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Torso S-4 Granular Sampling Desktop Instrument (Pre-order)

Torso Electronics

£779.00
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Expected release date is 2nd Dec 2024

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Please note: this is a pre-order for the next batch of S-4s, which are expected in December 2024. A more accurate shipping date will be provided closer to the time.

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 December 2024. A more accurate shipping date will be provided closer to the time.

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