We say...
The second product from Torso is as desirable as the first (the T1 sequencer). The S4 is 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. OS 2.0 is now available!
Manufacturer's description
The S4 is a sculpting sampler for capturing and transforming sound. It combines tape-inspired workflows with modern tools in an intuitive, immediate instrument. Designed for sampling and real-time performance, it lets you capture and shape sound in parallel.
Audio engine
Four parallel stereo tracks, each with a signal chain consisting of five audio devices:
- MATERIAL - Capture, play, and layer sound using samples from internal storage, real-time recording, overdub, sound-on-sound loops, varispeed recording, or external audio processing.
- GRANULAR - Turn any sound into rich clouds, shifting textures, and rhythmic glitches, using the granular engine. Freeze, scan, and reshape captured audio for everything from subtle movement to complete transformation.
- FILTER - Shape your sound with a 48-band resonator filter bank, from classic low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass filtering to tuned, animated, and resonant textures.
- COLOR - Add character with dual-band distortion, bit crushing, compression, and noise generation, from subtle warmth to more destructive processing.
- SPACE - Create depth and movement with stereo reverb and delay, including freeze for holding moments in place during performance.
Features
- Four freely assignable modulators per track: With LFOs, random sources, ADSR envelopes, and dynamic modulation options that can be assigned to multiple destinations
- Scenes: For storing and recalling different states of a track during composition or live performance
- Macros: Global macro controls for shaping multiple parameters at once from a focused performance view
- Master section: With four-channel mixer, DJ-style low-pass/high-pass filter per channel, and summing compressor
User Interface
- High-resolution LCD color display, 3.5 inch
- 21 tactile RGB buttons
- 9 high-quality endless encoders
Hardware
- Internal Memory: 4 GB (expandable via USB)
- Audio Processing: 24-bit / 48kHz stereo
- USB Audio Interface: Class compliant, 10 in / 10 out
I/O
- Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack
- Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack, 3.5 mm TRS headphone
- MIDI: 3.5 mm TRS (Type A) in/out
- Sync: 3.5 mm analog sync in/out
- USB-C Port
Included in the box
- 1 x S4
- 1 x Power Supply (DC 12V/2A)
- 1 x MIDI adapter (Type A)
- Matte black aluminum casing
- Dimensions: 242 x 156 x 39 mm (9.5” x 6.1” x 1.5”)
- Weight: 820g (1.8 lbs)
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free to most parts of the UK if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Certain areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland and other offshore islands, may have higher shipping charges and slightly longer delivery times due to surcharges applied by the courier and reduced service availability in those areas. We try to keep these costs to a minimum.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
The second product from Torso is as desirable as the first (the T1 sequencer). The S4 is 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. OS 2.0 is now available!
Manufacturer's description
The S4 is a sculpting sampler for capturing and transforming sound. It combines tape-inspired workflows with modern tools in an intuitive, immediate instrument. Designed for sampling and real-time performance, it lets you capture and shape sound in parallel.
Audio engine
Four parallel stereo tracks, each with a signal chain consisting of five audio devices:
- MATERIAL - Capture, play, and layer sound using samples from internal storage, real-time recording, overdub, sound-on-sound loops, varispeed recording, or external audio processing.
- GRANULAR - Turn any sound into rich clouds, shifting textures, and rhythmic glitches, using the granular engine. Freeze, scan, and reshape captured audio for everything from subtle movement to complete transformation.
- FILTER - Shape your sound with a 48-band resonator filter bank, from classic low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass filtering to tuned, animated, and resonant textures.
- COLOR - Add character with dual-band distortion, bit crushing, compression, and noise generation, from subtle warmth to more destructive processing.
- SPACE - Create depth and movement with stereo reverb and delay, including freeze for holding moments in place during performance.
Features
- Four freely assignable modulators per track: With LFOs, random sources, ADSR envelopes, and dynamic modulation options that can be assigned to multiple destinations
- Scenes: For storing and recalling different states of a track during composition or live performance
- Macros: Global macro controls for shaping multiple parameters at once from a focused performance view
- Master section: With four-channel mixer, DJ-style low-pass/high-pass filter per channel, and summing compressor
User Interface
- High-resolution LCD color display, 3.5 inch
- 21 tactile RGB buttons
- 9 high-quality endless encoders
Hardware
- Internal Memory: 4 GB (expandable via USB)
- Audio Processing: 24-bit / 48kHz stereo
- USB Audio Interface: Class compliant, 10 in / 10 out
I/O
- Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack
- Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack, 3.5 mm TRS headphone
- MIDI: 3.5 mm TRS (Type A) in/out
- Sync: 3.5 mm analog sync in/out
- USB-C Port
Included in the box
- 1 x S4
- 1 x Power Supply (DC 12V/2A)
- 1 x MIDI adapter (Type A)
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free to most parts of the UK if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Certain areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland and other offshore islands, may have higher shipping charges and slightly longer delivery times due to surcharges applied by the courier and reduced service availability in those areas. We try to keep these costs to a minimum.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
