VirtualDJ 8 – Numark Mixtrack 3 1
Table of Contents Installation ............................................................................................................................. 3 Drivers ................................................................................................................................. 3 VirtualDJ 8 Setup ................................................................................................................ 3 Advanced Setup ................................................................
Installation Drivers Numark Mixtrack 3 is a USB class compliant device and does not require any special drivers to be installed on your system in order to work. VirtualDJ 8 Setup Download and install VirtualDJ 8 from http://www.virtualdj.com/download/index.html (in case you have not done already) Once VirtualDJ 8 is launched, a Login Window will appear. Login with your virtualdj.com account credentials.
Advanced Setup MIDI Operation The unit should be visible in the CONTROLLERS tab of Config and the “factory default” available/selected from the Mappings drop-down list. The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions. Find more details at http://www.virtualdj.com/wiki/VDJscript.
Overview Controls A. Mixer 1. Crossfader: Controls the blend between the two decks. 2. Volume: Adjusts the volume of the individual channels in the software. 3. PFL: Sends pre-fader audio to the Cue Channel for headphone monitoring. 4. Filter: Adjusts the amount of the filter effect. Turning the knob left will produce a Low Pass Filter and right will produce a High Pass Filter. 5. EQ Low: Controls the bass frequencies for the individual channels. 6.
8. Master Volume. Adjusts the master volume in the software. 9. Headphones Mix. Adjusts the software’s audio output to the headphones, mixing between the cue output and the master mix output. 10. Headphones Volume. Adjusts the volume for headphone cueing in the software. B. Browser 11. Browser knob: Rotate this knob to browse through folders and tracks. Press the Knob to cycle between Folders and Tracks panel. 12.
18. Shift: Hold this button down prior pressing other buttons in order to access secondary/auxiliary functions usually marked in blue font on the unit’s silkscreen. 19. Sync: Press this button to automatically adjust pitch and synchronize the BPM of the two decks. Hold Shift + Sync to gradually reset the pitch to zero and restore the original BPM of the track. 20. Cue: Sets and recalls the main Cue point in the current track. Hold down the Cue button for temporary play of the cue point.
Sampler Mode: • Sample 1 – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 1. • Sample 2 – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 2. • Sample 3 – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 3. • Sample 4 – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 4. The bottom row of pads is used to trigger Cue points. If a Cue point has not already been set for the loaded track, this control will mark the Cue point. If a Cue point has already been set, this control will jump to Cue point. E. Effects 24.
Limited Edition Numark Mixtrack 3 is bundled with VirtualDJ 8 LE (Limited Edition). The Limited Edition has no time limit in use, and the Mixtrack 3 will control VirtualDJ based on the pre-assigned actions. However some features will not be available. See the comparison chart at http://www.virtualdj.com/v8/chart.html If you don’t own a Pro Infinity, a Plus or a Pro Subscription license, use the following link to download and install VirtualDJ 8 LE, by entering the LE Keycode that came with your unit.
