Torso Electronics / S-4 Sculpting Sampler

The S-4 is a sculpting sampler designed to capture and transform sound. It combines tape-era workflows with cutting-edge technology to provide a futuristic platform for creating unique soundscapes and compositions. Evolve your sound to new dimensions with samples and real-time audio processing.

■Tape machine
Capture surrounding sounds. You can use the S-4 as a versatile 4-track tape machine.

■Effect processor
Manipulate live audio to add color and texture to beats, melodies, and sounds.

■MIDI control sampler
Connect a MIDI keyboard or sequencer to turn the S-4 into a powerful textural synthesizer and sample player.

■Audio engine
Push the boundaries of creativity and transform your audio to unknown depths. The S-4 features four parallel stereo tracks, each incorporating a chain of five audio devices tailored to specific sound areas and applications. Create everything from shimmering textures to broken soundscapes to evolving synth sounds.
Together, these devices create a playful toolbox for sculpting sample material and live audio.

■Material
Equipped with a stereo tape and sample player, it supports live audio and loop playback.

■Granular
Live granular processing using time warp and pitch shifting algorithms.

■Filter
Morphing Resonator: 48-band tuning filter bank for animation, tonal control, and classic filter functionality.

■Color
Contains destructive effects such as bit crushing, drive, and compression.

■Space
A spatial effect that combines reverb and delay with pitch shift and shimmer effects.

■Modulation system
Bring movement and life to any parameter with a rich and unique modulation system. Each track has four configurable modulators with unlimited mapping options. It is also possible to perform cross modulation between modulators. Choose from many different types of modulators, including complex LFOs, generative sequencers, and envelopes.

■Capture surrounding sounds
You can record sound using the built-in microphone, or sample and loop external equipment using the stereo line input. Additionally, you can resample internal tracks and easily load samples from the S-4's flash memory or external drives.

■Multifunctional power house
S-4 features durable RGB buttons and provides superior tactile feedback. Furthermore, it is equipped with a high-quality 3.5-inch LCD display that accurately displays the necessary visual information.
USB connectivity allows seamless connection to class-compliant devices and easy file transfer with laptops. Additionally, it can also function as an audio interface in situations where a simple setup is required.
It is also possible to expand the number of inputs and outputs by connecting a class-compliant external USB interface.

■Audio engine function
?4 parallel stereo audio tracks
? Tape player with live loop function
? Polyphonic sample player
? Live granular processing with time warp and pitch shift algorithms
? Morphing resonator (48 band filter bank)
?Bit crushing, drive, compression
? Reverb and delay combining pitch shift and shimmer
■Modulation features
?Each track has 4 modulators
? Can modulate every parameter of the audio engine
?Modulator type:
? Complex LFO
?Generative sequencing tools
?Envelope
■Hardware
? Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor
? 4 GB flash memory (sample pool)
? 24-bit / 48 kHz stereo audio input and output
■Input/output (IO)
? 2 line inputs
? 2 line outputs
?Built-in microphone
? Stereo headphone output
?MIDI input/output
?Analog synchronous input/output
?USB-C
■Other functions
? WiFi ? Ableton Link compatible
?Class compliant USB audio interface
?The number of inputs and outputs can be expanded by connecting a class-compliant USB interface.
■User interface
? High resolution LCD color display (3.5 inches)
?21 tactile RGB buttons
? 9 high quality endless encoders
■Housing
? Matte black aluminum case
? Dimensions: 242 x 156 x 39 mm
? Weight: 820g