Serato

Following his appearance on DJcity’s MikiDZ Show, Red Bull Music 3Style world champ Damianito threw down a mix at Serato’s London studio.

The DJcity Italy representative blends hip-hop, dancehall, house, rock, and more in the 21-minute mix. He also incorporates scratching, tone play, and even a talk box routine.

Watch above.

Related: Watch Damianito’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set

Serato’s Pitch ’n Time plugin can be used to play virtually any melody using a single cue point. By following a few easy steps, you can use the performance pads on a mixer to shift a cue point’s key, enabling you to perform creative tone play routines.

Watch Beat Refinery’s DJ Little Rock demonstrate the technique on this episode of Turntable Techniques.

Related: How to Use Pitch ‘n Time’s Key Sync Feature

In 2017, Mojaxx reviewed Roland’s flagship DJ controller, the DJ-808. Now, he takes a look at the company’s more affordable options: the DJ-505 and DJ-202. Both devices are all-in-one controllers that are designed to work with Serato DJ. And like the DJ-808, they both include the AIRA technology.

Watch Mo’s review above.

Related: Review: Roland DJ-808 Controller

Wide Awake, a DJ/producer duo comprised of DJcity UK’s CJ Beatz and Jordan Crisp, has put down a trap-influenced mini mix for Serato’s In The Mix series. Their set, which was filmed at Serato’s London studio, includes their single “Bang Your Head” featuring UK rapper Boya Dee.

Watch it above.

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Related: Watch DJ BZ’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

If you’re a working DJ who uses Serato software, chances are you’ll have to play a few gigs using control CDs. It’s also likely that you’ll end up breaking, scratching, or losing your CDs.

On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx explains how to replace your lost or damaged CDs and why you don’t ever need to buy new ones.

Related: First Look: Rane SEVENTY-TWO Mixer and TWELVE Controller

Fresh off of hosting DJcity’s “Bastid’s BBQ” at SXSW in March, Skratch Bastid linked up with Serato to cook up a routine using Rane’s new SEVENTY-TWO mixer and TWELVE controller. The devices were released Wednesday in conjunction with Serato DJ Pro’s 2.0.2 update.

After hitting SWSW, Skratch Bastid will be taking “Bastid’s BBQ” to Toronto and Calgary this summer.

Watch his routine above.

Related: First Look: Rane SEVENTY-TWO Mixer and TWELVE Controller

Serato has released Serato DJ Pro — its biggest update since launching Serato DJ.

Serato DJ Pro, formerly Serato DJ, introduces major changes, including 64-bit support, a practice mode, a new performance pad cue layout, plus more.

The company also updated Serato DJ Intro, which is now called Serato DJ Lite.

Serato DJ Pro is a free update for all existing Serato DJ users with a license or supported hardware, while Serato DJ Lite is free for everyone.

Watch Mojaxx‘s “first look” at Serato DJ Pro above.

Related: Enter the Serato Sample Challenge to Win $10,000

Serato has launched the Serato Sample Challenge, a beat-making contest in which the winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000. Yes, you read that right.

How to enter:

1. Create a beat using Serato Sample.

2. Make a video that showcases your beat. It must be less than 60 seconds and show Serato Sample in use.

3. Upload your video to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag #seratosamplechallenge and @seratosample. (Make sure your profile is set to public.) Facebook submissions must be posted on Serato Sample’s Facebook page.

Public voting, which takes place up until the deadline, will determine 10 finalists. (Early entry is encouraged in order to accumulate votes.) Judges Kenny Dope, DJ Spinna, and Suzi Analogue will then select the winner from the final 10 based on musicality and originality.

Launched in July, Serato Sample is a plugin that enables producers to find and manipulate samples in tracks using any DAW that supports VST and AU formats, such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro.

Get more info about the contest and vote for your favorite entries here.

Related: DJ Dahi Uses Serato Sample in New Rhythm Roulette Episode

On this episode of DJcityTV and Beat Refinery​’s Turntable Techniques, Trayze​ explains how to do live redrums with Roland’s DJ-808 controller using its TR-S drum machine and sounds. The technique can be used to beef up sections of tracks that don’t have drums (e.g.: the breakdown).

Related: Review: Roland DJ-808 Controller

Serato has announced the latest version of its Serato DJ software, 1.9.10.

The update adds support for the newest version of Apple’s macOS operating system, High Sierra, as well as the following new hardware: the Mixars QUATTRO four-channel club mixer and Denon DJ DNX1800 Prime mixer.

The QUATTRO is the first on the market to offer performance pads for all four software decks and is supported natively in 1.9.10.

Denon DJ’s SC5000 Prime player is also an officially supported Serato accessory, providing control of browsing and functions for up to four software decks with a single unit.

1.9.10 is now available to download from Serato’s website.

Serato DJ 1.9.10 on the Denon DJ SC5000. (Photo source: Mojaxx)

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