Become your family's favorite DJ with the help of Surface Dial

Mixing music involves more than just playing a list of enjoyable songs. A blend of skills, knowledge, and passion for music can help make your mixes memorable. Surface Dial is an accessory that can help you mix music and create music experiences your whole family can enjoy.

Ready to become your family’s favorite DJ? Dive into the world of track transitions, volume control, and creative effect manipulation with the help of Surface Dial. Surface Dial can help enhance your workflow and take your mixes to new heights.

Whether you’re an aspiring DJ or you want to refine your skills, Surface Dial helps you control various aspects of music mixing, helping you deliver more polished mixes. Transform your music into something truly special.

A helpful spin for aspiring DJs

You can mix tracks and create music experiences for the whole family to enjoy. That's where Surface Dial comes in – your partner for crafting music mixes. Imagine enhancing your workflow with Surface Dial right on your screen or on your desk. You can control different aspects of your music, making the experience of mixing music smoother, more creative, and fun. For example, use Surface Dial to do the following:

• Scroll through your music library, browse your playlists, and skip to your favorite song.
• Adjust the volume of each track with precision.
• Tweak filters, EQ, and other effects in real-time, adding depth and texture to your mixes.

You can also map Surface Dial to functions directly in most DJ software. Customized mapping of functions, such as volume control, crossfader control, effect adjustments, and EQ adjustments allow for a tailored experience in the software with Surface Dial.

Seamless integration, limitless possibilities

Surface Dial integrates with the Microsoft Surface family, including Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition, Surface Laptop 7ᵗʰ Edition, or Surface Laptop Studio 2+. Whether you use it on-screen with the Surface Studio 2+ or on a desk with your Surface Laptop, the Surface Dial offers a cohesive experience.

Surface Dial also integrates with the Microsoft 365 applications and supports a range of third-party music apps, such as djay Pro available from Microsoft Store. Djay Pro is a complete toolkit for DJs of all skill levels. Scratch, scrub, loop, browse, and filter music with location-aware Surface Dial integration.

For example, when used with a music app like djay Pro, you can use Surface Dial to nudge settings on the mixer, the crossfader, and effects. Simply touch what you want to adjust on the screen with one hand, then use Surface Dial in the other hand to make more precise adjustments of the settings.

When used with Surface Studio, Surface Pro, and Surface Book 2, you can place Surface Dial directly on the screen to unlock additional capabilities. You can then use Surface Dial to move over your music library, scroll through your music collection, and load tracks. You can also place Surface Dial directly over the area of your DJ software where you control music tracks. The radial menu appears, and you can rotate Surface Dial to navigate different modes, such as scrub, scratch, filter, and loop.

Set up Surface Dial

To get started with Surface Dial:

1. Remove the protective film from your Surface Dial.
2. Open the battery compartment, which is located on the bottom of your Surface Dial.
3. Make sure there are two AAA batteries inside.
4. Remove the battery tab.
5. Press and hold the Pair button next to the batteries for 5 - 7 seconds, then release it. The light flashes white when Surface Dial is in pairing mode.
6. From your Surface, select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
7. Turn on Bluetooth.
8. Select Add device > Bluetooth > Surface Dial > Done.

Become familiar with Surface Dial

Here are a few things you can do with Surface Dial right out of the box and after completing initial setup:

• Volume. Rotate left to turn it down or right to turn it up. Click to mute and unmute.
• Scroll. Rotate left to scroll up, or right to scroll down.
• Zoom. In Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, rotate left to zoom out, or right to zoom in. Click to fit to screen.
• Undo. Rotate left to step through the undo history, or right to step through the redo history. Click to undo a single action.
• Brightness. Rotate left to make the display less bright, or right to make it brighter.

You can also customize aspects of your Surface Dial experience, including default tools, vibration (also known as haptic feedback), and hand setting. To customize settings:

1. Select Settings > Devices > Wheel.
2. Specify your preferred settings.
3. Select the Add button (+) to add a new tool. Several options are available, from increasing and lowering volume and brightness to zooming and scrolling to switching apps.

Map your DJ software to Surface Dial

Most modern DJ software allows you to customize controls and settings in the software, including mapping external devices like Surface Dial to specific functions such as volume control, crossfader control, effect parameter adjustments, and EQ adjustments. This flexibility makes the software adaptable to different hardware setups and user preferences, providing a tailored experience.

Note: The specific mapping options and their ease of use can vary between different DJ software. Refer to the documentation that came with your DJ software.

A few helpful tips

To further develop DJ skills and to increase the potential of Surface Dial, consider these tips:

• Experiment and practice: Go for it and experiment with the different functions of Surface Dial. Practice regularly to develop muscle memory and improve your workflow.
• Customize your setup: Tailor your DJ setup to optimize the use of Surface Dial. Experiment with different placements and configurations in your workspace to find what feels best for you.
• Learn advanced techniques: Explore advanced techniques like scratching and sampling, and how Surface Dial can help enhance these skills.
• Stay updated: Keep up with the latest developments in DJ software and hardware. New features and updates may introduce additional ways to use Surface Dial.
• Connect with other DJs: Share experiences and tips with other DJs who use Surface Dial. Collaborate on projects and learn from others.

Memorable mixes with the help of Surface Dial

Surface Dial is a fun, creative partner that can help you take your DJ skills to the next level. Remember: it's not just about playing cool tracks; it's about creating memorable experiences of music. Practice is key. The more you experiment with Surface Dial and mixing music, the more proficient you can become.