You'll Convert To Virtual DJ After Watching This

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Aaron Strawn

Aaron Strawn

Күн бұрын

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@twentynone8362
@twentynone8362 22 күн бұрын
Putting a camera in front of the computer screen instead of simply sharing the screen is the most VDJ-user move.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 22 күн бұрын
@@twentynone8362 I tried but my editing software isn’t on that computer lol. Take it easy!
@izzyduzzit00
@izzyduzzit00 4 ай бұрын
I’ve used both and switched to vdj for good back in 2018. Serato is like 5 years behind on most features. Crazy how easier vdj is
@cesarperezdj
@cesarperezdj 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I switched in 2020 and like you "NEVER LOOKED BACK". The thing that saved me a ton of time is the automix for cocktail and dinner times and the ability to edit it as it's playing.
@voxproevents6405
@voxproevents6405 4 ай бұрын
i migrated to vdj 3 months ago... adding new songs to serato was so much time consuming.... i hated prepare list without the possibility to mantain tracks after loaded on decks... i hated autoplay feature... wanted only a basic automix in winamp style (removing dead air and some simple fade between tracks). But my biggest issus was the constant audio driver fail on ddj sz when entering in internet.... On vdj all issues gone :)
@jammer2isme
@jammer2isme 15 күн бұрын
Sidelist - has been a feature since before I started using it in 2006. and because screen space is usually in short supply, you can enable the old school horizontal sidelist in Options (requires restart to enable) Custom buttons? try this one with AsktheDj and label it REQUEST get_askthedj_unread ? blink it will make the custom button blink when you get a request via AskTheDJ but this is a fav custom button/easter egg they've had forever: GET FOOD. open the button editor - under Category select System and under Action select getfood then close editor and click the button
@tikipete8425
@tikipete8425 4 ай бұрын
I have been using VDJ since 2008 and have tried to use other software and it just seems like a step backwards to me.
@DJEDGARHERNANDEZ
@DJEDGARHERNANDEZ 4 ай бұрын
Same here , just because all my friend are in serato and rekorbox I tried them and I always go back to virtual ,,,
@junkshopbeats9188
@junkshopbeats9188 5 күн бұрын
Same here-maybe a bit earlier. My first version was the usual cracked one. Initially, I just used it as a more interesting MP3 player to mimic stuff I could do on turntables at house parties just for fun on a laptop. Some years later I got a Vestax VCI-100 from a pawn shop cheap on whim and although that was a Traktor device it worked fine with VDJ. When I got into DVS I used VDJ over the Serato software suggested by the interface as by this point I’d used it for years and years and didn’t really like Serato. It still has that ‘illegally downloaded by kids in the 2000s’ image but has always been the market leader as far as I’m concerned.
@rsvstreamingservices
@rsvstreamingservices 4 ай бұрын
Been using VDJ since version 5 and compared to others it’s always ahead of the pack! The stuff that was release about a month ago on another platform regarding EFX on Stems, etc. have been in VDJ now for almost two years. Been using the variable adjustments Stems for so long that can’t remember when I started using that feature. In more complex setups the use of NDI to send out and bring in sources to other application like Resolume, VMix, etc. The list goes on. Built in EFXs and Transitions for Videos. I am a true supporter.
@boogiebarbie7792
@boogiebarbie7792 3 ай бұрын
yes, its not prone yo crash don't need so much massive memory
@DjDocG
@DjDocG Ай бұрын
I'm 35+ years in this game and started testing VDJ back when it was AtomixMP3 in 2000. I officially switched from Traktor DJ/Studio when the first VDJ Pro version was released. It cost me $50 to upgrade to a permanent Pro license back then! I've used every piece of DJ software out there. None of them have kept up with VDJ, especially feature-wise. I've never had to buy anything extra to play videos, karaoke, etc. It's not a computer resource hog and it works with damn near any controller on the market. Some people hate and disrespect VDJ, but I haven't seen a software that has out-performed it, yet. It has never let me down.
