M-Audio Torq 2.0 [103/171] Sampler controls

Chapter 9: Sampler

Torq 2.0 User Guide

Sampler Controls

This section provides an overview of the controls within the Sampler.

Record Sample Button

Samples can be categorized into two groups: one-shot samples and loops. One-shot samples are sounds that

play once when you trigger them and are not automatically synchronized to your mix. Loops are samples that

will play repeatedly— when the end of the sample is reached, playback will return to the beginning. Torq will

play these loops in sync with the Master Tempo, allowing you to use multiple loops from different sources all

at once.

The method in which you use the Sampler’s Record button will determine whether you record a loop or

one-shot sample:

Recording One-Shot Samples:

1 Click the Pre-Fader Listen (PFL) button in the Mixer to choose the source of the sample. The button will light

up.

2 Click the RECORD button in the sampler-cell you want to record to. The button will turn red to indicate that

Torq is recording.

3 When the Record button is pressed again, the sampler-cell is taken out of record mode, and the recording

will stop. The sample is now ready to play.

Recording Looped Samples:

1 To record a loop instead of a one-shot, press and hold SHIFT while clicking on the Record button. Instead

of beginning recording immediately, recording will wait for the downbeat (determined by the phase informa-

tion of the source Deck). The Record button will be yellow while it’s waiting for the downbeat. Once the

downbeat is reached, the button will turn red and recording will commence.

Sampler Controls

Record button