Avid has updated Torq to version 2.0.1 which is designed to bring stability enhancements and workflow improvements to the DJ platform.
New Control Surface Support:
- Behringer BCD3000.
- Numark V7 (Partial Support – not fully mapped).
Announced Bug fixes/Changes
Improved stability in the following areas:
- Loading tracks and samples to decks and (TRQ-2379, TRQ-2501).
- Adding files to database, playlists, and analysis (TRQ-2371, TRQ-2484, TRQ-2363).
- Instability when switching skins (TRQ-2492).
- Core engine stability (TRQ-2538, TRQ-2428, TRQ-2489, TRQ-2492, TRQ-2364).
Other fixes:
- TRQ-2575 – Fixed issue where tracks downloaded from Beatport and other sources would not display waveform and BPM correctly.
- TRQ-2545 – Fixed duplicate snapshot behavior.
- TRQ-2397 – Fixed where songs analyzed in 1.5.x do not populate BPM in the Browser.
- TRQ-2466 – Torq now reads iTunes libraries that 2.0 reported as corrupt.
- TRQ-2544 – Fixed an issue that caused instant doubles to carry sync a state to decks under External Control causing a “Phantom Sync”
- TRQ-2543 – Fixed an issue which caused a GUI mismatch between absolute and relative control mode.
- TRQ-2483 – Fixed an issue where Torq would not activate with Avid Studio or Pinnacle Studio installed.
- TRQ-2534 – Fixed an issue where certain audio files would not analyze correctly.
- TRQ-2339 – Improved Database refresh behavior. Database now refreshes after adding a new folder to it if database is in focus.
- TRQ-2514 – Ctrl Cmd on Mac + Quick Cue will now relocate track to cue and stop playback Internal control only.
- TRQ-2498 – Corrected issue in database where some songs would incorrectly show up as missing.
- TRQ-2493 – Off buttons now de-activate on MIDI note release instead of press.
- TRQ-2488 – Improved GUI performance / Fixed issue where performance would degrade over time.
- TRQ-2486 – Fixed issues relating to songs showing up in the Music Folder.
- TRQ-2478 – Torq now saves Control Input selection, Range and Lock Key to Speed preferences.
- TRQ-2468 – Instant double behavior under external control improved.
- TRQ-2465 – External Meter MIDI pref now saved upon quit / relaunch. Public.
- TRQ-2459 – Snapshot name now requires double click to edit.
- TRQ-2454 – Improved scheme switching. Elements no longer disappear from a switch.
- TRQ-2447 – Fixed issue where Comment 1 and Comment 2 fields would not retain data if text is entered when song is viewed in
file tree. - TRQ-2446 – Improved Controller Assignment min/max value functionality.
- TRQ-2438 – Enabling metronome will no longer cause certain systems with UAC to crash.
- TRQ-2437 – Preview button no longer becomes disabled when scrolling through tracks.
- TRQ-2434 – Torq will now retain custom playlist directory.
- TRQ-2433 – M4P Protected Files no longer show up in Torq DB/iTunes, preventing crashes on load.
- TRQ-2426 – Fixed issue where mapping some keystrokes to parameters would interfere with number based quick cues.
- TRQ-2423/1419 – Crossfader transform now has visual feedback.
- TRQ-2421 – “LoadTrackToDeck” moved to [Engine] [Deck 1 to 4].
- TRQ-2412 – Repeat Capture button no longer triggers capture on release.
- TRQ-2406 – Instant Double states are now saved, no longer reference own deck. Options are now reduced in 2 deck view.
- TRQ-2399/2357 – Sampler Autosave directory no longer causes redundant samples to be created upon quit.
- TRQ-2398 – Loading a track over a deck that has Lock Key to Speed enabled no longer results in Lock Key to Speed turning off but the Lock icon remaining on. GUI mismatch.
- TRQ-2395 – Fixed an issue where the sampler button would stay lit after shift recording a sample.
- TRQ-2394 – Loop state of Samplers are now remembered upon relaunch.
- TRQ-2393 – Left and Right buttons on Sampler are now MIDI/Key mappable.
- TRQ-2392 – Comment and Key fields will now intelligently sort numbers.
- TRQ-2391/2410 – Browser will no longer lose focus when loading a track via MIDI or keystroke.
- TRQ-2384 – Fixed crossfader curve GUI mismatch when closing and reopening Torq.
- TRQ-2382 – Fixed an issue where controller assignment window would not update all elements when switching assignments.
- TRQ-2381 – Improved track time refresh rate when scrolling through waveform overview.
- TRQ-2378 – Fixed audio hang when switching sound cards on certain configurations.
- TRQ-2376 – Improved MIDI device scanning behavior on OS X.
- TRQ-2369 – Fixed issue where a GUI mismatch may occur with Sync and Master buttons when switching between 2 and 4 decks.
- TRQ-2367 – Fixed some instantiated VST plugins not affecting the sound after relaunching Torq.
- TRQ-2366 – Fixed quick cues button highlights not resetting after track reloads in Trial mode.
- TRQ-2354 – Relearning snapshot assignment from MIDI controller to regular keyboard now unassigns the previous assignment.
- TRQ-2317 – Unloading of deck multiple times no longer throws multiple warning messages.
- TRQ-2311 – Fixed the play button still being active but playback is not running after deleting NS7 assignments.
- TRQ-2248 – Torq now backs up deleted playlists.
- TRQ-2235 – Adds tooltip for comments field. Tooltip will now display comment field content.
- TRQ-2221 – MIDI and key quick cues now work correctly if used in conjunction with the set cue button.
- TRQ-2157 – Clarified “iTunes Library” text in setup and preference page to minimize confusion.
- TRQ-2122 – Fixed saved effect bank not having the correct “parameter” button state.
- TRQ-2121 – Torq will now automatically save Sampler banks upon quit OSX.
- TRQ-2038 – Instant double load speed improved. Previously loaded tracks will no longer re-load when instant doubled.
- TRQ-2035 – Fixed ability to remove VST plugins from the ignore list.
- TRQ-2009 – Fixed effects states not being remembered upon program launch.
- TRQ-2007 – Fixed an issue where loading an effect over itself will cause the effect to reset but the GUI stays the same.
- TRQ-1814 – Doubling from deck with external control enabled and paused causing doubled deck will now pause the deck instead of it playing back with –100% speed.
- TRQ-1802 – Fixed sorting arrow direction in browser (reversed direction).
- TRQ-1760 – Fixed issue with speed range changing automatically if turned on external control with controller vinyl.
- TRQ-1646 – Improved external control playback with standard time stretching.
- TRQ-1576/1925 – Improved behavior of VU meters.
- TRQ-1573 – Improved display features with Denon DN-S3700.
- TRQ-1566 – Improved GUI response time when controlled by MIDI.
- TRQ-1155 – Fixed soft takeover for the speed adjust slider after deck is made the sync master.
- TRQ-1095 – Fixed the double button looking active if switched “Double Deck” from loaded to unloaded.
- TRQ-955/899 – Fixed issue with key transpose setting staying after loading another track.
- TRQ-851 – Improved nudge sensitivity of track when playback speed is low.
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