The S4 is a stereo granular sampler and performance instrument designed for sound explorers, experimental producers, and live performers. With a hands-on interface, rich signal chain, and deep modulation system, the S4 invites you to sculpt, mangle, and reimagine sound in real time.
AUDIO ENGINE
4x stereo tracks with a 5-stage signal chain:
- MATERIAL – Play samples from internal memory, record and overdub. Includes 8-voice polyphonic sampler with MIDI control.
- GRANULAR – Shape grains with contour, size, and pitch. Create anything from ambient clouds to glitchy textures.
- FILTER – 48-band resonant filter bank with classic models and morphing modes.
- COLOUR – Dual-band distortion, bit reduction, compression, and noise.
- SPACE – Stereo delay and reverb with freeze and multiple delay types.
FEATURES
- 4 modulators per track – LFOs, envelopes, random, and envelope followers can modulate any parameter for dynamic, evolving patches.
- PERFORM page with 12 macros – Map any parameters to 8 sliders and 4 punch-in FX buttons for expressive live control.
- 128 scenes – Save and trigger full parameter and sample snapshots. MIDI Program Change supported.
- Mixer – 4-channel stereo mixer with DJ-style filters and master 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
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)
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
