Scott Dunlop I appreciate you checking this out. I think it’s a very over looked feature! Happy to help always! 🙂

DJ Kelly Kel it’s a fantastic way to elevate creativity! VDJ has done a great job making this easy to use for anyone who’s interested. Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻💪🏻

Jimmy Spin yes using records

I appreciate you checking this out! Thanks for stopping by the channel. :)

This and the STEMS feature have brought my mixing to another level. While I do consider this a more advanced skill, I think it’s important for DJs to be aware of mixing in key. Thanks so much for checking this out. Happy mixing!

Peter Feldmeyer thanks so much for checking this out. I really appreciate you! Stay safe and stay well my friend! Cheers from the states. 🙂

DJ Rachel ❤️🎹🎼🎶🎶🎶

DJ Jerry G thanks so much for tuning in!

Thank you so much for checking this out. I couldn't agree more. It is a great tool for the toolbox. Use it when it makes sense, but it's not something to solely rely on to clean up horrible mixes. HAHA! DJs still need to their job and play for the crowd and the vibe they are trying to create. I use it when needed and it really allows me to be more creative.

Ryan Parker thanks a bunch!

No problem! Thanks for checking it out!

Ernie Rodriguez this made me smile! Thank you! 🙂💪🏻

VirtualDJ thanks so much! ❤️💪🏻 Thank for the love! #teamVDJ

Hi Rachel, I really enjoy your videos if you have a chance check out my channel and consider subscribing.

DJ Ludwig Luda Alvarez thanks a bunch!

Thanks for stopping by the channel. This is the default PRO skin with "dark mode enabled. You can change the position of the waveforms to above or below the browser in the layout "waveform display" menu located upper left of the program.

@@DJRachelLynchYep. Thats it! I was looking in the wrong place. Still getting used to VDJ 2021 having just upgraded from v7.4 - WOW what a difference! Thank you again for sharing!

chadnliz2k11 I couldn’t agree more! Too much of anything isn’t good. Especially “Dj effects”. I love the term tool you mentioned. That’s exactly what it is. You need to know when to use it and when to dial it back. I use it sparingly and always try and turn it off to get back to the original song. I find that I get caught in this vortex of weird tones if you just let auto key bleed into every track. I don’t like it personally. I appreciate you taking the time to check this out! Have a great night. 🙂

@@DJRachelLynch slap a quick echo on the Key Reset can bury the change too sometimes cleverly.

Btw, when djs claim hatred of song or line dances that crowds love I always consider those songs wrenches in a tool box that get the job done lol My artistic snobbery only serves me well in my basement dj cave 😀

@@DJRachelLynch oh and before I shut up, this week I took delivery on my first 10 Ape Lab products. Great timing now that Ohio is on lockdown lol. Cheers

chadnliz2k11 congratulations on the ApeLabs! You’re going to love them. And let’s face it, if we end up on a national quarantine for two weeks at least you have something cool to play with. 🤣🦠 I hope you love them.

Dustin Serrette so it completely depends on the songs and what I’m trying to accomplish BPM wise. How I usually make gradual pitch shifts (let’s say from 105 BPM to 120 BPM) is to take a track a track that’s 105 and bump it to like 108. Then I’ll take a song that’s 115 and match it to 108 and then as the transition is happening I’ll let the pitch slider out to get back to 115. Then the next song that’s 120 I’ll bring down to 115 BPM and slowly let it out to 120BPM etc. etc Sometimes I split the difference like you see here and then reset the tempo. I tried to not make a lot of adjustments in this video so that nobody got confused that’s why I left it unadjusted. If that makes sense. Otherwise I would have moved the tempo to its original one.

@@DJRachelLynch makes perfect sense. I use both serato and virtual depending on the setting or size of set I'm working on. I have investigated Camelot mixing in the past but enjoyed your take on this as I didn't know these features existed in virtual DJ. Thanks again for your awesome channel and videos from a Caribbean DJ who is always looking to improve.

Dustin Serrette you’re very welcome. I have used both Serato and VDJ. I prefer VDJ because of its available features and mapping. I find it a lot more versatile than Serato. Have fun playing around with this feature. Stay safe. Stay well.

@@DJRachelLynch stay safe and blessed always

Robin Skouteris if you’re experiencing that you can use Mixed In Key instead. There are other programs as well that can provide key analysis. I personally think it works great. It’s not always perfect but good enough to do the job. 🙂 I appreciate you checking out the video. Be safe. Stay well.

