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Transport Mode

The Nudge and Offset buttons in the Decks can have their directions reversed using this preference. By default, this

option is set to Reverse, meaning the buttons operate in a manner similar to a DJ using turntables. Instead of pressing

right to go faster or ahead in the song, you’ll press left (just like the closest edge of a record spinning past a DJ). If you

prefer more of a “tape machine” style control, switch this option to “Normal.”

Reset Speed on New Track

When this option is set to Yes, Torq will reset the speed of a Deck to 0% (original tempo) every time a new song is

turn off. This will ensure that you are only hearing one audio source through your headphones at a given time.

When this option is Off, you can cue multiple channels at once. These Cue sources are mixed and heard through

your headphones simultaneously. With each channel that is added to the Cue mix, the overall Cue bus volume will be

attenuated by 3dB in order to keep it from clipping.

Schaffel Mode

Schaffel is German for “shuffle,” which has become a popular form of dance music based on a triplet rhythm as opposed

to a straight 16th-note rhythm.

When this mode is activated, any of the effects (or parameters that quantize their values) will include triplets in their

quantizing options.

Take the Strobe effect for example: The Parameter knob changes the rate of the Strobe effect. Normally, this would

This option determines the “forcefulness” of the synchronization used in Torq.

» Bar—When selected, Torq will align a synced Deck to the tempo and downbeat of the other Deck or Global

Tempo. Any attempts to adjust the alignment of the track will result in Torq forcing the tracks back into

synchronization with their downbeats aligned (the thick lines of the Phase Grids will be aligned with each other

at all times).

» Beat—When selected, Torq will match a synced Deck to the tempo and beat of the other Deck or Global

Tempo with no regard to the downbeats in the Phase Grids. Any attempts to realign the synced Deck will result

in Torq forcing the track back into alignment with the nearest beat (the thick lines of the Phase Grids may be out

of alignment with each other).

» Tempo Only—When selected, Torq will only match the tempo of a synced Deck to the other Deck or Global