Specifications

VirtualDJ features a powerful sampler, which provides the ability to record, load, save and play samples

on the fly. The sampler can be accessed by clicking on the “Sampler” tab in the lower window and

features 12 slots for samples which are available to use at any given point in time.

There are two types of samples that are supported – linear (one shot), and circular (looping) samples.

Linear samples are samples which are played beginning to end. Typically, linear samples do not have

an intrinsic rhythm, and are often sound effects (applause, sirens, etc).

Circular samples are played in a looping fashion. Most often, these samples have

an intrinsic rhythm, which can be repeated forever.

However, there is no rule about how to use samples – it is all up to you whether

you will use a sample in a linear or circular fashion.

Playing Samples

To play a sample you can simply click on the “Play” button associated with the

sample cell.

If the sample is a linear (one shot) sample, the sample cell’s circular button will not

be bold/highlighted. When the sample is played alongside the mix it will continue

until the samples end is reached.

If the sample is circular (looping) sample, the sample cell’s circular button will be

bold/highlighted and will display 2 addition buttons. The left and right adjustment

buttons allow you to adjust the timing of the loop. Clicking the left button will cut

the loop by 50% for each click. The right button will double the samples length

(up to 2x the original length) each time clicked. When the sample is played

alongside the mix, it will continue to loop until the play of the sample is stopped by

pressing “Play” a second time.

The speed of the sample will adjust to synchronize with the active deck at the

nearest possible aligned beat when played. This ensures that the rhythm of the

sample will be beat-matched and aligned with the active deck, resulting in a

smooth, natural sample playback.

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