User manual ATOMIX PRODUCTIONS VIRTUALVINYL SETUP DIAGRAM

[. . . ] VirtualDJ is revolutionary software which allows audio and video mixing right from a computer. We designed VirtualDJ to be simple and intuitive to use but do not be fooled -- there are many advanced features to explore and customize. VirtualDJ features everything you need for imaginative performance and mixing: · · · · · · · · · Two virtual decks for loading audio and video tracks, short clips and karaoke Extensive browsing functions utilizing ID3Tag and custom information fields Comprehensive mixer with all the features that you would expect from a traditional mixer (EQ, gain, crossfader) Audio and video effects processors Sampler for recording and playing back audio clips on the fly ClipBank for playing back video clips on the fly Looping engine Real-time recording of your mixes Real-time webcasting of your sessions Additionally, VirtualDJ includes many innovative features to help you spend less time with the tedious, time-consuming aspects of DJing and mixing: · · · Automatic beat matching for quick mixing Computer Beat Grid for easy visual mixing Dynamic Hot Cue points We developed VirtualDJ to be the most complete and extensive DJ software on the market today. We have provided an exhaustive set of features for you to take advantage of and create great mixes. [. . . ] Click on the button. There are several methods to correct the BPM and the CBG: The simplest method is to beat-match the track with unknown BPM with a track whose BPM is already known, then clicking on "copy from other deck". Alternatively, the anchor method can be used. Click on "beat tap" button while the track playing, in order to approximate the BPM. Then, pause the track, advance the track to the downbeat (first beat), and click on "First anchor". Then advance to the upbeat (second beat), and click on "Second anchor". Check that the number of beats displayed corresponds well to the number of beats between the two anchors. Then go further in the music, and repeat the "second anchor" operation if you notice that the beats and the CBG shift. Normally two or three anchors should be enough to obtain an accurate CBG. 30 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS VirtualDJ is designed to be very simple and easy to use but it is also fully customizable to match your preferred system performance. This will bring you To make changes to VirtualDJ's configuration, click on the to the "Settings" dialog. The options in the "Settings" dialog can be viewed and edited by clicking on the corresponding tab on top of the "Settings" window and include: SOUND SETUP The "Sound Setup" tab is where the sound card (or device) configuration is set for functioning with VirtualDJ. Inputs ­ If using timecoded vinyl or CDs to control VirtualDJ, select the appropriate input configuration from this pull-down list. Choices are "NONE", "Single Timcode" for Single control, and "Timecodes" for Dual Control. To take advantage of this feature, you need to make sure that the "what I am listening" option is on in your MSN Messenger. Security ­ This setting prevents you from loading a track on a deck while it is playing. If you select "Ask", VirtualDJ will prompt you to verify that you, indeed, want to load a track while the deck is playing. If you select "Always", VirtualDJ will not allow you to load a track to a deck that is already playing. If you select "None", the security feature will be disabled. Tool Tip ­ Enable or disable the tool tip window. These tips appear when you hover the mouse cursor over the buttons of the software. 32 OPTIONS AutoLoad Playlists ­ See page 18 ­ "Playlist Setup" AutoSave Unplayed ­ See page 21 ­ "AutoSave Unplayed" Auto Pitch Matching ­ When loading a song, automatically adjusts the pitch so that the BPM matches the BPM of the song currently playing. Auto Gain ­ This is the gain adjustment setting for VirtualDJ. If you Select "always 0db, " VirtualDJ will automatically modify the level of the tracks to always obtain a level of 0dB (the loudest level without clipping the signal). If you select "always match", the volume on both decks will always be the same. [. . . ] Setting too high of a value will take longer to redraw the waveform, which may be visually confusing. Please experiment with a few different values to find the one best suited for your style. Anti Skip ­ If enabled, anti skip will prevent playback from skipping if the needle happens to jump to another groove. Please note that anti-skip is only available under Smart or Relative modes. [. . . ]