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Sculpting Sampler

  • Stereo Granular Sampler and Audio Processor
  • 4 Parallel stereo tracks, each with a signal chain consisting of 5 processing stages: Material, Granular, Filter, Colour and Space
  • Material: Signal source for further sound processing, e.g. a sample from the internal memory, recording of a new sample, overdub and sound-on-sound loops
  • Real-time processing of external sources or 8-voice polyphonic sampler
  • Granular: 4 second audio buffer with 128 grains and control over size, distribution, shape and pitch of the grains
  • Filter: 48-band resonator filter bank for wide-ranging sound shaping and emulation of classic low-pass, band-pass and high-pass filter characteristics
  • Colour: Destructive effect block with dual-band distortion, bit crusher, compressor and noise generator
  • Space: Stereo reverb and delay effect with freeze function
  • 4 Freely assignable modulators per track - each modulator can function as an LFO, random source or ADSR envelope and can be assigned to multiple modulation destinations
  • Master section with 4-channel mixer
  • DJ filter (low-pass / high-pass) per channel and summing compressor

Technical Data:

  • Operation and programming via 9 encoders and 21 illuminated buttons
  • 3.5" LC colour display
  • 24-Bit / 48kHz audio processing in stereo
  • WiFi for synchronisation with Ableton Link
  • Class compliant USB audio interface with USB-C port
  • 2 Line outputs: 6,3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 3,5 mm TRS jack
  • 2 Line inputs: 6,3 mm jack
  • MIDI In/Out: 3.5 mm TRS jack, Type A
  • Sync input and output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 242 x 156 x 39 mm
  • wEight: 820 g
  • Includes external power supply unit (DC 12V/2A) and MIDI adapter (3.5 mm jack to 5-pin DIN)
  • Available since October 2024
  • Item number 600391
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Polyphony 32
  • Internal Storage Yes
  • Storage Medium USB Devices
  • File Format WAV
  • Time Stretching Yes
  • Effects Yes
  • USB-port Yes
  • Analogue Inputs 2
  • Analogue Outputs 2
  • Digital Outputs No
  • Display Yes
  • Sequencer No
  • Design Desktop
  • Control Midi
  • Optional Expansions -
  • Special Features Granular Synthesis
10.890 kr
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Not finished yet...
Mattachin 17.04.2025
A powerful sampler with huge potential—still a work in progress

The S-4 is a great instrument with a lot of potential, but it’s clear that it’s not quite finished yet. Three of the buttons are still labeled “Coming Soon,” likely to be activated with the next firmware update (v2). However, there’s little transparency about when that will actually happen. Communication is mostly limited to their Discord channel, which might not be ideal for everyone.

That said, the interface is very intuitive, and the granular engine, ring modulation, and sound shaping options are impressive. However, there’s still no way to save your settings as a reusable template—only as a project—so it’s not as flexible for performance or iterative work as it could be.

Another downside is the relatively high noise floor on the analog outputs. On the bright side, the 10 inputs and 10 outputs over USB-C are fantastic for routing, even if the mapping options could use more flexibility.

Overall, the S-4 could become one of the best hardware tools for working with field recordings and samples, but in its current state, it feels incomplete—which makes its price tag feel a bit high.

I’m honestly still debating whether to keep it or not. Some days I love it; other days, I really don’t.
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Kolonel K 26.04.2025
Après installation de l'OS1.2.2 sans aucun souci, le S4 est absolument à la hauteur de mes attentes !
La prise en main est intuitive, le mode d'emploi, en anglais, très clair et complet , est à peine utile . La gestion des pistes est simple, le routage clair et précis, les modules de traitement puissants. Le sampling est tout à fait à la hauteur, micro intégré un peu juste cependant. Le paramétrage du MIDI est simplissime.
Bref, un instrument très bien pensé , très musical , aux possibilités immenses. Un régal
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