T-1 algorithmic sequencer
Enter a creative dialogue with T-1, 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 T-1 offers a generative workflow with focus on immediacy and playful exploration. Whether on stage or in the studio, the T-1 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 T-1 can be customized to suit your music. In fact, it is many instruments in one: Each of the T-1’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
Testimonials
Richie Hawtin
The Torso T1 is the most fluid, intuitive and fun hardware sequencer I’ve found in years. With the T1, improvising becomes part of the creative flow taking you (and the crowd) on ever-evolving journeys of discovery.
Elin Piel
The possibility to sequence and sync DAW, modular and other hardware synths is what makes the T-1 the perfect mothership in my hybrid setup. The balance between having pre-made sequences and programming stuff in the moment gives me the courage to explore and improvise.
Surgeon // Anthony Child
The Torso T-1 is the sequencer that I’ve been waiting for someone to make. It has so many useful features that are great for my live performance as well as for creating music in my studio.
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 T-1 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 T-1 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 T-1, your music making process is a constantly evolving flow.
Ableton Link
Play together with the freedom of a live band. T-1 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
T-1'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
Testimonials
Nadia Struiwigh
I absolutely love the Torso T1. Even though I have a collection of sequencers, this one stands out with its unique workflow and exceptional capability for Euclidean and poly rhythms. It allows me to create music incredibly fast, and it's perfect for live performances when I need to adjust pattern velocities on the fly. Plus, it's lightweight, compact, and incredibly intuitive to use.
Yan Cook
The moment I connected the T-1 to my studio gear, everything just fell into place, like I finally found the one missing piece to my puzzle. It's incredibly efficient to sequence all my synths with a single device, and the ability to experiment with algorithms and randomize notes and parameters in key has opened up a whole new world of sonic possibilities. The T-1's intuitive design and tactile controls make it a joy to use, and I can't imagine going back to drawing MIDI notes with a mouse.
Nene H
I've been working with the T-1 sequencer for the past few months, and I recently had the chance to play live with it at Stoor. It’s an incredible piece of gear, especially for live performances, where reliability and ease of use are essential. The T-1 makes it easy to create custom scales and adapt to your musical ideas, while still delivering great results even with minimal input. Choosing this sequencer was definitely the right call.
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 T-1 1 x USB cable 1 x MIDI adapter (type A)
T-1 accessories
