M-Audio Torq Xponent

Cutting-edge performance package that brings professional-grade control to the world of the computer-based DJ and includes the Torq DJ software that is revolutionizing digital DJing and the Xponent hardware control surface that puts all that power right at user’s fingertips. With full-size tactile controls, an integrated USB audio interface and intuitive MIDI-learn capabilities, it bridges the gap between traditional DJ hardware and today's powerful performance software once and for all. This completely integrated system combines the features of a standard two-channel DJ mixer with the controls of a pair of DJ CD players, allowing user to cue, mix and scratch digital files without touching the host computer. The Xponent is both an advanced MIDI control surface for Torq DJ software and a four-output USB audio interface - including two stereo RCA outputs and a standard 6.3mm headphone output for cueing. Every control boasts the same rock-solid construction and rugged feel as traditional DJ hardware. Its mixer section allows for delivering a dynamic performance with the same feel and response as a standard hardware mixer. For DJ CD player-style control, the unit includes two touch-sensitive scratch wheels for scratching, speeding up and slowing down the playback of digital files. And for in-depth control over Torq, it adds 64 assignable backlit buttons (including Play, Cue, Seek, Loop, Key and Sync controls), two volume sliders, eight assignable knobs for effect control and two 100mm pitch sliders. The built-in touchpad/assignable X/Y controller allows user to control your mouse or the effects in Torq. Torq DJ software for Mac and PC automatically configures itself to work with Xponent or with every hardware control pre-mapped to its corresponding function in Torq, and allows user to cue, beat-match and mix all the important digital audio file formats, including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC. And for a truly effortless set-up, it locates and catalogues the song files (including the iTunes library) into a quickly searchable database that resides on the computer's hard drive. Other features of this hardware/software system is the VST effect compatibility; 16-cell, tempo-synced sampler; Performance recorder; Instant looping or Vinyl, CDJ and hybrid emulation control modes. The software can be controlled via Xponent, mouse, keyboard or other MIDI controller.