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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.

12. PFL Selector Button

This button selects which Torq deck will be heard in the DJs headphones (40).
13. Master Knob This knob adjusts the output volume of the Master Output (2). This is an analog knob and does not generate any MIDI data. 14. Booth Knob This knob adjusts the output volume of the Booth Output (1). This is an analog knob and does not generate any MIDI data. This button acts as the shift key within Torq. Alternate behaviors for the buttons and knobs in Torq 15. Shift Button can be accessed while holding the shift key. 16. Trackpad This is a dual purpose track pad that can act as either a mouse (such as a track pad on a laptop) or as an X/Y MIDI controller. The X/Y MIDI controller automatically maps to deeper effect parameters within Torq and gives you more hands on control over your effects. The functionality of the Trackpad is determined by the MIDI Mode button (19). See Appendix B to learn more about how the X/Y MIDI controller can be used to manipulate Torqs effects. 17. Left Mouse Button This button acts as a left mouse button whenever the Trackpad (16) is in mouse mode. When the Trackpad is in MIDI mode, this button will transmit MIDI note information. In Torq, this will allow you to cycle upwards through the effects slots in both decks and pick the effect youd like to control using the X/Y Trackpad. 18. Right Mouse Button This button acts as a right mouse button whenever the Trackpad (16) is in mouse mode. When the Trackpad is in MIDI mode, this button will transmit MIDI note information. In Torq, this will allow you to cycle downwards through the effects slots in both decks and pick the effect youd like to control using the X/Y Trackpad. 19. MIDI Mode Button This backlit button toggles the operating mode of the Trackpad (16) and Left/Right Mouse buttons (17,18) on Xponent. The operating modes are as follows: MIDI Mode: When the MIDI Mode button is illuminated, the Trackpad acts as an X/Y MIDI controller and the Left/Right Mouse buttons send out MIDI note data. When using Torq, this will allow you to control effects using the Trackpad. Mouse Mode: When the MIDI Mode button is dimmed, the Trackpad and Left/Right buttons act like a standard mousepad commonly found on laptops. When the Trackpad is in MIDI Mode and you use the Left or Right Mouse buttons to cycle through the effects slots, the effects slot that is currently selected will be highlighted in red.

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

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. Modications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: < < < < Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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Xponent

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FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 2007 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio, Torq and Xponent are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Advanced DJ Performance/Production System

Quick Start Guide

Torq Xponent Quick Start Guide
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About the Xponent Drivers
Xponent ships with a special set of audio drivers. These ASIO and CoreAudio-compliant drivers enable your computer to process sound efciently, provide low latency audio playback, and allow applications to access all of the outputs on Xponent. You must install these drivers to use Xponent. If these special drivers are not installed, your computer may still recognize Xponent as a class-compliant device. Operation in this mode is not recommended since the included Torq software will not run and other audio applications will have undesirably high latency. Furthermore, audio applications will not have full access to all of the Xponent outputs without the M-Audio drivers. We advise all users to install the Xponent drivers by following the instructions on the following pages.
Driver Installation for Windows XP Users
1. If you have already connected Xponent to your computer, disconnect it before beginning the installation.
4. At various points in this installation process, you may be notied that the driver being installed has not passed Windows Logo Testing. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. 5. Once the installer has completed, click Finish. 6. Attach Xponent to an available USB port and turn on the unit.
2. We recommend that you download the most recent Xponent drivers by going to the Support > Drivers page at www.m-audio.com. This ensures that you have the newest drivers available. If you do not have Internet access, insert the Torq CD-ROM into your computer to install the drivers that came with Xponent. a. If you are installing drivers from the Torq CD-ROM, the computer will automatically display the interactive install screen 1 when the CD-ROM is inserted. If your computer fails to launch this application, you can manually start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > Torq CD-ROM. Next, select your product from the menu and click Install.
b. If you are installing drivers from www.m-audio.com, simply double-click the le once it has nished downloading. 3. Follow the driver installers on-screen instructions.
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Windows will identify Xponent and will ask if you want to search the Internet for a driver. Select No, not this time and press Next 2.
8. Windows will display a Found New Hardware Wizard. 9. Choose Install software automatically and click Next.
10. Once the Wizard has completed, click Finish. 11. Once the installation is complete, you will see a message pop up stating, Your new hardware is installed and ready to use. Windows may repeat sections 7 through 10 of the installation process. This behavior is normal.
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.

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Driver Installation for Mac OS X Users
1. If possible, we recommend that you download the most recent Xponent drivers by going to the Support > Drivers page at www.m-audio.com. This ensures that youll have the newest drivers available. If you do not have Internet access, insert the Torq CD-ROM into your computer to install the drivers that came with Xponent. a. If you are installing drivers from the Torq CD-ROM, a CD-ROM icon will appear on your desktop once the disc is inserted into your computer. Double-click this icon to view the contents of the disc. Next, doubleclick Open Me. Finally, select your product from the drop-down menu on the welcome screen and click Install. b. If you are installing drivers from www.m-audio.com, the downloaded le should automatically mount and display its contents on the desktop. If this le does not mount automatically, simply double-click the le once it has nished downloading to view its contents. Next, double-click the installer package. 2. Follow the driver installers on-screen instructions. 3. During the installation, the installer will ask you to enter your username and password. Enter this information and click OK. If you are not sure about the password, ask the computers owner or administrator. 4. Click Restart once the installer has completed the installation. Your computer will restart automatically. 5. Attach Xponent to an available USB port and turn on the unit to complete the installation. TIP: If you own the computer and do not remember entering a password, you may have chosen not to set an administrator password for your system. In this case, try pressing the OK button while leaving the password eld blank. 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.

