Torq 1.5 software can send and receive MIDI beat clock for total synchronization with drum machines, effects boxes and other computers. Torq 1.5 software allows performers to incorporate outboard MIDI hardware into their audio production setups. These new features are enhanced by the addition of zPlane Elastique time-compression/expansion technology, a powerful new algorithm designed for stretching full music tracks without rhythmic anomalies. The new Tempo Master function assigns a playing track to serve as the master BPM for everything in Torq, so looped samples, VST effects and other tempo-based features will follow in perfect sync. The software’s new Tempo Anchors allow users to set the phase grid exactly on the beats of the song, even if the song changes tempo. a new toolbar and a variety of workflow enhancements.New features in Torq 1.5 software include: At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, M-Audio announced Torq 1.5 DJ software.