M-audio Digital DJ System User Manual

User Guide

9Chapter1English 9EnglishChapter3DECKSWhen DJing, everything begins with the Decks. The Decks will play the music that you’ll mix and

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 10Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 10Time ElapsedThis is the current location

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 11Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 11CueThe Cue button will establish a primary

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 12Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 12Deck ModeIn order for Torq LE to feel fami

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 13Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 13< Loop In/Out Looping an entire so

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 14Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 14» QuickLoop Size Preference As me

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 15Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 15< Slider Range By default, the ran

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 16Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 16» Manual Tempo As mentioned above

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 17Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 17< MIDI Slider/Knob Control MIDI co

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 18Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 18< MIDI Keyboard Control 1. If yo

Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3WELCOME . . .

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 19Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 3 19Offset ButtonsSometimes when mixing two so

20Chapter1English 20EnglishChapter4WAVEFORM DISPLAYOne of the most prominent features of the Torq LE user interface is the Scrolling

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 21Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 4 21Loop PointsThe Loop Points of the son

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 22Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 4 22Hybrid ModeWith Hybrid mode active, the wa

23Chapter1English 23EnglishChapter5SYNCHRONIZATIONAt most of today’s dance clubs and events, the DJ will mix the songs together using

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 24Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 5 24When a mis-alignment occurs (as seen above

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 25Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 5 25Sync ButtonThe Sync button is an automatic

26Chapter1English 26EnglishChapter6EXTERNAL CONTROLOne of Torq’s greatest features is the ability to use external sources

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 27Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 6 27MIDI Learn Every musician approaches their

28Chapter1English 28EnglishChapter7BROWSER/DATABASEA DJ’s most important asset, beyond the gear he uses, is his collection of music.

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Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 29Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 29Navigation in the Browser follows a few si

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 30Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 30< Adding Multiple Folders You may

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 31Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 31File ListThe window to the right of the Br

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 32Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 32Loading Songs into the DecksTo load a song

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 33Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 33Searching the ListThe simplest method fo

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 34Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 34< Ignore Field Torq offers another

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 35Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 35< Creating New Playlists To start,

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 36Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 36< Reordering Songs in a Playlist Th

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 37Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 37< Loading a Playlist Torq LE can i

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 38Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 38iTunesiTunes is a free media player availa

3Chapter1EnglishWELCOMECongratulations on your purchase of M-Audio’s MixLab DJ system! M-Audio is an industry-leader in professional music pr

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 39Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 7 39iPodsTorq LE also allows direct access to

40Chapter1English 40EnglishChapter8MIXERStep one when DJing is controlling the music. That’s what Torq’s Decks are for. Step two is b

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 41Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 8 41EQ/KillsNext in the signal chain is the Eq

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 42Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 8 42Channel Volume FadersBesides going to the

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 43Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 8 43 When Torq LE is launched for the first

44Chapter1English 44EnglishChapter9PFL/HEADPHONE CUEYou’ve undoubtedly seen the archetypical image of a DJ: standing behind a set of

45Chapter1English 45EnglishChapter10MASTER OUTPUTThe Master Output is the last step in Torq’s audio signal flow before the music goes

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 46Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 10 46FilenameTo set the filename for your recor

47Chapter1English 47EnglishChapter11EFFECTSEffects are devices that alter an audio signal. These alterations can range from su

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 48Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 11 48Built-In EffectsThe following is an expla

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 4TORQ LE OVERVIEWTorq LE is a software extrapolation and extension of tried-and-true DJ

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 49Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 11 49< Tweak Knob This knob will adjust

50Chapter1English 50EnglishChapter12PREFERENCESThis section provides a comprehensive review of the Preferences for Torq LE. Open the

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 51Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 12 51Sample RateBelow the Audio Interface se

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 52Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 12 52MIDI Tab This tab features all options pe

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 53Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 12 53Crossfader Curve ControlThis preference a

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 54Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 12 54Miscellaneous TabThis tab contains miscel

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 55Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 12 55Schaffel Mode Schaffel is German for “

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 56Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 12 56Sync ModeThis option determines the “forc

57Chapter1English 57EnglishChapter13ABOUT X-SESSION PROX-Session Pro is a hardware control surface that has been designed

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 58Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 13 58Controls and ConnectorsTop PanelNote: Wi

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 5Decks DJing begins with music, so you will get to know Torq’s Decks very well. A Deck is what Tor

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 59Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 13 59Rear Panel 7. USB Port – The USB po

60Chapter1English 60EnglishChapter14APPENDIXPreset Key AssignmentsWhile Torq LE is basically a “blank slate” as far as keyboard assig

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 61Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 14 61WARRANTYWarranty TermsM-Audio warrants pr

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 6PFL/Headphone CueDJs commonly listen to a track on their headphones without letting their audienc

7Chapter1English 7EnglishChapter2SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSWindows:Minimum System RequirementsOS: Windows XP (SP2)CPU: Pentium III 933 MHzRA

Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 1 8Torq MixLab User Guide » Chapter 2 8INSTALLATIONConnect X-Session Pro first! X-S