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How to Use Pitch ‘n Time’s Key Sync Feature
Serato DJ’s Pitch ‘n Time plugin enables DJs to shift and sync the key of a track. It improves your ability to mix harmonically, helping to make your blends and transitions sound cleaner.
On this episode of Turntable Techniques, Beat Refinery instructor and 2016 Red Bull 3style U.S. Champion Trayze breaks down how to use Pitch ‘n Time’s key sync feature.
Watch the tutorial above.
Watch J. Espinosa Rep for Mexico in New Routine
With the Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin boxing match going down on Saturday, it seems right to share this Mexico-themed routine from J. Espinosa. Watch above to see him throw down a quick yet potent performance for Serato.
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Live Evil Performs Their New Single ‘Throw It’ Feat. P-Lo
Live Evil, a DJ/production duo made up of Vancouver natives Kutcorners and DJ Marvel, have returned with a quick routine for DJcityTV. The video, which was shot at Serato’s Los Angeles studio, shows them performing their new single “Throw It” featuring HBK Gang’s P-Lo.
Watch above and download the track on DJcity.
Follow Live Evil on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter
Serato Sample Is Now Available
After much anticipation, Serato has made its new Sample plugin available to the public. The production tool has been in an exclusive beta test for the past three months.
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. Sample is Serato’s first production tool since it launched Pitch ‘n Time in 1998.
The announcement was made on Monday on Serato’s blog.
“We initially launched Sample as a Beta for experienced producers to test. Feedback from this group helped us improve and cater to different producer’s needs, giving us the versatile, powerful, user-friendly plugin that’s now ready for trial and purchase.”
As an incentive, the company has offered a free 30-day trial for its users.
Download the trial or purchase Sample 1.0 here and watch Serato’s overview video above.
Related: First Look: Serato Sample
Watch a Producer Make a Track Using Serato Sample
Serato made waves in April when it announced Serato Sample, the company’s first VST plugin. Since then, a select group of producers have been experimenting with it as part of an exclusive public beta.
Ryan Enzed, a DJ/producer from New Zealand, has shared a video of himself doing just that. In the clip, he makes a track with samples that he built using the VST. He offers insight into his process, as he adds layers and manipulates sounds with features like Key Shift and Time Stretch. The finished song can be heard at the end.
Enzed is no stranger to producing and sharing his knowledge. His YouTube channel, which has over 6 million views, contains numerous production tutorials. As a producer, he has released music on Dim Mak and Big Fish Recordings.
Serato recently stopped accepting applications for the beta, and there’s no word on when Sample will be released. However, Enzed’s video provides producers with an in-depth look at it in the meantime.
Watch his video above.
Related: First Look: Serato Sample
DJcity and Serato to Live Stream SpydaT.E.K’s SiriusXM Show
SpydaT.E.K has teamed with DJcity and Serato to live stream his new SiriusXM show Globalization Sessions on Thursday. The event will take place at Serato’s studio in downtown Los Angeles.
The Mad Decent DJ/producer will be joined by special guests JSTJR, Dave Nada, Kid Kobra, Chaboi (Late Night Laggers crew), and Canyon Cody (Subsuelo crew).
Globalization Sessions, which airs every Monday night on SiriusXM’s Globalization channel, has received support from DJ Craze, Major Lazer‘s Jillionaire, GTA, Tropkillaz, and more.
The live stream will air at 3 p.m. PST on SpydaT.E.K‘s Facebook page. It will also be available on DJcity and Serato‘s pages.
Serato Releases Video Scratch Tool
Serato has released a video scratch tool as a special offer to its video users.
Designed by Mike Relm, Gamma Danger Vol. 1 consists of a scratch sentence and five exclusive instrumentals. The samples in the sentence are arranged with distinct visual elements.
Relm is best known for his film remixes, in which he combines music and film through scratching. His YouTube channel has garnered close to 19 million views.
Watch a demo below and download the video pack on Serato’s website.
Related: First Look: Serato Sample
Review: Reloop RMX-90 DVS Mixer for Serato DJ
For years, the only Serato DJ-enabled devices that Reloop offered were controllers. Then, in January, the German company unveiled the RMX-90 DVS, a four-channel mixer with native support for Serato DJ. In addition to the DVS integration, the RMX-90 also comes with onboard effects.
On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx provides an in-depth review of the RMX-90.
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Review: Roland DJ-808 Controller
Roland made a big splash last fall when they announced the DJ-808 controller for Serato DJ, their first DJ-specific product in almost 20 years.
Mojaxx spent a few weeks getting to know the impressive hardware, and has provided us with an in-depth review on Tips and Tricks.
Related: Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 1
First Look: Serato Sample
Producers have been eager to get their hands on Serato Sample ever since its introduction last week. The plugin is currently in private beta, though, which means that not everyone who applies will be accepted.
Thankfully, Mojaxx has given a “first look” at Sample to provide an overview of its features and clear up any confusion.
Watch above and apply for the beta on Serato’s website.
Related: Serato Announces Public Beta for New Sampler Plugin
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