M-Audio Digital DJ System manual Effects, Enable Button, Tweak Knob, Tweak Button

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EFFECTS

Effects are devices that alter an audio signal. These alterations can range from subtle to extreme and can be a great source

of creative fun within Torq.

Each Deck can be processed individually with multiple effects, and that is the purpose of the Effect Racks. The Effect Racks are located between each Deck and the Mixer and house the three effects contained within Torq LE. You can use up to three effects on each Deck at the same time.

Controls

The controls for the built-in effects are basically the same and are described here.

Enable Button

Before you can use an effect, you must turn it on, and that’s the purpose of the Enable button. While an effect is turned off, you can manipulate its controls and set the effect the way you desire before using it in your mix.

Tweak Knob

Effects are fun because you can alter their qualities while you use them, such as changing the length of a Reverb or Delay, or to change the intensity of a Phaser or Flanger. To keep things simple and easy to manage, Torq LE provides one knob, the Tweak knob, for parameter control on each effect. Because effects alter audio in different ways, the function of this knob will change depending on which effect is loaded in the slot. These functions are listed in the Built-In Effect reference in this manual.

The X-Session Pro hardware controller’s 1, 2, and 3 knobs let you control the Filter, Phaser, and Strobe Tweak knobs found within Torq. Please see chapter 13 to learn more about X-Session Pro.

Tweak Button

The Tweak button works in the same way as the Tweak knob—it will toggle the state of a parameter in the selected effect. Like the Tweak knob, the exact function of the Tweak button will depend on which effect you’re using. The functions are listed in the Built-In Effect reference.

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Preferences Chapter WelcomeTorq LE Overview Decks Main Waveform DisplayMixer PFL/Headphone Cue Browser/DatabaseEffect Racks Master ModuleSystem Requirements WindowsMac Installation To install Torq LE on Windows XPDecks DisplaysSong Name Artist NameControls Setting QuickCues CueQuickCue Playing QuickCuesDeck Mode Vinyl ModeCDJ Mode Hybrid Mode» Using QuickLoops Loop In/OutLoop On/Off QuickLoop» QuickLoop Size Preference » QuickLoop BehaviorsSpeed Slider Slider Range BPM Display» Automatic BPM Detection » Double/Halve ButtonFine Tuning » Manual Tempo» Tap Tempo » BPM EntryMidi Slider/Knob Control Midi Button ControlMidi Keyboard Control Sync ButtonNudge Buttons Offset Buttons Waveform Display Information Shown on DisplayWaveform Phase Grid Vinyl ModePlayback Manipulations Loop PointsHybrid Mode CDJ ModeAutomatic Tempo and Phase Detection Phase Grid ManipulationsSynchronization Adjusting with the Mouse Adjusting with Nudge ButtonsAdjusting with Offset Buttons Locked Sync Momentary SyncExternal Control Midi PrefsMidi Learn Keyboard LearnAssigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders Assigning Knobs or Sliders to ButtonsBROWSER/DATABASE Browser PaneDatabase Adding Folders to DatabaseAdding Multiple Folders Adding Folders from Your OSSearching Specific Database Folders Removing Folders from DatabaseEditing Fields Artist/Song Filename SwapLoading Songs into the Decks Click and DragFunction Keys Sorting the ListSearching the List Search CategoriesReset Button Ignore FieldPlaylists Creating New Playlists Rename PlaylistDeleting a Playlist Duplicating a PlaylistReordering Songs in a Playlist Activating a PlaylistSaving a Playlist Loading a Playlist Session PlaylistRename the Session Playlist Deleting Session PlaylistsITunes LibraryPlaylists Searching iTunes with the DatabaseIPods DrivesAudio CDs Mixer Mixer ArchitectureChannels Gain/MuteEQ/Kills PFL/Headphone CueChannel Volume Faders CrossfaderCrossfader Curve » Adjusting with the Mouse » Adjusting via MidiCrossfader Assign Transform Buttons Volume Control PFL/HEADPHONE CUE Split Button and Source Knob Master Output Level Meter and LimiterMaster Recorder Setting the Record Level FilenameRecording Enable Button EffectsTweak Knob Tweak ButtonEnable Button Built-In EffectsTweak Knob and Button Tweak ButtonTweak Knob StrobePreferences Audio InterfaceSample Rate Buffer SizeMidi Tab Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffScratch Sensitivity Crossfader Curve Control Midi Shift KeyMidi Devices Miscellaneous Tab Torq EngineCue Exclusivity Schaffel Mode Transport ModeQuickLoop Size Search iPod with DatabaseSync Mode SkinAbout X-SESSION PRO Controls and Connectors Top PanelRear Panel Preset Key Assignments Global Key CommandsWindows Key Commands Mac Key CommandsWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty Registration