Nervy jam w/ Torso T-1, Moog Matriarch, Micromonsta 2, Drumbrute Impact

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.

After my recent work with the S-4, Torso reached out to see if I'd like to borrow the T-1 for a couple of months, with no expectations on me making a video or doing anything publicly with it. I found the T-1 to be an exceptional sequencer for noodling around, for both better and worse. Better: you quickly start writing song ideas you wouldn't otherwise come up with, and arranging multiple parts across different instruments is extremely fast. Worse: it was challenging for me to shape the output into a finished song; to get to the finish line, I had to work against (or ignore) some of the T-1's best features.

Together, it makes me think the T-1 would shine most as an idea generator with another sequencer (e.g. the DAW), where you could take output from the T-1 and then further refine it. Really enjoyed my time with it, though.

This also marks the return of the Moog Matriarch. I had sold off the Matriarch because it was too large for my smaller studio, or maybe too large to justify keeping around as a mono device for the table. Then I got a larger studio and immediately missed it. Happy to have it back, even if it still feels too big for what it does.

As for the rest, well, they do what they do well. The Micromonsta 2 is a great synth for filling in the gaps, and is bitimbral; the Arturia Drumbrute Impact is a superb drum machine for live performance; and the Chroma Console is a perfect little sweetener, here taking a mono instrument into the stereo space.

Performed and recorded live to a multitrack output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

descend ... Torso Electronics S-4 ... ambient

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Torso Electronics S-4.
Recorded in one take into Zoom M4
Mastered in post.

As always ... music and project file on my Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com

Get substan sound packs here:
/ shop
https://substan.gumroad.com"

How to use Torso S-4 to enhance tracks #techno

video upload by Yan Cook

"Here's one of many ways to use an S-4 in your setup 🎛️
I also enjoy using it as an FX unit, purely for processing incoming signal by bypassing the MATERIAL page."

00:00 - Setup
03:20 - Layer A
09:20 - Layer B

Plants for peace - lo-fi ambient w/ pocket scion & torso s4

video upload by Somnambule

"Hi folks!
A jam on the Pocket Scion with some audio magic from the Torso S4. Scion was connected to the ginseng bonzai (ficus retusa). Hope you enjoy the peaceful vibes of the plant. PEACE&LOVE TO ALL FOLKS!🖖👽

Best sound with headphones"

Just a Minute (JAM) - Live Ambient #19 (Relaxing Modular Sounds + Elektron Syntakt + OXI One + S-4)

video upload by ST Modular (Stefan)

"🟢 I found something cool on my mobile (...well, actually I only had this video in vertical format, so I needed some kind of workaround, which is that mobile frame 😉🎶).

✨ This is a live ambient modular synth performance! This set explores slowly evolving pads, hypnotic drones, and delicate rhythmic textures, performed live with Eurorack modulars, Elektron Syntakt, Torso S-4 and creative FX.

🎧Also perfect for deep listening, study, or meditation. Immerse yourself in evolving soundscapes and analog warmth.

💡 Gear used & roles in the setup:

♫ Elektron Syntakt → kick, percussion, live melody playing
♫ ST Modular Honeyeater + Disting MK4 (wavetable algo) → Pad 1 → through Mimeophone + FX Aid
♫ Behringer Victor OSC → Pad 2 → through Pico DSP + Intellijel Sealegs
♫ Bastl GrandPa → alternating samples → through EQ8, Pico DSP + Intellijel Sealegs
♫ OXI One → main live sequencing
♫ Torso S-4 → one-shots, drones, percussive tweaks

🌐 More about me and my (DIY) Eurorack designs: https://www.st-modular.de/"

Ambient Performance // Polygene II // Torso S-4 // Onward // Lossy // Slöer

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Nine and a half minutes of synthy washy reverby goodness. Using the upper touch keyboard of the sublime ‪@genesynths‬ Polygene II gives such lovely raw oscillator tones. ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ Lossy + Onward + ‪@walrusaudioeffects‬ Slöer breaks, shifts and widens the sound. There's 4 different loops on the ‪@torsoelectronics‬ S-4, two of which make use of the filterbank, which can take field recordings and turn them into something harmonic. No talking on this one, just synth, synth, synth ❤️"

Attack Release Bloc Glasgow -CALC- Live set rehearsal

video upload by -CALC-

"I played at Attack Release in Glasgow in July 2025.
Sadly the audio from the gig recording was crocked so it didnt make it, but I did film a rehearsal a few days before. The gig itself was better than this take (of course it was ;o) and I had tweaked the set quite a bit from this for the show, but it gives the general idea of what I played.

Attack Release is an amazing night and I thoroughly recommend it if you are ever in Glasgow on the last Wednesday of the month. It has to be one of the best gigs I have played with the best crowd ever. Sad the recording of the night didnt work out though."

