Virtual DJ User Guide: Virtual DJ User Guide

Before beginning to use VirtualDJ, familiarize yourself with the controls and “zones” of the software. Upon opening the application, an interface menu is displayed. Interfaces called “skins” feature different configurations, layouts and functionality of the software. Let’s begin by selecting “Internal mixer interface” to become familiar with the most important features of the software. To change to a different skin while the software is running, click on the “Config” menu and select the “Skins” tab.

1. BROWSER I SAMPLER / EFFECTS I RECORD

Browse your music folders, Create, edit and save your playlists
Adjust effects video, and audio, Record and save mixes

2. DECK 1 CONTROLS

Drag and drop music from the browser to this virtual deck.
Track title, beats per minute display, counters, Transport Control

3. DECK 2 CONTROLS

Drag and drop music from the browser to this virtual deck.
Track title, beats per minute display, counters, Transport Control
4. CENTER PANEL

Multiple panels can provide access to Crossfader, Gain, Volume PFL Controls, Video controls, Video preview windows, Effect controls, Timecode Scratch Interface

5. RHYTHM WINDOW

This window tracks the waveform of each song loaded or playing on a deck. This area also features a Computer Beat Grid (CBG) used for visual mixing and beat-matching.

BROWSER

The Browser Zone is the area where to navigate and organize files stored on a local, external, or network hard disk. The browser contains the compatible file types (i.e. whose extensions are associated with the decoders in VirtualDJ) to access the compatible extensions list. Click the “Config” menu then choose the “Codecs” tab. See the “Codecs” section of the manual for further details.