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User Guide

Xponent User Guide

Table of Contents
Introduction. 3 Whats in the Box?. 3 Xponent Features. 4 Minimum System Requirements. 4
Operating Systems. 4 Windows. 4 Macintosh. 4 Hardware. 4 Windows. 4 Macintosh. 4
Installation. 5 Controls and Connectors. 5
Rear Panel. 6 Top Panel. 7 Front Panel. 10

Using Xponent. 11

Using Xponent with Torq. 11 Default MIDI Map. 11 Synch LEDs (On/[Off]). 11 Meter Source ([Channel]/Master). 11 Using Xponent with other programs. 12 The Xponent Control Panel. 12 PC. 12 Mac. 12
Troubleshooting. 13 Appendix A: Xponent MIDI CC defaults. 14 Appendix B: Controlling Torq effects using the Trackpad. 17
DELAY. 17 REVERB. 17 FLANGER. 17 PHASER. 17 DUAL-FILTER. 18 DISTORTION. 18 Saturation Mode. 18 Sample Rate Mode. 18 STROBE. 18 REVERSE. 18 BRAKE. 18 REPEAT. 18
Technical Information. 19 Warranty Terms & Registration. 19

Torq Xponent User Guide

Introduction
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. The lightweight, compact controller connects to your computer via a single USB cable and requires no computer disassembly. Even if youre an experienced DJ, please take a moment to read through this User Guide and familiarize yourself with all of the unique features found on Xponent. You may also want to refer to your DJ applications documentation to better understand how this controller can be integrated with your software. Your experience and enjoyment with Xponent will be greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of your equipment.
Xponent comes bundled with SynchroScience Torq, an advanced DJ software application designed to integrate seamlessly with the controller. While you are free to use Xponent with any ASIO- or Core Audio-compatible software, this guide uses Torq for some of the illustrations and examples. We recommended that you install Torq so you can follow along with the examples in this guide.

Whats in the Box?

Your Xponent package contains the following: < < < < < Xponent USB DJ controller and audio interface Torq CD-ROM containing Torq software, Xponent drivers, and documentation USB cable 12VDC 1000mA power supply Printed Quick Start Guide

Xponent Features

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

Windows
Xponent is supported under Windows XP Home and Professional with Service Pack 2 or later. Windows XP Media Center Edition is not currently supported. Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows Me are not supported. Check http://www.m-audio.com for Windows Vista driver availability. Visit the Windows update web pages to make certain you have the most current updates and xes supplied by Microsoft. Macintosh Xponent is supported under Mac OS X version 10.3.9/10.4.7, or later. Earlier versions of the operating system are not supported.

Hardware*

Windows < < < Pentium III 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops) 256MB RAM One native USB port
Macintosh < < < Macintosh G3**800 MHz/ G4**667MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops) 256MB RAM One native USB port
*M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above specications. **G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.

Installation

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 congure your audio software to route signals to and from Xponent. Refer to your programs user guide to learn how to do this.

Controls and Connectors

While Xponent may look like a traditional DJ mixer with CD players attached to each side, keep in mind that nearly all of the controls actually send out MIDI note and CC data unless otherwise noted. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to touch Xponents controls when the unit is powering on. Xponent automatically calibrates itself when powering up and touching any of its controls during startup may cause the controller to work in unexpected ways. The Progress Meters on each deck indicate the status of the calibration; once all of the Progress Meter LEDs are illuminated, the remaining buttons on the unit will become lit and Xponent is ready to use.

Rear Panel

1. 2. 3. 4.
Booth Output If a venue contains a separate DJ booth with its own speakers, connect these RCA outputs to the amplier or powered speakers within the booth. The Booth knob (14) controls the volume of this output. 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). Pedal Inputs These 14 inputs allow you to control your DJ software using foot pedals. There is an input for a footswitch and another for an expression pedal. MIDI Output This is a standard 5-pin MIDI output that can transmit MIDI data to an external MIDI device such as a keyboard or drum machine. This port operates in one of two modes: Host Mode In this mode, the MIDI Output port transmits messages generated by the host computer (such as from a MIDI sequencing application). Xponent operates in this mode when it is connected to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Surface Mode The MIDI Output transmits MIDI messages generated by the buttons, knobs, wheels, and sliders on Xponent. Xponent operates in this mode only when the controller is not connected to a computer through USB.
MIDI Input This is a standard 5-pin MIDI input that can receive data generated by an external device such as a MIDI keyboard or control surface. Like the MIDI Output (4), this port operates in one of two modes: Host Mode In this mode, messages received at the MIDI Input port are transmitted to an application in your host computer (such as your DJ software or MIDI sequencing program). Xponent operates in this mode when it is connected to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Surface Mode Messages from an external MIDI source are used to control the lights under the buttons and meters. While this mode may not be very useful to most users, some power users interested in MIDI programming may nd this functionality to be quite useful.

