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# Getting Started

DJing is all about finding and playing songs that fit together and mixing one song into the next as seamlessly as possible. Here, we want to show you how easy this is in djay after giving you a short overview over the main elements of djay.
The Turntables
djay’s "virtual" turntables work just as easy as traditional turntables: To change the playback position drag the the needle and drop it at the new position. Dragging the vinyl allows you to scratch or easily navigate back and forth within the song.
The Mixer
The Mixer (or crossfader) below the turntables will be one of the most essential tools during your mix, as it allows you to smoothly fade between the two turntables.
Automatic Tempo & Beat Detection
djay automatically analyses a song when it is loaded to calculate its tempo (BPM) and overall volume intensity, as well as finding the exact position of all beats in the song. This allows you to easily and quickly match the gain (volume amplification) and tempo of the two songs in preparation for a smooth transition.
While the gain slider is adjusted automatically, you can synchronize the tempo of one song with another by pressing the "Sync" button located next to each turntable.
Mixing two songs - a primer
1. To begin with, find your favorite song in the integrated iTunes library on the right, and drag it onto the left turntable. Make sure that the Mixer (crossfader) is moved all the way to the left.
2. While the first song is playing on the left turntable, pick a second song to load on the right turntable. Browse your music library to find a suitable track, and drag it onto the right turntable.
3. Since the left turntable is already playing through the speakers, we want to adjust the tempo of the right turntable. Press the "Sync" button on the right turntable to synchronize it with the left turntable. Now slowly move the crossfader from left all the way to the right.
Note: if you have a USB audio interface available, you can listen to and prepare the song through headphones while the other song is playing through your main speakers. See Pre-Cueing for details.