Live Sound with Torso S4 via Ableton Live USB

[@Giacomo2206]

Thank you so much for the video and the kind words for me! I'll try again in the next few days and let you know if I understood everything, if so I'll write you again and we'll align ourselves! Thanks, handsome!

[@lofifren]

You are most welcome... This was a fun one to make Take Care

[@mizazu75]

I have got a terrible ground noise when the S4 is silent - any idea of what that could be? it goes away when I unplug the power supply - I am on 1,21

[@lofifren]

Riu, Thank you for reaching out regarding the ground noise issues you're experiencing with your Torso S4. I'd like to help you troubleshoot this problem. First, let's isolate the source of the noise: Remove all audio input/output cables and USB connections, leaving only the power supply connected. Set the S4 to tape then select the monitor button and check if the noise persists. If the noise continues, test the unit with a different power outlet, preferably in another room, to rule out power-related interference. If the noise disappears after removing the audio cables, I recommend two potential solutions: 1) Upgrade to balanced cables, which provide superior noise rejection through differential signaling 2) Install a ground noise isolator as a signal buffer before the audio inputs. It provides superior noise rejection through differential signaling From personal experience, while I haven't encountered this specific issue with the Torso S4, I use a ground noise isolator with my Ableton Move to effectively eliminate similar interference. Please let me know if you would find a video demonstration helpful. I'm happy to create one showing these troubleshooting steps, just let me know All the best, Lofi Fren

[@mizazu75]

@@lofifren hi I tried different cables, different part of the studio, I also unplugged all my studio equipments which are not noisy - the units is emitting an audible ground noise through its output - only the headphone output is clear and has no ground noise.

[@lofifren]

You could try using a ground noise isolator but honestly, from what you've described, it sounds like there's probably something more serious going on with your S4's hardware. Reach out to Torso about getting this covered under warranty. If it's still under warranty (which it probably is), they should fix or replace your S4 for you. That's going to be your best bet for getting your gear working to perfection.

[@lofifren]

An afterthought came to mind.... I rarely use the headphone jack directly on the S4... I am either passing audio though usb via Ableton Live or passing the output to the digitak or another device... So it might be worth seeing if the issue occurs "headless - or headphoneless" if that is a word :-) All the best