Torso Sampler S4 - Looper / Granular Maschine

Der Torso S4 Sampler und Granular Looper​

Nach dem T1 Sequencer muss auch ein Klangerzeuger her, ein Sampler für die Performance mit schlankem Fuß und 4 ins/outs, MicroSD und MIDI in/out, Sync in/out analog, Kopfhörer alle in 3.5mmm und polyphoner Wiedergabe mit quasi 4 "Spuren" und USB-C.
Ein Looper, Granularsampler und Pad-Teppichknüpfer-Sampler - der wohl zwischen Looper und Geräten wie dem Tempera liegen aber auch ein bisschen vom Polyend Play.

4 parallel stereo audio tracks // Tape player + live looping
Live granular processing, time-warping, pitch-shifting
Morphing resonator (48-band filter bank)
Bit crushing, drive, and compression, Reverb & delay, pitch-shifting, shimmer
Rechenkern (NerdDaten): Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, 4 GB flash memory (sample pool), 24-bit / 48 kHz stereo audio in and out
WiFi – Ableton Link, Class-compliant USB audio interface
USB host für Audio erweitert in/outs!
Abmessungen EBM kompatibel: 242 x 156 x 39 mm (9.5” x 6.1” x 1.5”), 820g
899 Euro soll er kosten.

4 modulator / device (20 / track) Ziel: alles - Was macht es? Complex LFOs, Hüllkurven, Generative sequencing

Mit dieser Grafik soll klar werden - du kannst mit den "Modulatoren" frei wählen LFO, Hüllkurve oder komplexere Wave im Sequencer/Waldorf Chaos Modulator Stil.

 

[SirAdrianFish]

Test: Torso Electronics S-4, Sculpting Sampler - AMAZONA.de

Der Torso Electronics S-4 ist ein exzellenter Sculpting Sampler. Klanglich vielfältig und mit allerhand Resampling-Funktionen ausgestattet.

www.amazona.de

 

[Kavenzmann]

Gibt's neue Erfahrungen zum S4?
Wie hat sich die Firmware gemacht?

 

[MFPhouse]

Ich hab das Gerät jetzt hier.Hammer! Man darf aber nicht verschweigen das der Einstieg nicht ganz uneinfach ist . Das fängt beim installieren des updates auf das neue OS an. Der Entwickler meldete sich patout nicht. Soll aber nicht abhalten. Man wird belohnt.

 

[vogel]

Man darf aber nicht verschweigen das der Einstieg nicht ganz uneinfach ist .

Also ist der Einstieg super einfach? SCNR

 

[MFPhouse]

Funktioniert bei euch die Miniklinke Midi In beim Torso?.Tr Mini Jacks( Btw Usb auch Nicht)

 

[MFPhouse]

Torso S4 Sampler​

...Ich schreib jetzt mal hier rein, man blickt ja nicht mehr durch hier im Forum...

Noch jemand mit dem Torso S 4 unterwegs hier ?
erstmal...Frage / Antwort Thread eröffnet.

 

[SirAdrianFish]

S-4 v2.0 OS Update​

We are happy to finally release the 2.0 for the S-4!


As a little thanks to everyone where in the Discord community, we wanted to release the update here early. Thanks to all of the beta testers who has helped us finding bugs, and shaping the update. We appreciate all of the feedback!


Best,Torso

Changes in S-4 OS v2.0.0​

June 17 2025

Features​

• PERFORM: Global macros and punch-in effects for expressive, hands-on control. Map any parameters across the four tracks of the S-4 to the eight slider macros (supports unipolar and bipolar modes) or use the four action buttons as punch-in effects.
• SCENE: Save and trigger up to 128 snapshots of full machine states per project. Use CHANCE and RULE to trigger chained scenes in sequence or randomly. Supports Program Change for easy external control.
• TEMP: Temporarily change any parameter during performance and snap back instantly with the [TEMP] button.
• COPY: Copy and paste scenes, tracks and devices with the [COPY] button.
• DISC: New MATERIAL device for streaming audio directly from the internal storage.
• FOLLOW: New envelope follower available as Modulation Source. Use internal or external audio as the control source, adjust fall and rise time, apply sample and hold and apply modulation to any parameter.
• Track Launch: Start and stop any of the four tracks individually using the new Track Launch available in the Mix View. Track mutes moved to [CTRL] actions in the Mix View.

