Torso T1 (black) is an Expressive Algorithmic MIDI Sequencer.

Enter a creative dialogue with Torso T1 (black), and let its musical algorithms spark your creative process, or bring it on stage to perform your musical ideas live and spice them up with variations created on-the-fly.

This machine speaks music
The Torso T1 (black) offers a generative workflow with focus on immediacy and playful exploration. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Torso T1 (black) will inspire you with fresh ideas and help you push the boundaries of your music. In short, this is a fundamental rethinking of the sequencer as a modern, fun and inspiring instrument.

It’s your instrument
The Torso T1 (black) can be customized to suit your music. In fact, it is many instruments in one: Each of the Torso T1 (black) ’s 16 tracks can be set up in one of three modes.

Note
Compose rhythms and melodies from scratch with creative musical algorithms, and tweak them to your desire with detailed step editing.

CC
Take absolute control over sound design with 16 CC knobs and add automation via random modulation and step editing

FX
Create real-time midi fx to expand and transform your musical ideas. Connect a midi keyboard for hands on live performance

Connect to everything
The signal flow of any modern studio is a complex web of analog, digital and wireless signals and keeping your instruments connected and in sync can be a drain for your creativity. The Torso T1 (black) solves this by communicating via MIDI, USB, analog CV and gates, Ableton Link and Wi-Fi connections with all of your gear.

Performing is composing
The Torso T1 (black) is an instrument designed to be played in the here and now. Whether you are working in a studio or on stage, the path between musical inspiration and performance has never been shorter.
Make relative parameter changes on one or multiple tracks simultaneously, save the changes or return to the starting point. With the Torso T1 (black), your music making process is a constantly evolving flow.

Ableton Link
Play together with the freedom of a live band. Torso T1 (black) lets you keep track of time with Ableton Link over WiFi

Musical scales
Lock notes into musical scales and create melodies by modulating the pitch with different melody phrases and looping random sequences

Randomize everything
Randomization can be added to every parameter on each track, making it possible to add slight variations or total random chaos

Euclidean rhythms
Torso T1 (black) ‘s Euclidean rhythms, which feature embedded velocity grooves and swing, make it a powerful tool for generating a wide range of vivid and dynamic patterns

Arpeggiator
Add repeats on top of euclidean pulses, and apply different voicing styles, to build repeating and arpeggiating patterns

Auto save
Built you projects iteratively, and avoid loosing work with the auto save feature

Technical specifications:

Sequencer:
– Euclidean rhythm generator (w. step editing)
– Advanced note repeater / arpeggiator
– Melody generator
– 7 musical scales + 1 user scale per track
– Harmonic pitch control
– Random modulation on every parameter

Tracks:
– 16 tracks per pattern
– 16 MIDI channels
– Polyphony on every track

Storage:
– Auto-save
– 16 patterns per bank
– 16 banks

I/O:
– USB C (midi/power)
– MIDI in / out / thru (TRS type A)
– CV & gate i/o
– Ableton Link (WiFi)

User Interface:
– 18 endless rotary encoders w. push
– 23 RBG backlit silicone keypads

Physical:
– Matte black aluminium casing
– Dimensions: L:304, W:114, H:39mm (11.9”, 4.5”, 1.5″)
– Weight: 815g (1.8 lbs)

In the box:
– 1 x T1 1 x USB cable 1 x MIDI adapter (type A)