VirtualDJ Accessibility Software – Setup Guide for Windows.
The good news is that the setup is now easier than ever. You don’t need to install VirtualDJ or a MIDI driver beforehand — the software does all the detective work for you.
1. First Launch
When you open the program for the first time, it immediately checks whether VirtualDJ is installed. \f it doesn’t find it, don’t panic — nothing has exploded. You’ll simply be asked whether you’d like to download and install VirtualDJ 8.1.
Now, VirtualDJ 8.1 is the last version with an accessible interface, so it’s a great starting point. It’s also the easiest way to log into your VirtualDJ account without wrestling with inaccessible login screens. If you say “yes,” the software will fetch and install it for you. You can sit back and pretend you’re doing something very technical.
If you say “no,” the software will politely ask whether you’d prefer the latest version of VirtualDJ instead. At the time of writing, that’s VirtualDJ 2026, Part 2 — shiny, modern, and very allergic to screen readers.
You can install 8.1, the latest version, or both. And if you change your mind later, both installers are waiting for you in the Help menu like loyal little download elves.
2. MIDI Driver Check – The Software Continues Its Detective Work
Once VirtualDJ is sorted, the software checks whether you have a virtual MIDI driver installed. If you don’t, it will ask if you’d like to install LoopMIDI. This is the recommended option — reliable, friendly, and unlikely to cause drama.
If you decline LoopMIDI, you’ll be offered LoopBe1 instead. And if you decline that too, the software will shrug (politely) and show you any existing MIDI ports you can choose from. If none exist, the software will exit.
Just like VirtualDJ, both MIDI drivers can happily live together on your system, and both installers are available later in the Help menu.
3. Speech Output
Next, the software checks which screen reader you’re using. If NVDA is running, it uses NVDA. If JAWS is running, it uses JAWS. If neither is running, the software switches to its built‑in speech engine, which is always ready to jump in like an understudy who finally gets their big moment.
You can change the speech output at any time in the Settings menu.
4. Launching VirtualDJ
If you have both VirtualDJ 8.1 and the latest version installed, you can launch either one with a single key press. Press 1 to start VirtualDJ 8.1, or press 2 to launch the latest 64‑bit version. There are also on‑screen buttons if you prefer clicking over keyboard shortcuts.
If you only have one version installed, pressing either 1 or 2 will launch the version you have.
5. Login Options – Avoiding the Inaccessible Login Screen
If you’re using the Free Home version of VirtualDJ, you may not want to log in at all. The latest version’s login screen is about as accessible as a locked submarine hatch, so the software gives you a way around it.
In the Tools menu, you’ll find an option called “Disable Login Panel Don't Show Login Panel For Home Users.” Turn this on, and the login prompt disappears. You can turn it back on later in the VirtualDJ Options section if you ever need it.
If you have both versions installed, you can always use VirtualDJ 8.1 to log in. Both versions share the same settings and licence information, so once you’re logged in on 8.1, the latest version is automatically good to go.
6. Setup Complete – You’re Ready to Mix
And that’s it! Once VirtualDJ is installed, a MIDI driver is set up, and speech output is active, you’re ready to use the VirtualDJ Accessibility Software. You now have an accessible DJ environment, complete with speech feedback, and easy access to both versions of VirtualDJ.
Go ahead — fire it up and start mixing. Your accessible DJ journey begins now.