@paddeanthonytonnyspinzh2079
@paddeanthonytonnyspinzh2079 22 күн бұрын
I'm a Die-hard Virtual DJ user👍
@thekennyfiesta
@thekennyfiesta 3 ай бұрын
Traktor has had these features for a decade or more: - preview - preparation list - cruise control (auto-mix) - automatic doubles (clone) - color matched key suggestions - stems (not separated on the fly, though) I started using them thanks to videos like this though.
@djom-amari
@djom-amari 3 ай бұрын
yes yes yes Traktor has had these things forever. Now I do like VDJ but for me one of the best features still no dj software has that Traktor has is for recording that you can set the "autocut" for recording time from 700mb, 1gb or 2gb which will break down your recorded mixes which protects in case of an emergency if the computer shuts down or there is an issue. I was very surprised that no other program had such a feature. I wish the new update in Traktor would have included Video instead of Stems to me that would have been the most great. So yeah I basically only switched to VDJ when only doing video but for music only I still prefer the layout and many things that Traktor has in it. I do greatly love how it came with a Template already for my Traktor software and how easy it is also to create your own templates...that I really love about it....and yes great stems as well. I also greatly admire all the skins that one can choose depending on what kind of set one may be doing, I feel that gives great flexibility to focus on a specific moment if you are only for example doing a broadcast or even if you are working with multiple video sources...there is something for everyone. And also nice to try out new skins to see what works best for you in general as everyone focus is different in what information they want to see.
@thekennyfiesta
@thekennyfiesta 3 ай бұрын
@@djom-amari that's a really good point about saving the mix in chunks
@djom-amari
@djom-amari 3 ай бұрын
@@thekennyfiesta Yes one of my fav features in Traktors since the beginning and they are broken down so all you have to down is line it up in any DAW thereafter and no breaks and the good thing is you are guaranteed for any failure that you mix is recorded. Every other program I have seen does not give you this and only saves one full mix and if the device recording to fails the full mix is lost.
@muchodj
@muchodj 12 күн бұрын
I have both Serato and VDJ and just like someone here said- I've switched 100% to VDJ- especially when doing videos- so flawless
@junkshopbeats9188
@junkshopbeats9188 5 күн бұрын
I occasionally play on CDJs with USB. Since VDJ has been able to make USBs as well as Rekordbox there is no reason to touch any other software. Only thing I was they’d do is make an iOS version as that could be cool as a backup or for lightweight rigs like Djay.
@Big_Jake-HTX
@Big_Jake-HTX 2 ай бұрын
VDJ is like the Android to Serato being Apple. Android comes out with features years before Apple, but when Apple has a new feature they get all the praise as if it’s the coolest thing ever. Also, the Automix function on VDJ is way better than Serato. Transitions are way smoother. It comes in clutch for cocktail hour when I’m trying to breakdown ceremony gear.
@RonnieBertin
@RonnieBertin 17 сағат бұрын
BRO YOU ARE TALKIN ABOUT THE BEST AND LAST DJ SOFTWARE VDJ BEST OF THE BEST
@JimHornEntertainment
@JimHornEntertainment 4 ай бұрын
Been a VDJ user for about 18 years
@mititeimaricei
@mititeimaricei 9 күн бұрын
FINALLY, SOMEBODY WITH COMMON SENSE. Great video Aaron.
@DjPlutoMarz
@DjPlutoMarz 4 ай бұрын
VDJ never let me down .
@MrK33bz
@MrK33bz 4 ай бұрын
Love this software, I’ve been using it for the past 10 years. It’s miles away from every other DJ program and their capabilities.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
I agree
@bigtimeeventsdj
@bigtimeeventsdj 3 ай бұрын
I'll toss requests and bangers I think of into the sidelist and its SO useful. As is the AutoList for ceremony prelude or cocktail hour or dinner.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 3 ай бұрын
It’s so useful
@StevenShearer-t3p
@StevenShearer-t3p Ай бұрын
When it comes to keys i noticed some are wrong i compared them with mixed in key. I just check the comments tab for info from mixed in 🗝️
@martinyourn8943
@martinyourn8943 Ай бұрын
Thank you Aaron. I'm a professional DJ in Melbourne, Australia, and I've been using Virtual DJ for years. I've learned about so many features by watching your video. Typical male, I never read the instruction manual! :)
@DJAJMelbourne
@DJAJMelbourne Ай бұрын
Big VDJ user for 15 years now, its the best!
