User Guide

Shortcut Macros

A shortcut macro is the process of assigning multiple actions to the same key or key

combination. The power of the macro comes from the order they are listed. So open the

Configuration dialog and select the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

Here is an example of a highly request macro that

provides a ‘Mix Now’ capability.

The actions to be used are auto_crossfade, play,

and select and assigned to the Space bar for

activation.

auto_crossfade – moves the crossfader

play – activates the play of the track

select – changes which deck is now the

active deck

To build the macro, add the auto_crossfade

action first. Select the Add button to get the

action dialog. Hit the ‘Space’ bar to add that to

the Key section. Choose the ‘all’ in the left list,

then ‘auto_crossfade’ from the middle list. Use

the drop-down and select ‘on active deck’.

Then click OK.

Repeat this process for ‘play’ and ‘select’ and be sure to

choose the ‘on active deck’ from the drop-down option.

The ‘play’ and ‘select’ options can be found in the ‘deck

controls’ option of the left list.

Now once OK is click for adding each of those actions,

VirtualDJ will provide a dialog that states ‘This shortcut is

already assigned. Click Yes to add the new shortcut and build up macros. Click No to replace

the previous shortcut.’ Click ‘Yes’ to build up the macro.

And once each item is added, click ‘OK’ at the bottom of the Configuration dialog and test

shortcut.

In this example the ‘Space’ bar was used and is not the required key in order to make it work.

Any key or key combination can be used as long as all actions are assigned to that key. Also,

remember the power is in the order of the actions. If this macro is configured in a different

order the results of functionality can differ.