VirtualDJ

A music mixing program that allows users to create and play custom DJ sets, mix music, create new sounds, and add effects to their sets

Features & Limitations

+	Beat Matching	Automatically syncs the tempo of tracks.
+	Hot Cues	Set and trigger cue points in tracks
+	Looping	Create and manage loops in real-time
+	Sampler	Play samples and sound effects
+	Effects	Apply audio effects to tracks
+	Key Detection	Detects the musical key of tracks
+	Pitch Control	Adjust the pitch of tracks
+	Waveform Display	Visual representation of audio tracks
+	Browser	Organize and search music library
+	Recording	Record live DJ sets
+	Video Mixing	Mix video tracks
+	MIDI Controller Support	Integrate with MIDI controllers
+	Multi-Deck Support	Mix multiple decks simultaneously
+	Broadcasting	Stream DJ sets online
+	Karaoke	Play karaoke tracks
+	Stems Separation	Isolate vocals, instruments, and beats
+	Automix	Automatically mix tracks
+	Scratch Simulation	Simulate vinyl scratching
+	Timecode Vinyl	Use traditional turntables with digital tracks
+	Custom Skins	Change the software interface
+	Scripting	Customize functions with scripts
+	Plugins	Extend functionality with plugins
-	Subscription Cost	The subscription model can be expensive for some users
-	Learning Curve	The extensive range of features may be overwhelming for beginners
-	Native Hardware	Lack of native hardware designed specifically for the software
-	Controller License	Requires a paid license to use it with DJ controllers

Version ↓

#	Minimum	Recommended	Optimal
1	Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later) Windows 11	Windows 10 64-bit or newer
2	Intel® i5, AMD Ryzen 7 or better
3	8 GB
4	AMD or NVIDIA video card	NVIDIA video card (GTX 1050 or above with 4GB VRAM) AMD video card (Radeon RX 5600 XT or better)	NVIDIA video card RTX with 6GB VRAM AMD video card (Radeon RX 5600 XT or better)
5		Dual-screen output for the second monitor
6	Multi-channel soundcard

#	Minimum	Recommended	Optimal
1	OS X v.10.14 (Mojave) OS X v.10.15 (Catalina) macOS 11 (Big Sur) macOS 12 (Monterey) macOS 13 (Ventura) macOS 14 (Sonoma)	macOS 12 or newer	macOS 13 or newer
2	Intel® i5™ or better, or M1 processor or better		Apple Silicon CPU (M1 or better)
3	8 GB		16 GB
4	AMD™ or NVIDIA® video card or M1 processor
5		Dual-screen output for the second monitor
6	Multi-channel soundcard

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July 2003

VirtualDJ being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

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