M-Audio Torq manual ReWire, Master Tempo

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ReWire

Now that you’ve mastered all the techniques and tricks in Torq, where do you go from here? Remixing and production. After all, Torq offers you so many tools for remixing and sound design that you can cross over the boundary of simply playing songs and easily enter the realm of music production..

Torq is unique in that it can operate as a ReWire slave. ReWire is a special technology created by Propellerhead that allows two or more different audio applications to share audio and MIDI data. The system is composed of a single ReWire host and multiple ReWire slaves. The slaves will all send their audio outputs to the host, allowing you to mix, EQ, and refine the audio using the tools within the host application. Furthermore, the host and slaves will all share transport and timing information, allowing the multiple software applications to act as a single unit..

While Torq will interface with any ReWire host application, it was specifically designed to work with Ableton Live. This outstanding DAW software is geared towards live, real-time production and performance, and is therefore the perfect complement to Torq..

To begin a ReWire session:

1.Launch the ReWire Host application. This could be Ableton Live, Pro Tools M‑Powered, or any other application that will host a ReWire session.

2.Launch Torq. Since Torq is launched second, it will automatically launch into ReWire Slave mode.

3.In order to hear Torq, you’ll need to select Torq as the source for audio channels in the host application. In Live, this is done by selecting “Torq” in the top box of the Channel I/O strip. You’ll also need to turn the Monitoring to “In” to allow the audio from Torq to pass through Live..

Master Tempo

Torq’s Master Tempo will lock to the tempo and timeline in the ReWire Host application. This means that any song you play in Torq can sync up to whatever you’re currently doing in Live or Pro Tools, even if you change the tempo while the music is playing. Simply turn on Torq’s Master Tempo, then turn on Sync in the Decks. The Decks will then sync to the Master Tempo shared by Torq and the ReWire Host.

Note: The transport will need to be running in the ReWire host for the synchronization options to work properly. If transport is stopped, Torq will only match the BPM of the host application—it won’t be able to keep tracks on beat.

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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 DisplayBrowser/Database MixerPFL/Headphone Cue Snapshots Effect RacksSampler Master Module System Requirements WindowsMacintosh OS InstallationWindows XP Decks DisplaysPlay/Pause ControlsOverview Waveform SeekVinyl Mode Setting QuickCuesDeck Mode QuickCueLooping CDJ ModeHybrid Mode Loop In/OutQuickLoop » Using QuickLoopsLoop On/Off » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSlider Range » QuickLoop BehaviorsSpeed Slider » Double/Halve Button BPM Display» Automatic BPM Detection » Manual Tempo» BPM Entry Fine Tuning» Tap Tempo KeyMidi Keyboard Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlMidi Button Control Nudge Buttons External ControlSync Button Offset ButtonsWaveform Waveform DisplayInformation Shown on Display Loop Points Phase GridZoom Cue PointsCDJ Mode Vinyl ModeHybrid Mode Playback ManipulationsSynchronization Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionPhase Grid Manipulations Adjusting with Offset Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Nudge Buttons Momentary Sync Sync ButtonLocked Sync Master TempoEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Using Torq with only one turntable or CD playerExternal Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Velocity and Position External Control CalibrationControl Type Reversed Playback DirectionErratic Velocity Values Error IndexErratic Playback Position Absolute Mode Standard ModeAMPutate Mode Relative ModeDeck Control Midi Control Runout ProtectionBPM Matching » 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 Activating QuickScratch QuickScratchAssigning Samples Creating a Snapshot SnapshotsSnapshot List Duplicate Snapshot Using SnapshotsMasking a Snapshot Delete SnapshotMomentary vs. Latching Behavior Polyphonic SnapshotsBrowser/Database Browser PaneAdding 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 Function Keys Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Sorting the ListIgnore Field Reset ButtonSearch Categories 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 ButtonsSplit Button and Source Knob Volume ControlPFL/Headphone Cue Master Output Level Meter and LimiterFilename Setting the Record LevelMaster Recorder RecordingEffect Slot Enable ButtonEffects 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 RepeatSelecting Effects VST EffectsLatency VST Crash Guard VST Preset ManagementAssigning Controls ReWire Master TempoAudio Routing Preferences Audio TabBuffer Size Audio InterfaceSample Rate Midi Tab Nudge Sensitivity Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffScratch Sensitivity Crossfader Curve ControlMidi Devices AMPutate ModeExternal Control Tab External ControlSystem VST Plug-in Directory Plug-ins TabControl Calibration Torq Engine Miscellaneous TabCustom VST Plug-in Directory Cue ExclusivityQuickLoop Size Schaffel ModeTransport Mode Search iPod with DatabaseSkin Sync ModeSample Counter Preset Key Assignments AppendixWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty Registration
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