@StevenShearer-eu3qc
@StevenShearer-eu3qc 10 күн бұрын
Another option is to create a quick access button. i have key,bpm,genre,colour my favourite tracks i colour. i can shortlist my fav tracks in seconds
@corycoffey9474
@corycoffey9474 12 күн бұрын
I have owned VirtualDJ for years, and I have Serato just because of my mixers have the license. Going back and forth playing with them I always use Virtual DJ. Also, they have the best consumer friendly license model. Buy it once for life. Way it should be.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 12 күн бұрын
@@corycoffey9474 I agree. Let me buy it and own it
@gabyj71
@gabyj71 4 ай бұрын
Stop it, stop it! Don't try to sell me this thing. Sold. You convinced me. I'm giving in. I just got the Numark Stream Pro Go and VDJ can virtually make my unit like the NI S4 like having more than 2 channels with the Side List and preview feature. Thanks Aaron. Love your sense of humor : )
@MrDJMikieMike
@MrDJMikieMike 4 ай бұрын
VDJ is #1 in DJ WORLD 🌎!!!!
@roneelkumar7494
@roneelkumar7494 4 ай бұрын
I'm giving Serato 1 more chance...if they don't improve their library management by the next major update then I'm switching
@tonythom09
@tonythom09 4 ай бұрын
I've tried tractor serato, and neither cut it for me. I've been using vdj since 2010 and never regretted it!!
@ALTERNATIVEMIXTAPES
@ALTERNATIVEMIXTAPES 2 ай бұрын
As ive gotten more into editing and producing tracks…I can’t go back to Serato. Reason being, VDJ will always be a step ahead when it comes to live remixing. I often have drum loops running in VDJ sequencer which allows me to swap out the drums of the original track replacing it with the loop and it is hell to do this on Serato because it’s beat grids is useless. I rock Serato, Rekordbox, Traktor, starting to get into Djay…I always come back to VDJ. Nothing is easier to prep tracks and it’s plug and play with literally every piece of equipment I have.
@uuciuao8s8s-lw2ob
@uuciuao8s8s-lw2ob 26 күн бұрын
You are right, I been asking Serato for years the ability to save samples per song and now the VDJ has it I made the switch plus thank you because I am learning Virtual DJ has other features serato does not have.
@AnthonyThomas-o4l
@AnthonyThomas-o4l Ай бұрын
I've been using VDJ since 2005. For the working DJ, IE bars, clubs, weddings, parties blah, blah, blah there is nothing better period. It gets dismissed by new DJ's and wannabe club elitist but everybody that actually makes any money in this business knows this is the software to get. Haven't even got to doing Karaoke with it yet (Pro Tip: Don't buy the KDJ service offered in VDJ, it has a very limited selection of songs. Take that $20 and buy tracks online and keep going as you do more events. Easy money and not much work on your end, also home by 11 in most cases.
@bigtimeeventsdj
@bigtimeeventsdj Ай бұрын
Hey have you used automix for grand entrance and special dances? It's AMAZING! For example, you've got a song for grandparent and parent introductions, another song for bridesmaids, another song for groomsmen, another for couple, then back to back special dances, then a music bed into welcome, blessing and dinner. Eight songs total. Line all that up in Automix and start automix, then just double click the next song when you need it as you're announcing. It's SOOOOO smooth.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn Ай бұрын
Whoahhhhhh!!!
