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,
integrating 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 20 modulators per track. Additionally, the onboard microphone and stereo line input let you capture sounds on the fly, alongside four gigabytes of storage for an extensive sample library.
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
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S-4 Sculpting sampler by Torso Electronics
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)