Scene Overview
Parameter and Sample Recall
SCENE allows for the creation of up to 128 unique scenes, each with full parameter and sample recall. Scenes can be launched seamlessly, making them ideal for everything from subtle variations to entirely distinct sections within a live set. Parameters and sample changes can be included or excluded per track, offering flexible control. Tools like CHANCE and RULE enable automated scene launching, while CHAIN and LOCK support dynamic, performance-driven applications.
Scene View
All SCENE functionality is accessed through the Scene View, which is opened using the dedicated button on the S4’s front panel.
Opening the Scene View
- Tap the [SCENE] button to open the Scene View
Creating a new Scene
When opening a new project on the S4, 128 blank Scenes are automatically created. To start creating Scenes on the S4, simply open up any Scene, load samples and adjust parameters. Blank Scenes are greyed in the Scene View list and non-blank Scenes will be highlighted in white. Scenes are automatically saved when saving the project.
Scenes and Project Sample Pool
Each project includes a sample pool of 36 buffers (used by TAPE and POLY). Loading a sample or recording in TAPE will automatically start to populate the sample pool, indicated by the visualisation in the Scene View. Audio loaded in DISC does not count toward this limit.
Keep Params and Sample
While the Scene functionality on the S4 is designed to create complete states across all four tracks, there is also the option to keep certain settings on specific tracks for more tailored use cases. These settings are available per track.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| KEEP PARAMS | When toggled, this option will keep all parameter settings intact on the specified Track. |
| KEEP SAMPLE | When toggled, this option will keep the loaded sample the Material device intact on the specified Track. |
Adjusting these settings is done through the Config menu.
- Tap [CONFIG] to open the Config menu
- Open the SCENE menu
- Open either TRACK 1, TRACK 2, TRACK 3 or TRACK 4
- Adjust KEEP SAMPLE and KEEP PARAMS settings
Copying and Clearing Scenes
Copying and clearing is done through the dedicated [COPY] and [CLEAR] buttons on the interface.