M-Audio Torq 2.0 [146/171] Velocity

M-Audio Torq 2.0 [146/171] Velocity
Chapter 14: External and MIDI Control
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Torq 2.0 User Guide
Avid has diligently tested the control system using a wide variety of equipment from different manufacturers,
but not every possible combination could be tested. While unlikely, it is possible that there could be problems
with components in your DJ setup that might render the control system inoperable. When this happens, the
Control Calibration displays on the External Control Preferences tab will be your first place to look in order
to diagnose the problem.
Control Type
If the external control system is enabled but doesn’t seem to be working, first check the Control Type settings
for each Deck. If you have the wrong Control Type selected, Torq will not react in the proper manner to the
control signals. Once youve verified the setting here, you can continue diagnosing your problem.
Velocity and Position
When operating properly, the external control system provides three vital pieces of information to Torqs
Decks: the direction of the Control Vinyl or Control CD, its rotation speed, and the current position on the
record or CD. These values are reflected in the Torq as described below.
Velocity
The Velocity display shows a number that indicates both speed and direction at the same time. When the Ve-
locity is 0, the record or CD is stopped, or the needle is no longer in contact with the vinyl. If the number is
1.0, that means the vinyl record is running forward at normal speed (when using Torq Control Vinyls, this re-
fers to 33 1/3 RPM playback on the turntable). When the number is -1.0, it means the record or CD is running
backwards at normal speed (33 1/3 RPM). As you manipulate the record or CD by hand or with their pitch ad-
justers, the Velocity display immediately changes to reflect the movements.
Position
The Position display shows a number that Torq uses to calculate the playback position for the audio file loaded
into the Deck. This number will increase when the record or CD is playing forward, and decrease when play-
ing backwards. The value will also jump whenever you lift the needle off the record and place it in another lo-
cation (known as a “needle drop”). This is what allows Torq to play back a song just as if it was pressed right
into the Control Vinyl or Control CD.
Absolute Mode
This is the default control style when in Standard mode and is indicated by the ABS icon on what was previ-
ously the top half of the Play/ Pause button on the Decks. Absolute mode means that Torq will be following
the position of the external control source. This is most apparent when using the Control Vinyl—you can lift
the needle and place it in different locations on the record and Torq’s Decks will follow this position. If you
place the needle at the beginning of the record (or rewind the Control CD back to the beginning of a track),
the song in the Deck will also jump back to the beginning.
This mode is obviously the mode that will recreate the sensation of using CD's and Vinyl with the greatest de-
tail. You will be able to control playback position from your turntables or CD players without having to in-
teract with the Torq interface.

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