He’s A Left-Click Hero
Out there, somewhere, is a kid. He’s standing in the rain, with his head down low. It’s a very crucial stage in his development. What if he doesn’t hear a single guitar? What if he hears something else?
The kids right now, they’ve never known a world without sampling. Never known a world where there’s no such thing as a drum machine. They think disco is the new classic rock. You can pretend all you want to, but the genie isn’t going back in the bottle. We’re in the digital age.
That’s why the 21st Century garage band can’t just be Led Zep. To make it big, you need that guy to play Brian Eno. And he needs equipment. And maybe it will come from M-Audio.
Now, we’re not pretending that this is some high-end ultra-expensive Bono-and-the-Edge crap we’ve got going on here. But was Dad’s first guitar a Taylor 916ce? No, of course not! You gotta pay your dues first! And this M-Audio gear is the checkbook on which it will happen.
You can buy one, two, or three (we recommend three) of these lovely electro-toys. Maybe you’ll want the Session KeyStudio USB keyboard. It’s been designed to cover the 49 most useful notes in music, the very notes that you’ve heard on the radio, on television, even in the movies! And when used with the included virtual instruments and loops, you’ll be mixing up beats that will make the neighborhood sit up and take notice.
Or maybe you’ll want the Music Producer microphone. Capture your vocals and throw them right into the included software. In just a few minutes, you’ll be saying Kayne who? And that will most likely be caused by the fact that you can’t hear a thing since the final mix is too loud. It’s a common mistake. You’ll learn fast.
But wait! What if you choose the M-Audio Torq Mixlab mixer? Well, then, you’ll be using your MP3 collection like a DJ uses trust fund club kids: relentlessly and without cease. The two virtual decks will let you mix and cut and cross and cue and freak and flip and whatever they call it in this post Girl Talk world. It even works with iTunes for seamless transfer of data.
After all that, if you’re still not interested, you might be a purist. You might be into your guitar. We hear you. There’s always room for the classics. Maybe you’ll prefer the special “Unplugged” feel over on sellout.woot, where the M-Audio Fast Track USB interface can help get those man-made sounds into Cyberspace. Takes all kinds, after all.
And clearly, there’s something for everyone in the M-Audio Experience. But if you can’t get enough, head over to the special M-Audio page designed for Woot.com customers and take a look at the other deals. Remember, that page is to this one what Arcadia is to Duran Duran. When one is gone forever, the other will be too.
At this point, technology and rock are forever tied together. Don’t be afraid to grow! With a little help form M-Audio, anybody can have a “little side project” that makes everyone glad you didn’t pollute a good band’s legacy.
If it’s good enough for
Dee Dee
, it’s good enough for you.
Warranty: 1 Year M-Audio
Features:
- Includes Torq LE software and X-Session Pro control surface, integrated plug-and-play hardware/software system
- Two virtual decks, mix two songs with independent control of speed and pitch
- 3-band EQ, headphone cueing, crossfader and effects, full-featured mixer
- Integrates with iTunes, iPods and more, supports standard digital file formats and devices
- Record your mixes directly to audio files, ready for instant podcasting or CD burning
- Compatible with both Mac and PC, Torq LE is designed to work right out of the box. Just connect the X-Session Pro, fire up Torq LE and the program takes care of the rest
- Torq LE organizes everything you need to DJ into a single, easy-to-use workspace. Two virtual decks let you load, cue and play back digital files—and will even automatically beat-match the files in an instant
- Just like a traditional DJ setup, Torq LE includes an integrated two-channel mixer with three-band EQ, level controls, headphone cueing, a crossfader and three effects
- Allows you to cue, beat-match and mix a wide variety of unprotected digital audio file formats, including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC. The program organizes all of your digital files into an easily searchable database, enabling you to pull up the perfect track or change up your set in an instant
- Access your iTunes library through Torq LE, so you can have your music at your fingertips
- Fuses the standard controls of a two-channel DJ mixer with the transport and pitch controls of a turntable or DJ CD player, enabling you to control everything from a single interface
Torq Mixlab In the Box:
- X-Session Pro USB MIDI Controller
- USB Cable
- Y-Cable Adapter
- Printed Getting Started Guide
