Description
The Torso Electronics S4 Sculpting Sampler is a dynamic sound design tool built for musicians producers and sonic explorers who want to capture and transform audio in real time. With four stereo tracks an advanced modulation system and a flexible audio engine the S-4 blends vintage tape workflows with modern digital processing. Each track includes a chain of audio devices from samplers and granular processors to resonators and dynamic effects allowing for deep and evolving sound manipulation. Designed for studio and live performance the S4 offers multiple ways to interact with audio. Capture sounds using the built-in microphone or stereo inputs resample internal tracks or load samples from its four-gigabyte internal flash memory. Its high-resolution LCD tactile RGB buttons and USB connectivity ensure seamless workflow integration. Whether used as a looper sampler or experimental instrument the S-4 opens up new creative possibilities for sound sculpting and performance. Transformative audio processing The S4 features a powerful audio engine with four parallel stereo tracks each capable of handling multiple sound-processing tasks. From real-time tape-style looping to polyphonic sample playback the S4 offers an extensive range of tools for reshaping and layering audio. Each track includes a chain of processing devices including a morphing resonator a 48-band tuned filter bank granular processing with time-warping and pitch-shifting and destructive effects like bit crushing drive and compression. This combination makes the S4 an ideal instrument for crafting evolving textures glitchy rhythms and cinematic soundscapes. Deep modulation and sequencing The S4’s modulation system provides an intuitive way to animate sound offering four modulators per track. These modulators can be mapped to any parameter creating dynamic movement and evolving textures. The system supports cross-modulation allowing modulators to influence each other for complex and unpredictable interactions. Modulation sources include complex LFOs generative sequencing tools and envelopes giving users a broad palette of motion and variation. Whether adding subtle shifts or extreme modulated transformations the S-4’s modulation system enhances creative sound design. Comprehensive sampling and looping The S4 makes it easy to capture and manipulate sounds. Users can sample directly from the built-in microphone stereo line inputs or external storage. Live looping capabilities turn it into a performance-ready tape machine enabling instant sound capture and transformation. With four gigabytes of internal storage and resampling functionality users can quickly create layered compositions and evolving loops. Whether working with recorded sounds or preloaded samples the S-4 provides a flexible and intuitive workflow for sound creation. Studio and live performance integration Designed for seamless integration into any setup the S4 offers USB-C connectivity for easy sample transfers and direct use as an audio interface. It supports MIDI input and output analog sync and WiFi connectivity with Ableton Link making it ideal for both studio and live environments. With a high-resolution LCD 21 tactile RGB buttons and nine endless encoders the interface provides precise control while maintaining an intuitive workflow. The durable matte black aluminium casing ensures reliability while expandable I/O options allow users to connect class-compliant USB audio interfaces for additional inputs and outputs. Features Four stereo tracks with real-time sample manipulation and dynamic effects Live granular processing morphing resonator and tape-style looping Advanced modulation system with four modulators per track Built-in microphone and stereo inputs for instant sound capture Expandable USB connectivity with support for class-compliant audio interfaces Flexible audio engine combining vintage tape workflows with modern digital processing High-resolution LCD tactile RGB buttons and intuitive interface for seamless control Supports MIDI analog sync and WiFi connectivity with Ableton Link Four gigabytes of internal storage for sampling and resampling Durable matte black aluminum casing for studio and live performance reliability Specifications Audio Engine Features: 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 Features: 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 Physical: Matte Black Aluminum Casing Dimensions: 242 x 156 x 39 mm (9.5” x 6.1” x 1.5”) Weight: 820g (1.8 lbs)
