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.
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
