checking on or off status of effects in VDJ

[Shane Christenson]

Hey all. Either my VDJ startup script is written incorrectly, or something else is wrong, because my rough rider compresser is not turning on for my master and my mic in VDJ. Also, When in VDJ, and I go to my effects, and I press the key to turn the effect on or off, when I first press it, it says that it's on, and i can hear a slight boost in the sound, and nvda says the effect is on, and I do the same with the mic.

Here's how my initial vdj start-up script reads. If there's any problem with it, i'd appreciate any input on how to correct it. Thanks.

deck master effect_select "RoughRider3" & deck master effect_active;deck mic effect_select "RoughRider3" & deck mic effect_active

Also, I seem to have to turn the compresser effect on for both decks individually, and I'd like it on for both decks if possible. Thanks in advance for any help.

Shane

[Zenek]

Hi, your example script is missing a space in the middle and should have an ampersand instead of a semicolon.
However, the effect for the microphone needs a different syntax, so use this script:

deck master effect_select RoughRider3 & deck master effect_active on & effect_select mic RoughRider3 & effect_active mic on & play

I still don't understand why you need so much compressor everywhere?
Have you analyzed the tracks and are you using autogain? Normally, VDJ sounds nice without any compressor, but if you want, you can try this example script:

deck all effect_select RoughRider3 & deck all effect_active on & effect_select mic RoughRider3 & effect_active mic on & play

If that doesn't work, repeat script 1 and add the parts for deck 1 and deck 2.

First, I recommend using my first script: launch VDJ and press:

Shift+e to switch the numeric row for effects
Ctrl+1 to select the Roughrider3 effect for the first slot of the left deck
Ctrl+4 to select the Roughrider3 effect for the first slot of the right deck
1 to enable the first slot effect on the left deck
4 to enable the first slot effect on the right deck.
Test how it sounds, as I don't see the point in building a ground-level compressor.

You can find script examples and many possible actions on this help page.

https://virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/appendix/vdjscriptverbs.html
Best regards, Zenek

[Shane Christenson]

Hi, Zenek and others. The compresser thing was just something i was playing with to see if it would work. Yes, i agree that vdj sounds nice without any added compression. So, how do i make sure all those effects are turned off? Also, I've looked at the 0 db setting in vdj, and i have it set for a -3 db overhead. Does that sound about right? Thanks again for any help.

Shane

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[Zenek]

You chose this setting a few days ago when I suggested using zerodB instead of an external compressor.
You can go back to level 0; all settings are up to you, and we can't help you find the perfect sound for you.
Setting up VDJ and other music programs is like furnishing an apartment. The furniture is identical, many apartments are similar, but everyone feels most comfortable in different places, so no two homes are exactly alike.
It's the same with music program settings; everyone adjusts to their preferences.
Best regards, Zenek