@djlocolopez
@djlocolopez 4 ай бұрын
Eh, still not really sold on VDJ. I'm definitely biased though, I admit that after 20+ years of Serato. I've tried VDJ a few times and just don't like how my controllers work in it (lights, button function, etc.). I have a 4 track controller, so I can preview tracks on those unused decks if really needed (even set cue points, test scratch etc). I know my library pretty well so I never need to do that in a live setting unless I'm in the middle of a mix and someone throws a request I haven't heard before, which DOES happen but is rare. And I use Prepare to do pretty much the same tasks you're showing. Except, I don't feel like it would be valuable to duplicate a crate in there. For crate and music surfing, I use the scroll and select knob and load button right on the controller. I'm lightning fast going between crates and songs with it, so I feel like you're way would slow me down actually. However, I really do like the feature that drops the previous track into the Sidelist. And I will say that the Check mark for Key compatibility is a great visual if you are mixing in key if you don't really know Camelot key structure. But I have worked with Camelot and mixing in key for so long now, its second nature. So that feature isn't compelling enough to switch for me. Bottom line, like Spinelli says, you gotta know your library. If you do, feature like this aren't really necessary. I'm not a hater though! I support whatever DJ's need to do the job. VDJ does have a lot of flexibility and automation. It's just not for me.
@djpayamhere
@djpayamhere 3 ай бұрын
Been using it since 2010... professionally since 2014. I've been laughed at, mocked, not being taken seriously... but I knew what I could do with it and still using it without a single regret... In fact I tried to use others but quitted after a whole week of complicated process and slow song load and analysis...
@jmoak311
@jmoak311 27 күн бұрын
I know this is about vdj but I actually just switched over to djay pro. Even on my M2 Max serato just seemed sluggish. Serato always showed up as an app using significant energy and djay pro never does. I’m sure vdj doesn’t either.
@junkshopbeats9188
@junkshopbeats9188 5 күн бұрын
I’m intrigued by the fluid beat grid of Djay. It’s getting great reviews and I play a lot of non-electronic music like funk, soul and dance floor jazz. I have a vision of mixing those as easily as minimal techno. 😂
@djmocheese3803
@djmocheese3803 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to the bright side! And for those of you, like me, who also integrate timecode into your mixes, VDJ can't be touched. Zero latency issues. I use one turntable to the right of my controller. Buttons are mapped to reverse crossfader, and turn timecode on/off. That one TT becomes two.
@robertnorris4642
@robertnorris4642 3 ай бұрын
Been using it sense I started DJ/KJ work. I works great on Macbook Pro computers.
@shabbakhepra4423
@shabbakhepra4423 4 ай бұрын
The info tab I the easiest way to add tracks to a playlist rather than dragging it in. There are many simple features that are overlooked that just help make things easier.
@djsovain
@djsovain 4 ай бұрын
Djay pro is pretty good as well
@Beastcoastnative
@Beastcoastnative 3 ай бұрын
I agree
@djdashdfw
@djdashdfw Ай бұрын
I was a Serato user all the way from the scrtch live days...tried VDJ because of the video engine since Seratos was trash and never looked back. Its cutting edge technology is always years ahead of the cheap imitations the other software comes out with and charge for it. VDJ free updates for life!
@rocksteady-radio
@rocksteady-radio 3 ай бұрын
Been using it for years now, and the best way to describe VDJ? it is the photoshop of DJ programs. VDJ plays on EVERY single piece of DJ hardware known to man. That in itself is priceless. No frikking Subscription also. Pay once, updates for life (which come thick and fast). Stems 2.0 is head and shoulders above the rest and has been for well over a year now. and the list goes on!!!!
@bboymac84
@bboymac84 4 ай бұрын
I’m a user of Djay and they both kick the crap out of Serato
@junkshopbeats9188
@junkshopbeats9188 5 күн бұрын
Serato and Rekordbox show the folly of ‘the industry standard’. Use the best for you, reward innovation.
@jaroddominic
@jaroddominic 4 күн бұрын
what skin are u using? that looks really neat
@djxxlohio
@djxxlohio 4 ай бұрын
Just wait until you try out the quick filters and color rules in VDJ... so many possibilities 😊
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
I just set up a color rule- now a played song turns blue..love it!
@djxxlohio
@djxxlohio 4 ай бұрын
​@AaronStrawn try this, I have a color filter that turns a track color red if the title contains the text explicit or dirty
@carlopedj
@carlopedj 23 күн бұрын
StemSwap Sampler is every Djs dream
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 23 күн бұрын
@@carlopedj I needed it last night for a mix!
