How to Use Zulu

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Zulu can help you decide if you're interested in purchasing real DJ equipment.

Zulu is a free beginner DJ program for Windows. The software can interpret MP3, WAV, FLAC and Real Audio files. With the music files on your computer and the assistance of Zulu, you can mix songs with perfectly matched tempos. The product is a professional mix that you can be proud to play anywhere.

Instructions

    • 1

      Download Zulu DJ and install it on your computer. Double click the program icon to open it.

    • 2

      Click "Add" in the bottom left hand corner. Click two songs from your computer to select them. Drag and drop one song in Deck A and the other in Deck B with the mouse.

    • 3

      Press "Cue" in Deck A and the first song plays.

    • 4

      Click and drag the "Bass," "Mid" and "High" controls in Deck A with your mouse to manipulate the song.

    • 5

      Press "Sync" on Deck B. Press "Cue" to play the song in Deck B. Both songs play in tempo with one another. Move the "Pitch" fader with the mouse to adjust the tempo.

    • 6

      Drag the cross-fader all the way to the left to only hear song A. Drag the fader all the way to the right to only hear song B. Drag the fader directly to the middle to hear the songs synced up together.

    • 7

      Plug speakers into your computer's audio input jacks, often found on the back of the computer. Use Zulu to mix music live for yourself or an audience.

Tips & Warnings

  • As you become more acquainted with mixing music, sync the songs manually instead of pressing the automatic sync button. You may create interesting alternatives.

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