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Torso Electronics/S-4 Sculpting Sampler White

Torso Electronics / S-4 Sculpting Sampler White

The S-4 is a sculpting sampler designed for capturing and transforming sound. It blends tape-era workflows with cutting-edge technology to provide a futuristic platform for crafting unique soundscapes and compositions. It leverages samples and real-time audio processing to take your sound to new heights.

■Tape Machine
Capture the sounds of your surroundings. Turn the S-4 into a versatile 4-track tape machine.

■Effects Processor
Manipulate live audio to add color and texture to beats, melodies, and sounds.

■MIDI-Controlled 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 your creativity and transform your audio into uncharted 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 disintegrating soundscapes and evolving synth sounds.

These devices combine to form 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: A 48-band tunable filter bank delivers animation, timbre control, and classic filter functionality.

■Color
Devastating effects include bit crushing, drive, and compression.

■Space
A spatial effect combining reverb and delay with pitch shifting and shimmer.

■Modulation System
Infuse movement and life into every parameter with a rich and unique modulation system. Each track features four configurable modulators with unlimited mappings. Modulators can also cross-modulate with each other. Choose from a variety of modulator types, including complex LFOs, generative sequencers, and envelopes.

■Capture Your Surroundings
Record sound using the built-in microphone, or sample and loop external gear using the stereo line input. Plus, resample internal tracks and easily load samples from the S-4's flash memory or an external drive.

■Multifunctional Powerhouse
The S-4 features durable RGB buttons that provide excellent tactile feedback. Its high-quality 3.5-inch LCD display provides precise visual information.
USB connectivity allows for seamless connection to class-compliant devices and easy file transfers with laptops. It can also function as an audio interface for situations where a simple setup is required.
You can also expand the number of inputs and outputs by connecting an external class-compliant USB interface.

■Audio Engine Features
- 4 parallel stereo audio tracks
- Tape player with live looping
- Polyphonic sample player
- Live granular processing with time warp and pitch shifting algorithms
- Morphing resonator (48-band filter bank)
- Bit crushing, drive, and compression
- Reverb and delay with pitch shift and shimmer
■Modulation Features
- 4 modulators per track
- Modulate any parameter in the audio engine
- Modulator types:
- 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 synchronization input/output
USB-C
■Other Features
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: 820 g