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Chapter 13: Rewire
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Torq 2.0 User Guide
Chapter 13: Rewire
Torq is unique in that it can operate as a ReWire slave. ReWire is a special technology created by Propellerhead
that allows two or more different audio applications to share audio and MIDI data. The system is composed
of a single ReWire host, such as Pro Tools or Ableton Live, and multiple ReWire slaves. The slaves will all send
their audio outputs to the host, allowing you to mix, EQ, and refine the audio using the tools within the host
application. Furthermore, the host and slaves will all share transport and timing information, allowing the
multiple software applications to act as a single unit.
To launch a Torq ReWire session:
1 Launch your ReWire Host application. This could be Ableton Live, Pro Tools M-Powered, or any other ap-
plication that will host a ReWire session.
2 Launch Torq. Since Torq is launched second, it will automatically launch as the ReWire Slave.
3 In order to hear Torq, you’ll need to select the program as the source for audio channels in the host appli-
cation. In Live, this is done by selecting “Torq” in the top box of the Channel I/O strip. You’ll also need to turn
the Monitoring to “In” to allow the audio from Torq to pass through Live. In Pro Tools, choose or create a new
Aux track and select the stereo ReWire Instrument plug-in (Torq) in the top effect slot.
Master Tempo
Because Torq is the “Rewire Slave” the Master Tempo is determined by the tempo and timeline of the Rewire
Host. This lets you synchronize any or all of the decks to the host by clicking their corresponding Sync button.
Now, any song you play on a synced deck in Torq is “locked” to whatever you’re currently doing in the Host
program even if you change the host tempo while the music is playing.
Audio Routing
When using two programs together via ReWire, the audio generated by Torq will be fed to audio channels in
the Rewire Host. This lets you further process the outputs of Torq using the Host applications effects. You can
record the output of Torq into the application to add to your productions. You can also create your own drum
parts, basslines, and loops, and also play virtual instruments in real-time within the Host, which can be lay-
ered on top of the music you’re playing in Torq.
When Torq is used with a regular audio interface, you have the option of assigning various Torq output chan-
nels to outputs on the audio interface (see “Audio Preferences” on page 111 in the Torq Preferences chapter).
When using ReWire, those same audio outputs are available within the Host application.

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