M-Audio Torq 2.0 DJ Software

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DJ Performance Software from the Makers of Pro Tools

Torq® 2.0 DJ software takes you beyond beat matching and into the future of DJ performance and real-time production. Don't just spin tracks—reinvent them. Take advantage of all four decks to create unique, complex, and dynamic mixes. Develop your own sound using high-quality, innovative effects and a powerful built-in sampler. Go beyond crossfading by transitioning between tracks in exciting new ways using the innovative new Traq Morph™ feature. You can easily integrate Torq 2.0 with turntables, CD decks, and a variety of popular DJ controllers—or run the software on its own. Designed for rock-solid stability and peak performance, Torq 2.0 gives you unlimited ways to create your own sound on the dance floor, in the studio, and beyond.

Torq 2.0 Features

The Essentials

• cue, beat-match, and mix digital audio files (including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, AAC and CD audio)
• organize digital audio files (including iTunes libraries) into an updated, easily searchable database that can handle tens of thousands of tracks
• 4 full-featured decks* for loading and playing files, each with EQ, level control, headphone cueing, and crossfade
• 6 cue points
• standalone functionality—no hardware peripherals required*

Compatibility

• compatible with select M-Audio® DJ hardware including Xponent® and Conectiv®
• compatible with select third-party audio interface and DJ control hardware including Numark NS7, Vestax VCI-300, and others*
• compatible with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ and other audio production software via ReWire

Control

• vinyl and CDJ emulation control modes
• utilize turntables or DJ CD players to control your tracks (requires a compatible audio interface and Torq Control Vinyl/CDs, sold separately)
  • Skip Protection keeps the music playing even if the Control Vinyl or CD skips
  • True Key Lock keeps the pitch constant when adjusting external turntable speed
• controllable via mouse, keyboard and/or MIDI controller
• transmit/receive MIDI beat clock for sync with other hardware/software and easy switching between DJs
• MIDI soft takeover prevents parameter jumps when using external controllers

Tempo and Pitch Alteration

• Tempo Anchors allow marking tracks with varying tempos—effects and samples follow the tempo changes in the song
• Tempo Anchors enable you to eliminate tempo variations, making it easy to mix varied songs
• Tempo Master assigns a playing track to serve as the master tempo source for all tempo-related functions
• zplane's élastique time-stretching/compression technology for sophisticated beat matching and pitch alteration

Effects and Live Remixing

• 13 high-quality built-in effects including filter, phaser, strobe, delay, flanger, reverb, distortion, repeat, brake, reverse, and more*
• patent-pending Traq Morph feature transforms your sound with unique filter, cut, duck, and morph effects as you crossfade between tracks*
• comes with over 100 MB of ready-made loops to feed the sampler
• supports optional third-party VST effects
• up to four simultaneous effect inserts per deck*
• internal effects can be grouped into effects chains
• VST effect tempo synchronizes with tempo of playing deck
• effects can be used in a post-fader configuration
• snapshot function for instant recall of mixer and effects settings
• 18-cell, tempo-synced sampler
• integrated performance recorder

Advanced Looping Functionality

• loop points can be set after a section plays
• QuickLoop option for CDJ-style loop division
• Quantize function for start/stop accuracy

User Interface

• completely new user interface design*
• remove sections from screen to conserve space*
• preview songs in headphones before loading to deck
• database categories for bit rate, file type, year and label
• select multiple files to add to playlists
• Musical Style Preferences improve results when analyzing tracks
• drag and drop songs into decks while in browser max view
• warning message if loading a new song onto a Deck that is playing
• warning message when attempting to exit Torq
• optimized control locations
• intuitive toolbar buttons and MIDI/tempo indicators
• Global Tempo metronome can be monitored in headphones
• Auto Gain feature matches the gain levels between decks

Torq 2.0 Compatibility

Audio files:

• supports MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, and AAC files

M-Audio hardware:

• Torq Xponent
• Torq Conectiv

Other DJ hardware:

• Numark NS7
• Vestax VCI-300
• Allen & Heath Xone 4D
• Allen & Heath Xone 1D
• Denon DN-HC4500
• Denon DN-S3700
• And many more via MIDI learn

Minimum System Requirements (PC)

• Windows 7 32/64 (recommended), Windows XP (SP3), or Vista 32/64 (SP2)
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
• 2 GB RAM
• 1280 x 800 or 1366 x 768 screen resolution
• 500 MB available hard drive space*
• Multi-channel audio interface recommended

  * Total hard drive space requirements depend on the size of your music library

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

• Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.6.5 (10.6.5 recommended)
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
• 2 GB RAM
• 1280 x 800 screen resolution
• 500 MB available hard drive space*
• Multi-channel audio interface recommended

  * Total hard drive space requirements depend on the size of your music library

Limted Time Avid Upgrade Offer

For a limited time only, customer who purchase an Xponent or Conectiv hardware solution on or after the 13th January 2011 are eligible for a free upgrade to Torq 2.0 direct from M-Audio.

More details can be found here.