M-Audio Torq manual Installation, Windows XP, Macintosh OS

Page 10

 

 

Torq User Guide » Chapter 12

9

Installation

Note: The following directions are for installing the Torq software onto your computer. Torq will not run, however, unless an appropriate M-Audio hardware device (such as the Conectiv interface) is installed and plugged in to your computer. Please follow the installation instructions provided with your hardware device before launching Torq.

Windows XP

1.Place the Torq disc in your CD/DVD drive.

2.Windows will automatically launch the install screen. If the install screen fails to launch, you can manually start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > Torq CD-ROM.

3.Select Torq from the drop-down menu and click “Install.”

4.The Installation Wizard will appear. Choose “Next.”

5.The License Agreement window will appear. Select “I accept the agreement” then choose “Next.”

6.Windows will prompt you to select a destination folder. The default path is C:\Program Files\Torq. If you would like to install Torq in another location, click the “Browse” button and choose a new location.

7.When you have chosen an install folder, click “Next.”

8.You will be asked where Torq should install the application shortcuts in the Windows Start menu. If you are not familiar with this, leave the default selection and choose “Next.”

9.The installer will give you the option of creating a desktop icon. This icon is used to quickly launch Torq directly from your desktop. Make your selection and choose “Next.”

10.Confirm your install settings and choose “Install.”

11.Torq will begin installing, its process indicated by a Windows progress bar.

12.When Torq is finished installing, choose “Finish.”

13.Close the installer screen..

14.Double-click the Torq application icon to launch the program.

Macintosh OS X

1.Place the Torq disc in your CD/DVD drive.

2.Double-click the Torq CD icon on your desktop. This will display the contents of the CD.

3.Double-click the “Open Me” icon.

4.Select Torq from the drop-down menu and click “Install.”

5.The Torq installer welcome screen will appear. Click “Continue.”

6.The Software License Agreement window will appear. Click “Continue.”

7.Choose “Agree” from the drop-down dialog box.

8.Select a drive on which to install Torq and click “Continue.”

Note: By default, the “Applications” folder on your main hard drive will be selected; if you would like to select another folder, click “Choose” and make a selection.

9.Click “Install” to begin the installation.

10.When installation has completed, select “Close.”

11.A Torq shortcut icon will be displayed on your desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the program.

Image 10
Contents User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Welcome Torq Overview DecksTorq User Guide » Chapter Main Waveform DisplayPFL/Headphone Cue MixerBrowser/Database Sampler Effect RacksSnapshots Master Module System Requirements WindowsWindows XP InstallationMacintosh OS Decks DisplaysPlay/Pause ControlsOverview Waveform SeekVinyl Mode Setting QuickCuesDeck Mode QuickCueLooping CDJ ModeHybrid Mode Loop In/OutQuickLoop » Using QuickLoopsLoop On/Off » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSpeed Slider » QuickLoop BehaviorsSlider Range » Double/Halve Button BPM Display» Automatic BPM Detection » Manual Tempo» BPM Entry Fine Tuning» Tap Tempo KeyMidi Button Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlMidi Keyboard Control Nudge Buttons External ControlSync Button Offset ButtonsInformation Shown on Display Waveform DisplayWaveform Loop Points Phase GridZoom Cue PointsCDJ Mode Vinyl ModeHybrid Mode Playback ManipulationsPhase Grid Manipulations Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionSynchronization Adjusting with Nudge Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Offset Buttons Momentary Sync Sync ButtonLocked Sync Master TempoExternal Control Using Torq with only one turntable or CD playerEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Velocity and Position External Control CalibrationControl Type Reversed Playback DirectionErratic Playback Position Error IndexErratic Velocity Values Absolute Mode Standard ModeAMPutate Mode Relative ModeDeck Control BPM Matching Runout ProtectionMidi Control » Creating a Midi Assignment Midi PrefsMidi Learn » Clearing a Midi AssignmentAssigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders » Changing Midi AssignmentKeyboard Learn Assigning Knobs or Sliders to ButtonsSignal Source SamplerRecording One-Shot Samples Sampler ControlsRecord Sample Button Recording Looped SamplesLoop Sample Button Sample Volume KnobTrigger Sample Button Sample Speed/Rate KnobSample Name Window Assigning Samples QuickScratchActivating QuickScratch Snapshot List SnapshotsCreating a Snapshot Duplicate Snapshot Using SnapshotsMasking a Snapshot Delete SnapshotMomentary vs. Latching Behavior Polyphonic SnapshotsBrowser/Database Browser PaneAdding Folders to Database DatabaseAdding Multiple Folders Searching Specific Database Folders Adding Folders from Your OSRemoving Folders from Database Editing Fields File ListArtist/Song Filename Swap Function Keys Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Sorting the ListSearch Categories Reset ButtonIgnore Field Rename Playlist PlaylistsCreating New Playlists Deleting a PlaylistReordering Songs in a Playlist Adding Songs to a PlaylistRemoving Songs from a Playlist Activating a PlaylistSession Playlist Saving a PlaylistLoading a Playlist Rename the Session PlaylistLibrary Deleting Session PlaylistsITunes PlaylistsSearching iTunes with the Database IPodsDrives Audio CDsChannels MixerMixer Architecture Gain/MuteEQ/Kills PFL/Headphone CueCrossfader Channel Volume FadersLine Input Buttons Crossfader CurveCrossfader Assign » Adjusting with the Mouse» Adjusting via Midi Transform ButtonsPFL/Headphone Cue Volume ControlSplit Button and Source Knob Master Output Level Meter and LimiterFilename Setting the Record LevelMaster Recorder RecordingEffects Enable ButtonEffect Slot Tweak Knob Mix KnobRouting Button Tweak ButtonLoading Effect Racks DelayBuilt-In Effects Bypassing the EffectsReverb Tweak KnobTweak Button Mix Knob and Routing ButtonFlanger Tweak Knob and ButtonPhaser Dual-FilterDistortion Parameter Knob StrobeReverse Parameter ButtonBrake RepeatLatency VST EffectsSelecting Effects Assigning Controls VST Preset ManagementVST Crash Guard ReWire Master TempoAudio Routing Preferences Audio TabSample Rate Audio InterfaceBuffer Size Midi Tab Nudge Sensitivity Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffScratch Sensitivity Crossfader Curve ControlMidi Devices AMPutate ModeExternal Control Tab External ControlControl Calibration Plug-ins TabSystem VST Plug-in Directory Torq Engine Miscellaneous TabCustom VST Plug-in Directory Cue ExclusivityQuickLoop Size Schaffel ModeTransport Mode Search iPod with DatabaseSample Counter Sync ModeSkin Preset Key Assignments AppendixWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty Registration