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<strong>Torq</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> » Chapter 1 6 33<br />
< MIDI Prefs<br />
The second tab of the Preferences contains the MIDI options. At the bottom of this tab is a list of all the available<br />
MIDI input devices on your computer. Each device has a “Yes/No” option to enable or disable it. Set the MIDI<br />
device to “Yes” if you wish to use it to control <strong>Torq</strong>. Otherwise, set the device to “No” and <strong>Torq</strong> will ignore it<br />
(allowing you to use it to control a different application, such as when ReWired into another host program).<br />
Once you have enabled a MIDI Input, you will be able to use it to control <strong>Torq</strong> by means of MIDI Learn, which will<br />
be described next.<br />
< MIDI Learn<br />
Every musician approaches their craft from a slightly different direction. DJing is no different. That is why <strong>Torq</strong> is<br />
basically a blank slate when run for the first time—there are no pre-set control assignments for any of the buttons,<br />
knobs, or sliders seen on screen for you to memorize. Instead, you get to assign the most important controls for<br />
you to whatever MIDI controls make the most sense to you.<br />
» Creating a MIDI Assignment<br />
<strong>Torq</strong> uses a simple MIDI Learn scheme to make assigning controls on your MIDI controllers a breeze:<br />
1. Right-click (CTRL-click on Mac) the button, knob, or slider you wish to control via MIDI. The control<br />
will be highlighted in red indicating that <strong>Torq</strong> is standing by.<br />
2. Move the desired control on your MIDI controller. That is, move the knob or slider you want to use or<br />
press the button/key you wish to use.<br />
3. <strong>Torq</strong> will intercept the incoming MIDI message and will instantly assign it to the control. The red<br />
highlight will disappear and the MIDI control will be active.<br />
» Clearing a MIDI Assignment<br />
If you’ve assigned a MIDI control using MIDI Learn and you wish to clear the assignment, simply right-click<br />
(CTRL-click on Mac) the desired control in <strong>Torq</strong>, then press the Delete key on your computer’s keyboard.<br />
Any assignments for the control will be erased.