M-Audio X-SESSION

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Specifications

 USB MIDI controller with DJ mixer-inspired layout > perform using a single interface 
 
 
 27 MIDI controllers > tactile control of DJ applications, soft synths and DAWs 
 
 
 includes Torq LE DJ software > start mixing right away 
 
 
 works with any software that supports MIDI Learn > use on stage and in the studio 
 
 
 class-compliant MIDI device under Mac OS X or Windows XP > no drivers, no complicated set-ups 
 
 
 powered via USB > goes everywhere your computer goes 
 
 
The X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ mixer-style control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. With a single USB connection, you get dedicated tactile controls for volume, pitch, EQ, cueing, transport and a crossfader. As a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, you can use it to control the included Torq LE DJ software, as well as the full version of Torq, Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio or any application that supports MIDI Learn. Start bringing DJ-inspired crossfades and filter sweeps into your live performances and studio productions right away.
 
 
Built to Rock
Today’s powerful laptop computers have brought near limitless options to DJs and performing electronic musicians. But the combination of a mouse and keyboard is not the most natural or musical interface for live performance. The X-Session Pro fuses the standard controls of a two-channel DJ mixer with the transport and pitch controls of a turntable or DJ CD player, enabling you to control everything from a single interface. The mixer controls allow you to adjust level, cueing, EQ and effects, plus make smooth crossfades—while the integrated transport and pitch controls allow you start, stop and beat-match digital files within software applications.

Wheels of Virtual Steel
The included Torq LE software organizes everything you need to DJ into a single, easy-to-use workspace. Two virtual decks let you load, cue and play back digital files—and will even automatically beat-match the files in an instant. And just like a traditional DJ setup, Torq LE includes an integrated two-channel mixer with three-band EQ, level controls, headphone cueing, a crossfader and three effects.

Plays Well with Others
The X-Session Pro brings DJ mixer-style tactile control to any software that supports MIDI Learn. The unit is a class-compliant MIDI device under Mac OS X and Windows XP, so you’ll never need extra drivers to make it interface with your favorite DJ applications, soft synths or DAWs—from Torq LE and Torq to Ableton Live, Pro Tools M-Powered and more. For example, you can easily assign the crossfader on the X-Session Pro to the crossfader within Ableton Live and add a new dynamic to your live performances or studio work. With a digital DJ application like Traktor, you can assign the various level, EQ and crossfader controls to the X-Session Pro. The possibilities are virtually endless.

* Driver installation on Windows XP required for multi-client operation
 
 
Bundled Software
 
Free Enigma Editor/Librarian Software
This product includes the free download and full registration of Enigma—a powerful software editor/librarian for Mac and PC that lets you easily program, store and load setups for M-Audio and Evolution USB MIDI controllers. Enigma includes a huge library of files for your favorite VST plug-ins, instruments and host apps. Programming is as simple as dragging the software parameter you want to control onto the graphic representation of the controller on your screen. With Enigma, your library of controller presets is virtually unlimited.
 

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Tech Sheet

 4 MIDI sliders 
 
 
 12 MIDI knobs 
 
 
 10 MIDI buttons 
 
 
 MIDI crossfader 
 
 
 DJ mixer-inspired layout 
 
 
 powered via USB 
 
 
 class-compliant with Windows XP* and Mac OS X 
 
 
 includes Torq LE software:
mix two songs with independent control of speed and pitch
automatic beat-detection and synchronization for effortless beat-matching
full-featured mixer with 3-band EQ, headphone cueing and crossfader
3 audio effects for each song: filter, phaser and strobe
supports standard MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC files
searchable music database integrates with your existing iTunes Library
record your mixes directly to audio files for podcasting or burning to CD
play songs directly from your iPod or other portable media player
 

Windows XP (SP2 or later)**
 
 
 Pentium III 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)
 
 
 256MB RAM
 
 
 *M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above specifications.
** Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.
 
 Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.7 or later
 
 
 Macintosh G3**600 / G4**667MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)
 
 
 256MB RAM
 
 
 *M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above specifications.
**G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported; native USB port required.