Torq with Xponent

Overview:

Torq Xponent, a DJ performance system brings professional controls to the world of computer-based digital DJing. During this course, electronic musician, recording artist and DJ, Steve Nalepa, demonstrates how to switch over from traditional DJ’ing to the Torq Xponent system. This Torq with Xponant course demonstrates the essentials of Torq that will take your music in new directions. During this Torq with Xponent course you will learn new ways to mix, scratch, and cue your digital files without ever touching your computer. The training topics include MIDI mapping, VST effects, a sampler overview, the sync feature, external control, and a mixer overview.

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What skills will I gain?

• Understanding MIDI mapping, VST effects, a sampler overview, the sync feature, external control, and a mixer overview

Meet the instructor:

Steve is an LA-based electronic musician and multimedia artist who combines deep dub bass, glitchy breaks, bioacoustic atmospheres and sinewave melodies to create his patented brand of ambient glitch dub. Known for his vast and eclectic array of artistic collaborations, Nalepa through years has produced spectacular audio-visual events and shared billing with some of the world’s best electronic musicians. He is considered an key innovator in the west coast audio-visual scene and holds the appropriate title of Flavorpills “beat guru”. Nalepa has performed at The Do Lab Stage at Coachella 2007, produced tracks with legends such as Bill Laswell and Pharoah Sanders, rocked it at Flavorpill’s Friday’s Off the 405 Series at the Getty Museum, and shared billing with Amon Tobin, Cut Chemist and DJ Spooky at Walt Disney Concert Hall and performed on The Do Lab Stage at Coachella 2007. Nalepa is one of the artists featured in Visionaire 53 SOUND which features 100 original sound pieces by David Byrne, U2, Danger Mouse, Dan The Automator, Yoko Ono and more. When he’s not in the lab or rocking dance floors together with Tokyo-based MattB as Bass Science, Nalepa can be found teaching Ableton Live, ProTools and Reason to the students in his Principles of Music Technology classes at Chapman University Conservatory of Music.

Course outline:

• Module 01: Introduction
• Module 02: Xponent Overview
• Module 03: Torq Interface Overview
• Module 04: Browser Overview
• Module 05: BPM and the Phase Grid
• Module 06: Cue Points
• Module 07: Quick Loop
• Module 08: Built In Effects Overview
• Module 09: Built In Effects Close Up
• Module 010: Snapshots
• Module 11: VST Effects
• Module 12: Sampler Overview
• Module 13: Quick Scratch Feature
• Module 14: Recording With Torq
• Module 15: External Control Mode
• Module 16: Key-Speed Lock
• Module 17: Master Tempo and Rewire
• Module 18: Conclusion

What are the requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Torq with Xponent certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.

What careers can I get with this qualification?

This excellent Torq with Xponent course will qualify you to be a Music Producer. As a Music Producer you could work for an existing organisation, or could work on a freelance basis. The average salary of a Music Producer in the UK is £29,032, and this will go up with experience (payscale.com). With this course you could fulfil any of the following roles:

• Musicians
• Music production
• Music teaching
• DJ