User Manual
APPLICATION CONTROLS & INFO
At the very top of the software interface a menu is displayed which provides valuable information about the different aspects of VirtualDJ as well as controls to customize the layout and look. These items change depending on the Layout that you decide to use.
STARTER
- VIRTUALDJ LOGO. The software logo is displayed on all skins. By default the logo is displayed in red. If logged in with a Pro account it will be displayed in silver.
- CONNECT BUTTON. Displays NOT LOGGED IN by default. Clicking on it will open the CONNECT screen allowing you to sign into the software with your user account. Once connected, your user account name will be displayed in the box.
- LAYOUT. The dropdown menu provides the ability to change the look and feel of the software. Depending on which skin mode is selected, it will also provide additional customization options such as Color Scheme, Waveform, and Jogwheel display.
- BEAT KEEPER. The Beat keeper indicates on which beat of the 4 beat bar the track is on.
- MASTER VOLUME & LIMITER. The Master Volume slider provides the ability to control the total volume of the computer (OS volume). When audio is being played it will also display a VU meter in the slider to display the volume level of the Master Output.
The Limiter indicator at the end of the Volume Control, shows if the signal of the Master Output is compressed or not. The Limiter indicator will glow red when the signal is compressed. - SETTINGS. Opens the settings menu of VirtualDJ
- TITLE BAR BUTTONS. These buttons allow you to control the size and state of VirtualDJ as well as close the software when required.
Minimize
Removes the application from the desktop but keeps it active in the taskbar or dock.
Maximize
Offers 3 states:Fully maximized: Application covers the whole screen Semi-maximized: Application covers the whole screen, but leaves the taskbar visible. Windowed: Application is displayed in a smaller resizable and movable window 
Close
Closes the application
ESSENTIALS & PRO
- VIRTUALDJ LOGO. The software logo is displayed on all skins. By default the logo is displayed in red. If logged in with a Pro account it will be displayed in silver.
- CONNECT BUTTON. Displays NOT LOGGED IN by default. Clicking on it will open the CONNECT screen allowing you to sign into the software with your user account. Once connected, your user account name will be displayed in the box.
- LAYOUT. The dropdown menu provides the ability to change the look and feel of the software. Depending on which skin mode is selected, it will also provide additional customization options such as Color Scheme, Waveform, and Jogwheel display.
- SANDBOX MODE. Activates and Deactivates VirtualDJ's Sandbox Mode
- BEAT KEEPER. The Beat keeper indicates on which beat of the 4 beat bar the track is on.
- MASTER VU METER & LIMITER. The Master VU Meter will display the volume level of the Master Output. The Limiter indicator at the end of the VU Meter, shows if the signal of the Master Output is compressed or not. The Limiter indicator will glow red when the signal is compressed.
- CPU METER. Displays the CPU usage for all applications running at that time on your computer. Hovering the mouse over the CPU Meter will display information about the Sound card interface usage.
- CLOCK. Displays the current time (automatic by default). Clicking on the clock will cycle between the time and a timer (stop watch). The display can be changed to 24hr or 12hr in the Options menu under clockDisplay.
- EVENT SCHEDULER. Opens the Event Scheduler which provides the ability to schedule and automate different software features at pre-determined intervals.
- SETTINGS. Opens the settings menu of VirtualDJ
- TITLE BAR BUTTONS. These buttons allow you to control the size and state of VirtualDJ as well as close the software when required. Minimize
Removes the application from the desktop but keeps it active in the taskbar or dock. Maximize
Offers 3 states:Fully maximized: Application covers the whole screen Semi-maximized: Application covers the whole screen, but leaves the taskbar visible. Windowed: Application is displayed in a smaller resizable and movable window Close
Closes the application
PERFORMANCE
- VIRTUALDJ LOGO. The software logo is displayed on all skins. By default the logo is displayed in red. If logged in with a Pro account it will be displayed in silver.
- CONNECT BUTTON. Displays NOT LOGGED IN by default. Clicking on it will open the CONNECT screen allowing you to sign into the software with your user account. Once connected, your user account name will be displayed in the box.
- LAYOUT. The dropdown menu provides the ability to change the look and feel of the software. Depending on which skin mode is selected, it will also provide additional customization options such as Color Scheme, Waveform, and Jogwheel display.
- RACK. Adds additional controls (Racks) on the GUI positioned in between the Decks and Browser area. Choose from Close All (no Racks), MIXER, EFFECTS, or VIDEO options. Racks can be displayed individually or multiple rack combinations can be used simultaneously.
Mixer Rack 
Effects Rack 
Video Rack - BEAT KEEPER. The Beat keeper indicates on which beat of the 4 beat bar the track is on.
- MASTER VU METER & LIMITER. The Master VU Meter will display the volume level of the Master Output. The Limiter indicator at the end of the VU Meter, shows if the signal of the Master Output is compressed or not. The Limiter indicator will glow red when the signal is compressed.
- CPU METER. Displays the CPU usage for all applications running at that time on your computer. Hovering the mouse over the CPU Meter will display information about the Sound card interface usage.
- CLOCK. Displays the current time (automatic by default). Clicking on the clock will cycle between the time and a timer (stop watch). The display can be changed to 24hr or 12hr in the Options menu under clockDisplay.
- EVENT SCHEDULER. Opens the Event Scheduler which provides the ability to schedule and automate different software features at pre-determined intervals.
- SETTINGS. Opens the settings menu of VirtualDJ
- TITLE BAR BUTTONS. These buttons allow you to control the size and state of VirtualDJ as well as close the software when required. Minimize
Removes the application from the desktop but keeps it active in the taskbar or dock. Maximize
Offers 3 states:Fully maximized: Application covers the whole screen Semi-maximized: Application covers the whole screen, but leaves the taskbar visible. Windowed: Application is displayed in a smaller resizable and movable window Close
Closes the application