M-Audio Digital DJ System manual Deck Mode, Vinyl Mode, CDJ Mode, Hybrid Mode, Looping

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Deck Mode

In order for Torq LE to feel familiar to all types of DJs, the Decks can be operated in one of three different modes.

<Vinyl Mode

Vinyl Mode will make the Deck behave as if it was a turntable. This means:

1.Pressing Play/Pause to pause playback will cause audio to stop, just like pressing stop on a turntable.

2.Clicking and dragging on the Scrolling Waveform will have audible results, like scratching a record.

<CDJ Mode

CDJ mode will make the Deck behave as if it was a CDJ player. In use:

1.Pressing Play/Pause to pause playback will cause the Deck to stop and begin repeating a small section of audio. The repeating section corresponds to the position where playback will resume when you press Play/Pause again.

2.While the audio is repeating, you can click and drag on the Scrolling Waveform to move the start location— you’ll hear the repeating audio slice change as you do this.

3.Clicking and dragging on the Scrolling Waveform while the Deck is playing will not stop audio. Instead, you’ll be able to drag left or right to offset the playback speed of the track. This will allow you to align the track against the other Deck when beat-matching.

<Hybrid Mode

Hybrid mode provides a blend of the CDJ and Vinyl control modes:

1.Pressing Play/Pause to pause playback will cause audio to stop, just like in Vinyl mode.

2.While paused, clicking and dragging on the Scrolling Waveform will have audible results, like scratching in Vinyl mode.

3.When playback is active, clicking and dragging on the Scrolling Waveform will not stop audio. Instead, you’ll be able to drag left or right to offset the playback speed of the track like in CDJ mode. This will allow you to align the track against the other Deck when beat-matching.

Looping

Technology is always evolving, thus DJing is always evolving. With the introduction of DJ CD players, DJs gained many new exciting capabilities that were unavailable to them when working within the confines of vinyl records. One of those features is looping, which is merely the act of repeating a section of a song.

The creative aspect of DJing suggests that a simple trick such as looping can be exploited in a variety of ways. Indeed, you can use looping to “remix” a song by changing the arrangement—extending your favorite parts of the song. You can also use looping as a “safety net” allowing the end of a song to play infinitely, giving you more time to mix into the next song. Looping can also be used to isolate a section of the song, such as the breakbeat, for layering on top of other songs.

Torq LE offers you two different ways to loop audio. You can specify the start and end points of the loop manually, or you can capture loops of a specific length using the QuickLoop buttons. Furthermore, Torq will help you make the perfect loop every time by automatically matching your loop points to the tempo of the song.

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Preferences Welcome ChapterTorq LE Overview Main Waveform Display DecksMixer Browser/Database PFL/Headphone CueEffect Racks Master ModuleWindows System RequirementsMac To install Torq LE on Windows XP InstallationDisplays DecksSong Name Artist NameControls Cue Setting QuickCuesQuickCue Playing QuickCuesVinyl Mode Deck ModeCDJ Mode Hybrid ModeLoop In/Out » Using QuickLoopsLoop On/Off QuickLoop» QuickLoop Behaviors » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSpeed Slider BPM Display Slider Range» Automatic BPM Detection » Double/Halve Button» Manual Tempo Fine Tuning» Tap Tempo » BPM EntryMidi Button Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlSync Button Midi Keyboard ControlNudge Buttons Offset Buttons Information Shown on Display Waveform DisplayWaveform Vinyl Mode Phase GridPlayback Manipulations Loop PointsCDJ Mode Hybrid ModePhase Grid Manipulations Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionSynchronization Adjusting with Nudge Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Offset Buttons Momentary Sync Locked SyncMidi Prefs External ControlKeyboard Learn Midi LearnAssigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders Assigning Knobs or Sliders to ButtonsBrowser Pane BROWSER/DATABASEAdding Folders to Database DatabaseAdding Folders from Your OS Adding Multiple FoldersSearching Specific Database Folders Removing Folders from DatabaseArtist/Song Filename Swap Editing FieldsClick and Drag Loading Songs into the DecksFunction Keys Sorting the ListSearch Categories Searching the ListIgnore Field Reset ButtonPlaylists Rename Playlist Creating New PlaylistsDeleting a Playlist Duplicating a PlaylistActivating a Playlist Reordering Songs in a PlaylistSaving a Playlist Session Playlist Loading a PlaylistRename the Session Playlist Deleting Session PlaylistsLibrary ITunesPlaylists Searching iTunes with the DatabaseDrives IPodsAudio CDs Mixer Architecture MixerChannels Gain/MutePFL/Headphone Cue EQ/KillsCrossfader Channel Volume FadersCrossfader Curve » Adjusting via Midi » Adjusting with the MouseCrossfader Assign Transform ButtonsPFL/HEADPHONE CUE Volume ControlSplit Button and Source Knob Level Meter and Limiter Master OutputMaster Recorder Filename Setting the Record LevelRecording Effects Enable ButtonTweak Knob Tweak ButtonBuilt-In Effects Enable ButtonTweak Knob and Button Tweak ButtonStrobe Tweak KnobAudio Interface PreferencesBuffer Size Sample RateAuto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/Off Midi TabScratch Sensitivity Midi Shift Key Crossfader Curve ControlMidi Devices Torq Engine Miscellaneous TabCue Exclusivity Transport Mode Schaffel ModeQuickLoop Size Search iPod with DatabaseSkin Sync ModeAbout X-SESSION PRO Top Panel Controls and ConnectorsRear Panel Global Key Commands Preset Key AssignmentsWindows Key Commands Mac Key CommandsWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Warranty