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 isa 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.
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
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)