@loudimarco890
@loudimarco890 3 ай бұрын
I never cared what it looked like. Ive been using VDJ since the 2005-2006? Its ALWAYS been better Serato. Always!
@djzlatan1gh
@djzlatan1gh 3 ай бұрын
the truth is there are even more cool features than you think. top among them is that sandbox feature.
@joelsambrano6356
@joelsambrano6356 Ай бұрын
Having used both serato and virtual dj ill definitely say that when it comes to library and compatibility Virtual Dj is unmatched im using a discontinued ns7 that i remapped to my liking and have access to all the latest features like stems and post fader fx thats something that would have been impossible with serato
@junkshopbeats9188
@junkshopbeats9188 5 күн бұрын
It’s environmentally friendly-no need to bin equipment that’s ’no longer supported’ by newer versions. Serato is evil for breaking compatibility with older gear that works great. VDJ a works with a pawn shop special or the latest stuff on the market.
@joelsambrano6356
@joelsambrano6356 4 күн бұрын
I'v been saying this but folks want to keep pushing a particular narrative because it makes them feel superior.​@@junkshopbeats9188
@Beastcoastnative
@Beastcoastnative 3 ай бұрын
If i was gonna switch to anything it would be dj pro. Especially if you use a separate “lighter setup” for Ceremonies like an iPad with bus powered controller ect. And unlike serato you can stream straight from Apple Music (not that I recommend streaming) it works with a ton of controllers and also auto maps your stems keys for you. Not to mention a bunch of live performance sounds and Fx
@dj_prez-1
@dj_prez-1 4 ай бұрын
I've started with Traktor then I switched to Serato until a friend introduced me to Virtual DJ when it was called Atomix. Ever since switching to VDJ, I would not trade it for any other DJ software.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm locked in
@DanielleKingdjdinosaur
@DanielleKingdjdinosaur 19 күн бұрын
when they fix their crates .Oh and as long as they never have a sub only product.Do those and yes VDJ will be a good option.
@djvinyltouch
@djvinyltouch 11 күн бұрын
Not sure what you think needs to be fixed (the list and Library system is way more powerful that Serato currently, and can be made to function similarly to Serato (if you mean autorecurse)). They also never had a subscription only model...they allow you to buy everything outright or subscribe if you want to.
@cduemig1
@cduemig1 3 ай бұрын
I picked up VDJ last year and used it for a few weeks before taking it to a wedding. Day of I couldn’t get Ask the DJ to work at all which was disappointing but what really freaked me out was skipping during cocktail hour and a couple times during my dance set. No one noticed but I did. Turns out my processor doesn’t play well especially when nearly at idle. While playing at home I was actively mixing the whole time bit during cocktail hour it was doing much. That was frustrating. I might have to try it again with an Intel laptop.
@djdashdfw
@djdashdfw Ай бұрын
Ask the DJ has worked wonders for me, if you havent used it for a while you might have to re-set it up with the venue location
@cduemig1
@cduemig1 Ай бұрын
@ I found out later it seems VDJ doesn’t like AMD processors. Doubt it affected ask the DJ but I ditched VDJ. Using Denon / DJAY Pro now
@QRS365
@QRS365 Ай бұрын
yooooo VDJ just came out with some wicked A$$ stems . I think it's the best stem option out there
@bokeembz
@bokeembz 4 күн бұрын
VIRTUAL DJ IS THE BEST!
@DjTecniq
@DjTecniq 3 ай бұрын
I do like VDJ…my only gripe is the waveforms aren’t very defined for scratching which is a must for me personally. No way to have them more like Serato? This is also my issue with Rekordbox it just looks very cheap looking. With Serato it’s more defined and full which helps with scratching certain parts.
