
- High-resolution LCD color display, 3.5 inch
- 21 tactile RGB buttons
- 9 high-quality endless encoders
- Dimensions: 242 x 156 x 39 mm (9.5” x 6.1” x 1.5”)
- Weight: 820g (1.8 lbs)
- Matte black aluminum casing
Product Overview
Please note: this is a pre-order for the next batch of S-4s, which are expected in early 2025.
We say...
The second product from Torso is as desirable as the first (the T-1 sequencer). A sleek, creative and highly playable sampler that's perfect for ambient composers, sound designers and anyone who wants to explore deep audio processing via a friendly interface.
Manufacturer's description
The S-4 is a sculpting sampler designed to capture and transform sounds. Merging tape-era workflows with cutting-edge technology, the S-4 redefines sound mangling by providing a futuristic platform for crafting unique soundscapes and compositions, using samples and real-time audio processing.
S-4 is a tool made for sonic explorers. It has four parallel stereo tracks, each with an audio engine featuring a chain of audio devices including samplers, live granular processing, morphing resonators, and a range of audio effects. A novel modulation system allows anything and everything to be modulated with 4 modulators per track.
Capture sounds on the fly with the onboard microphone and stereo line input, or load samples from the four gigabyte internal flash storage.
Specs
Audio engine
- 4 parallel stereo audio tracks
- Tape player with live looping capabilities
- Polyphonic sample player
- Live granular processing with time-warping and pitch-shifting algorithms
- Morphing resonator (48-band filter bank)
- Bit crushing, drive, and compression
- Combined reverb and delay with pitch-shifting and shimmer
Modulation
- 4 modulators per track
- Modulate any parameter of the audio engine
- Modulator types:
- Complex LFOs
- Generative sequencing tools
- Envelopes
Hardware
- Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor
- 4 GB flash memory (sample pool)
- 24-bit / 48 kHz stereo audio in and out
I/O
- 2 line-inputs
- 2 line-outputs
- Built-in microphone
- Stereo headphone output
- MIDI in/out
- Analog sync in/out
- USB-C
Miscellaneous
- WiFi - Ableton Link
- Class-compliant USB audio interface
- Expandable number of inputs/outputs with class-compliant USB interfaces
User interface
- High-resolution LCD color display, 3.5 inch
- 21 tactile RGB buttons
- 9 high-quality endless encoders
