Torso Live Session #3: Lorenzo Colombo

video upload by torso electronics

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

In this episode, percussionist and sound artist Lorenzo Colombo presents an electroacoustic concert featuring the T1 and S4 in a hybrid setup combining metal percussion instruments and solenoids.

The performance is driven by the T1, used as both sequencer and live MIDI keyboard. It controls the SOMA Pulsar-23 and a set of dadamachines solenoids. The solenoids hit a set of Kolberg percussion bell plates, which function simultaneously as acoustic instruments and conductive metallic surfaces. Through body-resistance and circuit-bending interactions, these plates influence electrical signals and directly modulate the Pulsar-23 as well as generates MIDI that control the same instrument . All audio is routed into the S4, used as the sole sound-shaping and modulation unit.

About Lorenzo Colombo
Lorenzo Colombo is a Copenhagen-based percussionist, performer, and sound artist dedicated to contemporary and experimental music. He teaches percussion and post-instrumental performance at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, where he earned his Soloist Diploma in 2023. A recipient of the Léonie Sonning Talent Prize and Musikanmelderringens Kunstnerpriser, Lorenzo was also part of Statens Kunstfond’s Den Unge Kunstneriske Elite program (2023–24)."

Bugbrand Chirper Study 37 / Obfuscation (with Torso Electronics S-4)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"A pursuit of the depth of sonic texture using 4 independent layers (2 bugbrand's + 2 Torso Electronics S-4's)

Voice:
Bugbrand Chirper System, DRM2
Torso Electronics S-4

Effects:
Chase Bliss Lossy

#bugbrand #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic"

S4: Track in 10 - Bird samples

video upload by torso electronics

"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 'Track in 10' we are using the sound of four different birds to create a strange ambient soundscape.

Recordings used:

Alpine Swift by Esperanza Poveda
[https://xeno-canto.org/433619](https://xeno-canto.org/433619)

Downy Woodpecker by Joseph Morlan
[https://xeno-canto.org/547321](https://xeno-canto.org/547321)

Northern Mockingbird by Richard E. Webster
[https://xeno-canto.org/1035190](https://xeno-canto.org/1035190)

Red Rumped Parrot by Marc Anderson
[https://xeno-canto.org/578563](https://xeno-canto.org/578563)"

Buchla Kaleidoscope 23/ The Mountain Vibrates (Easel Command, Torso Electronincs S-4)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"all the sound sources are from the Buchla Easel Command, recorded on the fly.
and each of the 4 tracks of Torso Electronics S-4 acts as a different granular/resonator effector and looper.

#buchla #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic"

Torso Electronics S4: first jam

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

"This is the most fun granular processor I've ever used.
I particularly like the operating system that allows you to quickly assign parameters to mod and perform.

In addition to granular, it has a full range of effects including filter bank, distortion, a noise addition function similar to Ableton's Erosion, a simple compressor, and spatial effects, making it an excellent multi-effects unit."

S4: Track in 10 - 4 Random samples

video upload by torso electronics

"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 four random Splice samples and run them through the S4 device chain, building a full idea from scratch in real time. Everything is captured: the decisions, mistakes, and happy accidents."

BAPBAPBADABAP // TORSO Electronics S 4 // Unboxing // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

S4: Track in 10 - Kick drum only

video upload by torso electronics

"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."

Torso Live Session #2: Mike Sheridan

video upload by torso electronics

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

This episode features Mike Sheridan, unfolding a 14-minute meditative dronescape of slow, evolving resonance. Subtle layers of frequency drift and intertwine, forming a weightless sonic field that invites for deep attentive listening. Performed on the Pin Portabella MK IIIe, the Z.Vex Instant Lo-Fi Junky Vexter, the Boss GE-10, and the S4 Sculpting Sampler.

About Mike Sheridan
Mike Sheridan has been a part of the Copenhagen electronic music scene since the mid 00’s. He entered the scene, barely in his teens, with his landmark debut album I Syv Sind (In Two Minds, 2008). Sheridan traced an ambient and dreamy approach, and with limited tools at hand, he constructed a teenage masterwork that few could have predicted. Among the first in his generation, Mike Sheridan launched his career to high acclaim, effectively crossing over to mainstream audiences.

See more at
www.mikesheridan.info
www.torsoelectronics.com
www.instagram.com/torsoelectronics

Video by Spektrals"

Torso Live Sessions

November Rain

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose,
Waldorf Iridium,
Arturia Minifreak.
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2,
Torso S 4,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastle Bestie,
28.11.2025
video# 2582

Torso Live Q&A, November 2025

video upload by torso electronics

"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 small demos of our instruments and features, meanwhile :)"

S4: Track in 10 – Making a track using a sine wave

video upload by torso electronics

"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."

Torso Live Session #1: IDRA

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Torso Live Session #1: IDRA - Top Down Camera


"Torso Electronics presents a new series of live sessions recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

The first episode features IDRA, guiding us through ambient textures and cinematic explorations, blending noise and melodic collages. Performed on the S4 sculpting sampler and the OP-1.

Enjoy

About IDRA
IDRA , Francesca Pavesi, is a musician, producer, and sound artist from Milan. Her work explores the intersection of ambient and experimental electronic music, where organic textures, modular synthesis, and acoustic elements merge into immersive sonic worlds. Guided by attentive listening, she uses sound as an introspective space for deep, focused listening and a sense of timelessness.

See more at
https://www.idrasound.com/
https://torsoelectronics.com/
/ torsoelectronics

Video by Spektrals
kontakt@spektrals.dk

Soundsystem: Panda Sound"

Torso Live Sessions

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"

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"

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 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"

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
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Spotify: Haulm https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a0Kn..."