USB Port The USB port provides audio and MIDI communication with your computer. Connect this jack to an available USB port on your computer. Power Switch This switch turns Xponent on and off. IMPORTANT: Do not touch Xponents controls while the unit performs its power-on calibration.
DC Power Jack (12VDC, 1000mA) Connect the supplied power adapter to this jack to power Xponent. Kensington Security Slot theft. This jack is compatible with Kensington security cables to protect your device from

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 identied; 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. If youd like to use Xponent with another DJ program, refer to that softwares user guide to learn how to map the knobs, buttons, and sliders to various functions within the application. 10. Touch Sensitivity Button This button enables and disables the touch-sensitivity of the neighboring Scratch Wheel (11). The backlight illuminates whenever touch-sensitivity is enabled.
Torq Xponent User Guide 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. If the Touch Sensitivity button (10) is enabled, each wheel will send out a MIDI note on message when the wheel is touched and a note off message when the wheel is released. This allows for music playback to stop once a Scratch Wheel is touched and for playback to resume once the wheel is released. This is a feature that many DJs will nd extremely useful as it emulates a turntable.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch Xponents Scratch Wheels while the unit performs its power-on calibration.

20. Mixer Buttons (G, H, M, L) The G button engages channel mute while the H, M, and L buttons engage EQ kills on the high-frequency, mid-range, and low-frequency EQ bands, respectively. 21. X and Buttons All MIDI controls on Xponent can be user-dened. These two buttons have been assigned to the QS1 and QS2 buttons in each Deck. If you wish, you can re-assign these buttons to other functions using Torqs MIDI Learn feature. 22. Mixer Knobs (G, H, M, L) The G, H, M, and L knobs control the channel gain and the high-frequency, mid-range, and low-frequency EQ settings within Torq.
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. Deck Knobs These knobs are used in conjunction with the Deck Buttons (25) to control Torqs effects. Viewed from left to right, the rst two knobs control the left (Send Amount) and right (Parameter) knobs for the rst effect while the third and forth knobs control the Send Amount and Parameter knobs for the second effect. NOTE: The Bank Select Switch (41) must be set to the left position for the Deck Knobs to control the rst two effects as stated above. To control Torqs third and fourth (VST plugin) effects, slide the Bank Select switch to the right. 25. Deck Buttons These four toggle buttons are used in conjunction with the Deck knobs (24) to control Torqs effects. Viewed from left to right, the rst two buttons control the left (On/Off) and right (Parameter) buttons for the rst effect while the third and forth knobs control the On/Off and Parameter buttons for the second effect. NOTE: The Bank Select Switch (41) must be set to the left position for the Deck Buttons to control the rst two effects as stated above. To control Torqs third and fourth (VST plugin) effects, slide the Bank Select switch to the right. 26. Pitch Bend/Nudge Buttons These buttons are used to either create temporary pitch changes or microadjustments to the playback speed of a song. 27. PFL Knob (Cue) This knob controls the PFL knob within Torq and is used to select the audio source for the headphones. 28. Phones Knob (Phones) This knob adjusts the output of the Headphone output (40). Note that this is an analog knob and does not generate any MIDI data. 29. Progress Meter These meters illuminate from left to right to indicate how much of your song has elapsed. These LEDs are controlled by MIDI CC data and rely on your host application to light up as a song progresses. These lights may not illuminate if your application does not send out proper MIDI CC data. 30. Seek Buttons These buttons control the seek forward and seek backward function on each deck of Torq. Hold Shift and press either button to jump to the beginning or end of the song. 31. User Buttons These buttons control the following features within each Deck of Torq: QuickCues (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) These QuickCue buttons allow you to quickly jump to ve points that youve preassigned within each song. This lets you quickly jump to various sections of a song (i.e., the verses, chorus, etc.) Refer to the Torq User Guide to learn how to set QuickCue points. Offset Buttons (Right Arrow, Left Arrow) Sometimes when mixing two songs together, you may nd that the beats are aligned with each other, yet the two songs are still out of phase (i.e., a kick drum on one deck lands with the snare drum on the other deck). Pressing these buttons resolves this problem by shifting the current Decks playback position forward or backward by one beat-length (allowing the kick drums to land together on each deck). Speed & Key Lock (Lock Button) This button engages and disengages the time-compression and timeexpansion functionality within Torq. When the Lock button is on, the pitch and speed of the song are locked together (Torqs time-stretching is therefore turned off). In this mode, if you slow down the song, the pitch will also drop just like when youre using a traditional vinyl record. When the Lock button is off, the Speed Slider (32) allows you to change the speed of a song without affecting its pitch. Alternatively, the + and buttons (see below) allow you to change the key of a song without affecting the tempo. Key Transpose (+, -) These buttons allow you to transpose the music in each deck in semitone steps. In other words, to raise the pitch of a song two semitones, press the + button twice. Note that this feature is only available when the Lock Button (above) is disengaged.

Torq Xponent User Guide 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 nd extremely useful. Due to this feature, we refer to this slider as a speed control rather than a pitch control. 33. Channel Volume Fader This slider controls the volume of each deck in Torq. 34. Sync Buttons Press these buttons to engage the Auto-Sync feature of each Deck.
Use this button to place a temporary marker in the song. This allows DJs to access this point quickly 35. Cue without having to seek through the track to nd it. Please refer to the Torq User Guide to nd out more about this button. 36. Loop Control Buttons These buttons control the corresponding looping buttons found on each deck of Torq. Please refer to the Torq User Guide to nd out more about these buttons. 37. Play/Pause Button 38. Transform Button This button starts and pauses each deck. This button controls the Transform or punch-in feature of the mixer.
39. Crossfader This slider controls the crossfader in Torq. Use this control to transition between songs.

