Waveform Display; Information Shown On Display; Waveform - M-Audio Torq 1.5 User Manual

WAVEFORM DISPLAY

One of the most prominent features of the Torq user interface is the Scrolling
Waveform Display, which takes up a decent amount of real estate above the Mixer and
Effect Racks. Unlike the smaller Overview Waveforms found in each Deck, the Scrolling
Waveforms only show a few seconds of the current song before and after the current
play position. The song in Deck A (on the left) is shown at the top of the Scrolling
Waveform display. Deck B (on the right) is shown at the bottom of the window. While
the Now Line moves from left to right within the smaller Overview Waveform Display as
a Deck plays, the Now Line remains fixed in the Scrolling Waveform window while the
waveforms move behind it.

Information Shown on Display

So what purpose do these Scrolling Waveforms serve, other than looking really
cool? Answer: They offer you a way to visualize the alignment and synchronization
of the two Decks as well as providing some other important information:

Waveform

By looking at the audio waveform itself, you can see where the beats are in the
song. These sharp hits (transients) typically look like long, thin spikes in the
waveform. In the picture below, you can see the heavy bass drum beats of both
songs in the Scrolling Waveforms.
When the drums stop, you'll notice that the tall spikes go away. This is how you
can tell if a breakdown or slow section of the song is approaching. By the same
token, you'll also be able to see where the drums come back in again.
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