User manual ATOMIX VIRTUAL DJ 7 AUDIO SETUP GUIDE

[. . . ] Typically, this is the built-in sound card of the computer system as seen in the figures below. For HOME and BROADCASTER versions the options are kept simple for quick configuration.   Simple Output – no Headphones (default installation option) Simple Headphones configuration using o Desktop - 4. 1 sound card o Laptop - USB sound card o Laptop - Split signal with a Ycable With the Headphone options please consider the following:    Desktop - 4. 1 Sound card – use the standard speaker line out (FRONT) for the main output mix and the REAR Channel for the headphones Laptop - USB Sound card – use the headphone line out for the main mix and the speaker out (Channels 1&2) of the USB device for the headphone mix Laptop - Y-cable – with a Y-cable plugged into the headphone line out, the Left channel (white) is the main mix and the Right channel (red) is the headphone mix For PRO BASIC and PRO FULL versions there are more options available to customize VirtualDJ to your hardware –      Basic (Simple) setup Quick select advance setups Timecode Configuration Advanced Configurations Rewire Support Setup **Note: these options are available in HOME and BROADCASTER versions for a limited period of use by clicking on the [More…] button. 3 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS DEFINED When working with the PRO BASIC and PRO FULL versions, it is important to understand the various elements of the Sound Setup tab as these become important in getting to the more advanced setups. [. . . ] In this situation, simply choose from the Input drop-down the Microphone option. Additionally, a keyboard shortcut (as shown below) for enabling/disabling the microphone input will need to be configured using the VDJScript action „mic‟. This action can also be mapped to a button on the controller, if available. When the mic action is enabled, it will open the microphone‟s input to be routed to the Master Ouput. The VDJScript action mic_volume can be used to control the level of the microphone‟s output, as shown below. 11 BASIC (QUICK) CONFIGURATIONS – LINE INPUTS VirtualDJ can also be configured to pass the line inputs of the sound card through software interface. As depicted in the below images, the sound configuration being used is with the Inputs set to the LINE-INs option. Then by assigning the VDJScript action „linein‟ to an available deck, the audio sent in on the line input will pass through VirtualDJ providing a rhythm wave display and dynamic BPM display on the deck. The appropriate VDJScript syntax is “deck # linein #” – replacing the # symbols with the appropriate deck and line numbers. The example below is using a 6 deck skin and assigning decks 5 and 6 to line inputs 1 and 2 respectively. 12 ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS Advanced Configuration is accessed by changing the Outputs selection to Advanced Config choice. In this configuration mode, you are able to select multiple configurations using a single or multiple sound cards with VirtualDJ. It is recommended to use the Quick Setup options if possible. On the Advanced Config dialog, select the option „Record Loopback‟ in the first drop-down. Select the sound card with the Line Input from the second drop-down. And, select the Input channel combination from the last drop-down. Now, just setup the „Record Audio‟ options using the Config… button and press the „Start Recording‟. For instructions on using the „Record Audio‟ features, see the „Recording and Broadcasting‟ section within the User Guide. 19 TIMECODES Timecode setup can be used with either the External or 3-Lines Mixer option. To setup VirtualDJ for use with Timecode Vinyl or CDs, change the Inputs option to Timecode. TIMECODE (SINGLE DECK) CONFIGURATION For use with a single timecode source, chose the Single Timecode option from the Input drop-down. TIMECODE (DUAL DECK) CONFIGURATION For use with 2 Timecode input sources, choose the Timecodes option from the Input drop-down. Just like in changing the outputs around if the connections to the input sources are incorrectly connected, you can choose to reverse the settings from the input drop-down from Chan 1&2: Left Deck / Chan 3&4: Right Deck to Chan 1&2: Right Deck / Chan 3&4: Left Deck. ** ADDITIONAL NOTES ** Setting up additional manufacture sound cards are done in the same manner as described above. The limitations on choices will be based on features of the sound cards and the operating systems supported. Some important notes about using ASIO cards:  In order to use VirtualDJ‟s timecode capabilities, the sound card must be able to provide a stereo signal on the appropriate input channels. Mono input of a timecode signal is not supported. [. . . ] Apply noise LP filter – use VirtualDJ‟s Low Pass filter for removing the low end signals from disrupting the DVS signals quality. Adjust for 45 RPM – when check VirtualDJ will compensate reading of the control signal if a speed of 45 RPM is used. Disable Pitch – If you disable SmartPitch, the pitch slider inside VirtualDJ will not move to reflect the pitch on your turntable, and the BPM of your song will not reflect the pitch change on the skin‟s interface. 23 TIMECODE SETUP AND CALIBRATION Disable ClearSound – ClearSound uses a technology that gives a better sound when you don't scratch, at the expense of a very small delay when you scratch. [. . . ]