Front Panel

40. Headphone Output Connect your headphones to this 14 output. The volume of this output is controlled with the Phones knob (28). Note that the Headphone output is separate from the Booth and Master outputs and receives its signal from USB outputs 3-4 (the Booth and Master outputs receive their source signals from USB outputs 1-2). This feature allows most DJ applications to set up a separate headphone or cue mix that is only heard by the DJ and is used for cueing and beat matching songs.
41. Bank Select Switch Xponent contains two programmable memory banks. This switch selects between memory bank A (left setting) and memory bank B (right). The Bank Select Switch can be used in conjunction with the Deck Knobs (24) and Deck Buttons (25) to control the effects for each deck in Torq. See items 24 and 25 above for more information about this.

Using Xponent

Using Xponent with Torq
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 conguration. While Xponent works with Torq out of the box, there are some controller settings you may wish to customize to your personal preference. These parameters are found in the new Xponent tab ( ) of the Preferences pane of Torq:
Default MIDI Map You are free to change the MIDI assignments of Xponent to anything you wish using Torqs MIDI Learn feature. Pressing this Reset button will erase any customized mappings youve created and will restore them to the original factory mappings. Synch LEDs (On/[Off]) When enabled, the backlights behind the individual Deck controls will pulse to the beat of the song playing in each Deck. That beat is derived from the position of the phase grid (it pulses every time a phase grid line passes below the Now Line). This will visually indicate the beat of each song and let you see when both songs are aligned (since both sets of LEDs will pulse together). Meter Source ([Channel]/Master) When set to Channel, the left meter will show the volume of the left Deck (as seen in the GUI) while the right meter displays the volume of the right Deck. When set to Master, the meter will show the left and right channels of the Master Output.
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 specic parameters within the software. Xponent can control any software that has this functionality. The learn function varies from application to application and you will need to refer to your softwares user guide to nd out how to use this feature. If your software does not have this functionality, it may still be possible to manually assign the programs features to be controlled by the specic MIDI CC data generated by the knobs, buttons, wheels, and sliders of Xponent. Refer to your softwares documentation to see if this is possible. If manually assigning features is possible in your software, see Appendix A for a complete listing of MIDI CC information generated by the knobs, buttons, wheels, and sliders of Xponent.

The Xponent Control Panel
The Xponent control panel is designed to be simple and easy to use. PC: For PC users, Xponents audio buffer size is displayed on the Latency tab while additional information such as the audio driver and device rmware versions are displayed on the About tab. To adjust the audio buffer size, simply drag the slider and press the Apply button. Please note that this parameter cannot be changed while an audio application is running.
Mac: For Mac users, the control panel simply displays version numbers of software components such as the audio driver and device rmware along with links to useful sections of the M-Audio website. Buffer size changes must be made through the host application on the Macintosh operating system.

Troubleshooting

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 difculties users may experience and provide tips to remedy these problems. First and foremost, we recommend that you avoid connecting several USB devices to the same port on your computer. While USB is a dependable protocol that is well suited for audio applications, it is important to remember that audio and multimedia applications place considerable demands on your processor and the USB bus. Although it is theoretically possible to connect numerous devices to one USB port, doing so may cause complications with your hardware and software. If you have reduced your number of USB devices and continue to have trouble with Xponent, please check the following: < Verify that the Xponent drivers are properly installed. < In Windows XP, go to the control panel and double-click the System icon (under Performance and Maintenance if you are in Category view). Select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button. Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, Video and Game Controllers, and locate the M-Audio Xponent listing. If you see a question mark or exclamation point next to this listing, you may need to reinstall the driver software.
Make sure your DJ or audio application has been set up to use Xponent. Open your applications control panel and verify that the software is congured to send and receive the MIDI data generated by the controller and to send audio streams to Xponent. Double-check that your USB and audio cables are properly plugged in and that the unit is receiving power. If you are using a USB hub, try connecting Xponent directly to your computer.

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If Xponent is properly controlling your DJ software, but you are hearing clicks, pops, or other problems while playing music: < < Make sure your output levels are not too loud, as this can cause distortion and clipping. Try increasing the buffer size of your audio interface. Larger buffer sizes will result in higher audio latencies, but will improve system performance and resolve many clicking and popping issues. If you are using the audio outputs of Xponent, refer to the The Xponent Control Panel section of this guide to learn how to change buffer sizes. If you are using another audio interface with your DJ software, consult your audio interfaces user guide for more information about this. Make sure all your audio cables are in good working order and are properly connected. Poor contacts, broken shielding, and other cabling problems can cause a variety of issues including clicks and pops.
If you continue to have difculties, refer to your audio applications user guide for additional help.
Appendix A: Xponent MIDI CC defaults
Control Touch button Headphone button Large X button Large - button < button > button Deck 1 button Deck 2 button Deck 3 button Deck 4 button 1 button 2 button 3 button 4 button 5 button |< button >| button Lock button Small + button Small - button << button >> button Cue button Play/Pause button Loop 1 button Loop 2 button Loop 4 button Loop 8 button Loop In button Loop On/Off button Loop Out button Touch button Headphone button Large X button Large - button < button > button Deck 1 button Deck 2 button Deck 3 button Deck 4 button 1 button 2 button
Section Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right
Message Type NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF

