Torso Electronics S-4 (sculpting sampler)

Yes its been done to death lately.

Yep, same feeling over here. I have the T-1 and it’s amazing because it’s quite unique even in the software world. It would be very time consuming to reproduce T-1’s features in Max or Bitwig’s grid.

Here, my first impression is ā€œmehā€ because I already have lots of very good plugins that can do that, and they don’t cost 900 euros.

But let’s see, I don’t want to be too harsh, it’s only a 40 sec video and since I’m a GAS victim like everybody here (and with the Stockholm syndrome like everybody here also) I might still end up buying this thing.

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I would love to see that same demo with a nice acoustic guitar chord pick and strum

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The granular in this video isn’t that interesting in itself, but I think the potential is there. If you consider the sound in the original preview videos and how it relates to what’s described of the S-4’s capabilities: four parallel sample tracks that can be tweaked with modulators mapped to any destination. It seems like it should be pretty flexible as a sample playback device where granular is just one option. I guess its real capabilities have yet to be demonstrated though…

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Yup, this is what I had in mind/was hoping for. Being able to quickly record a sound and turn it into an evolving soundscape with ease. No fuss, just getting straight to the point with a great UI. I’m sure you’ll be able to mangle sounds much more than this too. Can’t wait to see more.

You still can at Perfect Circuit (next time they have a 10% discount). :wink:

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If you are on Mastodon / the Fediverse:

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the device looks very nice. time will tell if it really brings something new to the table.

I still don’t get this thing. I like how it looks, but I’m not really excited by the sounds I’m hearing.

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Wish I would not have seen the video, it’s very tempting.

I can imagine using this in common with the SP-404MK2 and having a ton of resampling fun.

Prepare yourselfs for ambient videos on YouTube with this.

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Yeah I was thinking this looks like a GR-1 in functionality

Yeah you’re spot on with that Burial shout. Took the geezer all of 20s to get there as well

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Really tempting device, could be fun to combine a sampler and hologram-like effects in one thing.
My only doubt how deep it could be (dreaming of powerhouse machine, not with just couple of tricks)

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Sounds cool, looks nuts.

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At this rate we’ll have about 5 mins of audio before it arrives :sweat_smile:

I’m all in so not taking the pish, I’m not really bothered about the demos, especially with a sampler…
If anything I find demos put me off (which I’m pleased about).
I’ll see what it spits out round mine…

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What the flying fuck is it with these guys drenching every demo in Reverb. Is this a demo for Valhalla Vintage Verb or something?

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It looks awesome but I agree an in depth vid would be great. To understand the product

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sounds are nice, im surprised companies are still using that smudge magnet coating on their products.

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yea i really hate this finish. Kept me away from the mpc live and push

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Ok I DEFINITELY want one!!! Awesome!

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