M-Audio Torq Xponent USB MIDI DJ Controller

- Category: Computer Music

-- Subcategory: DJ Audio Interfaces

Producer: M-Audio

Price: $599

Description:
Torq Xponent is a cutting-edge performance system that brings professional-grade control to the world of the computer-based DJ. Engineered by M-Audio's SynchroScience Design Group, the package includes the Torq DJ software that's revolutionizing digital DJing and the Xponent hardware control surface that puts all that power right at your fingertips. With full-size tactile controls, an integrated USB audio interface and intuitive MIDI-learn capabilities, Torq Xponent bridges the gap between traditional DJ hardware and today's powerful performance software once and for all. This completely integrated system combines the features of a standard two-channel DJ mixer with the controls of a pair of DJ CD players, letting you cue, mix and scratch digital files without touching the host computer.

Feature:
Not applicable to this product

Quality:
I ordered this material first in Feb 08 and returned it right away because some LEDs control surface buttons were burned out on few commands. The replacement device sent was showing the same problem with LEDs sequentially burning after only few hours. M-Audio Technical support is lost and do not know or do not want to communicate on this issue. Please check this info on the User's Forum before buying: http://www.torq-dj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6240

Value:
This is very costly equipment for the low manufacturing quality and poor reliability

Desirability:
Sure it's a cute & fancy DJ Toy

Sound:
Average Sound Card performance

Ease of Use:
Very Intuitive

Support:
M-Audio technical support pretends to be aware of the problem although they are unable to explain what is causing it.

Overall:
Nothing can justify non reliable material and support

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