While software like Serato is very stripped down, it allows a DJ to quickly and easily perform his/her primary task – beatmatching and mixing music. The first time ever using Serato I quickly figured out how to use it with no instructions. The first time I looked at the user interface for Torq it made me want to cry. This interface is easily the most hideous looking thing I have seen in DJ Software market hands down! Even if M-Audio sent me a free copy I wouldn’t install this on my computer. I’m only reporting this new version of the software for those of you that do use it. I would love to hear some first hand comments about how great this software is so I can learn not to judge the software by the GUI, but I doubt I will hear any. Please let us know if you use this.

From the M-Audio Website

• cue, beat-match and mix digital files > leave your cumbersome records and CDs safe at home
• works instantly and seamlessly with compatible M-Audio hardware > no complex set-ups or conflicts
• organizes digital audio files (including iTunes) into easily searchable database >instant access to your entire digital library
• supports optional third-party VST effects > add your own signature sound
• 16-cell tempo-synced sampler > trigger loops and samples on the fly
• ReWire support > take your performance to the studio
• transmits and receives MIDI beat clock >flexible synchronization with external devices
• compatible with control vinyl/CDs >easily integrates with traditional DJ hardware

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