M-Audio Torq Conectiv £229
Torq Conectiv isn’t the DJing revolution that M-Audio’s marketing department would have you believe. This isn’t to say that it doesn’t have its uses, though -- Ableton Live owners who want multiple ins/outs may consider it, as might anybody else who works in digital DJing. But even here, the system falls down where FinalScratch succeeds, as it won’t let you address the headphone output as an extra stereo pair. What’s more, the software isn’t as good as NI’s Traktor, and the vinyl/CD control doesn’t match up to FinalScratch 2 or Serato Scratch. So, while Torq Conectiv is an interesting departure for M-Audio, it hasn’t yet fulfilled its potential.
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:05 pm UTC
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Manufacturer's description
Torq Conectiv—including the revolutionary Torq DJ software and Conectiv bus-powered 4 x 4 USB audio interface—is the breakthrough hardware/software system designed for DJs who perform and produce tracks with a laptop. Torq Conectiv delivers high-fidelity audio, all the right kinds of I/O (including dual phono preamps), and the ability to cue, beat-match and mix digital files with ease. Use it as a completely digital solution or process your vinyl and CDs on the fly through the built-in effects. You can also create a hybrid digital/vinyl DJ rig with specially encoded Torq Control CDs and Torq Control Vinyl disks. Torq supports popular file formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC files and is configured to automatically work with Conectiv right out of the box. And unlike most digital DJ systems, the Conectiv interface works with other third-party software as well.
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
USB-powered. Much cheaper than comparable alternatives. Versatile audio interface. You can use VST effects.
Cons
Cluttered GUI. Limited number of channels. Not the best time-code control available.
Verdict
Torq Conectiv isn’t quite as good as it promised to be, but it’s just versatile enough to be interesting. Don’t buy it without considering the alternatives, though.
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Torq Conectiv
- Price:
- £229
- OS Requirements:
- Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP 2
- Platform:
- MacOS/Windows
- Plug-in Editor:
- Standalone
- Ram Required (MB):
- 512
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