Modular vid #346

video upload by Phisynth

"Torso T-1 in song mode sequencing the Fenix with 3 distinct voices. Waldorf Iridium & Hydrasynth playing their part. Pulsar-23 and DR-2 doing drums. With a touch of Entanglement space on the top.

#torsot1 #fenixmodular #bugbrand #waldorf #iridium #hydrasynth #destinyplus #entanglementspace"

Torso Live #5, April 2026

video upload by torso electronics

"Next Torso Live will take place April 16th, 2026 at 8 PM CET- 9 PM CET

We are focusing the Q&A around community-related questions and the reasoning behind design and firmware choices. We’ll also share a bit about what we’re working on at the moment. Last but not least, we will showcase demos of our instruments and features."

B:art Instruments & Strymon Starlab // From melody to chaos

video upload by Dexba

"The power of modular is flexibility, but I've never been a fan of having to buy a lot of utilities just to get going! The cost of a little setup skyrockets as soon as you start adding the basics, so I honestly love the fact that getting a b:ond (here in the v2, the new version) just gets you going as soon as you put it in the case.
Two oscillators, 4 VCAs, suboscillators, waveform morphing, FM (through zero!), PM, sync, mixing... everything is just ready to play and enjoy.
The natural companion is the b:righten, a gentle (in the cutoff) and gnarly (in the resonance) filter.
The rest is history and... Starlab :D"

Intellijel Swells - Multi-Model Reverb Module with Swell Generator

video upload by Intellijel

"Swells is a multi-model reverb module, with a built-in modulator we call the 'Swell Generator'.

Some feature highlights of Swells include:
Nine unique studio-grade reverb models
Fully stereo signal path
Eight reverb parameter sliders
Ebb & Flow - two per-model parameters
Swell Generator - aka envelope follower with four modes.
LO-FI with Min & Max setting
Freeze, Reverse and Burst FX
20HP Module"

Intellijel Swells | Four synth explorations

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Four mostly ambient pieces with Intellijel's new reverb and other hardware.

Fair warning: Intellijel sent me the Swells and Jellymix. Take that as you will. Considering how much other Intellijel stuff I use, and considering how much I'm a sucker for reverb, I was excited to try this one out.

00:00 - Omnichord ambient
03:49 - SubH Replay ambient
08:22 - S-4 OVUM ambient
12:35 - Hexdrums jam

Undoubtedly, we're living in a golden era of reverb hardware. I've got more reverb than one human needs, but I love it so much. One thing that means, though, is that I'm looking for reverb that does new things, that isn't just good but different and textural and interesting in and of itself.

In that respect I've been very happy with Swells, and am planning to use it a bunch after this. Swells can play it straight, but the combination of self-generated modulation and great colouration options means Swells can draw attention, add unique character, and fill a role more than simply adding space. I've particularly liked pairing it with Jellymix, using Swells as a send and then using varying amounts of wet/dry across multiple instruments, creating a shared reverb environment that feels pretty glued. It's a great combo.

So do you need another reverb? Probably not. You don't need anything in hardware, honestly. But if you're looking for a hardware reverb that makes you think differently about time-based effects, and if you're looking for a reverb that sounds good in new ways, I think Swells is worth checking out.

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Creating with the S4: Using the S4 as a polyphonic sampler

video upload by torso electronics

"In this series of videos we focus on creating with the S4.
In this 'Creating With' video we take a look at the POLY device, and show how the POLY device can be recorded to a DISC device for further processing.

0:00 - Introduction
00:26 - POLY device basics
02:12 - Sending tracks and recording
02:33 - Sequencing and playing tonal samples in POLY
03:49 - Recording a tonal loop in DISC"

KORG Berlin phase8: first jam (full)

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

"My KORG Berlin Phase 8 finally arrived today!

It's quite sensitive to vibrations (almost as sensitive as a turntable), so I'm wondering if it would be difficult to use it directly in a club live performance. However, even just considering it for music production, I feel it's a special synthesizer. I really love it.

There's a real magic to the harmonic and pitch changes when you place small objects on it just right…

Next, I'm going to try playing it with a drum machine."

Getting Started with the S4: Modulation System

video upload by torso electronics

"In this series of videos we focus on getting started with the S4, while creating music in the now.
In this “Getting started” video we take a look at the modulation system, and demonstrate how the modulators can be used.

0:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Mapping a parameter
01:59 - Clearing modulations
02:18 - Modulation Source View
03:55 - Modulation Recap
04:38 - Example #1 chopping breaks
05:53 - Example #2 Modulation and Perform Macros
08:23 - Example #3 Modulation using external audio"

S4: Track in 10: Vinyl sampling #2

video upload by torso electronics

S4: Track in 10 posts

"An empty project and 10 minutes on the clock. In an uninterrupted one take we explore ideas, sculpt sounds, and let the S4 sculpting sampler guide the moment. 'Track in 10' is about staying in the flow and creating without overthinking. In this video we take two vinyls, and record them into the S4, building a full idea from scratch in real time. Everything is captured: the decisions, mistakes, and happy accidents.

Vinyls sampled:
Simple Minds - Real Life
&
Monique - Shadows"

Torso Live Session #5: Ctrls

video upload by torso electronics

"Torso Electronics presents the fifth live session recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

In this episode, Copenhagen-based artist Ctrls presents a live set built entirely around the S4, using the samples he created for the factory sound library.

Ctrls: “It's composed without any sequencing, only looping and modulation, which is a totally new way of working for me, but which the S4 makes really fun and engaging. The Ableton Push 3 and Intech midi controller act as a my mixer and finalizer, and I'm triggering and effecting some drones and fx sounds from its launch grid. It was a great experience and I'm happy I got to exercise a less clubby side to my music. Big thanks to the Torso team for the opportunity.”

About Ctrls
The Ctrls project was founded In 2012. From the first release the presence of a highly individual sonic style was apparent and his fast paced and futuristic techno based sound has now been well established with a stream of respected music on labels such as Token Records, Earwiggle, Micron Audio, Mechatronica and Key Vinyl. A lifelong devotee of electronic dance music, DJ’ing and live performance are central for the project. This has resulted in many involved sets at globally notable venues such as Tresor, Berghain, Khidi, Fabric, Kit Kat, Fold, Basement NY, and Club Drugstore as well a residency at Copenhagens purest electronic venue: Den Anden Side. The future holds a wider scope as electro, breakbeats, noise and audio visual components are folded into the distinctive Ctrls sound palette."

Yan Cook — Studio Jam [March '26] #techno

video upload by Yan Cook

"Cooking another track, kinda funky one, mostly Syntakt, S4 for SFX and a ride sample in Ableton."

Meet the Akuto Studio Chord Machine AKT-0.1: first jam with Torso S-4

video upload by Freaky Tweaky



"SWITCH BETWEEN 3 DIFFERENT KEYBOARD MODES TO PLAY CHORDS AND MELODIES (TONNETZ, ACCORDION, PIANO)

ADD DEPTH TO YOUR TRACK BY USING THE SCREEN TO MIX UP TO 4 MIDI EFFECTS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND PLAY NOTES IN DIRECT, BIMANUAL OR STRUM MODE

USE THE ROTARY KNOB TO SEAMLESSLY NAVIGATE THROUGH SEMITONES, OCTAVES AND CONTROL THE PITCH TO TRANSPOSE ANY TYPE OF CHORD"

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Getting Started with the T1: Overview

video upload by torso electronics

"In this series of videos we focus on getting started with the T1, while creating music in the now.

In this 'Getting started' video we get an overview of the core features of the T1.

0:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Steps & Pulses
00:56- Random
01:04 - Step edits
01:13 - Pitch, Scales & Root
01:49 - Voicing & Style
02:05 - Range & Phrase
02:28 - Accent & Groove
02:47 - Retrigger step
03:03 - Cycles
03:35 - Mute
03:40 - Temp"

Getting Started with the S4: Overview

video upload by torso electronics

"In this series of videos we focus on getting started with the S4, while creating music in the now.

In this video we get an overview of the core features of the S4.

0:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Device Chain
00:48 - Granular
01:10 - Filter
01:36 - Color
01:45 - Space
02:00 - Starting and Stopping Tracks
02:39 - Temp
02:56 - Scene
03:15 - Perform"

Programma900 Probe 9 / Vasty Bedroom (with Torso Electronics S-4)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"A sparse 3 note sequence of Programma900 with dense realtime granular processing by Torso Electronics S-4"

#destinyplus #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic

E FUN!WLK FILTERBANK // CLEAN vs. DISTORSION // TORSO S-4 // EMPRESS Zoia // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

"The WLK FILTERBANK is used on SPEECH, a NARRATION LOOP explaining the WLK and the SND filterbanks in ENGLISH and GERMAN. Extreme use of the frequency bands and also the distosion/saturation settings demonstrate the ability of the units und explore its/their boundaries.
SND FB-14 speech demo will be uploaded soon.

HAVE FUN!

The humming noise in the background is a crane that has been working for hours on the street to repair a water pipe of a neighboring building. I tried to remove it but I wasn’t entirely successful. To cut a long story short: Since the units dramatically compress the signal they push it but they are not generating it!"

Torso S-4 • Sculpting An Ambient Soundscape • Autoharp

video upload by Nate Connelly Music

"Torso Electronics S4 Sculpting Sampler

Torso S-4 • Sculpting An Ambient Soundscape • Autoharp

Equipment Used:
• Torso S-4 Sculpting Sampler
• Strymon Big Sky
• Gold Mike SPL Pre-Amp
• Pro VLAII Compressor

Recorded into:
• Cubase PRO 11

Very minimal EQ post processing.

#ambientmusic #torsoelectronics #electronicmusic"

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Torso S-4 • Shifting Divisions

video upload by Nate Connelly Music

"Torso Electronics S4 Sculpting Sampler

Last night I was experimenting with the Torso. I have only a pad running on track 1 and a kick on track 2. I set-up 6 scene instances and changed the rate divisIons for the pad on each one - I then created some variation in terms of effects etc and set the sequences to run in a chain with the sequence order set to randomize. It runs at 95bpm, then 50, then 180.

Thanks for listening."

WLK FILTERBANK // CLEAN vs. DISTORSION // TORSO S-4 // EMPRESS Zoia // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

"FEEDBACK LOOP OVER MACKIE 1202 VZ Pro MIXING DESK
The WLK-Audio Inductive Filterbank is a stunning SILICON TRANSISTOR based FILTERBANK with 14 fixed Q band pass filters. LISTEN + WATCH how is reacts and how PLAYABLE it is!
The Loop is generated by TORSO S-4 SCULPTING SAMPLER + FX added to the mono signal by EMPRESS ZOIA and the final shimmer by NEUMANN PEV."

Torso Live Session #4: A. Dixen

video upload by torso electronics

"Torso Electronics presents the fourth live session recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

In this episode, A. Dixen takes a minimalist approach to his live setup, using the S4, T1, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Model:Cycles, Eventide Space and Boss DD-500 Digital Delay.

With the S4 being the newest addition to the setup, A. Dixen focuses on exploring and utilising it as much as possible, while relying on the T1 as the creative centrepiece for structuring and sequencing the instruments connected.

About A. Dixen
A standard bearer for the fusion of Copenhagen’s latent experimentalism with a more club-forward sensibility, A.Dixen - the moniker of Copenhagen’s Anders Dixen - is a project neither rigid nor bound, expressing instead a path of development which follows that of his own mental intrigue. It is an effort in condensing years experienced at a wide vantage and spectrum of musicality, to refine it into something delivered with measured intent.

From driving u.k. techno and bass-weighted percussive tek to liminal dub abstactions and a kind of obtuse psych-minimalism, there lies in Dixen a freedom of movement and play expressed like currents in his mental wind. Whether via the introspection of scattered polyrhythms paired with dense atmospheres or through straight 4-to-the-floor thump, there is a coherent sonic thread which strings these diverse modes together, one bound oft in modular synthesis and analogue experimentalism. Despite this headsy proclivity, he is just as likely set to rights by the weather, the time, the space; sun beams through rafters calling forth an early tech-house attitude, a deep-house swagger, a steppers inclination borne out in more recent radio outings and club sets.

Through A.dixen we find entire multitudes, a reservoir channeled through an adaptive seekers sentiment into something singular. Forward, ever beyond.

See more:
Artist (https://linktr.ee/a.dixen?utm_source=...)
Website https://torsoelectronics.com/
Instagram ( / torsoelectronics )"