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Does anybody use AVID Torq – should I leave DVS behind?

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  • January 8, 2012 at 6:30 am #12511
    Anonymous
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    I used to use Torq. I switched to Traktor 2 about 9 months ago, because I needed to replace my mixer and ended up getting the Traktor Kontrol S4. I really miss Torq though. I liked the screen layout with the girds placed above each other, it made more sense for beat matching. I miss the seamless integration with iTunes, which I use to manage my collection. I find that Traktor 2 is hell when you try to manage your playlists in iTunes.

    However, I needed to move off of Traktor because I was experiencing some glitches beat matching in Torq 2 just after it was released and I couldn’t find a solution for them.

    I think that Torq is seriously underrated and does not get the respect in the DJ community that it deserves.

    January 21, 2012 at 12:09 am #1002664
    Tero Nousiainen
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    Hows torq for mapping controllers? For some reason I like the way it looks, more like a tool than a toy. Might give it a shot if I can map twitch and / or DX to it.

    January 23, 2012 at 4:07 am #13184
    Anonymous
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    I never tried mapping a controller mapping controllers to Torq. I only used it with turntables and an external mixer. You might want to check out the Torq forum, they have a section dedicated to controller mapping:
    http://www.torq-dj.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=28&start=0

    January 23, 2012 at 7:23 pm #13215
    D-Jam
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    I use Torq and I like it…but I’m losing faith in it.

    Many of the users and I were greatly disappointed in how AVID had a poor showing of Torq at the recent NAMM. Even from some talking to AVID spokespeople, they’ve made comments saying how AVID seemingly isn’t invested in making new controllers to update the Xponent or X-Session Pro, and their silence is almost making us believe they have made Torq a low priority or worse, they might discontinue it.

    I’m holding off on anything new in DJ stuff til I see if there are any plans for Torq from AVID, but I’m also now looking into possibilities with VDJ or Traktor.

    As for mapping, it’s very easy in Torq. You simply right-click on an item on the screen, then move your controller item and it will map. I wish they all would be this simple.

    January 24, 2012 at 4:54 am #1002683
    Reason808
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    I liked Torq software. But I switched to Traktor. I miss Torq’s ease of use, but it seems like Traktor has everything Torq does and more. I’m still learning Traktor, but it seems like I can customize a setup to create features I miss in Torq. Torq had great ways to display the waveforms, but hopefully there’s some way around that in Traktor with a custom layout.

    My problem was with the Xponent, the flimsy build broke twice after only a year and a half! The first was under warranty, but I decided to ‘fix’ the problem by switching to Traktor. The build was sturdy and it just seemed more compatible with the digital DJ world when it was time to play out. Especially given how little they update the software.

    January 24, 2012 at 4:50 pm #13254
    D-Jam
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    Well, a few others and I have been voicing my complaints on the Torq forum, and I’m about to post a blog also voicing my disdain.

    I think for me, it’s this culture of “say nothing so we protect the stock price” is what bothers me. If a rep at AVID were to tell me they simply are not going to invest in new Midi DJ gear, but stay on improving and pushing the software, I’d be fine. VDJ is a prime example that you can do well just on your software.

    Right now we’re all more worried (especially me) that AVID will suddenly pop up and say they’re discontinuing Torq, thus all those who stayed to the end get burned. For me, this would be the second time I got burned by a manufacturer (first time was with Stanton and Final Scratch).

    I don’t even know if I could then trust buying anything other than Traktor. They seem to be the only company prioritizing their software and seemingly nowhere close to the idea of killing it.

    January 25, 2012 at 5:19 am #13290
    squarecell
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    I found Torq 2 really easy to map. Right click on the on-screen control, then press the button on your controller you want to use for it. Some things like jogwheels are a bit trickier to map, but all-in-all it wasn’t a hard thing to do.

    January 26, 2012 at 8:50 pm #13413
    D-Jam
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    Well…there was a word from AVID finally. Not sure if it should be taken seriously or seen as corporate smokescreen speech…

    While there were no new hardware products introduced at NAMM, Avid remains keenly interested in the world of Digital DJ and continues to sell and support Torq 2 software.

    Since the launch last year, Avid has delivered multiple maintenance releases to continuously improve the stability and performance of the product. These updates included compatibility for some of the most popular DJ controllers like the Numark NS6 and Mixtrack Pro. The latest version, 2.0.3 is available as a free download for registered customers.

    For new customers who want to check out all the capabilities of Torq 2, the product continues to be available as a 30 day, fully featured, free trial available on the company website.

    Avid recognizes the loyalty of our installed base of Torq 1.x customers who are all eligible to upgrade to Torq 2 for an incredibly low price of $49.99. Customers who purchase Torq Xponent and Torq Conectiv are entitled to a free upgrade to Torq 2 software.

    I’m going to have a little faith and stay with Torq, but definitely going to get rid of my Xponent and check out those Behringer controllers. I don’t know if AVID will ever make any new hardware…but we’ll just have to wait and see.

    It’s a shame too because I honestly do like the software.

    January 27, 2012 at 1:25 pm #13433
    U31
    Member

    The Behringer platters sure do have my interest piqued too…

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