Torq Xponent

Torq Xponent

The Art of Digital Mixing

DJ’s are the life and soul of a party – and therefore the right equipment is always needed in order to meet the demand of the audience. Many DJ’s who have originally used the traditional DJ hardware set have begun to experiment with more complex, digitally assisted equipment in order to provide a different level of service.

Some of the advantages from using a digital DJ set include being able to compose more complex tracks with less effort. This is made possible by the use of smart technology and design. Most DJ’s will be able to control a digital set the way that they are used to with the traditional hardware, as many digital sets have been made to resemble the touch and feel of the standard equipment.

The Torq Xponenet is an example of one of M-Audio’s latest digital DJ releases, featuring a high end Control System and built in hardware and software. Being highly portable, a DJ to pack up the Torq Xponent set and move it with ease to wherever it is needed. The Torq Xponent can play multiple tracks at once and allow a DJ to manage controls including loop, reorder, multiple distortion, filter and repeat all with the press of a button. Faders and knobs have been carefully designed so that with the slightest touch a DJ can alter the way that a track is played with consummate ease. Storing tracks becomes extremely simple with the Torq 1.5 software that is built into the set.

Digital DJ equipment is increasing in popularity due to a number of reasons. Technology can be extremely powerful in enhancing the way that a DJ can control the beat and tempo of a particular track. This allows for more time to respond to requests for different songs or focus on more complicated techniques. Digital DJ sets are also very portable, since this allows for faster transportation of equipment from one venue to the other. The digital DJ equipment is a preferred choice for most, and top-end systems such as the Torq Xponent combine both quality and portability into one.

This does not mean, however, that the tradition DJ sets should be ignored. In fact, if the DJ is skilled and knows how to entertain the crowd, it doesn’t matter what system they use. It all comes down to matter of personal preference, since each DJ has a particular style in which they operate. Having a digital DJ doesn’t necessarily mean a better performance, since a deep understanding of the equipment is required in order for it to be used effectively.

The world of the digital DJ equipment has become an important association for any DJ artist. Some will prefer the traditional equipment, while others may find that a built in software assisted solution may provide them with more flexibility when it comes to performance. In the hands of a more experienced DJ, digital sets can be fully optimized to create an amazing diversity of sound. The possibilities of the digital DJ are endless.

About the Author

This article was written by Robert Deans, Sales & Marketing Manager for M-Audio Direct. M-Audio Direct is an online UK reseller for M-Audio & DigiDesign. For more information on Digital DJ equipment including the Torq Xponent visit www.m-audiodirect.co.uk.

Midi Cable or usb cable for dj controller?

I have an m-Audio Torq xponent dj controller and it has two midi connections. (I'm guessing for in and out) But the controller already came with a usb cable.

My mac does not have a midi connection so I would need a midi to usb cable. Should I just get a midi to usb cable also?
Or should I just stick with the usb cable that it came with?

Also last question what is the midi cable for?

Thank you!!!

the usb cable is to be used to connect the xponent to you computer to control your software while the midi cable and midi in and out are used to connect the xponent to another midi instrument or use a midi to usb cable. Getting a Midi to USB cable is not completely necessary( its just another way to connect it to your computer). If you don't have one your controller will still function fine.

M-Audio Torq Xponent: Multifunctional DJ Controller