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1 - Introduction
Hello and welcome to Virtual DJ!
VirtualDJ is software written by DJ’s for DJ’s. It’s used by Pro Dj’s, Club Dj’s and
Bedroom
DJ’s worldwide. Rest assured there is something for everyone in virtualdj. Whether in
the bedroom or the club you can count on Virtual DJ to be your application of choice.
Best of all the software can grow with you.
VirtualDJ conceived to be simple to use from the beginning. However, a few days of
use you will discover the hidden functions and possibilities.
Don’t be fooled simplicity of the interface, you will quickly realize the potential of
customization and personalization of this software is impressive.
Lastly, VirtualDJ benefits from a devoted and knowledgeable community, who will be
delighted to share their knowledge and experiences with you.
Please take a moment to visit our website: www.virtualdj.com
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User Guide
1 - Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................3
2 - Quick Guide...............................................................................................................................................................................4
3 - Introduction to DJing......................................................................................................................................................6
4 - The browser.............................................................................................................................................................................8
- Files............................................................................................................................................................................8
- Favorite Folders............................................................................................................................................10
- Database..............................................................................................................................................................10
- Suggestion box...............................................................................................................................................10
- Play list....................................................................................................................................................................11
- Menu Context......................................................................................................................................................11
5 - Basic Controls......................................................................................................................................................................11
- Rhythm Window.............................................................................................................................................11
- Manual BPM Correction..........................................................................................................................12
- Beat match..........................................................................................................................................................13
- Loops.......................................................................................................................................................................13
- Cues..........................................................................................................................................................................14
- Skips........................................................................................................................................................................15
6 - Samples.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
- Types of Sample.............................................................................................................................................16
- Playing Samples............................................................................................................................................16
- Recording Samples......................................................................................................................................16
- Samples Options...........................................................................................................................................17
7 - The Effects...............................................................................................................................................................................17
8 - Broadcasting / Recording .........................................................................................................................................18
- Recoding - Bin&Cue.....................................................................................................................................19
- Internet Broadcast....................................................................................................................................20
9 - Video.............................................................................................................................................................................................21
- Transition effects........................................................................................................................................22
- Optimization....................................................................................................................................................22
- Karaoke...............................................................................................................................................................23
10 - Connections and Use of External Peripherals......................................................................................23
- Use of Headphones....................................................................................................................................23
11 - Options.............................................................................................................................................................................24
- Sound Card......................................................................................................................................................24
- General.................................................................................................................................................................24
- Fame......................................................................................................................................................................25
- Skin.........................................................................................................................................................................26
- Keyboard Shortcuts.................................................................................................................................26
- Extensions.........................................................................................................................................................26
- Video......................................................................................................................................................................26