MIDI Channel 2

MIDI Note/CC 24
Appendix A: Xponent MIDI CC defaults (Continued)
Control 3 button 4 button 5 button |< button >| button Lock button Small + button Small - button << button >> button Cue button Play/Pause button Loop 1 button Loop 2 button Loop 4 button Loop 8 button Loop In button Loop On/Off button Loop Out button Left Gain button Left High button Left Mid button Left Low button Right Gain button Right High button Right Mid button Right Low button Left Sync button Right Sync button Left Transform button Right Transform button Left Mouse button Right Mouse button Left Shift Button Right Shift Button Scratch Wheel--touch Scratch Wheel--touch Foot Pedal Touch Pad Touch Deck 1 knob Deck 2 knob Deck 3 knob Deck 4 knob Deck 1 knob Deck 2 knob Deck 3 knob Section Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Left Right N/A N/A Left Left Left Left Right Right Right Message Type NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF NOTE ON/OFF CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE MIDI Channel MIDI Note/CC 13 14

Control Deck 4 knob Pitch Slider Left Low knob Left Mid knob Left High knob Left Gain knob Pitch Slider Right Low knob Right Mid knob Right High knob Right Gain knob Left Volume slider Right Volume slider Cue knob Crossfader Expression Pedal Scratch Wheel--rotate Scratch Wheel--rotate Touchpad X axis Touchpad Y axis Section Right Left Middle Middle Middle Middle Right Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Left Right Middle Middle Message Type CC-ABSOLUTE PITCHBEND CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE PITCHBEND CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-RELATIVE CC-RELATIVE CC-ABSOLUTE CC-ABSOLUTE MIDI Channel MIDI Note/CC 15 ----9
Appendix B: Controlling Torq Effects Using the Trackpad
When Xponents MIDI Mode button (19) is engaged, the Trackpad (16) can be used to control the effect parameters within Torq. In general, sliding your nger 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. However, for certain effects, Xponent gives you deeper access to parameters that are not available through the user interface of Torq. Finally, some effects are activated or deactivated by simply touching or releasing the pad (for these effects, dragging your nger along the pad does not alter the effect). When the MIDI Mode button is engaged, the Left (17) and Right Mouse buttons (18) allow you to cycle through the effects slots and pick the effect youd like to control using the Trackpad. Xponents Trackpad can manipulate Torq effects in the following ways: [Note: Refer to the Torq User Guide for more information about Torqs effects.]

DELAY:

X-axis: Controls the Feedback knob of the Delay effect. The amount of feedback increases as your nger moves left to right. Y-axis: Controls the Send Amount knob. The amount of the effect you hear increases as your nger slides from the bottom of the Trackpad to the top.

REVERB:

X-axis: Controls the Reverb Time knob. Reverberation time increases as your nger moves from the left edge of the Trackpad to the right. Y-axis: Controls the Send Amount knob. The amount of reverb you hear increases as your nger slides from the bottom of the Trackpad to the top.

FLANGER:

X-axis: Controls the Flanger Delay knob. The left side of the Trackpad corresponds to the fully counter-clockwise position of the on-screen knob. The knob turns clockwise as your nger moves to the right. Y-axis: Controls the amount of feedback heard in the effect, which is a hidden parameter. There is no feedback when your nger is at the bottom of the Trackpad. Feedback increases as your nger slides up the pad.

PHASER:

This effect has the same behavior as Flanger effect described above.

DUAL-FILTER:

X-axis: Controls the lters cutoff frequency (parameter knob). When your nger 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 lter and removes most of the high-frequency sounds playing from the associated deck. The cutoff frequency increases as your nger slides to the right of the pad. As your nger passes the center of the pad, the lter seamlessly shifts from low-pass lter into a high-pass lter. This means that when your nger reaches the rightmost edge of the Trackpad, most of the low-frequency sounds are ltered out. Y-axis: Controls the resonance of the Dual-Filter, which is a hidden parameter. When your nger is at the bottom of the pad, the resonance will be minimal (the on-screen knob will be fully counter-clockwise). As your nger slides up the Trackpad, lter resonance increases.

DISTORTION:

Saturation Mode X-axis: Controls the effects Color, which is a hidden parameter. The effect knob is fully counter-clockwise as your nger is on the leftmost edge of the pad. The knob turns clockwise as your nger slides to the right. Y-axis: Controls the Drive knob. The amount of drive increases as you move your nger to the top of the pad. Sample Rate Mode X-axis: Controls Bit Depth, which is a hidden parameter. Music will be heard with full bit depth (no effect) when your nger is on the leftmost edge of the Trackpad. Bit depth is reduced to 4 bits as the nger is moved to the right. Y-axis: Controls the Sample Rate knob. The Sample Rate will be full (no effect) when your nger is at the top of the pad. As you drag your nger down the pad, the sample rate will be reduced.

STROBE:

X-axis: Controls the Strobe Rate knob. Sliding your nger to the right of the Trackpad will increase the frequency (speed) of the Strobe effect. Y-axis: Controls the Wet/Dry Mix knob. The amount of the Strobe effect you hear increases as your nger slides from the bottom of the Trackpad to the top.

REVERSE:

Touching the Trackpad engages the Reverse effect while releasing the pad turns the effect off. Moving your nger along the X or Y axis of the Trackpad does not change this effect in any way.

BRAKE:

Touching the Trackpad engages the Brake effect while releasing the pad turns the effect off. Moving your nger along the X or Y axis of the Trackpad does not change this effect in any way.

REPEAT:

X-axis: Controls the Repeat Size knob. Sliding your nger toward the right will increase the repeat rate (make it shorter). Y-axis: Controls the Wet/Dry Mix knob. Moving your nger toward the top of the pad will increase the amount of repeat effect that you hear.

