Paper lanterns · demo
SIMULATED / NO AUDIO
120.0 BPMCm KEY
INTERFACE TEST
Controls are simulated. Nothing is sent to VirtualDJ and no audio plays.
THE SUM OF THE PARTS
Mixer
AB
Audio stays on your laptop. These controls move VirtualDJ’s software mixer.
FIND THE NEXT ONE
Library
BROWSER SELECTIONDemo collection
A playing deck cannot be replaced from this remote.
Folders & next-track controls
Previous / next moves the selection in the current browser pane. Search and load operate on the laptop’s VirtualDJ library.
FROM POCKET TO LAPTOP
Make the link.
Run the companion on the computer playing VirtualDJ. Enter its pairing code here, then take the controls.
PAIRED SESSIONWaiting for laptop
First time?
- Enable Network Control in VirtualDJ.VirtualDJ 2023 or newer with Pro is required. Open Settings → Extensions → Effects → Other and install Network Control.
- Set its local connection.Open the Master effect list → Auto-Start → Network Control settings. Use port 8080 and an optional password. Keep the effect running.
- Start the laptop companion.Download and unzip the package. Run the Mac or Windows launcher with Python 3 installed. Supply the local plugin address and password when asked.
- Pair this phone.Enter the code shown on the laptop. Both devices need internet access; they can use different networks.
What to expect
Playback, cues, loops, tempo, and mixer control run through the paired laptop. A tap is queued once and the remote reports its receipt; it does not automatically retry performance commands.
This connection is for transport and set control. It is not a low-latency scratch surface. Music plays through your laptop’s audio outputs, not the phone.
Max is not required for this controller. The command structure can be incorporated into a larger Max Project later.
In Safari, use Share → Add to Home Screen to keep the controller within reach.