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10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Can I use DJ Control Steel with DJ software other than VirtualDJ?
Yes: A variety of DJ software applications are compatible with DJ Control Steel, including
Traktor, MixVibes and DJ Decks, with more and more programs integrating compatibility on a
continual basis. Please check with the publishers of other DJ software for details on whether
their software is currently compatible with DJ Control Steel.
2. Can I use DJ Control Steel without a computer?
No, DJ Control Steel cannot function at all without being connected to a computer.
3. Can I mix directly from audio CDs in the DJ mixing software?
Yes, you can mix audio CDs directly from your CD/DVD-ROM drive in Virtual DJ. Simply load
the CD-Audio track in your playlist on a DJ Console deck, as if it were an audio file, and you
can mix it immediately.
4. Is DJ Control Steel a MIDI controller?
Yes, DJ Control Steel functions as a MIDI controller and can send and receive MIDI
commands. Please see section 10. MIDI standard support
.
5. Will DJ Control Steel function when connected to a USB hub?
Yes, as long as the USB hub’s power supply is connected, since DJ Control Steel needs a
USB port’s full power in order to function properly.
6. What’s the use of the Stop buttons on the DJ Control Steel?
In VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition, the Stop button stops the music and places the cursor at the
original cue point of the track, while the Play/Pause button pauses music playback and moves
the cue point to the current position in the music track.
7. How can I change an effect?
In VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition, you switch on an effect by pressing the button (1-6) to which the
effect is assigned (please see section 7.7 Effects and loops
). You can modulate the effect by
turning the jog wheel while keeping the effect button pressed down.
8. How can I expand directories in VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition?
You can use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons on your DJ Control Steel to browse through
directories and music files. When you select a directory, clicking the Load button expands the
directory.
9. How can I browse through music directories faster with VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition?
When browsing through a directory containing lots of music files, simply turn the jog wheel
while keeping the Up or Down button on your console pressed down in order to move through
the list more quickly.