Technical Information

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4 x 4 USB DJ Audio Interface

User Guide

Table of Contents

Conectiv User Guide

Introduction. 3 Whats in the Box?. 4 Conectiv Features. 4 Minimum System Requirements. 5

Operating Systems.

.5 Windows. 5 Macintosh. 5.5.5 Macintosh. 5

Windows.

Hardware
Software Installation. 6 Controls and Connectors. 6

Top Panel

.6.7.7

Rear Panel. Front Panel

Hardware Connections. 8 Using Conectiv. 9
Understanding Conectivs Audio Routing Headphone Monitoring

.9. 11

. 11. 11
Using Conectiv with SynchroScience Torq and Other DJ Programs Using Control Vinyl or CDs to Control Your DJ Software. Using Your Computer as an Effects Processor Standalone Phono Preamplier

. 12. 12

Standalone Microphone Preamplier
The Software Control Panel. 13

PC. Mac

. 13. 13. 14. 14

Troubleshooting. 14

Standalone Mode. Using Conectiv with a Computer
Product Specs. 16 Warranty Terms and Registration. 17

Warranty Terms

. 17. 17

Warranty Registration.

Introduction
hank you for choosing the SynchroScience Conectiv USB audio interface. Conectiv takes advantage of the convenience and dependability of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) to provide you with a versatile interface that can be used both live on stage and in the studio. The interfaces sleek, lightweight, and portable design makes it the perfect travel companion for active computer-based DJs, musicians, and producers. Conectiv attaches to your Mac or PC with a single USB cable and eliminates the need to open your computer to install any cards. Since the interface draws power from the host computer, it requires no external power. This means you can easily record and mix from anywhere.
Conectiv was created with the software-based DJ, producer, and artist in mind. With its high quality components, exible audio routing, and easy-to-use interface, Conectiv perfectly complements your computers DJ or recording software. The unit lets you simultaneously record four input channels (two stereo pairs) while playing back four output channels. Conectivs 14 and RCA inputs support mic, line, and phono levels, respectively; allowing you to connect any dynamic microphone, line level source (such as CD or MP3 players) or turntable. The USB interface carries audio signals to and from your computer with minimal latency and the high-powered headphone output lets DJs and live performers hear their work in even the noisiest clubs and stages. All of these features come together to make Conectiv the perfect tool for recording, producing, and performing your musical works. Even if youre an experienced DJ, musician, or digital recording enthusiast, please take a moment to read through this User Guide and familiarize yourself with Conectivs unique features. You may also want to refer to your audio softwares documentation to better understand how Conectiv can be integrated with the application. Your experience and enjoyment with Conectiv will be greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of your equipment.
Your Conectiv interface comes bundled with SynchroScience Torq, an advanced DJ software application designed to integrate seamlessly with Conectiv. While you are free to use this interface with any ASIOor Core Audio-compatible software, this guide uses Torq for some of the illustrations and examples. It is therefore recommended that you install Torq so you can follow along with the examples in this guide.

Whats in the Box?

Your Conectiv package contains the following: < Conectiv USB audio interface
< SynchroScience CD-ROM containing drivers, control panel software, documentation, and Torq DJ application < USB cable

Conectiv Features

Conectiv has the following features: < 4-in/4-out audio streaming over a USB 1.1 connection < RCA inputs supporting phono and line-level sources < 1/4 microphone input with dedicated gain control knob < Mix knobs for blending between inputs and audio software outputs < 1/4 headphone output with high-powered amplier < Cue knob for blending between headphone sources < Cue split switch for various headphone monitoring options < Master output level knob < DC power jack for use when bus power is not available < Driver support for ASIO (Windows XP) and Core Audio (Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7 or later).

Minimum System Requirements

Operating Systems

Windows Conectiv is supported under Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later. It is not supported under Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows ME. Visit the Windows update web pages to make certain you have the most current updates and xes supplied by Microsoft. Macintosh Conectiv is supported under Mac OS X version 10.3.9 / 10.4.7 or later. Earlier versions of the operating system are not supported.
Windows* < Pentium III 500 MHz (higher CPU speed may be necessary for laptops) < 256MB RAM < Windows XP (SP2) (Windows 2000, 98, ME, & NT not supported) Macintosh* < Macintosh G3**600 / G4**667MHz (higher CPU speed may be necessary for laptops) < 256MB RAM < OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7 or later (earlier versions of the Macintosh operating system are not supported) *SynchroScience suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above specications. **G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported; native USB ports required.

Software Installation

ou must install drivers in order for Conectiv to operate properly. Please consult the included Quick Start Guide for installation instructions.
Once the drivers are installed, you may need to congure your audio software to route signals to and from Conectiv. Refer to your programs user guide to learn how to do this.
Note: Windows XP and Mac OS X will recognize the Conectiv interface as a generic USB audio device if it is connected before you install the drivers. Operation without drivers is not recommended because some of Conectivs features will not be accessible in this mode. If you have already connected the interface to your computer, make sure to unplug it before beginning with the driver installation.