@camoesobral
@camoesobral 3 ай бұрын
@DjTecniq you have multiple wafeform formats. I don't use those blue and red like in the vídeo. I use full colours and it's really easy to know where vocals go in and out, when is the drop, etc... I also prefer having waveforms horizontal one in top of the other. I have them all and Vdj is, for me, the software with the worst marketing
@djvinyltouch
@djvinyltouch 3 ай бұрын
Try the performance display mode with various waveform positions, changing the zoom level of the waveforms and there are a few options for changing the waveform details (shapes, colors, neutral). You can also try the VancedGT skin (it seems to display a bit better to me due to the slightly decreased waveform size). There is no way to get the peaks matching part that Serato has though.
@navassino
@navassino 4 ай бұрын
man traktor has the preview player since the beginning I think
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
Engine does too
@Fluid-Druid
@Fluid-Druid 21 күн бұрын
I have had it for 4 years as love it
@djjack140574
@djjack140574 3 ай бұрын
VDJ is #1 in DJ WORLD
@Jannisvinios
@Jannisvinios Ай бұрын
i buy a new ddj grv6 and i cant play with serato or reckordbox i sent back and buy new controller with VDJ compatibillity
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn Ай бұрын
I think VDJ is compatible with almost every DJ controller
@marcinjarczynski
@marcinjarczynski 19 күн бұрын
For request the best is to use ask the dj in virtual dj
@JockelsEleven
@JockelsEleven 4 ай бұрын
I am on Serato but VDJ is already in the cart for months. I'm only hesitating to switch, because of the work I put into beatgridding a 💩load of tracks and I don't want to do that twice. My no.1 favourite is the Link-feature; what song goes well with another one. That's what will make me eventually go for it.
@jtm71
@jtm71 4 ай бұрын
Virtual DJ reads the tags from Serato so all your cue points will import to VDJ
@kevinabbott18
@kevinabbott18 Ай бұрын
too bad I have no luck with sound switch, just will not see those beat grids
@carlgayle3
@carlgayle3 2 ай бұрын
I started with virtual dj 13 years ago tri many other software included serato virtual dj is it no other dj software for me
@SouthCoastSound_djRob
@SouthCoastSound_djRob Ай бұрын
I really like using virtual DJ I know many people don’t like the name. that said I had a buddy in high school his nickname was VD Jay He got around a lot if you know what I mean
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn Ай бұрын
@@SouthCoastSound_djRob 😂
@ceelobrown27
@ceelobrown27 2 ай бұрын
Those creates look like ones that a Virtual DJ would use
@noodlesontheguitar
@noodlesontheguitar 4 ай бұрын
What do you use for a controller? You have me curious. I am and have always been Pioneer DJ/Rekordbox. When I got my flx10 I tried serato and wasn’t impressed. The VDJ stems has me curious. Maybe just the tip. 😂
@revakna
@revakna 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Im a Rekordbox user but this makes me reconsider , could you do a video of the settings that you use or you recommend?
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
I could do something like that- do a walk through of my setup
@Earthcitizen4609
@Earthcitizen4609 4 ай бұрын
Try djay u may like it more
@5thElementDFW
@5thElementDFW 4 ай бұрын
I’ve really been debating about switching
@djstygmaentertainment4902
@djstygmaentertainment4902 3 ай бұрын
I just got VDJ based on this video and am having an issue. On my Rev-5 when I move the pitch on deck 1, it also moves the pitch fader on deck 2. I have turned off all auto beat options I can find. Please help.
@djstygmaentertainment4902
@djstygmaentertainment4902 3 ай бұрын
It also just decides to sync without me pressing the button.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 3 ай бұрын
I'm no expert- but go to settings (cogwheel next to the virtual dj logo on the top) got to OPTIONS and search for Pitch. Under automation there is autoPitchLock. Is that checked off as Yes? If so change to No. That's all I got..lol
@anthonyaddix
@anthonyaddix Ай бұрын
click very small gear icon next to loop "in" "out" buttons then uncheck "Auto Pitch Lock" (or in settings serach for "auto pitch lock" and uncheck)
@radientproductions9799
@radientproductions9799 4 ай бұрын
you bastard , no way i'm leaving the Serato DJ Pro cult , lol
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
lol
@collinbischoff592
@collinbischoff592 4 ай бұрын
I agree that vdj has come a long way but you can’t start off with a big ol lie like that. I mean it still looks like a big red and blue dookie.
