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DJing begins with music, so you will get to know Torq’s Decks very well. A Deck is what Torq uses to play back a single digital music file and is analogous to the turntable or CD player used by DJs. The Deck allows you to play a track, change its speed and its key, as well as rearrange it by looping and jumping to new locations within the song. Torq is equipped with two of these Decks—one on each side of the screen..

Main Waveform Display

One of the wonderful benefits of computer technology is the ability to visualize audio. While being interesting to the eyes in their own right, waveform displays can be an invaluable tool when DJing. Torq’s user interface is dominated by two such waveforms at the top-center of the screen, one corresponding to each of the Decks. Use these scrolling waveforms to check the synchronization of tracks, locate sounds, predict breakdowns, and much more.

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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 » ChapterBrowser/Database MixerPFL/Headphone Cue Snapshots Effect RacksSampler Master Module Windows System RequirementsMacintosh OS InstallationWindows XP Displays DecksOverview Waveform ControlsPlay/Pause SeekDeck Mode Setting QuickCuesVinyl Mode QuickCueHybrid Mode CDJ ModeLooping Loop In/OutLoop On/Off » Using QuickLoopsQuickLoop » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSlider Range » QuickLoop BehaviorsSpeed Slider » Automatic BPM Detection BPM Display» Double/Halve Button » Manual Tempo» Tap Tempo Fine Tuning» BPM Entry KeyMidi Keyboard Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlMidi Button Control Sync Button External ControlNudge Buttons Offset ButtonsWaveform Waveform DisplayInformation Shown on Display Zoom Phase GridLoop Points Cue PointsHybrid Mode Vinyl ModeCDJ Mode Playback ManipulationsSynchronization Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionPhase Grid Manipulations Adjusting with Offset Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Nudge Buttons Locked Sync Sync ButtonMomentary Sync Master TempoEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Using Torq with only one turntable or CD playerExternal Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Control Type External Control CalibrationVelocity and Position Reversed Playback DirectionErratic Velocity Values Error IndexErratic Playback Position AMPutate Mode Standard ModeAbsolute Mode Relative ModeDeck Control Midi Control Runout ProtectionBPM Matching 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 Activating QuickScratch QuickScratchAssigning Samples Creating a Snapshot SnapshotsSnapshot List Masking a Snapshot Using SnapshotsDuplicate Snapshot Delete SnapshotPolyphonic Snapshots Momentary vs. Latching BehaviorBrowser Pane Browser/DatabaseAdding Multiple Folders DatabaseAdding Folders to Database Removing Folders from Database Adding Folders from Your OSSearching Specific Database Folders Artist/Song Filename Swap File ListEditing Fields Click and Drag Loading Songs into the DecksFunction Keys Sorting the ListIgnore Field Reset ButtonSearch Categories 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 ButtonsSplit Button and Source Knob Volume ControlPFL/Headphone Cue Level Meter and Limiter Master OutputMaster Recorder Setting the Record LevelFilename RecordingEffect Slot Enable ButtonEffects 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 BrakeSelecting Effects VST EffectsLatency VST Crash Guard VST Preset ManagementAssigning Controls Master Tempo ReWireAudio Routing Audio Tab PreferencesBuffer Size Audio InterfaceSample Rate Midi Tab Scratch Sensitivity Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffNudge Sensitivity Crossfader Curve ControlExternal Control Tab AMPutate ModeMidi Devices External ControlSystem VST Plug-in Directory Plug-ins TabControl Calibration Custom VST Plug-in Directory Miscellaneous TabTorq Engine Cue ExclusivityTransport Mode Schaffel ModeQuickLoop Size Search iPod with DatabaseSkin Sync ModeSample Counter Appendix Preset Key AssignmentsWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Warranty
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