Controls and Connectors

1. Source Selector (PHONO, MIC, LINE) These switches select the input source for each stereo channel of Conectiv. Note that both stereo channels have phono and line-level inputs. However, only Channel A has an additional Mic input, allowing you to select a dynamic microphone connected to the Mic Input [#15]. 2. Power Indicator LED (POWER) This red LED will illuminate when the interface is receiving power. 3. Split Switch (SPLIT) This switch selects between Normal and Split monitoring modes for the headphone output. Press this switch to engage Split monitoring or leave the switch in the Up position for normal monitoring. For more information about these two modes, see the section entitled Headphone Monitoring in Chapter 8. 4. Cue Knob (CUE) Conectiv has two stereo channels, and this knob lets you blend how much of each channel 1 youd like to hear in your headphones. This knob is 3 covered in greater detail in the Headphone Monitoring 2 section of Chapter 8. 4 5. Headphone Volume Knob (VOL) This knob controls the volume of the headphone output. 6. Mic Gain (MIC) This knob controls the gain (volume) of the microphone input. 7. Mix Knobs (MIX) These knobs allow you to set the source of each stereo output. To nd out more about this knob, see the section entitled The Mix Knobs in Chapter 8.

7 Rear Panel

8. RCA Outputs (OUTPUT A, OUTPUT B) These are Conectivs main outputs. Connect these RCA jacks to a DJ mixer, amplied speakers, or another destination. The audio source for these outputs is determined by the Mix knobs (7). 9. RCA Inputs (INPUT A, INPUT B) These RCA input pairs accept stereo signals from a variety of devices including CD players and turntables. Use the Source Selector switches (1) to select what type of device youve connected to each of these input pairs.
10. USB 1.1 Port (USB) The USB port carries digital 11 audio to and from Conectiv and provides power to the interface. Connect this jack to an available USB port on your computer. 11. Kensington Security Slot from theft.
This jack is compatible with Kensington security cables to protect your device
12. Grounding Connector (GROUND) If you are using turntables, ground them by attaching their ground wire to this connector. 13. DC Power Jack (9V DC) Conectiv can be powered using an optional DC power supply. This input only needs to be used when your computer cannot supply sufcient power over the USB bus, or when Conectiv will be used as a standalone dual phono preamp.

Front Panel

14. Headphone Jack Connect your headphones to this 1/4 jack. The volume level of this output is controlled by the Volume knob (5) and the source is determined by the Cue knob (4). Be careful when connecting headphones to this output. Conectiv features an extremely powerful headphone amplier designed to help DJs hear over the noisiest clubs and stages. Because of the high power design, the output may be extremely loud. 15. 1/4 Microphone Input This jack accepts a standard dynamic microphone with a 1/4 TS plug. The Mic knob (6) controls the gain level of this input.

Hardware Connections

ground

Turntable

CD Player / Line Level Sources

Computer

Power Supply (optional)
Channel 1 in Channel 2 in
Powered Speakers or PA DJ Mixer
1. Connect Conectivs RCA Outputs to your amplier, powered monitors, or mixer. 2. Connect your stereo headphones to Conectivs front-panel Phones output. 3. Connect a microphone to the 1/4 Microphone input on the front panel of the interface. 4. Connect your turntables or line-level sources to Conectivs RCA inputs. 5. Connect Conectivs USB port to an available USB port on your Mac or PC computer with a USB cable. 6. If your computer cannot supply sufcient USB bus power, or if you are using Conectiv in standalone mode (without a computer), connect a DC power adapter to the Power jack (13) on the rear of the interface. Conectiv requires a center-positive 9V DC 500 mA power supply.
If you are using turntables, be sure to connect each turntables ground wire to the grounding connector (12) on the rear of the interface.

Using Conectiv

onectiv can be used in a variety of ways and several of these scenarios are outlined below. The rst section of this chapter will give you an overview of how signals pass through the interface; remaining sections cover specics and include useful tips. If you require additional help, check the M-Audio website for more tips, tutorials, and FAQs.
Understanding Conectivs Audio Routing
Conectivs exible audio routing allows it to be used in a variety of different situations. Take a look at the diagram below to see how signals pass through the interface:

Computer Sound Source

From Channel B USB

Sound Source

If we follow input signal A starting at the sound source, the rst object we encounter is the Source Selector switch (1). This switch sets the input sensitivity and determines which input source (mic, line, or phono) will pass to the next stage of the interface.

USB USB

Next, the signal is doubled and sent to two different destinations at the same time. The rst part is routed through the USB port to your computer for recording or software processing; the other part of the signal is sent to Mix knob A (7). The function of this knob is covered in detail later in this chapter. At this point, a new audio source is introduced into your signal path: output A of your audio software. This signal comes into the interface through the USB port and is sent to Mix knob A (just like audio input A described earlier in this paragraph). Mix knob A lets you crossfade between your audio sources (input A and your audio softwares output A) and sends the blended signal to RCA output pair A (8) on the rear of the interface. Simultaneously, the blended signal from Mix knob A is also sent to the Cue knob (4). In parallel, input signal B passes the same stages in its dedicated signal path and also sends the blended signal from Mix knob B to the Cue knob (4). The Cue knob lets you blend between channels A and B to create a special headphone mix for the DJ (this feature is covered in greater detail later in this chapter). The preceding paragraphs describe Conectivs entire signal path from input to output. We recommend that you take a moment to really understand the various ways signals can be routed through the interface. Having a good working knowledge of how signals are routed within the interface will enable you to adapt Conectiv to any situation without having to memorize specic settings.

