VIRTUAL DJ 8 TUTORIAL - HOW TO SET UP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS FOR SCRATCHING

Summary

DJ Vinn Vader demonstrates how to configure keyboard shortcuts for scratching in VirtualDJ 8.

Configure the shortcuts

1. Open Settings using the gear icon, then go to Drivers.
2. Confirm that the assignments use the factory defaults.
3. In the keyboard mapper, assign:
   • G → scratch / scratch_space +120 ms for forward scratching
   • D → scratch_space -120 ms for reverse scratching
   • F → stop (described in the subtitles as “Q stop”)
4. Save the changes when prompted, then return to the main interface.

Demonstration

The tutorial demonstrates forward and reverse scratches, using the stop key, and combining the controls for baby scratches, faster scratches, scratch-and-drop effects, and other patterns. The results depend on timing and how the forward and reverse keys are alternated.

The presenter recommends using different fingers to make quick patterns easier: his left middle finger for reverse and his right middle finger for forward. He also demonstrates scratching over tracks at different tempos and over a vocal.

Main speaker/source: DJ Vinn Vader.