New DVS Updates and a BIG gig bag.

Written by Ean Golden on January 2nd, 2009 14 Comments

Both Mix Vibes and M-Audio have released new versions of their respective software’s with updated features that sound promising. While not the most popular kids in class, both pieces of software bring new options to the table with the Torq release really taking some bold leaps forward by offering Re-wire support among other updates. There is also a new bag on the market that will fit the increasingly large controllers.

Xponent Gig bag

In addition to a new piece of software the m-audio folks have released a much needed gig bag for their xponent controller. Its pricey but looks like its well designed for the mobile digital dj and has ample space for those larger controllers like the novation 25SL.

more info

M-Audio Torq 1.5

“M-Audio is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Torq® 1.5 DJ software for Mac OS X and Windows. Torq 1.5 brings even more creative options to the only digital DJ workstation designed to merge live DJ performance and advanced music production. New features in Torq 1.5 software include Tempo Anchors, Tempo Master, zplane élastique time stretching, send/receive MIDI Clock, a new toolbar and a variety of workflow enhancements. Torq 1.5 DJ software takes DJs beyond simple beat matching and crossfading by offering a host of real-time creative options previously unavailable in the industry.”

Learn more about Torq 1.5 DJ software

Pricing and Availability

Torq 1.5 DJ software is available immediately from the M-Audio US webstore. The cost of upgrading from any previous version of Torq is USD$49.95. Customers who purchased and registered their Torq Conectiv or Xponent hardware after January 17th, 2008 are eligible for a no-charge upgrade to Torq 1.5 software.

Mix Vibes Cross

“MixVibes announces the release of CROSS, its new digital vinyl and MIDI DJ software. The much awaited CROSS is based on a brand new software design and operates on both Windows and MAC platforms. Mixvibes drew from its experience in audio engine and vinyl control design to deliver a new PRO DJ oriented product that brings more efficiency and simplicity.”

The demo is available on the new Mixvibes webspace ww.mixvibes.com/demos
The full version is available on the MixVibes webshop www.mixvibes.com/webshop

Filed under: DJ Equipment / Accessories, DJ Software, News, and tagged Gig Bag, Mixvibes Cross, News, Torq 1.5.

Dave Function

Let's see what Serato will offer in next weeks?? If they do..
http://www.jinja-ninja.co.uk Big Al

Got my eye on Serato too…

The Torq bag looks intereting. I can't find bigger photos though so it's hard to see exactly what it's about. I wonder if my pimped VCI-100SE will fit in it?

I'm a Traktor Pro user so I've got my hands full at the moment with it but I wonder what M-Audio Torq and Mix Vibes Cross bring to the table? Can anyone out there give us some pros and cons for both?
Mr. Tunes

Just a quick correction: Torq had ReWire before, but this update has better midi clock implementation. before you had to run it into a host software to get a midi out clock, well now you can get one direct on the xponent to trigger hardware and VJ gear.

it looks good so far but i'm weary about the stability of this since i feel that they tried to pinch it out for new years so that people would stop ripping on them. one day this week i'll set aside an afternoon and read the responses on the forum.

i agree the gig bag was much needed. i have this Gator thing that wheels around. it was good if i ever had to take it on an airplane(which i only did once), but other than that it's bulky if you're just going around town.
Anonymous

Very nice updates, way to start the year
djxsquizet

I think this will be alot easier to route through ableton than traktor with the rewire support. I still want to see what serato is gonna do with ableton tho. Might do some more research into this seems like a good deal for me.
bzb

Big Al – the Xponent is *huge* in comparison to the VCI. It'll fit just fine, the question is whether or not it'll flop around in the bag unless it's got some sort of velcro straps or something in it.

I use a Kenneth Cole bag that I got for free for buying my wife some perfume. It is some huge makeup bag that just happens to be the same exact size as the VCI. It has foam padding all the way around the edge and the top and bottom (weird, I know!) There's also a front velcro pocket for the cabling and extra bits for my gigs.

Weird, I know, but it works awesome :)
http://www.jinja-ninja.co.uk Big Al

[quote comment=""]Big Al – the Xponent is *huge* in comparison to the VCI. It'll fit just fine, the question is whether or not it'll flop around in the bag unless it's got some sort of velcro straps or something in it.

I use a Kenneth Cole bag that I got for free for buying my wife some perfume. It is some huge makeup bag that just happens to be the same exact size as the VCI. It has foam padding all the way around the edge and the top and bottom (weird, I know!) There's also a front velcro pocket for the cabling and extra bits for my gigs.

Weird, I know, but it works awesome :)[/quote]

Lol! I'll check that out and see if my masculinity can take it ;)
Goku

I'am a user of CROSS, and i'm really satisfied :

- easy installation

- easy set up with my CDJ400

- amazing sound quality (incredible master tempo)

just one things : the vinyle control is not yet implemented and will be available next month (free updates :D:D)
Anonymous

[quote comment="15875"]Big Al – the Xponent is *huge* in comparison to the VCI. It'll fit just fine, the question is whether or not it'll flop around in the bag unless it's got some sort of velcro straps or something in it.

I use a Kenneth Cole bag that I got for free for buying my wife some perfume. It is some huge makeup bag that just happens to be the same exact size as the VCI. It has foam padding all the way around the edge and the top and bottom (weird, I know!) There's also a front velcro pocket for the cabling and extra bits for my gigs.

Weird, I know, but it works awesome :)[/quote]

hahaha! That is brilliant!
http://www.youtube.com/djdivinejustice dj divine justice

so torq and deckadance offer rewire. any others?
alex rocha

i wish tracktor whould inplement a sampler with tracktor pro !!than it whould be the best vj software out there !! kinda what mixvibes did with cross
http://www.myspace.com/tooltablist Mudo

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Midi out… oh what a surprise…

sarcasm mode: off

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janne303

For VCI-300?
http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

[quote comment=""]For VCI-300?[/quote]
yes- i am sure it fits the 300 if it fits the xponnent ( a larger controller)