The Mix Knobs

The Mix knobs are a key part of Conectivs exibility. These knobs function as crossfaders that let you blend between your inputs (mic, phono, line) and your audio softwares outputs on each channel. In other words, when the knobs are turned counterclockwise (to the CH-A or CH-B positions), only your microphone, phono, or line-level input is heard from Conectivs associated outputs. When the knob is turned clockwise (to the USB-A or USB-B positions), only your audio softwares outputs are heard. When the Mix knob is set to the twelve oclock position, both your line input and your computers output are heard in equal proportion. In some cases, youll need to turn the Mix knob clockwise. For example, when youre mixing music played off of a computer, youll need to set these knobs clockwise in order to hear the computers output. In other cases, you must set the knob counterclockwise to hear the inputs (such as when youre DJing off of turntables or CD players). In certain cases, youll need to use this knob to blend back and forth between your inputs and your audio softwares outputs. For example, when using your computer as a DJ effects processor (see below), this knob will act as your wet/dry effects knob.

11 Headphone Monitoring

Conectiv offers two different headphone (or cue) monitoring options for DJs, which are described below. Use the Split switch (3) to select which mode youd like to use. Press the switch to activate Split mode or leave the switch in the Up position to remain in Normal monitoring mode. < Normal Mode: In this mode, channels A and B are heard in stereo through your headphones. The Cue knob (4) determines the balance of channel A to channel B. In other words, when the Cue knob is turned fully counterclockwise, only Channel A will be heard. Conversely, when the Cue knob is turned fully clockwise, only Channel B will be heard. When the knob is in the twelve oclock position, both channels will be heard in equal proportion. < Split Mode: In Split mode, Channel A is summed to mono and played on the left side of your headphones while Channel B is summed to mono and played on the right side. The Cue knob (4) adjusts the balance between the two channels in the same way as in Normal Mode. This style of cueing may make it easier to determine which track (on the left or right) is out of time when you are beat-matching. The mode you choose depends entirely on your personal taste. Some DJs are most comfortable monitoring in Normal mode whereas others prefer Split mode.
Using Conectiv with SynchroScience Torq and Other DJ Programs
Conectiv integrates seamlessly with popular DJ applications like SynchroSciences Torq or Native Instruments Traktor and provides an ideal hardware interface for these programs. These applications can be set to either Internal mode (mixing and cueing takes place entirely within software) or External mode (an external DJ mixer is used for mixing and cueing) and Conectiv can be used with either conguration. < Internal Mode: When your software is set to Internal mode, its master output is sent to one stereo channel of Conectiv while the other stereo channel is heard only in the DJs headphones (used for cueing up the next song). In this scenario, the Mix knobs must be turned fully clockwise so that the output of your DJ software can be heard. The Cue knob will then allow you to blend between the main output (CH-A, which your audience hears) and the cue output (CH-B, which only you hear on your headphones). < External Mode: When your software is set to external mode, your program plays back your music while an external DJ mixer is used for mixing and cueing. In this scenario, your software plays music into both channels A and B of Conectiv. These channels are then fed into separate channels on your DJ mixer which handles all mixing and cueing. In this conguration, both Mix knobs must be turned clockwise in order to hear the output of your software.

Using Control Vinyl or CDs to Control Your DJ Software
If your DJ software supports the use of special control vinyl or CDs through a standard audio interface in order to control playback of your audio les, connect your turntables or CD players to Conectivs RCA inputs, set the Source Selector switches to Phono or CD, and turn the Mix knobs fully clockwise. Its important to set the Mix knobs fully clockwise so that you only hear your computers output and not the actual control signal contained on the records and CDs. Youll need to congure your DJ software to make use of these control signals. Refer to your softwares documentation for instructions on how to do this. NOTE : When using control vinyl or control CDs, be sure that the left and right channel outputs of your turntable or CD player are correctly routed to Conectivs left and right inputs. If your channels are reversed, Torq will play your music backward.
12 Using Your Computer as an Effects Processor
Conectivs ability to simultaneously send and receive four channels of audio over USB allows you to use your computer as a powerful effects processor. This is done by sending your audio sources (turntables or CD players) through Conectiv to software-based effects on your computer. Your effected signal is then blended back into Conectivs output path using the Mix knobs. Many DJs nd this feature to be a gold mine of new and interesting effects that they can use during a performance, especially since completely different effects can be applied to Conectivs two channels. Start by connecting your turntables or CD players to Conectivs RCA inputs. Next, connect the RCA outputs to a DJ mixer, powered speakers, or another destination of your choosing. On your computer, run Torq or any ASIO-compliant program that can process VST plug-ins in real-time. Make sure that Conectivs inputs are routed to Torqs inputs, and that Torqs outputs are routed to Conectivs outputs. Activate Torqs Line input setting (refer to Torqs User Guide for more information about this feature). Finally, enable Torqs built-in effects or load third party VST effect plug-ins. Your computer is now processing audio sources and the Mix knobs are acting as wet/dry controls for the selected effects. Turning a Mix knob counter-clockwise will let you hear only your turntable or CD player source while turning the knob fully clockwise will let you hear only the effected signal. Setting the knob to the twelve oclock position will blend the source and processed signals in equal proportion.
Standalone Phono Preamplier
Conectiv can function in standalone mode (without a computer) as a dual-phono preamplier. In this scenario, simply hook up your turntables to Conectivs RCA inputs and connect Conectivs outputs to an amplier, powered speakers, or other device of your choosing. Make sure that the Mix knobs are turned fully counter-clockwise and that the Source Selector switches (1) are set to Phono. Note that in this conguration, Conectiv must still be powered through either the USB bus or the DC power input.

