Stephane Clavel
Hello,
Just in time for the holiday season, please welcome our new VirtualDJ 2026.
True to our mission, VirtualDJ 2026 pushes again the boundaries of what it means to be a DJ in modern times, and is the first to introduce some new innovative features that are sure to become the DJing norm of the future.
Lyrics-assisted waveforms:
Thanks to the advances of AI, VirtualDJ will now automatically extract the lyrics from any audio track, and display them as part of the waveform.
This makes navigating the waveform easier than ever, and for DJs who like to push the boundaries of their art, it brings word-play mixing to another level !
AIPrompt folder:
VirtualDJ 2026 leverages the power of LLM and integrates your very own AI Assistant directly inside VirtualDJ. Ask him any question, and the AI will give you a nicely formatted list of tracks recommendations, with his explanation for each track, all ready to be dragged directly to a deck and played.
New professional FX engine:
VirtualDJ FX engine has been completely revamped and modernized, and now offers more than 122 effects, including almost every FX from popular hardware mixers like Pioneer or Rane.
As has always been VirtualDJ’s tradition, DJs now don’t have to choose, they can just have it all.
And much more:
Like a playful video plugin for lyrics visualization, a full-fledge automatic karaoke that works with any audio track, AI-based duplicates folder, and more...
Please note that the AIPrompt feature requires a PRO license, and the lyrics will get results only for popular songs unless you have a PRO license.
Posted Sun 07 Dec 25 @ 6:37 pm
Stephane Clavel
Just on the heels of VirtualDJ 2026, comes VirtualDJ 2026 Part 2, introducing even more cutting-edge technology that continues to define the future of DJing:
VISUALS: Use the power of AI to fill your video display with amazing content when you're playing audio-only tracks.
You can use traditional audio-reactive mesmerizing patterns (Shaders), that can now be generated by the AI engine from simple descriptive prompts.
Or ask the AI to generate high quality beat-synced realistic or animated video loops (AiLoops), with no limit to your creativity.
FLUID BEATGRID and BPM STABILIZER: New AI-powered Fluid grid that handles any unsteady or variable BPM tracks, from old rock to disco to warped vinyl or megamixes.
And the BPM Stabilizer can let professional DJs who want to mix without the SYNC button work with fluid track by "steadying" any fluid track during the transition, so it can still be pitched and nudged manually and will stay in sync with the other deck.
LYRICS: The AI-powered lyrics detection algorithm has been significantly improved, allowing even better automatic transcription of lyrics from multiple languages, and open the door to creative word-play.
Posted Tue 17 Feb 26 @ 5:32 pm
Stephane Clavel
VirtualDJ 2026 Part 3 Pushes AI for DJs Even Further
ShoutOut and AI Scripting continue VirtualDJ’s 2026 wave of breakthrough features
With VirtualDJ 2026 Part 1 and Part 2, VirtualDJ introduced a series of breakthrough AI-powered tools designed not as gimmicks, but as practical features that expand what DJs can do during a live performance. Innovations including Lyrics Waveforms, AI Prompt, Karaoke, AI Visuals and Fluid Beatgrid demonstrated a new approach to AI: using it to solve real problems and create entirely new creative possibilities for DJs.
VirtualDJ 2026 Part 3 continues that direction, introducing two new AI technologies, ShoutOut and AI Scripting:
ShoutOut
Generate voiceovers or replace lyrics on the fly.
ShoutOut brings generative voice technology directly into the DJ workflow. DJs can create custom voiceovers instantly, or replace lyrics within a playing track, opening up new possibilities for personalized drops, live edits and creative announcements — without leaving VirtualDJ.
AI Scripting
Customize everything using natural language.
VirtualDJ has long offered one of the most powerful customization and scripting systems in DJ software. AI Scripting now makes that power accessible to everyone.
Instead of learning commands or syntax, DJs can simply describe what they want in natural language. VirtualDJ's AI can turn those instructions into working scripts, making it possible to customize controls, workflows and behavior in seconds.
AI That Is Actually Useful for DJs
The AI boom has brought artificial intelligence into virtually every category of software. VirtualDJ's approach has been different: rather than adding AI simply because it is fashionable, every AI feature is designed around something a DJ can actually use.
From separating stems and understanding musical structure, to generating visuals, displaying lyrics directly inside waveforms, creating karaoke versions, correcting changing tempos with Fluid Beatgrid, finding tracks for every occasions, and now creating voiceovers and programming the software using natural language, VirtualDJ continues to explore how AI can meaningfully expand the possibilities of DJing.
With VirtualDJ 2026 Part 3, VirtualDJ reinforces its position as the most technologically advanced DJ software on the market, combining cutting-edge technology with tools designed for real-world DJs and live performance.
VirtualDJ 2026 Part 3 also brings out-of-the-box compatibility with new controllers, streaming catalogs, performance improvements, and more.
It is available now in Early Access.
PC: https://virtualdj.com/download/pc/early
MAC: https://virtualdj.com/download/mac/early
Posted 2 hours ago