M-Audio Digital DJ System manual PFL/Headphone Cue, Browser/Database, Effect Racks, Master Module

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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 LE 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 LE features a Database for cataloging and searching tracks. It will monitor your favorite folders and allow you to create playlists for future performances.

Effect Racks

Effects are a great way for you to manipulate (or mangle) your music in unique ways to enhance your mix. Torq LE has three built-in effects that are speciﬁcally designed for DJ use: dual ﬁlter, phaser, and strobe. You can use these three effects on each Deck.

Master Module

When all is tweaked and mixed to perfection, the resultant audio is sent to the Master Output. Torq LE features an automatic output limiter that will keep your music from distorting as well as a module for recording the ﬁnal mix to a ﬁle as you play. You can then burn the results onto a CD or convert them to MP3 for podcasts.

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Preferences Welcome ChapterTorq LE Overview Main Waveform Display DecksMixer Master Module PFL/Headphone CueBrowser/Database Effect RacksWindows System RequirementsMac To install Torq LE on Windows XP InstallationArtist Name DecksDisplays Song NameControls Playing QuickCues Setting QuickCuesCue QuickCueHybrid Mode Deck ModeVinyl Mode CDJ ModeQuickLoop » Using QuickLoopsLoop In/Out Loop On/Off» QuickLoop Behaviors » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSpeed Slider » Double/Halve Button Slider RangeBPM Display » Automatic BPM Detection» BPM Entry Fine Tuning» Manual Tempo » Tap TempoMidi Button Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlSync Button Midi Keyboard ControlNudge Buttons Offset Buttons Information Shown on Display Waveform DisplayWaveform Loop Points Phase GridVinyl Mode Playback ManipulationsCDJ 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 ControlAssigning Knobs or Sliders to Buttons Midi LearnKeyboard Learn Assigning Buttons to Knobs or SlidersBrowser Pane BROWSER/DATABASEAdding Folders to Database DatabaseRemoving Folders from Database Adding Multiple FoldersAdding Folders from Your OS Searching Speciﬁc Database FoldersArtist/Song Filename Swap Editing FieldsSorting the List Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Function KeysSearch Categories Searching the ListIgnore Field Reset ButtonPlaylists Duplicating a Playlist Creating New PlaylistsRename Playlist Deleting a PlaylistActivating a Playlist Reordering Songs in a PlaylistSaving a Playlist Deleting Session Playlists Loading a PlaylistSession Playlist Rename the Session PlaylistSearching iTunes with the Database ITunesLibrary PlaylistsDrives IPodsAudio CDs Gain/Mute MixerMixer Architecture ChannelsPFL/Headphone Cue EQ/KillsCrossfader Channel Volume FadersCrossfader Curve Transform Buttons » Adjusting with the Mouse» Adjusting via Midi Crossfader AssignPFL/HEADPHONE CUE Volume ControlSplit Button and Source Knob Level Meter and Limiter Master OutputMaster Recorder Filename Setting the Record LevelRecording Tweak Button Enable ButtonEffects Tweak KnobTweak Button Enable ButtonBuilt-In Effects Tweak Knob and 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 Search iPod with Database Schaffel ModeTransport Mode QuickLoop SizeSkin Sync ModeAbout X-SESSION PRO Top Panel Controls and ConnectorsRear Panel Mac Key Commands Preset Key AssignmentsGlobal Key Commands Windows Key CommandsWarranty Terms Warranty Registration Warranty