English User Guide
Xponent User Guide Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Xponent Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Torq Xponent User Guide 3 Introduction 1 Thank you for choosing the M-Audio Xponent USB DJ controller and audio interface. This innovative device gives digital DJs all the familiar knobs, sliders, and wheels found on a DJ mixer and CD players while allowing users to harness the power of the latest DJ software. Xponent also includes a high quality audio interface and a built-in trackpad, letting users control their DJ software without having to touch the computer itself.
| Torq Xponent User Guide 4 Xponent Features 3 Xponent has the following features: < All-in-one computer DJ solution with control inputs and audio outputs < 20 knobs < 4 vertical faders < 1 horizontal crossfader < 75 backlit buttons < 2 touch-sensitive scratch wheels < Integrated Trackpad with two mouse buttons < Bundled with SyncroScience Torq DJ software Minimum System Requirements Operating Systems 4 Windows Xponent is supported under Windows XP Home and Professional with Service
Torq Xponent User Guide | 5 Installation 5 You must install drivers in order for Xponent to operate properly. Please consult the included Quick Start Guide for installation instructions. Once the drivers are installed, you may need to configure your audio software to route signals to and from Xponent. Refer to your program’s user guide to learn how to do this.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 6 Rear Panel 1. Booth Output – If a venue contains a separate DJ booth with its own speakers, connect these RCA outputs to the amplifier or powered speakers within the booth. The Booth knob (14) controls the volume of this output. 2. Master Output – Connect these RCA outputs to the main sound system of the club, studio, or venue in which your are performing. The volume of this output is controlled with the Master knob (13). 3.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 7 Top Panel NOTE: Xponent features identical controls on each side of its top panel. To simplify the diagram above, only the controls on the left hand side are numbered and identified; the corresponding controls on the right side are identical in function unless otherwise noted. NOTE: The knob, button, and slider functions described below apply when using Xponent with SyncroScience Torq, a powerful DJing application included with Xponent.
| Torq Xponent User Guide 8 11. Scratch Wheel – This is a dual-purpose control that responds to touch and/or movement: • This wheel has an optical encoder that outputs relative MIDI messages while it is turning. Torq uses this information to control the speed and/or direction of playback for each deck. These wheels can be used for cueing as well as for scratching.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 9 23. Level Meters – These LED meters are used to display the audio levels of the Master Output (2). These meters are controlled by MIDI CC information generated by your music software and do not monitor the actual audio passing through Master Output of the interface. This means that these meters will not illuminate if your DJ software does not send out proper MIDI CC information to control these meters. 24.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 10 32. Speed Slider – This slider controls the playback speed of each deck within Torq. NOTE: Torq has a unique “time-stretching” ability that can change the speed of a song without changing its pitch. This is something that is impossible to do with traditional turntables and it is something that many DJs will find extremely useful. Due to this feature, we refer to this slider as a “speed” control rather than a “pitch” control. 33.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 11 Using Xponent Using Xponent with Torq 7 Xponent ships with SyncroScience Torq, a powerful DJ application that works with Xponent out of the box. Once the Xponent drivers have been installed on your computer, Torq should automatically detect the controller and allow you to use the buttons, knobs, sliders, and wheels without any further configuration.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 12 Using Xponent with other programs Many DJ and audio applications (such as Ableton Live, Propellerhead Reason, Native Instruments Traktor, and others) now include a “MIDI Learn” function. This feature allows you to quickly assign the buttons, knobs, or sliders of Xponent to control specific parameters within the software. Xponent can control any software that has this functionality.
| Torq Xponent User Guide 13 Troubleshooting 8 Xponent is a professional-quality controller that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions. Despite our thorough testing, Xponent can be used in nearly limitless situations and certain scenarios may result in unexpected performance. This section will highlight some of the most common difficulties users may experience and provide tips to remedy these problems.
| Torq Xponent User Guide 14 Appendix A: Xponent MIDI CC defaults 9 Control Section Message Type MIDI Channel MIDI Note/CC Touch button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 21 Headphone button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 20 Large “X” button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 18 Large “-” button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 19 < button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 16 > button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 17 Deck 1 button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 12 Deck 2 button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 13 Deck 3 button Left NOTE ON/OFF 1 14 Deck 4 butto
| Torq Xponent User Guide Appendix A: Xponent MIDI CC defaults (Continued) Control Section Message Type MIDI Channel MIDI Note/CC 3 button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 25 4 button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 26 5 button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 27 |< button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 28 >| button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 29 Lock button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 30 Small “+” button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 31 Small “-” button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 32 << button Right NOTE ON/OFF 2 33 >> button Right NO
| Torq Xponent User Guide Appendix A: Xponent MIDI CC defaults (Continued) Control Section Message Type MIDI Channel MIDI Note/CC Deck 4 knob Right CC-ABSOLUTE 2 15 Pitch Slider Left PITCHBEND 1 --- Left Low knob Middle CC-ABSOLUTE 1 8 Left Mid knob Middle CC-ABSOLUTE 1 9 Left High knob Middle CC-ABSOLUTE 1 10 Left Gain knob Middle CC-ABSOLUTE 1 11 Pitch Slider Right PITCHBEND 2 --- Right Low knob Middle CC-ABSOLUTE 2 8 Right Mid knob Middle CC-ABSOLUTE 2 9
| Torq Xponent User Guide 17 Appendix B: Controlling Torq Effects Using the Trackpad 10 When Xponent’s MIDI Mode button (19) is engaged, the Trackpad (16) can be used to control the effect parameters within Torq. In general, sliding your finger across the X-axis (i.e., left/right) controls one of the on-screen effect knobs while dragging along the Y-axis (up/down) controls the other knob.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 18 DUAL-FILTER: X-axis: Controls the filter’s cutoff frequency (parameter knob). When your finger is at the left of the pad, the parameter knob will be fully counter-clockwise. In this position, the effect acts as a low-pass filter and removes most of the high-frequency sounds playing from the associated deck. The cutoff frequency increases as your finger slides to the right of the pad.
Torq Xponent User Guide | 19 Technical Information 11 Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your M-Audio product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
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