M-Audio Torq 2.0 [91/171] Delay rate knob and lfo button

M-Audio Torq 2.0 [91/171] Delay rate knob and lfo button
Chapter 8: Effects
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Torq 2.0 User Guide
By default, the Reverb effect will load with the Routing button set to Send mode since this is the typical way
to use a Reverb. However, feel free to experiment with Insert mode—you can create ambient textures that can
be interesting to blend into your mix.
Time Knob
This knob controls the Reverb time. When fully counterclockwise, the Reverb will be extremely short, similar
to the sound heard in a small shower stall. As you turn this knob clockwise, the Reverb will become longer un-
til it sounds similar to a huge cathedral.
Freeze Button
Pressing this button will “freeze” the Reverb. When activated, the Reverb will stop accepting audio input from
the Deck and will feed back on itself instead. The result is a reverb that “hangs” or “stalls” indefinitely. When
you turn Freeze off, the Reverb will begin accepting input signals again, and the current “frozen” reverb will
fade away following the current Reverb Time. This can be another interesting way to fill up space during a
break or to add emphasis to a hit in the song.
Flanger
A Flanger is a common effect found in most effect processors. Flanging grew from a studio trick where engi-
neers would play identical material on two tape decks, then make slight changes to the play speed of the two
tape machines by dragging their hand on the flanges of the tape reels. The result is a “whooshing” sound that
can be compared to a jet fly-over.
Enable Button
Naturally, this button turns the Flanger on and off.
Amount Knob and Routing Button
Unlike the two effects discussed so far, the Flanger works best with the Routing button set to Insert mode. This
allows you to completely replace the original audio signal with the flanged version (by turning this knob fully
clockwise) in order to emphasize the effect.
Delay/Rate Knob and LFO Button
The function of the Flanger’s Tweak knob is determined by the state of the LFO button:
When the LFO button is off the Delay knob will then control the delay time of the Flanger. When the
knob is counterclockwise, the Flange effect will be very tight. As the knob is turned clockwise, the effect
will become more dramatic and metallic in nature.
When the LFO button is on, the Flanger will be in Automatic mode. In this mode, the delay time for the
Flanger will be adjusted automatically. The name of the Delay knob will change to Rate. The knob will
now determine the rate of the automatic adjustment. Turning the knob clockwise will increase the mod-
ulation rate
The effect will still work in Send mode, but it will be less pronounced.

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