M-Audio Conectiv Vinyl + Torq software, 4x4 USB Audio Interface/Vinyl Controllers

Together, Conectiv and the included Torq software form the ultimate DJ tool—high-fidelity audio, all the right kinds of I/O (including dual phono preamps), and the ability to mix, beat-match and cue digital files with ease. Use them as a completely digital solution and leave the heavy stacks of vinyl or bulky wallets of CDs at home—or process your vinyl and CDs on the fly. You can even create a hybrid digital/vinyl DJ rig by using Conectiv and Torq with specially encoded control vinyl discs or CDs. Torq supports popular formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC files and is configured to automatically work with Conectiv—no messy set-ups. And unlike most digital DJ systems, Conectiv works with other third-party software as well.

Torq DJ software, developed by M-Audio’s SynchroScience division, is a dual-platform application that allows you to cue, beat-match and mix a variety of digital audio file formats, including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA and AAC. Included with all M-Audio SynchroScience products, this easy-to-use application automatically configures itself to work with compatible hardware the very first time you boot it up. You can access the power of Torq via mouse, keyboard, MIDI controller or control vinyl/CDs. And unlike traditional DJ set-ups where you’re forced to carry around heavy crates of records or CDs, Torq uses the digital files on your computer’s hard drive and provides access to them through a quickly searchable database—it can even interface directly with your iTunes library for truly effortless setup. As if that’s not enough, Torq supports third-party VST effect plug-ins and includes both a dedicated 16-cell sampler and performance recorder.

M-Audio Conectiv main features include:

• includes Control Vinyl disk
• 4 x 4 USB 1.1 audio interface with 16-bit/48kHz fidelity
• 4 RCA inputs configurable for line-level or phono signals
• 4 RCA line outputs with + 10dBV peak output level
• 2 mix knobs for blending between the audio input and computer output
• 1/4 inch TRS headphone output with volume control
• Crossfadable cue source with headphone split function
• 1/4 inch TS microphone input (dynamic mics only)
• USB bus-powered
• Torq DJ software included for Mac and PC

Torq main features:

• Cue, beat-match and mix digital audio files (including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA and AAC)
• Works instantly and seamlessly with M-Audio SynchroScience DJ hardware
• Organizes digital audio files (including iTunes library) into easily searchable database
• Automatic beat-matching
• Integrated time-stretching/compression
• 2 virtual decks for loading and playing files
• 2-channel mixer with 3-band EQ, level control, headphone cueing and crossfader
• Supports optional third-party VST effects
• Snapshot function for instant recall of mixer and effects settings
• 16-cell, tempo-synced sampler
• Performance recorder
• Instant looping
• Vinyl, CDJ and hybrid emulation control modes
• Control with traditional DJ hardware using compatible with Torq Control Vinyl and Torq Control CDs
• Controllable via mouse, keyboard or MIDI controller
• Functions as a ReWire slave

M-Audio Conectiv and Torq System Requirements:

• Conectiv - Windows: XP (SP2) Pentium III 500MHz, 256MB RAM, Available USB port
• Torq - Windows: Pentium III 933MHz, RAM: 256MB, USB: One available port (for use by approved SynchroScience hardware device)
• Conectiv - Mac: OS X 10.3.9 G3 500 MHz 256MB RAM Available USB port
• Torq - Mac: OS X 10.4.6 CPU: G4 1.25GHz RAM: 512MB USB: One available port (for use by approved SynchroScience hardware device)