M-Audio Torq manual Mixer, PFL/Headphone Cue, Browser/Database

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Torq User Guide » Chapter 1	5

Mixer

It’s all in the mix, or so they say, and Torq’s Mixer delivers the goods. The Mixer takes the audio from the two Decks and gives you control over what can be heard by means of volume controls, audio equalizers, and a crossfader. Two Decks and a Mixer: the essential tools for a DJ..

PFL/Headphone Cue

DJs commonly listen to a track on their headphones without letting their audience hear it. This allows them to match the tempo of the new song to the current one, along with finding the correct starting position for the song. Torq will allow you to monitor either Deck on headphones, and also features a stereo headphone split normally reserved for high-quality DJ mixers.

Browser/Database

There is a third ingredient to DJing, and that’s music—lots of music. To help you stay on top of your massive music collection, Torq features a Database for cataloging and searching tracks. It will monitor your favorite folders and allow you to create playlists for future performances..

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Welcome Torq Overview DecksTorq User Guide » Chapter Main Waveform DisplayMixer PFL/Headphone CueBrowser/Database Effect Racks SamplerSnapshots Master Module System Requirements WindowsInstallation Windows XPMacintosh OS Decks DisplaysPlay/Pause ControlsOverview Waveform SeekVinyl Mode Setting QuickCuesDeck Mode QuickCueLooping CDJ ModeHybrid Mode Loop In/OutQuickLoop » Using QuickLoopsLoop On/Off » QuickLoop Size Preference» QuickLoop Behaviors Speed SliderSlider Range » Double/Halve Button BPM Display» Automatic BPM Detection » Manual Tempo» BPM Entry Fine Tuning» Tap Tempo KeyMidi Slider/Knob Control Midi Button ControlMidi Keyboard Control Nudge Buttons External ControlSync Button Offset ButtonsWaveform Display Information Shown on DisplayWaveform Loop Points Phase GridZoom Cue PointsCDJ Mode Vinyl ModeHybrid Mode Playback ManipulationsAutomatic Tempo and Phase Detection Phase Grid ManipulationsSynchronization Adjusting with the Mouse Adjusting with Nudge ButtonsAdjusting with Offset Buttons Momentary Sync Sync ButtonLocked Sync Master TempoUsing Torq with only one turntable or CD player External ControlEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Velocity and Position External Control CalibrationControl Type Reversed Playback DirectionError Index Erratic Playback PositionErratic Velocity Values Absolute Mode Standard ModeAMPutate Mode Relative ModeDeck Control Runout Protection BPM MatchingMidi 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 QuickScratch Assigning SamplesActivating QuickScratch Snapshots Snapshot ListCreating a Snapshot Duplicate Snapshot Using SnapshotsMasking a Snapshot Delete SnapshotMomentary vs. Latching Behavior Polyphonic SnapshotsBrowser/Database Browser PaneDatabase 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 Function Keys Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Sorting the ListReset Button Search CategoriesIgnore 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 ButtonsVolume Control PFL/Headphone CueSplit Button and Source Knob Master Output Level Meter and LimiterFilename Setting the Record LevelMaster Recorder RecordingEnable Button EffectsEffect 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 RepeatVST Effects LatencySelecting Effects VST Preset Management Assigning ControlsVST Crash Guard ReWire Master TempoAudio Routing Preferences Audio TabAudio Interface Sample RateBuffer Size Midi Tab Nudge Sensitivity Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffScratch Sensitivity Crossfader Curve ControlMidi Devices AMPutate ModeExternal Control Tab External ControlPlug-ins Tab Control CalibrationSystem VST Plug-in Directory Torq Engine Miscellaneous TabCustom VST Plug-in Directory Cue ExclusivityQuickLoop Size Schaffel ModeTransport Mode Search iPod with DatabaseSync Mode Sample CounterSkin Preset Key Assignments AppendixWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty Registration