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Connection Diagram
< Attach Xponent to an available USB port on your computer. < Attach the Master Output of Xponent to your performance venues main amplier, mixer, or powered speakers. < If the performance venue contains a separate DJ booth with its own speakers, connect the Booth output to the amplier or powered speakers within the booth. < Connect your headphones to the Headphone output. < Attach an expression pedal and/or footswitch to the Expression Pedal and Footswitch inputs, respectively.

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About Torq
Xponent comes bundled with SynchroScience Torq. This powerful DJ application allows you to play a gig without having to carry heavy cases of records or CDs to the event. It also enables you to quickly access and beat-match your entire music library on a laptop while Xponent acts as the audio interface and hands-on control center, putting Torqs professional DJ features directly at your ngertips. Install Xponent Drivers First! You must install Xponents drivers before launching Torq. Be sure to install the drivers before running Torq. 4. Once the Wizard has completed, click Finish. Torq is now installed on your computer. To begin using the program, attach Xponent to your computer and launch Torq.
To Install Torq on Mac OS X:
1. Insert the Torq CD-ROM into your computer. A CD-ROM icon will appear on your desktop once the disc is inserted into your computer. Double-click this icon to view the contents of the disc. Double-click the Open Me icon. Select Torq from the drop-down menu and click Install A new window will appear asking where you would like to copy Torqs application les. Select a location and press Install here. Click Close once the installer has completed the installation.
To Install Torq on Windows XP:
1. Insert the Torq CD-ROM into your computer. The computer should automatically display an interactive install screen when the CD-ROM is inserted. If your computer fails to launch this application, you can manually start it by clicking on Start > My Computer > Torq CD-ROM. Select Torq from the drop-down menu and click Install. Follow the installers on-screen instructions.

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Torq has now been copied onto your computer. To begin using Torq, attach Xponent to your computer and double-click the Torq icon to launch the software. To learn more about Torq, please refer to the user guide found on the Torq CD-ROM.

Using Xponent

Using Xponent with Torq:
Xponent is designed to work with Torq out of the box. This means you can simply install the Xponent drivers using the instructions listed above, install and run the Torq software, and youre ready to go. All of the knobs, buttons, sliders, and wheels on Xponent will be automatically assigned to control their corresponding on-screen controls and application behaviors. No further conguration is necessary.
Using Xponent with Other Applications:
Each knob, button, wheel and fader on Xponent is assigned with its own unique MIDI note or Continuous Controller (CC) number and MIDI Channel. Each time you turn a knob, push a button, turn a wheel, or move a fader, Xponent sends out MIDI data that is received and interpreted by your music software. To control your music software with Xponent, make sure the program is congured to receive MIDI data generated by Xponent. Conguration varies from software to software, but it is usually done through the programs control panel. Refer to your programs user guide to learn how to do this. Next, use your programs MIDI Learn function to assign each of Xponents knobs, buttons, and faders to the specic parameters youd like to control. Most audio applications now have a MIDI Learn function, and youll need to refer to the softwares documentation to nd out how to use this feature. Once you have assigned an on-screen parameter to one of the buttons, knobs, or sliders on Xponent, you should be able to control the parameter using the hardware controller. If your program does not feature a MIDI Learn function, you may still be able to manually assign your programs features to be controlled by Xponent. To nd out how to do this, refer to the Xponent User Guide found on the Torq CD-ROM.
Additional Information and Support

Help on the Web:

The M-Audio website (www.m-audio.com) contains the latest M-Audio drivers and SynchroScience program updates as well as useful links to news stories, FAQs, and technical support. We recommend checking this site regularly to ensure you have the latest drivers and most up-to-date information about your product.

Warranty

Warranty Terms
M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specic product.

Xponent

Tested to comply with FCC standards

Warranty Registration

Immediately registering your new M-Audio product entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the nest quality products available. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance to win M-Audio giveaways.

FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
2007 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio, Xponent, SynchroScience and Torq are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

M-Audio USA

5795 Martin Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706 web: www.m-audio.com/tech tel (pro products): (626) 633-9055 tel (consumer products): (626) 633-9066 fax (shipping): (626) 633-9032 e-mail: sales@m-audio.com tel: 1-866-657-6434 fax: (626) 633-9070 www.m-audio.com
M-Audio Germany Technical Support
Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen, Germany e-mail: support@m-audio.de tel: +49 (0)7941 - 9870030 fax: +49 (0)70070 e-mail: info@m-audio.de tel: +49 (0)7000 fax: +49 (0)70070 www.m-audio.de

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