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
Lol..no it doesn't!
@paxwebb
@paxwebb 3 ай бұрын
You do realize that there are a ton of downloadable skins right? I've been using VDJ for nearly 20 years and I've never used that red and blue skin lol. And the default skin hasn't had that color scheme in years now anyways
@Wickham2A
@Wickham2A 4 ай бұрын
How are the keyboard shortcuts? I've become so accustomed to using the shift + arrow keys to load tracks that dragging a song into decks feels awkward now
@djknowt
@djknowt 4 ай бұрын
you can customized the shift + arrow in VDJ.
@Wickham2A
@Wickham2A 4 ай бұрын
@@djknowt any tutorials on how to do that as well as other customizations?
@bigtimeeventsdj
@bigtimeeventsdj 3 ай бұрын
yes you can do that
@paxwebb
@paxwebb 3 ай бұрын
VDJ is fully mappable to the keyboard and controller. I custom map my controller buttons to put the features I want at my fingertips. Super easy to do. You can even create your own skins to layout the display exactly how you want it, although there is a bigger learning curve for that.
@steveott1884
@steveott1884 4 ай бұрын
Engine DJ Rocks!
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
It was so ahead 4 years ago...then they just...stopped
@fehergaborbarna
@fehergaborbarna 3 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawn That is not quite true. As a standalone owner - a lot's of feauteres comes out - even after 4 years. Do not forget the the stem separation needs more power what an older controller able to handle - but all the features what right now in the EDJ v4.0 is fantastic. This prepare list introduced with the very first EDJ version 4 years ago.... Unfortunatelly the lack of the stem for the older series as in my case in the Prime 4 makes me think about laptop dj-ing anyway. The Serato DJ Pro came with my Prime 4, but the pitch tone (changing a cue point's pitch with semitones on the performance pads) what I really like to have is already needs subcription above that, what I will not purchase for sure. Serato Flip is also interesting but same case. Their stems seem to me kind of "overdolbyzed" channels or my ears bad. Traktor Pro from NI is very good too, unfortunatelly they do not support my controller. I do not know, probably I have to try VDJ also... :-)
@djhemirukahemisphere8893
@djhemirukahemisphere8893 4 ай бұрын
Damn - these are exactly what I need. Maybe it's time to let serato go. How did you import your crates from Serato ??
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
I did it the wrong way lol..there is a better way, and I believe tutorials on how
@bboymac84
@bboymac84 3 ай бұрын
Lexicon
@anthonyaddix
@anthonyaddix Ай бұрын
inside vdj open "local music" then "crates" all your serato crates will be listed there.
@StevenShearer-eu3qc
@StevenShearer-eu3qc 10 күн бұрын
Lol my mother used to all ways ring me while playing online games .
@Earthcitizen4609
@Earthcitizen4609 4 ай бұрын
I have benn trying to move to vdj but haven’t find a good to tutorial to start the basics making playlists ect
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
When you download it, there are tons of tutorial build in to the software. That helped me get going
@anthonyirving6728
@anthonyirving6728 4 ай бұрын
Preview is fire Denon Engine has that
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
@@anthonyirving6728 that was a feature I really missed when I switched from Engine to Serato
@bboymac84
@bboymac84 3 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawndjay and Rekordbox has it too. Serato is the only one that doesn’t have it 🤦🏾‍♂️… industry standard
@EddietheHouserocker
@EddietheHouserocker 4 ай бұрын
How is Virtual DJ with DVS these day? I tried it a while ago and it wasn't that responsive
@djvinyltouch
@djvinyltouch 4 ай бұрын
If you tune it properly (basically zero out all ramp time settings (there are 3), set the pitch and scratch quality to "best"), it works just as well as Serato imo. There are further settings that you can change to make it closer to the serato feel (they have a video on their page + a wiki page describing what to do to achieve that).
@junkshopbeats9188
@junkshopbeats9188 5 күн бұрын
Seems to work indistinguisyhablably to Rekordbox for sound and feel.
