User Guide

VirtualDJ provides a simple, yet complex; interface for optimizing performance to the

capabilities of the computer based on its specifications. Depending on the system’s resources,

some settings will work better than others. It is recommended that the DJ take time to

experiment with the settings in order to achieve the best performance of their system

prior to using VirtualDJ in a live performance.

NOTE: When new components (controllers, soundcards, external drive, and software) are

added to the system, performance options may require changing to achieve a new best

possible performance based on the additions or changes to the system.

Presets

Use this slider to select different preset

configurations for the parameters below.

Shift the “Presets” slider to the right for “Best

Quality” of sound, or shift the slider to the

left for “Fastest” performance.

NOTE: Not all systems are able to

handle the HIGHEST setting for “Best

Quality”. It is highly recommended to

start at the “Fastest” preset and work

towards the “Best Quality” setting

testing each setting.

Soundcard

Latency – the amount of time it takes for a device to respond to a command. Latency makes

a significant difference when using timecoded vinyl, CDs, MIDI or external control devices. The

lower the latency setting the more instantly the software will respond, but the more likely the

DJ will hear glitches and pops if your computer is not fast enough to process the audio.

NOTE: in ASIO mode, some soundcard drivers don’t work well with a latency forced by

the software. In such case, use the “Auto” value, and set the latency in the soundcard’s

control panel.

Safe Mode – When using a DirectX mode setting (like Simple, Dual, Mono or 4.1), VirtualDJ is

less likely to produce glitches and pops if your CPU is momentarily busy. The performance

trade off is scratching and pitch adjustments will use more CPU, especially with advanced

algorithms. So, if using advanced Master Tempo this will probably need to be disabled, unless

the computer is very fast.

NOTE: this option has no effect on ASIO or Low-Latency modes

PERFORMANCE SETTINGS