Rachel you use VDJ? Thought you were in Serato as you use Roland 707m

Thats what I’m saying too ... Is like colord blind ppl can’t see some colors ... same with ears 👂

RT Yes. You got it. I find a BPM that’s reasonable for both tracks. Example a 108 BPM mixed with a 119 BPM track, I’d level them out to 112 BPM and then gradually raise the track back to 119BPM. The ear wouldn’t pick up on that subtle of a difference in BPM.

Nik Othman yes.

@@DJRachelLynch Thank You, And More Power To Your Channel

It’s in the SAMPLER.

Itsa Me DJ Mario The beaut of VDJ is that it is completely mappable with its key bird shortcuts. So the short answer is yes, you can load songs in VDJ with a keyboard short cut. I use Ctrl+x to load deck 1 and Ctrl+v for deck 2. Ctrl+x load deck 1 Ctrl+v load deck 2 Or you can double click a song and it will load in the opposing deck without having to drag the track.

Hey. Thanks for stopping by the channel. I saw your post on the VDJ Facebook group. I unfortunately don’t have any better or different options than what was already said. A guy who might know is Klaus Mogensen. If he doesn’t know, nobody does. 😂 Tag him in your post and see what he says.

@@DJRachelLynch thanks but I guess Il try n figure it myself coz I play a lot of 80s n 90s n 2000s it’s just fun to have a bigger variance

Yes. I show how to do this in my most recent Beatsource video. Check that out and you’ll see how to do that.

@@DJRachelLynch thanks I saw that will have another look ta

There are only a few “legal”‘pools out there. I recommend XMIX REMIX, Promo Only, Xtendamix.

@@DJRachelLynch thanks for your advise

Check out the end of this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lamiZtiGnsjNZYU.html

😂😂😂 Thanks for the kindness and chuckle!

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@@DJRachelLynch you did a video that had your logo moving. or your logo and it was and effect. just cant fin dthat video you did. wondering did you do that and what software u use or someone made it for you? thanks

@@juniorgarcia5344 It was made on the Fiver app.

@@DJRachelLynch do you remember what video was that? you got so many I lost the video that had that custom logo you did

I’d compare it to any other DJ program. There are a lot of features bit, as with anything, practice will allow you to fully unlock the potential. VDJ is always ahead of the game with features. It’s great to see them always being one step ahead. 🙂

Shane Williams not necessarily, however you can have the software auto match BPM, key, and pitch lock.

Dirk Diggler Technology has made DJing more assessable and easier to get into. I truly feel that regardless of the available technology the talented entertainment will rise to the top and those who refuse to learn the craft and develop a skill will sink to the bottom and get left behind. Look at the battle DJs and RedBull 3style DJs who are some of the top competitors in the world. They all use technology and are amazing with it. It allows them to be super creative and unique. Do things they could never do without it. However they are all still insanely talented and dope. I don’t knock technology. I frown upon those who use it as a crutch and make no effort to develop their personal skills. Thanks for stopping by the channel! Stay well. 🙂

Agreed. You must trust your ears. This technology isn’t perfect.

Don’t worry I can’t sing at all either! 😂 While some people do have a God given talent to “hear” things in key, it doesn’t mean you can’t learn the skill or master the Harmonic mixing feature in VDJ to help you do so! Don’t let that discourage you. Music is VERY mathematical and cracking the “code” just takes some time and understanding. I highly recommend watching some KZfaq videos on the Camelot Key.

It's called being tone deaf. I had the same problem when I started out, however unlike being color blind you can actually train your ear to pick up on the tone of music and sounds. Just keep at it 👍you can also take lessons and do some studying but I find it comes better naturally if you listen to music 24/7 like I do 😁

Yapaul Aung A DJ has two choices.... Embrace technology or get left behind. I have nothing but respect for traditional “wax” and truly skilled turntableists who are purists and chose to use it, however as a mobile DJ it is not practical or economical to use vinyl at mobile events. Digital music has allowed DJs freedom and flexibility. With streaming apps like Spotify, KZfaq music, Pandora, etc. clients EXPECT you to have a huge collection of music available. A collection so large, no DJ “spinning wax” could accommodate. It’s essential as a mobile DJ to stay musically relevant and cater to the masses with a well rounded and eclectic database. Frankly, unless a couple or venue is looking specifically for a vinyl experience from their DJ.... NOBODY cares what you use. In addition most private events don’t care about scratching. I’m not saying they don’t care if a DJ can mix. A DJ should be able to mix two songs correctly but in general the only people who care about these things are other DJs. I also find these “purists” are typically threatened or turned off by technology. My opinion is, play good music, ensure your clients are happy, get paid, rinse and repeat. It’s that simple. 🙂 This, like many other DJ software features are merely tools to use. They do not make the DJ. They do not replace the ability to read a crowd or essential skills needs to throw a good party. They are there to use as much or as little as you like.