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Function Window 31
VST Host
Note: Record, sampler record, VST plugin/host,
vinyl/external control and MIDI controller functions are not
included in MAGIX Digital DJ. To activate these functions,
you must upgrade (view page 9) your version to
Deckadance Home or Club Edition.
MAGIX Digital DJ VST slots accept both Instrument and Effect plug-ins. VST
(Virtual Studio Technology) plug-ins such are a great addition to the inbuilt
effects. VSTs can be controlled using MIDI files, turning MAGIX Digital DJ into
an 8 track sequencer with endless possibilities.
The VST is inserted in the signal path between the output of the Deck and the
program outputs. This allows you to add your own sounds or effect those
passing through the VST slot.
Controls
• LOAD VST - Opens a browse window where you can locate and load a VST
plug-in. The VST search directory is selected in the 'Setup' (view page 48)
Function Window.
• E (Expand) - Opens the VST interface.
• X - Deletes the VST.
• LOAD MIDI - Load a MIDI file to control the VST.
• < > (arrows) - Step forward/backward through MIDI files in the load directory.
• Loop – Plays back the MIDI file as a loop
• BEAT SYNC - Select to play MIDI files in time with the current track (if a beat
is detected). The beat phase and playback speed of the assigned deck (A/B,
see below) will be used.
• Vertical Fader - plug-in volume.
• Play button - Playback MIDI file.
• A / B - Assign the VST to deck A or B.
• (Headphones) - Sends the output to the headphone mix bus.
• MIDI IN THRU - Activate the slot to receive MIDI/Controller input. If you PC is
connected to a MIDI keyboard, you can play live to your DJ set using the VST
instrument.