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Hardware Interface

An Overview of the S4 Front and Back Panels


Front Panel

S4 Front Panel Layout
NumWhatDescription
1SELECT encoderControls various aspects of the S4, including tempo, device power, and general navigation through pushing or rotating.
2Built-in microphone
3[PROJECT] buttonAccess saving, loading and create new projects. Learn more.
4[CONFIG] buttonAccess configuration options of the S4.
5LCD display
6[MOD] buttonVarious modulation-related functions. Learn more (broken reference).
7Triangle [ACTION] buttonContext-dependent buttons that change function based on what's on the screen.
8Square [ACTION] button
9Hexagon [ACTION] button
10Circle [ACTION] button
11PARAMETER encodersAdjust parameters and set values by pushing or rotating the endless encoders.
12[DEVICE] buttonsDevice slot navigation: [MATERIAL], [GRANULAR], [FILTER], [COLOR], [SPACE]. Learn more (broken reference).
13[PLAY/STOP] buttonStart and stop playback.
14[TRACK] buttonTracks navigation. Learn more: ../../track-overview/
15[SCENE] buttonOpen the SCENE page. Learn more: ../../perform-and-scene/scene-overview/
16[MIX] buttonFour track mixer and master output. Learn more: ../../miscellaneous/mix-view
17[COPY] buttonCopy and paste current state. Learn more: ../../miscellaneous/copying-and-pasting
18[CLEAR] buttonHold with another function to clear and delete. Learn more: ../../miscellaneous/clearing-and-resetting
19[CTRL] buttonHold to access secondary functions.
20[PERFORM] buttonOpen the PERFORM page. Learn more (broken reference).
21[TEMP] buttonActivates temporary control functionality. Learn more: ../../miscellaneous/temporary-control

Back Panel

S4 Back Panel Layout
NumWhat
13.5 mm TRS headphone output
23.5 mm TRS (Type A) in/out
33.5 mm analog sync in/out
42x 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack line out
52x 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack line in
6USB-C port
7DC in (12V/2A)