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Chapter 15: MIDI Platter Control
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Torq 2.0 User Guide
Chapter 15: MIDI Platter Control
MIDI Platter Control Mode
Torq now features a new per-deck function called MIDI Platter Control mode. Unlike External Control (see
“External Control” on page 139), the MIDI Platter Control parameter does not appear in the Torq interface.
However, it is accessed using the Motor Off button on your hardware.
While Torq is in MIDI Platter Control mode, pressing the Play button on your hardware will resume the play-
back of a paused track, and the speed of the hardware platter is determined by the position and range of the
Speed Slider. In this instance Torq “reads” the turning speed of the hardware control platter and uses this in-
formation to adjust the tempo of the audio you hear.
The very first time MIDI Platter Control mode is activated Torq prevents unwanted and jarring speed changes
by “waiting” before it plays the song at the new tempo. However, this monetary wait does not occur when
MIDI Platter Control mode is already active. For example, you’re playing a song with MIDI Platter Control
mode switched off. The you activate MIDI Platter Control and mix in a second track. At this point the play-
back of the second song will be subjected to the “waiting” before it is heard. However, playback of the next
track will not go through the “waiting” process as long as MIDI Platter Control has not been switched off.
Playback Methods
Based on the platter speed (in RPM’s) set by the Speed Slider and the resulting playback tempo, MIDI Platter
Control will work in one of the three playback methods (Playback modes) listed below:
Untouched
If the difference between the original song tempo and the new tempo set by the Speed Slider is very slight,
Torq assumes the platter is not being touched and leaves the playback “untouched.” This prevents rapid pitch
changes or pitch-fluttering in the audio.
Nudge Mode
When Key Tempo Lock is switched off and the Speed Slider is set to increase the playback tempo by 20% or
more, Torq will perform a beat alignment process using a “nudged” time stretch.
Scratch
If the platter speed is increased or decreased by more than 20%, Torq assumes that you are using the platter
for scratching and this is what will be heard. Releasing the platter for a moment will revert to one of the pre-
vious playback methods.
MIDI Platter Control mode is only available in Vinyl mode. Switching to MIDI Platter Control mode au-
tomatically selects Vinyl Mode. Selecting Hybrid or CDJ de-activates MIDI Platter Control Mode.
If MIDI Platter Control mode is switched off Torq will only perform nudges whenever the platter is turned.

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