Pocket Scion and Torso S4 with the Rosemary plant

video upload by Somnambule

"Hi folks!

This time I’m diving into something a little different again — biofeedback music! I paired the new ‪@instruo‬ Pocket Scion with the Torso S4, and the Pocket Scion is running three MIDI channels on the S4. For this session, I hooked it up to a rosemary plant, letting it capture the plant’s biofeedback and translate it into sound.

The result? Dreamy, spherical tones straight from this beautiful plant.
Hope you enjoy the vibe!

Best sound with headphones"

Digitone II + Torso S4 #techno #shorts

video upload by Yan Cook

"💾 Project Files and Samples:
https://linktr.ee/yan_cook"

Exploring Torso S-4 #techno

video upload by Yan Cook

"After just a week with the sampler, here are my first impressions:
The Torso S-4 is a powerful instrument with a lot of potential. It feels like a serious piece of gear—comparable to Elektron boxes. The performative aspect really blew me away; the Perform page combined with the Temp button is pure magic. I love it.

So far I've experienced a few bugs, but nothing too disruptive—the instrument is perfectly usable. I hope the ‪@torsoelectronics‬ team continues to update the S-4 regularly and adds new devices."

00:00 - Track 1
04:04 - Track 2
10:10 - Track 3 + MOD
21:02 - PERFORM

Rusty Dissonance

video upload by Ebotronix

"Expressive E Osmose,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Torso S4 ,
Strymon Big Sky MX,
controlled by, Midi CC, 16n ATO Faderbank,
Lydian Scale,
10.07.2025
video # 2554"

Granulation

video upload by Ebotronix

"Arp Odyssey, controlled by ,
Doepfer R2m, Mutable Instruments MidiPal,to,
Eventide Pitch Factor,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Lab 4 Enjoy, CME H4 midi wc,
Waldorf Iridium,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Torso Electronics S4 ,with ,Udu Loop,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Bastle Bestie,
Strymon Big Sky MX,
controlled by, Midi CC, 16n ATO Faderbank,
03.07.2024
video # 2552"

mirage ... Torso S-4 (2.0) TestFlight ... ambient, downbeat, glitch

video upload by substan

"Exploring the new 2.0 firmware for the Torso Electronics S4.

Recorded in one take into Zoom M4
Mastered in post.

As always ... music and project file on my Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com

Get substan sound packs here: / shop
https://substan.gumroad.com"

Torso S-4 album | IDM/DnB/glitch | Not even a poet can speak the whole truth

video upload by Jay Hosking

"An album of IDM, Drum & Bass, and glitchy electronic music, for the more intense parts of your day. Songs were composed and performed on the Torso S-4, with additions and polish added in the box.

Buy the album here: https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com

00:00 - Imaginary countries
03:48 - Dreams must explain themselves
07:21 - Very far away from anywhere else
12:24 - The farthest shore
17:28 - The unreal and the real
20:57 - The word for world is forest
26:06 - Dancing at the edge of the world
29:33 - Always coming home

I recently posted a workflow video about why the Torso S-4 was an inspiration to me. Here's the proof.

I started sketching on the S-4, and before I knew it, I found myself writing song after song after song. Most of the songs needed a little more after the fact (the four tracks of the S-4 are not enough for full arrangements, for me), but the inspiration of the S-4 was enough to get me performing even before the song was finished.

So here you have eight songs, performed on the S-4, and then added to in the box as necessary to get them to the finish line. Many of the samples come from my Patreon community's sample pack from last year; a number of the samples come from a DJ Crystl sample pack, especially on the Drum & Bass tracks (2, 5, 7); and some of the samples are from the factory sounds.

Overall, this album is a showcase of how and why hardware can inspire, can surprise, and can lead to performance. It's wonderful to use hardware synths and drum machines, but sometimes audio loops and mangling is where the performance really comes alive. I'm extremely proud of this record and how spontaneous, energetic, and cohesive it is.

Thanks for listening."

The Torso - S4 has Landed at Noisebug

video upload by NOISEBUG

"Noisebug is now carrying the @torsoelectronics S4 Sculpting Sampler. The recently updated firmware adds huge amounts of expressive control and improvements, taking this mind-bending sampler to truly incredible heights."

https://www.noisebug.net

Teenage Engineering OP-XY and Torso Electronics S4

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"It’s been a few days since the new S4 firmware dropped, so I thought I’d give it another chance. Still needs the classic off-and-on ritual. Still forgets to record audio — which, you know, might be kind of a big deal for an instrument. Still, little things here and there.
But this isn’t a rant!
Just a gentle reminder that we’ve reached a strange point where we buy gear that could be amazing… but acts more like a moody teenager on one of their don’t-talk-to-me days.
That said, today — against all odds — I actually had fun.
So here’s the video: proof that even a problematic guy can have his minutes of glory."

