Torq Xponent is a cutting-edge performance system that brings
professional-grade control to the world of the computer-based DJ.
Engineered by M-Audio's SynchroScience Design Group, the package
includes the Torq DJ software that's revolutionizing digital DJing and
the Xponent hardware control surface that puts all that power right at
your fingertips. With full-size tactile controls, an integrated USB
audio interface and intuitive MIDI-learn capabilities, Torq Xponent
bridges the gap between traditional DJ hardware and today's powerful
performance software once and for all. This completely integrated system
combines the features of a standard two-channel DJ mixer with the
controls of a pair of DJ CD players, letting you cue, mix and scratch
digital files without touching the host computer.
Features
Xponent
Full-size, professional-grade controllers
All hardware controls are pre-mapped to corresponding software functions
in Torq
4-output USB audio interface:
-- 4 RCA outputs for independent control of the house system and booth
monitors
-- 1/4 in. TRS headphone output with cue and volume controls
-- 16-bit/48kHz max sample rate
-- ASIO and Core Audio compatible
Advanced MIDI control surface:
Mixer controls:
-- 2 vertical volume controls
-- 2 3-band EQ control knobs with kill buttons
-- 2 gain-control knobs with mute buttons
-- horizontal crossfader control with transform buttons
-- 2 LED volume meters
Player controls:
-- 2 touch-sensitive scratch wheels
-- 2 100mm pitch adjust controls
-- Built-in touchpad/assignable X/Y control surface for mouse or effect
control
-- 8 assignable knobs for effect control
-- 64 assignable backlit buttons, including Play, Cue, Seek, Loop, Key
and Sync controls
-- 2 LED progress meters
Compatible with any software that supports MIDI learn
Torq
Cue, beat-match and mix digital audio files (including MP3, AIFF, WAV,
WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC)
Works instantly and seamlessly with Xponent or other SynchroScience DJ
hardware
Organizes digital audio files (including iTunes library) into an easily
searchable database
Automatic beat-matching
Integrated real-time time-stretching/compression
2 virtual decks for loading and playing files
2-channel mixer with 3-band EQ, level control, headphone cueing and
crossfader
Supports optional third-party VST effects
Snapshot function for instant recall of mixer and effects settings
16-cell, tempo-synced sampler
Performance recorder
Instant looping
Vinyl, CDJ and hybrid emulation control modes
Controllable via Xponent, mouse, keyboard or other MIDI controller
Functions as a ReWire slave
Mac and PC compatible
Rock-Solid Professional DJ Hardware
Torq Xponent is a complete hardware/software system that delivers
everything a professional DJ needs to perform with a computer. Xponent
is both an advanced MIDI control surface for Torq and a four-output USB
audio interface—including two stereo RCA outputs and a standard 1/4 in.
headphone output for cueing. Every control on Xponent boasts the same
rock-solid construction and rugged feel as traditional DJ hardware. So
if you're ready to make the leap to the world of software-based DJing,
you'll feel right at home with Xponent.
Full Digital File Library Compatibility
Torq DJ software allows you to cue, beat-match and mix all the important
digital audio file formats, including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple
Lossless and AAC. And for a truly effortless set-up, Torq locates and
catalogs your song files (including your iTunes library) into a quickly
searchable database that resides on the computer's hard drive—letting
you pull up the perfect track or change up your set in an instant.
Dynamic Performance
DJing is all about the connection between you, your music and your
audience. From cueing to beat-matching to scratching, the best DJ tools
allow you to literally get your hands on your music. We designed the
Xponent with a full array of tactile controls so you can get into the
music and engage the crowd at every moment of your set.
Xponent's mixer section lets you deliver a dynamic performance with the
same feel and response as a standard hardware mixer. For DJ CD
player-style control, the unit includes two touch-sensitive scratch
wheels for scratching, speeding up and slowing down the playback of
digital files. And for in-depth control over Torq, Xponent adds 64
assignable backlit buttons (including Play, Cue, Seek, Loop, Key and
Sync controls), two volume sliders, eight assignable knobs for effect
control and two 100mm pitch sliders. The built-in touchpad/assignable
X/Y controller allows you to control your mouse or the effects in Torq,
so you never have to take your hands off the unit in the middle of a
performance. Level and progress LED meters round out all the pro
features you would expect.
Made to Work Together
Torq DJ software for Mac and PC automatically configures itself to work
with Xponent—with every hardware control pre-mapped to its corresponding
function in Torq. It's easy to get up and running with Xponent because
all of the hardware controls are located exactly where you'd expect them
to be. The transition into digital DJing couldn't be simpler.
Go Beyond Hardware
Torq Xponent provides much more than a transparent combination of
hardware and software—it allows you to take DJing and live performance
in wild new directions. With VST effect compatibility and easily
assignable hardware controls, you can turn your plug-ins into expressive
live performance tools. Call up a flanger effect and layer on LFOs—or
mix in feedback loops from a delay effect and control it all from the
assignable knobs on Xponent. The system also provides everything you
need to loop, reorder and remix tracks on the fly. With built-in
controls for looping as well as a 16-cell, tempo-synced performance
sampler, Torq makes it possible to grab loops and one-shot samples and
drop them wherever you like, all while staying perfectly in sync with
the mix.
Plays Well with Others
In addition to VST compatibility, Torq can interface with any
ReWire-compatible host application. You can easily route the output of
Torq to a program like Pro Tools M-Powered or Ableton Live and explore
even more performance, production and sound design possibilities. When
ReWired to a host application, the tempo of Torq automatically locks to
the current session tempo, so you never have to worry about syncing
playback between Torq and your preferred DAW. Xponent also makes it
simple to control any software application that supports MIDI learn
functionality.
Technical Info
Compatibility
ASIO
Core Audio
Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Windows XP SP2**
Pentium IV 1.4 GHz
512MB RAM
One available USB port
* Minimum System Requirements reflect the ability to run Torq using a
basic feature set. Some advanced or intensive operations and features
may be limited by these hardware configurations and may require a faster
computer.
** Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is
not currently supported.
Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
Mac G4 1.5GHz
1GB RAM
One available USB port
* Minimum System Requirements reflect the ability to run Torq using a
basic feature set. Some advanced or intensive operations and features
may be limited by these hardware configurations and may require a faster
computer.
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