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Enhancements​

• Optimized Internal Microphone: The internal microphone has been polished for a cleaner sound.
• New Modulation Mapping Workflow: Modulation Mapping is updated for more seamless an intuitive mapping with momentary controls. While [MOD] is held, Mapping Mode is active – turn any parameter to apply modulation to that parameter. Tap an action button while [MOD] is held to switch Modulation Source, tap again to open the Modulation Source view.
• Sample Preview: Preview samples directly in the Sample Browser by holding [CTRL] + [PLAY].
• Track Record and Track Launch quantization options available in [CONFIG].
• Quick actions enabled for [TRACK], [SCENE], [MIX] to overlay view-specific actions in any view.
• Added option in CONFIG → METER for stopping Modulator transport when the S-4 is not playing.
• Storage used is now indicated in CONFIG → SYSTEM.
• Track Input and MIDI settings restructured in [CONFIG]. They are now under separate menus CONFIG → AUDIO and CONFIG → MIDI.
• Inputs options renamed to IN1/IN2.
• Added IN1/MIC input option.
• Increased gain for line out and headphones.
• Main Level is no longer bound to projects.
• USB audio out is now post-fader, respecting levels set in the Mix View.
• Settings in a Device are saved when switching Devices (or bypassing) in a Device Slot.
• Tap an encoder while in Modulation Mapping Mode to switch between unipolar and bipolar mapping.
• Inverted bipolar mapping added for modulation.
• MAIN REC feature moved to [CTRL] + [PLAY] and features quantization, adjusted under CONFIG → METER.
• Holding [TRACK] or [CLEAR] when changing device keep actions.
• Reorganized [CLEAR] actions.
• Updated CCs and MIDI NOTE implementation.
• Buttons LED strength and color tweaked.
• GUI Enhancements:
  • Modulation Mappings are now visually indicated in the GUI as well as via the LEDs on the S-4.
  • Updates to header includes showing current Scene instead of current device, MIDI in/out indicator removed and updated page indicator design.
  • Added scrolling slider to list views.
  • Smaller tweaks to layout, icons, device visualizations, etc.
• TAPE: Enhanced TAPE device for the MATERIAL slot with new looping and overdubbing capabilities, as well as vari-speed recording.
• TAPE and DISC monitor behaviour can be changed in [CONFIG] → METER.
• RING:Added modes for the DECAY parameter.
  • SUSTAIN: Decay resonance is applied after filter cutoff, and WAVES/NOISE modulation.
  • CHOKE: Decay resonance is applied before filter cutoff, and WAVES/NOISE modulation.
• DEFORM:Added modes for the CRUSH parameter.
  • BITCRUSH:
  • REDUX:
  • BITCRUSH/REDUX:
• DEFORM: NOISE COLOR renamed to NOISE TONE.
• VAST:Added modes for the SPREAD parameter:
  • PHASE SHIFT: Shift the delay time in stereo
  • PING PONG: Alternate the delay between and left and right stereo channels.
  • DIFFUSION: Diffuse the delay for reverb-like effects
• VAST: Feedback increased to 200%
• VAST: The TONE parameter is now bipolar, allowing for both highpass and lowpass filtering of the delay feedback chain and reverb.
• POLY: Can now be triggered via the [TRIG] action.

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Bugfixes​

• Fixed issues with saving and loading projects.
• Performance enhancements and optimizations to prevent crashes.
• Optimized laggy interface in TAPE.
• Fixed an issue where files could not be transferred to and from the S-4.
• Fixed an issue where recordings didn’t play when transferred to a computer.
• Fixed an issue where renaming projects in USB Mass Storage Mode didn’t affect projects when opening them up on the S-4.
• Fixed crashes when entering USB Mass Storage Mode while sending CC.
• Fixed an issue where sending CC to parameters could cause them to lock.
• Fixed an issue where the first entry in a list couldn’t be deleted.
• Fixed crashes when the internal storage becomes full.
• Fixed an issue where the Global Tempo didn’t reset on new projects.
• Optimized button presses so the S-4 no longer register double presses by mistake.

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Update Procedure​

A rework of the S-4 filesystem requires an extra step when updating to v2.x from v1.x.

Updating to v2.x​

• Upgrading from v1.x to v2.x requires you to remove all user data from disk. A prompt will guide you through the process—no data will be deleted automatically.
• When prompted to wipe the S-4, the device will automatically enter USB Mass Storage mode. Simply connect it to your computer via USB to back up your files.
• The v2.x installation cannot proceed if any user samples, recordings, or projects remain on the S-4.
• When the installation is complete, you can transfer any user samples, recordings and projects back on to the S-4.</aside>

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Known Limitations​

The S-4 is an evolving instrument. Here is an overview of current limitations and tips on how to avoid them:

• Long samples in DISC can in some cases give clicks and pops. Here’s a few tips on how to minimize the issue
  • Convert to 48kHz 16-bit .wav-file for best performance
  • Only use long samples on a single track
  • Prefer internal storage over external USB drives
  • Set XFADE to zero
• MIDI clock is unstable
  • Avoid sending MIDI clock to S-4 to both MIDI USB and MIDI TRS in jack
• Using S-4 as an audio interface with a computer is CPU intensive:
  • Avoid sending many simultaneous notes to POLY
  • Avoid having high settings of SIZE in MOSAIC
• Support of external USB drives is limited
  • Make sure to format to FAT32
  • Use a recent and fast drive for best performance
  • Avoid connecting through a USB hub

S-4 v2.0 OS Update | Notion

We are happy to finally release the 2.0 for the S-4!

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[SirAdrianFish]

 

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