Torso S4, Teenage Engineering OP-XY and AnalogFX SER-2020

video upload by Matthew S

"I’m exploring new creative interactions between algorithmic sequencing, real-time control, and analog synthesis.

🔹 ‪@torsoelectronics‬ S4 updated to firmware 2.0 – featuring enhanced generative composition capabilities.
🔹 ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP–XY – an experimental controller with an innovative approach to live sound manipulation.
🔹 AnalogFX SER-2020 – a powerful analog synth, delivering deep and rich tones.

🎛️ This jam session is a live exploration of rhythm, modulation, and texture – blending hardware into evolving electronic landscapes.

📡 Setup:
• Torso S4 – firmware 2.0
• Teenage Engineering OP–XY
• AnalogFX SER-2020"

Torso Electronics S-4 sculpting sampler – OS 2.0 Update

Overview video upload by torso electronics

"The biggest update to the S-4 yet. Introducing new key features and workflow improvements such as macro controls, scenes, varispeed recording, unlimited sample length playback, and new dynamic modulation options.

Download the update here: https://torsoelectronics.com/pages/su...

00:00 S-4 OS 2.0 Overview
00:03 disk device
00:22 enhanced tape
00:54 modulation update
01:12 envelope follower
01:19 perform
01:45 temp
01:54 scene"

Torso S-4 OS 2.0 | Exploring the killer new features

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Torso Electronics have released the long-awaited OS 2.0 for the S-4 – the biggest update to their desktop granular sampler since its launch. The new firmware introduces features and workflow improvements such as macro controls, scenes, varispeed recording, unlimited sample length playback, and new dynamic modulation options.

Luke has been using the 2.0 beta for a few weeks already, and in this video, he covers some of his favourite new features.

The Torso S-4 is available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/torso-s-...

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Envelope follower modulation source
05:50 Perform menu
11:01 Temporary button
12:17 Internal mic improvements"

Torso S-4 | Pure inspiration (walkthrough)

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A walkthrough of how I'm making songs on the Torso S-4.

00:00 - Song
02:24 - Intro, tape machine
04:38 - Granular
07:36 - Resonator
11:45 - Drive, noise, colour
13:11 - Delay and reverb
15:32 - Drums and performance effects
19:18 - The magic of TEMP
19:56 - Pitched drums
22:43 - Making a pad
27:24 - Fourth track
28:56 - Performing with four tracks
31:14 - Concluding thoughts, USB multitrack out

I bought the Torso S-4 last month, thinking it would be an interesting device for playing with granular ideas with a few loops. As soon as I started playing with it, it was clear I had underestimated just how much more the S-4 is, and how inspiring it is. In fact, I basically never use it as a granular device!

This is probably the single most inspiring piece of hardware I've tried since I discovered the Octatrack. It transforms sounds, it is incredible for performing, and it has that perfect feedback loop between musician and instrument. In just a couple of weeks, I've recorded a whole album with it, which I'll release soon.

This is a walkthrough of how I'm making full songs on the S-4. In reality, four tracks is not quite enough for me to be making full songs, and in the final performances I add extra layers. But as a device to create new sounds, glue tracks together, sketch out a song arrangement, and perform some interesting parameter changes, the S-4 is nothing short of an epiphany for me.

Note that I'm using the 2.0 firmware beta, which is largely the same as the recently released 2.0 firmware. I'm well aware of the internet conversation on the previous firmware of the device, of hardware buttons not having any function and triggering a "coming soon" message, etc. I'm also aware of some quality/build concerns from some S-4 owners. I don't want to discredit any of those complaints, and I'm sure they are valid; but I can only tell you about my individual experience, which was largely flawless aside from a few bugs along the way.

Please also note that this isn't my usual sort of video, but rather one I originally recorded for my Patreon community. I'm having such a good time with the S-4, though, that I really wanted to share it more broadly. I hope you find it useful.

I look forward to sharing the album soon!

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Granular Synthesizer Comparison (ish) 1010Music Bento, Torso Electronics S-4, Polyend Synth.

video upload by jtn.project

"Ooooo wow. These 3 little baddies are having a Granular Synth Comparison… but true to form I veer off course and make some weird hybrid monster. Lets take a look at these 3 fancy cats and see what that can grain up/out/in... I don't know, but let us explore it all together!

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🛠️ Gear Used in This Video
• 1010music Bento Groovebox
• Torso Electronics S-4
• Polyend Synth
• Zoom LiveTrak6
• Aiaiai TMA-2 Headphones
• DJI Mic II • Recorded all directly into the iPhone 15 via USB (Wild)

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📲 Connect with Me
Instagram: @jtn.project
TikTok: @jtn.project
Spotify: Haulm https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a0Kn..."