Conectiv can be used as a single-channel microphone preamplier. Simply hook up your dynamic microphone to Conectivs 1/4 microphone input and connect Conectivs Channel A output to a mixer, recorder, or other device of your choosing (Channel B is not used in this scenario). Make sure that the Channel A Mix knob is turned fully counter-clockwise and that Channel As Source Selector switch (1) is set to Mic. The Mic knob (6) controls the input gain of your microphone.
Note that in this setting, Conectiv must be powered from either the USB bus or the DC power input in order to function correctly.
The Software Control Panel
Conectivs control panel is designed to be simple and easy to use.
For PC users, Conectivs audio buffer size is displayed on the Latency tab while additional information such as the audio driver and device rmware versions are displayed on the About tab. To adjust the audio buffer size, simply drag the slider and press the Apply button. Please note that this parameter cannot be changed while an audio application is running.
For Mac users, the control panel simply displays version numbers of software components such as the audio driver and device rmware along with links to useful sections of the M-Audio website. Buffer size changes must be made through the host application on the Macintosh operating system.

Troubleshooting

Conectiv is a high-performance, professional-quality interface that has been tested under a wide variety of conditions. Despite our thorough testing, Conectiv can be used in limitless situations and certain scenarios may result in unexpected performance. This section will highlight some of the most common difculties users may experience and provide tips to remedy these problems. First, well cover issues that might arise when the interface is used in standalone mode. Next, well discuss issues that might occur when Conectiv is used with a computer.

Standalone Mode

If you are having difculty using Conectiv as a standalone device: < Verify that the interface is receiving power and that the red Power LED is illuminated. In standalone mode, the interface can be powered through either the USB bus or the DC power input. < Ensure that the Mix knobs are turned fully counter-clockwise. In standalone mode, these knobs must always remain fully counter-clockwise for correct audio routing and optimal sound quality. < Make sure your audio source (turntable, CD player, microphone, etc.) has been properly connected to the interface. < Make sure that the Input Source selector switch has been set correctly. < Verify that your music source is outputting a proper signal. < Verify that your amplier, powered speakers, or other audio destination is working correctly.
Using Conectiv with a Computer
First and foremost: if youre using Conectiv with your PC or Mac, we recommend that you avoid connecting too many USB devices to the same port on the computer. USB is a dependable protocol that is well suited for digital audio. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that audio and multimedia streaming place considerable demands on your processor and use a signicant amount of USBs available bandwidth. Although it is theoretically possible to connect many devices to one USB port, this might cause complications and degrade your audio performance. If you have reduced your number of USB devices and continue to have trouble getting audio in or out of Conectiv, please check the following: < Verify that Conectivs drivers are properly installed. In Windows XP, go to the control panel and double-click the System icon (under Performance and Maintenance if you are in Category view). Select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button. Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, Video and Game Controllers, and locate the Conectiv listing. If you see a question mark or exclamation point next to it, or if you dont see it listed, you may need to reinstall the driver software.

< Make sure your audio software has been set up to use the interface. Open your applications audio settings page and verify that Conectivs ASIO, WDM, or Core Audio drivers have been selected. < Ensure that each channels Mix knob is not turned fully counter-clockwise as that will mute the computers output. < Double-check your audio connections and cables to make sure everything is plugged in correctly. < Make sure your amplier or powered speakers are working correctly. If Conectiv is sending and receiving audio, but you are hearing clicks and pops: < Make sure your input and output levels are not too loud, as this can cause distortion and clipping. < Try increasing the buffer size. Larger buffer sizes will result in higher audio latencies, but will improve system performance and resolve many clicking and popping issues. Increasing the buffer size is often helpful in older or slower systems. < If you are using a USB hub, try connecting the interface directly to your computer.

Product Specs

48kHz sampling rate, 16-bit unless otherwise stated Digital Audio Interface Specications Mic Inputs (A/D) Input Impedance Maximum Input Level SNR Dynamic Range THD+N Frequency Response Pre-amp Variable Gain Phono Inputs (A/D) Input Impedance EQ Gain Line Inputs (A/D) Input Impedance Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk SNR Dynamic Range THD+N Frequency Response Line Outputs (D/A) Output Impedance Maximum Output Level Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk SNR Dynamic Range THD+N Frequency Response Headphone Output Maximum Output Working Range 340KOhms +4.1 dBu (1.243 Vrms) @ minimum gain -98 dB, A-weighted 98 dB, A-weighted 0.00686 % (-83.3 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB @ 48 kHz sample rate >25 dB 48KOhms RIAA curve 43 dB 48k Ohms < -100 dB @ 1 Khz -97 dB, A-weighted 97 dB, A-weighted 0.00557 % (-85.1 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB @ 48 kHz sample rate 100 Ohms unbalanced +11.4 dBV (3.711 Vrms), unbalanced < -109 dB @ 1 Khz -100 dB, A-weighted 95 dB, A-weighted 0.00390 % (-88.2 dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB @ 48 kHz sample rate 0 dBV (1 Vrms, 2.8 Vpp) into 30-ohms 16 to 80 ohms
Maximum Input Level at minimum gain +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms), unbalanced
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Conectiv

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