This guide will walk you through setting up External Control over Torq using 2 decks (Turntable's or CD Players) and External Mixer Mode.  We have a separate guide for setting up AMPutate Mode.

Hardware Setup

1. Connect the outputs of your first turntable or CD player to Input A of the Conectiv.  Be sure to set the input selector to "Phono" if using turntables or "Line" if using CD players (or turntables with built-in preamps).

When using a turntable, connect its ground wire to the ground on the Conectiv

2. Connect the outputs of your second turntable or CD player to Input B of the Conectiv.  You'll also need to set the input selector for Input B as described above.

3. Connect Output A of the Conectiv to one channel's Line Input on your DJ Mixer.

4. Connect Output B of the Conectiv to another channel's  Line Input on your DJ Mixer.

Do not connect the outputs of the Conectiv to Phono Inputs on your DJ Mixer because your output will be loud and distorted.

5. Connect your headphones to your DJ Mixer and use the Cue Controls of your mixer.

6. Turn both Mix knobs to USB to only hear the software output.

7. Connect the Master Output of your DJ Mixer to your Amplifier, Powered Speakers or PA System.



Software Setup

1. Open Torq's Preferences and select the Audio Tab.




2. Verify that "M-Audio USB ASIO" (PC) or "M-Audio Conectiv" (Mac) is selected for Audio Interface and select "External" for Mixer Mode.

3. Deck A Output should be "Analog 1/2 Conectiv (1) -- Analog 1/2 Conectiv (2)" (PC) or "output 1 -- output 2" (Mac).

4. Deck B Output should be "Analog 3/4 Conectiv (1) -- Analog 3/4 Conectiv (2)" (PC) or "output 3 -- output 4" (Mac).

5. Click the Control Input A drop-down menu and choose "Line In 1 Conectiv -- Line In 2 Conectiv" (PC) or "input 1 -- input 2" (Mac).

6. Click the Control Input B drop-down menu and choose "Line In 3 Conectiv -- Line In 4 Conectiv" (PC) or "input 3 -- input 4" (Mac).

7. Now click the "External Control" tab.




8. The first option enables External Control.  Click the drop-down menu and select "Yes".

9. The next step requires you to select the type of control signals you'll be using for each Deck.  If you'll be using the Torq Control Vinyl records, select "Torq Vinyl" for the Control Type, or select "Torq CD" if you'll be using Torq Control CD's.


Playback of the Decks will now be controlled by the incoming control signals you have selected.

There are free Tutorial Videos available with information on External Control and the other features in Torq.

More information on External Control can be found in the Torq User Guide.

More information on Conectiv's audio routing can be found in the Conectiv User Guide.