M-Audio Torq manual Waveform Display, Information Shown on Display

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Waveform Display

One of the most prominent features of the Torq user interface is the Scrolling Waveform Display, which takes up a decent amount of real estate above the Mixer and Effect Racks. Unlike the smaller Overview Waveforms found in each Deck, the Scrolling Waveforms only show a few seconds of the current song before and after the current play position. The song in Deck A (on the left) is shown at the top of the Scrolling Waveform display. Deck B (on the right) is shown at the bottom of the window. While the Now Line moves from left to right within the smaller Overview Waveform Display as a Deck plays, the Now Line remains fixed in the Scrolling Waveform window while the waveforms move behind it..

Information Shown on Display

So what purpose do these Scrolling Waveforms serve, other than looking really cool? Answer: They offer you a way to visualize the alignment and synchronization of the two Decks as well as providing some other important information:

Waveform

By looking at the audio waveform itself, you can see where the beats are in the song. These sharp hits (transients) typically look like long, thin spikes in the waveform. In the picture below, you can see the heavy bass drum beats of both songs in the Scrolling Waveforms.

When the drums stop, you’ll notice that the tall spikes go away. This is how you can tell if a breakdown or slow section of the song is approaching. By the same token, you’ll also be able to see where the drums come back in again.

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Decks Welcome Torq OverviewMain Waveform Display Torq User Guide » ChapterMixer PFL/Headphone CueBrowser/Database Effect Racks SamplerSnapshots Master Module Windows System RequirementsInstallation Windows XPMacintosh OS Displays DecksOverview Waveform ControlsPlay/Pause SeekDeck Mode Setting QuickCuesVinyl Mode QuickCueHybrid Mode CDJ ModeLooping Loop In/OutLoop On/Off » Using QuickLoopsQuickLoop » QuickLoop Size Preference» QuickLoop Behaviors Speed SliderSlider Range » Automatic BPM Detection BPM Display» Double/Halve Button » Manual Tempo» Tap Tempo Fine Tuning» BPM Entry KeyMidi Slider/Knob Control Midi Button ControlMidi Keyboard Control Sync Button External ControlNudge Buttons Offset ButtonsWaveform Display Information Shown on DisplayWaveform Zoom Phase GridLoop Points Cue PointsHybrid Mode Vinyl ModeCDJ Mode Playback ManipulationsAutomatic Tempo and Phase Detection Phase Grid ManipulationsSynchronization Adjusting with the Mouse Adjusting with Nudge ButtonsAdjusting with Offset Buttons Locked Sync Sync ButtonMomentary Sync Master TempoUsing Torq with only one turntable or CD player External ControlEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Control Type External Control CalibrationVelocity and Position Reversed Playback DirectionError Index Erratic Playback PositionErratic Velocity Values AMPutate Mode Standard ModeAbsolute Mode Relative ModeDeck Control Runout Protection BPM MatchingMidi Control Midi Learn Midi Prefs» Creating a Midi Assignment » Clearing a Midi AssignmentKeyboard Learn » Changing Midi AssignmentAssigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders Assigning Knobs or Sliders to ButtonsSampler Signal SourceRecord Sample Button Sampler ControlsRecording One-Shot Samples Recording Looped SamplesTrigger Sample Button Sample Volume KnobLoop Sample Button Sample Speed/Rate KnobSample Name Window QuickScratch Assigning SamplesActivating QuickScratch Snapshots Snapshot ListCreating a Snapshot Masking a Snapshot Using SnapshotsDuplicate Snapshot Delete SnapshotPolyphonic Snapshots Momentary vs. Latching BehaviorBrowser Pane Browser/DatabaseDatabase Adding Folders to DatabaseAdding Multiple Folders Adding Folders from Your OS Searching Specific Database FoldersRemoving Folders from Database File List Editing FieldsArtist/Song Filename Swap Click and Drag Loading Songs into the DecksFunction Keys Sorting the ListReset Button Search CategoriesIgnore Field Creating New Playlists PlaylistsRename Playlist Deleting a PlaylistRemoving Songs from a Playlist Adding Songs to a PlaylistReordering Songs in a Playlist Activating a PlaylistLoading a Playlist Saving a PlaylistSession Playlist Rename the Session PlaylistITunes Deleting Session PlaylistsLibrary PlaylistsIPods Searching iTunes with the DatabaseAudio CDs DrivesMixer Architecture MixerChannels Gain/MutePFL/Headphone Cue EQ/KillsLine Input Buttons Channel Volume FadersCrossfader Crossfader Curve» Adjusting via Midi » Adjusting with the MouseCrossfader Assign Transform ButtonsVolume Control PFL/Headphone CueSplit Button and Source Knob Level Meter and Limiter Master OutputMaster Recorder Setting the Record LevelFilename RecordingEnable Button EffectsEffect Slot Routing Button Mix KnobTweak Knob Tweak ButtonBuilt-In Effects DelayLoading Effect Racks Bypassing the EffectsTweak Button Tweak KnobReverb Mix Knob and Routing ButtonTweak Knob and Button FlangerDual-Filter PhaserDistortion Reverse StrobeParameter Knob Parameter ButtonRepeat BrakeVST Effects LatencySelecting Effects VST Preset Management Assigning ControlsVST Crash Guard Master Tempo ReWireAudio Routing Audio Tab PreferencesAudio Interface Sample RateBuffer Size Midi Tab Scratch Sensitivity Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffNudge Sensitivity Crossfader Curve ControlExternal Control Tab AMPutate ModeMidi Devices External ControlPlug-ins Tab Control CalibrationSystem VST Plug-in Directory Custom VST Plug-in Directory Miscellaneous TabTorq Engine Cue ExclusivityTransport Mode Schaffel ModeQuickLoop Size Search iPod with DatabaseSync Mode Sample CounterSkin Appendix Preset Key AssignmentsWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Warranty