@kykev
@kykev 4 ай бұрын
Djay does this and more
@djsovain
@djsovain 4 ай бұрын
Yessssss I’m strongly considering leaving serato for Djay pro
@Tales_From_The_Crypto
@Tales_From_The_Crypto 4 ай бұрын
DJay Pro the best tho !
@djvinyltouch
@djvinyltouch 4 ай бұрын
It actually doesn't really do more (there are many things he didn't touch in this video) and it isn't really debatable - the only thing it absolutely does better currently is beatgridding. There is arguably more flexibility is on the VDJ side especially because of vdjscript, but they both are pretty good overall in terms how you can tune them, and Algoriddim is tackling the iOS world even with all the driver restrictions and that is very respectable. Note: this is not from a position of not knowing either...I use both software regularly.
@bboymac84
@bboymac84 3 ай бұрын
@@djsovainalready left
@paxwebb
@paxwebb 3 ай бұрын
Maybe I didn't give Djay a long enough try, but it seemed nowhere near as flexible as VDJ. There are so many settings I have tweaked on VDJ to get it working exactly how I like it, and most of those settings just don't exist on Djay. Basically you are out of luck if you don't want things setup the way Djay does it. Plus Djay still has a lot of work to do on controller compatibility. I do wish VDJ had fluid beat grid though...
@trelawnytownmaroons8456
@trelawnytownmaroons8456 Ай бұрын
Load two songs...that red and blue does not look good. They should have an option to turn it off. I love virtual DJ myself
@fieryeagle9748
@fieryeagle9748 2 ай бұрын
3:23 The fact that the youth seems hypnotized by Taylor Swift is appalling to me. So many better music out there and they all focus on the same artist who's not even that good to demand ticket prices bigger than a typical mid class family can pay. I would like to see if she was not pretty what would happen. It's just the collective mind control.
@waynepolkey2876
@waynepolkey2876 2 ай бұрын
i have it and used it once in 2023 and it was garbage. Sorry you haven't changed my mind about anything.
@paddeanthonytonnyspinzh2079
@paddeanthonytonnyspinzh2079 22 күн бұрын
I love virtual dj
@Earthcitizen4609
@Earthcitizen4609 14 күн бұрын
R u wearing a hair piece looks good
@itsgee21
@itsgee21 4 ай бұрын
Tell me you've never carried a crate of records without telling me you've never carried a crate of records and are a software strictly "DJ".
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
Bro..I wouldnt be a DJ if I had to carry crates around with me lol
@djrez2107
@djrez2107 4 ай бұрын
30 gigs in 2 months? must be tired af
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
Still got about 25 left
@Tales_From_The_Crypto
@Tales_From_The_Crypto 4 ай бұрын
DJay Pro the Best !
@bboymac84
@bboymac84 3 ай бұрын
Yup
@jtm71
@jtm71 4 ай бұрын
Here come the comments "you're not a real dj because you use VDJ"
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын
lol..always
@Devilcity6275
@Devilcity6275 Ай бұрын
This Video is totally a waste of my Precious Time. 🎉
@AaronStrawn
@AaronStrawn Ай бұрын
and this comment is a waste of mine- so we're even
@Earthcitizen4609
@Earthcitizen4609 4 ай бұрын
Tutorial next video
@radio9x
@radio9x 25 күн бұрын
Roland DJ 808 argh NOT
@DJARIG1
@DJARIG1 2 ай бұрын
SERATO USERs makes lot of noise and each time they have new features that already exists in VDJ. The BIG KZbinRS are trying all possible things to destroy VDJ during their tutorials and comparisons. Till date VDJ STEMS is number 1!!. I would suggest the company changes the name of the software to simple= VDJ.
@blendmastertv9274
@blendmastertv9274 4 ай бұрын
Shhh don't tell em lol
@MrDJMikieMike
@MrDJMikieMike 3 ай бұрын
Bro I started with that other software and made the switch years ago.. But I have to correct you they are not Crates they are Virtual Folder!!!! @Aaron Strawn
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