If you're ready for the next generation of DJ performance, get on board with Torq Xponent. This powerful system includes Torq 1.5 software and the Xponent MIDI control surface/USB audio interface, providing everything a professional DJ needs to remix digital audio files and perform with a notebook. Torq software delivers all of the essential functionality that other digital DJ solutions offer--plus a series of unique features that open up a new world of creative possibilities. The Xponent control surface gives you hands-on control of Torq, letting you cue, mix, and scratch digital files without touching the computer keyboard or mouse. Rock-solid professional DJ hardware Torq Xponent is a complete hardware/software system that delivers everything needed for computer-based performance. Xponent is both an advanced MIDI control surface for Torq and a four-output USB audio interface-including two stereo RCA outputs and a standard 1/4-inch headphone output for cueing. Every control on Xponent boasts the same rock-solid construction and rugged feel as traditional DJ hardware. Full digital file library compatibility Torq DJ software allows you 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, Torq locates and catalogs your song files (including your iTunes library) into a quickly searchable database that resides on the computer's hard drive--letting you pull up the perfect track or change up your set in an instant. Dynamic performance DJing is all about the connection between you, your music, and your audience. And the best DJ tools allow you to literally get your hands on your music. So the Xponent is designed with a full array of tactile controls that help you get into the music and engage the crowd at every moment of your set. Xponent's mixer section lets you deliver 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, Xponent 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 you to control your mouse or the effects in Torq, so you never have to take your hands off the unit in the middle of a performance. Level and progress LED meters round out all the pro features you'd expect. Made to work together Torq DJ software for Mac and PC automatically configures itself to work with Xponent--with every hardware control pre-mapped to its corresponding function in Torq. It's easy to get up and running with Xponent because all of the hardware controls are located exactly where you'd expect them to be. Go beyond hardware Torq Xponent provides much more than a transparent combination of hardware and software--it allows you to take DJing and live performance in wild new directions. With VST effect compatibility and easily assignable hardware controls, you can turn your plug-ins into expressive live performance tools. Call up a flanger effect and layer on LFOs--or mix in feedback loops from a delay effect and control it all from the assignable knobs on Xponent. The system also provides everything you need to loop, reorder, and remix tracks on the fly. With built-in controls for looping as well as a 16-cell, tempo-synced performance sampler, Torq makes it possible to grab loops and one-shot samples and drop them wherever you like, all while staying perfectly in sync with the mix. Plays well with others In addition to VST compatibility, Torq can interface with any ReWire-compatible host application. You can easily route the output of Torq to a program like Pro Tools M-Powered or Ableton Live and explore even more performance, production, and sound design possibilities. When ReWired to a host application, the tempo of Torq automatically locks to the current session tempo, so you never have to worry about syncing playback between Torq and your preferred DAW. Xponent also makes it simple to control any software application that supports MIDI learn functionality. Xponent features Full-size, professional-grade controllers All hardware controls are pre-mapped to corresponding software functions in Torq Four-output USB audio interface: --Four RCA outputs for independent control of the house system and booth monitors --1/4-in. TRS headphone output with cue and volume controls --16-bit/48kHz max sample rate --ASIO and Core Audio compatible Advanced MIDI control surface mixer controls: --Two vertical volume controls --Two 3-band EQ control knobs with kill buttons --Two 2 gain-control knobs with mute buttons --Horizontal crossfader control with transform buttons --Two LED volume meters Advanced MIDI control surface player controls: --Two touch-sensitive scratch wheels --Two 100mm pitch adjust controls --Built-in touchpad/assignable X/Y control surface for mouse or effect control --Eight assignable knobs for effect control --64 assignable backlit buttons, including Play, Cue, Seek, Loop, Key, and Sync controls --Two LED progress meters --Compatibility with any software that supports MIDI learn Torq features Cue, beat-match, and mix digital audio files (including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless, and AAC) Works instantly and seamlessly with Xponent or other SynchroScience DJ hardware Organizes digital audio files (including iTunes library) into an easily searchable database Integrated real-time time-stretching/compression Two virtual decks for loading and playing files Two-channel mixer with 3-band EQ, level control, headphone cueing, and crossfader Support for 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 Controllable via Xponent, mouse, keyboard, or other MIDI controller Mac and PC compatible System Requirements Mac OS X v10.4.9 1.83GHz or faster Core Duo processor or 2GHz or faster dual G5 processors 1GB RAM 7200RPM hard drive USB port (for use by approved SynchroScience hardware device) M-AUDIO