M-Audio Torq 2.0 [153/171] Keyboard learn

M-Audio Torq 2.0 [153/171] Keyboard learn
Chapter 14: External and MIDI Control
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Torq 2.0 User Guide
MIDI Control
Torq provides the option of MIDI control for nearly every button, knob, and slider on the interface. Since
MIDI is a common protocol shared between all types of music equipment, you can use almost anything ca-
pable of generating MIDI note or CC messages to control Torq—they do not need to be specialized DJ con-
trollers. This will offer you a way to experiment with different control methods when DJing, such as using an
M-Audio Trigger Finger to control samples or an M-Audio Axiom 25 keyboard to control effects and pitches.
MIDI Learn
Every musician approaches their craft from a slightly different direction. DJing is no different. That is why
Torq is basically a blank slate when run for the first time—there are no pre-set control assignments for any of
the buttons, knobs, or sliders seen on screen for you to memorize. Instead, you get to assign the most impor-
tant controls for you to whatever MIDI controls make the most sense to you.
Creating a MIDI Assignment
Torq uses a simple MIDI Learn scheme to make assigning controls on your MIDI controllers a breeze:
1 Right-click (CTRL-click on Mac) the button, knob, or slider you wish to control via MIDI. The control will
be highlighted in red indicating that Torq is standing by.
2 Move the desired control on your MIDI controller. That is, move the knob or slider you want to use or press
the button/key you wish to use.
3 Torq will intercept the incoming MIDI message and will instantly assign it to the control. The red highlight
will disappear and the MIDI control will be active.
Keyboard Learn
You can also use your computer’s keyboard to control elements of the Torq interface using the same method
as MIDI Learn above. Simply right-click (CTRL-click for Mac) on a control on screen, then press a key on your
keyboard. That key will then be assigned to the selected control. The same method for changing and clearing
MIDI assignments described below also works for keyboard assignments.
Assigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders
You can assign a MIDI button/key or a key on your computer keyboard to a knob or slider in Torq’s interface.
When doing this, pressing the MIDI button or key will cause the knob or slider’s value to toggle between an
assignable minimum and maximum value. For example, assign the “X” key on your computer keyboard to the
Low EQ knob. Turn up the EQ to +6 using the mouse, then press the “X” key on your keyboard. The EQ will
jump to 0. Press “X” again, and the EQ will jump back up to +6.
Assigning Knobs or Sliders to Buttons
You can also assign a MIDI knob or slider to one of Torq’s buttons. When doing this, the button will turn on
anytime the knob or slider is turned past its halfway point (outputting a MIDI value greater than 64). The but-
ton will turn back off when the knob or slider is moved lower than its halfway point.
Please go to the M-Audio Support site at http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support&tab=manuals
for the Controller Assignments Appendix Document.

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