M-AUDIO Torq 1.5 ユーザーズマニュアル

         

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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.

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:

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.