VirtualDJ 2026: new AI assistant for track organisation and a revamped FX engineAtomix Development has unveiled the latest version of its flagship DJ software, VirtualDJ 2026, bringing a number of new features and upgrades for users.
AI is front and centre in the new features for 2026, with a new AI prompt folder, essentially your very own AI assistant inside VirtualDJ which can, via user prompts, offer formatted lists of track recommendations, complete with an explanation for each track, all ready to be dragged to a deck and played.

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Additionally, VirtualDJ 2026 is now able to automatically extract lyrics from any audio track and display them as part of the waveform, meaning navigating a waveform is easier than ever, leading to a wealth of new creative opportunities for DJs.
“For DJs who like to push the boundaries of their art, it brings wordplay mixing to another level,” Atomix says.
Elsewhere, there’s a revamped professional FX engine with more than 122 effects, including almost every effect from popular hardware mixers from Pioneer and Rane. There’s also a new video plugin available for lyrics visualisation – perfect for singing karaoke along to any audio track.
“True to its 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,” Atomix says.
VirtualDJ 2026 is available now on early access at virtualdj.com.
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