M-Audio Torq manual Effect Racks, Sampler, Snapshots

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Effect Racks

Effects are a great way for you to manipulate (or mangle) your music in unique ways to enhance your mix. Torq has a collection of built-in effects that are specifically designed for DJ use: Tempo-synced delays and strobes. Shimmering phasers and flangers. Glitchy repeats and distortions. Ten effects are ready to go and full of creative potential.. You can use up to three of these effects on each Deck, and you can also expand your collection using widely-available VST plug-ins.

Sampler

A Sampler can be thought of as a miniature tape recorder. It can record a short segment of sound, and then play it back on command at varying speeds and volumes. DJs use samplers to add additional sounds into their mix like crash cymbals, boomy bass drums, and vocal hits. Torq has a 16-cell sampler that can play audio files and record loops that play in perfect sync with your mix.

Snapshots

DJing is done with the hands, but you may find that your mind wants to hear more than your two hands are capable of. To surmount this obstacle, Torq allows you to combine multiple movements, such as button presses and knob tweaks, into one grand gesture called a Snapshot that can be triggered by a single keypress. Torq manages a collection of Snapshots that can be recalled interchangeably, even in rapid succession. The Snapshots can even be layered together to create massive changes in your mix.

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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 » ChapterPFL/Headphone Cue MixerBrowser/Database Sampler Effect RacksSnapshots Master Module Windows System RequirementsWindows XP InstallationMacintosh OS Displays DecksSeek ControlsOverview Waveform Play/PauseQuickCue Setting QuickCuesDeck Mode Vinyl ModeLoop In/Out CDJ ModeHybrid Mode Looping» QuickLoop Size Preference » Using QuickLoopsLoop On/Off QuickLoopSpeed Slider » QuickLoop BehaviorsSlider Range » Manual Tempo BPM Display» Automatic BPM Detection » Double/Halve ButtonKey Fine Tuning» Tap Tempo » BPM EntryMidi Button Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlMidi Keyboard Control Offset Buttons External ControlSync Button Nudge ButtonsInformation Shown on Display Waveform DisplayWaveform Cue Points Phase GridZoom Loop PointsPlayback Manipulations Vinyl ModeHybrid Mode CDJ ModePhase Grid Manipulations Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionSynchronization Adjusting with Nudge Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Offset Buttons Master Tempo Sync ButtonLocked Sync Momentary SyncExternal Control Using Torq with only one turntable or CD playerEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Reversed Playback Direction External Control CalibrationControl Type Velocity and PositionErratic Playback Position Error IndexErratic Velocity Values Relative Mode Standard ModeAMPutate Mode Absolute ModeDeck Control BPM Matching Runout ProtectionMidi Control » Clearing a Midi Assignment Midi PrefsMidi Learn » Creating a Midi AssignmentAssigning Knobs or Sliders to Buttons » Changing Midi AssignmentKeyboard Learn Assigning Buttons to Knobs or SlidersSampler Signal SourceRecording Looped Samples Sampler ControlsRecord Sample Button Recording One-Shot SamplesSample Speed/Rate Knob Sample Volume KnobTrigger Sample Button Loop Sample ButtonSample Name Window Assigning Samples QuickScratchActivating QuickScratch Snapshot List SnapshotsCreating a Snapshot Delete Snapshot Using SnapshotsMasking a Snapshot Duplicate SnapshotPolyphonic Snapshots Momentary vs. Latching BehaviorBrowser Pane Browser/DatabaseAdding 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 Sorting the List Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Function KeysSearch Categories Reset ButtonIgnore Field Deleting a Playlist PlaylistsCreating New Playlists Rename PlaylistActivating a Playlist Adding Songs to a PlaylistRemoving Songs from a Playlist Reordering Songs in a PlaylistRename the Session Playlist Saving a PlaylistLoading a Playlist Session PlaylistPlaylists Deleting Session PlaylistsITunes LibraryIPods Searching iTunes with the DatabaseAudio CDs DrivesGain/Mute MixerMixer Architecture ChannelsPFL/Headphone Cue EQ/KillsCrossfader Curve Channel Volume FadersLine Input Buttons CrossfaderTransform Buttons » Adjusting with the Mouse» Adjusting via Midi Crossfader AssignPFL/Headphone Cue Volume ControlSplit Button and Source Knob Level Meter and Limiter Master OutputRecording Setting the Record LevelMaster Recorder FilenameEffects Enable ButtonEffect Slot Tweak Button Mix KnobRouting Button Tweak KnobBypassing the Effects DelayBuilt-In Effects Loading Effect RacksMix Knob and Routing Button Tweak KnobTweak Button ReverbTweak Knob and Button FlangerDual-Filter PhaserDistortion Parameter Button StrobeReverse Parameter KnobRepeat BrakeLatency VST EffectsSelecting Effects Assigning Controls VST Preset ManagementVST Crash Guard Master Tempo ReWireAudio Routing Audio Tab PreferencesSample Rate Audio InterfaceBuffer Size Midi Tab Crossfader Curve Control Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffScratch Sensitivity Nudge SensitivityExternal Control AMPutate ModeExternal Control Tab Midi DevicesControl Calibration Plug-ins TabSystem VST Plug-in Directory Cue Exclusivity Miscellaneous TabCustom VST Plug-in Directory Torq EngineSearch iPod with Database Schaffel ModeTransport Mode QuickLoop SizeSample Counter Sync ModeSkin Appendix Preset Key AssignmentsWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Warranty