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Watch Wide Awake’s Trap-Influenced Mini Mix for Serato
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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Replace Your Lost or Damaged Serato Control CDs
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
Watch: Skratch Bastid Performs Routine Using Rane’s 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 Releases Serato DJ Pro
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.
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
How to Redrum With Roland’s DJ-808
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 DJ 1.9.10 Announced
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)
Related: Watch Recloose Live Remix Hall & Oates’ ‘I Can’t Go for That’ Using Roland’s DJ-505
Watch Recloose Live Remix Hall & Oates’ ‘I Can’t Go for That’ Using Roland’s DJ-505
Veteran DJ/producer Recloose stopped by DJcity’s Los Angeles office to showcase Roland’s new DJ-505 controller for Serato DJ. Announced in August, the DJ-505 is a smaller, two-channel version of the DJ-808. To demonstrate its power, Recloose live remixed Daryl Hall & John Oates’ timeless classic, “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do).”
Follow Recloose on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Related: Review: Roland DJ-808 Controller
Review: Reloop Mixon 4 Controller
There are a lot of DJ controllers on the market, but the Reloop Mixon 4 isn’t your standard device. Designed for Serato DJ and Algoriddim djay, the Mixon 4 can be used with both laptops and mobile devices. But does the Mixon 4’s versatility make it worth the purchase? Find out on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks.
Watch: A-Trak Reflects on His Career and Performs a Routine at Serato
A-Trak at Coney Art Walls in New York City. (Photo Credit: Mel D. Cole)
Following the success of his Goldie Awards DJ and producer battle in September, A-Trak sat down with Serato to reflect on his career. The Fool’s Gold chief also performed a routine using his single “Believe” featuring Quavo and Lil Yachty.
The seven-part interview series is broken down into the following topics:
– Starting off as a turntablist
– When he learned how to rock parties
– How he discovered Serato
– Where he gets his inspiration from
– Why he improvises his sets
– His evolution as a producer
– Why he launched the Goldie Awards
Watch the interview series and routine below.
Related: Watch A-Trak Explain How He Produced ‘Believe’ Feat. Lil Yachty and Quavo
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