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waveform display

Pro Layout
A waveform is a visual representation of an audio signals frequency and amplitude. There are 3 locations on VirtualDJ’s Main Interface where waveforms are displayed in order to provide valuable visual feedback to assist with mixing and/or scratching.

1. RHYTHM WAVEFORM. Displays the peaks and curves of the track on multiple decks as well as the Computerized Beat Grid (represented by dashes at the bottom of the wave) to better visualize the tracks relationships with one another and make beat matching easier. How the waveform is displayed can be changed by clicking on the Waveform Display selector in the Layout Menu (Essentials, Pro, and Performance Layouts). If Shapes is the selected Waveform, portions of the waveform will be grayed out when using Stem Isolation features in order to visually display which frequencies are amplified or muted.
   
   
   
   STARTER
   
   
   Shapes
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   ESSENTIALS, PRO, & PERFORMANCE
   
   
   Beats
   
   
   
   
   
   Colors
   
   
   
   
   
   Shapes (Default)
   
   
   
   
   
   Show Gridlines
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. DECK WAVEFORMS. Displays a detailed view of the audio information indicated by height and color as well as the tracks playhead indicating its position. The overall track gain (loudness) is indicated by the height of the waveform with the highest parts being the loudest and the shorter portions being softer. If Beats or Shapes is the selected waveform, the decks will display the traditional blue and red waveforms with a beat indicator underneath. If Colors is the selected waveform type, the waveform’s color can be changed to 5 separate options in Settings Options under coloredWaveforms.
   
   
   
   Left Deck
   
   
   
   
   Right Deck
   
   
   
   
   
   Beats & Shapes
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Left Deck
   
   
   
   
   Right Deck
   
   
   
   
   
   Monochrome
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Neutral
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Ultra-Blue
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Infra-Red
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Per Deck
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. SCRATCH WAVEFORMS (Essentials & Pro Layouts). Displayed in the Scratch Mixer and run vertically. Their main purpose is to pinpoint areas of the track that will be scratched to improve accuracy. The Scratch Waveforms can be zoomed in and out by using a wheel mouse, and just like the Deck Waveforms the color can be changed to 5 separate options in Settings Options under coloredWaveforms.
   
   
   
   
   Monochrome
   
   
   Neutral
   
   
   Ultra-Blue
   
   
   Infrared
   
   
   Per deck