M-Audio Announces Version 1.0.4 Update For Torq Software

May 17, 2007

M-Audio is pleased to announce the release of the newest Torq software update, Torq 1.0.4. This is supported by Mac 10.4.9 and Windows XP SP2. This can be updated from the M-Audio Software Update Page.

Notes:

• Supports Xponent controller/interface
• Holding SHIFT and rotating an Xponent Scratch Wheel will offset the Phase Grid
• Redesigned MIDI architecture for improved response
• If a sample is looped, it will be looped when used with QuickScratch. If a sample is not looped, it will not be looped when used with QuickScratch
• Hide Phase Grid button will remove the Phase Grid from the Scrolling Waveforms
• New "Reset Speed Slider on New Track" preference for keeping the position of the Speed Slider the same when loading a new song
• The Sampler will use the phase information of the Master Tempo when recording from the Line-Input
• MIDI control can be assigned to the scrolling waveforms (for scratching with a device other than Xponent)
• Torq will remember the path when saving samples
• Fixed: Track will play without External Control if dropped onto a Deck while Runout Protection is active
• Fixed: Two additional Snapshots on top of a Key Change Snapshot will cause incorrect Key behavior
• Fixed: VST Effects unstable when Effect Rack is Bypassed
• Fixed: When a Deck is synced to the other Deck, the Reverse effect stutters and skips when activated
• Fixed: Schaffel mode not implemented for all effects
• Fixed: Snapshot recalls incorrect Repeat Size
• Fixed: Snapshots are affecting parameters outside their scope
• Fixed: Sync is not disabled when loading a track onto the opposite Deck
• Fixed: Playing back a sampled loop results in audio glitch
• Fixed: When activating a QuickScratch, the previous loop would superimpose itself on the sample
• New preference for resetting Speed Slider on new song

For more information, visit their web site at www.m-audio.com.