Serato
Serato Announces Public Beta for New Sampler Plugin
Serato has launched the public beta of Serato Sample, a new plugin for producers. The plugin brings some of the best features of Serato to the production world.
Sample enables producers to find and manipulate samples in tracks with leading music production software such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Maschine. It also works in other DAWs, although they’re currently not supported.
Sample differs from other plugins of its kind in a couple of ways. Firstly, it’s based on an improved version of Serato DJ’s familiar cue point workflow. Secondly, it enables producers to instantly find samples in a track with a feature called Autoset. And thirdly, it enables producers to detect and shift the key of a track with Serato’s Pitch ‘n Time technology.
In an announcement on their website, Serato CEO Young Ly said,
“Over the years we’ve seen huge growth in the crossover between DJing and producing, so it feels like a natural next step for us to return to the world of production. And in turn, it made sense to leverage our successful plugin, Pitch ‘n Time.”
The plugin has already been praised by notable DJ/producers.
“This is insane,” DJ Jazzy Jeff wrote on Instagram. “If you sample, this is a total game changer!”
DJ Dahi, whose produced for Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, said, “I like being able to get the ideas out quickly. You can’t hold on to music; this helps you get it out.”
The public beta is currently only available to experienced producers. You can find out if you make the cut by applying at Serato’s website.
Watch Serato’s introductory video below.
Related: Serato DJ 1.9.6 Now Available
How to Deal With Sun Glare When DJing Outside
DJs are playing more outdoor gigs now that spring has arrived. However, sun glare poses a challenge for DJs who perform outside. On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx discusses how to keep your laptop screen clear and legible even on the brightest of days.
Related: Protect Your Turntables From Bass and Other Vibration With the MK Stands Isolation Boots
Watch Live Evil Perform ‘Bang That’ at Serato
Vancouver duo Live Evil (Kutcorners and DJ Marvel) have made a name for themselves with their remixes and live performances. Their sets feature impressive combinations of finger drumming, scratching, sample triggering, and other techniques.
Now, Live Evil has put their skills on display in an three-minute routine for DJcityTV. The video, which was filmed at Serato‘s Los Angeles studio, shows them performing an original track called “Bang That.” Viewers can also learn how to perform the routine with six free lessons from music education app, Melodics.
Watch above and download the lessons here (use promo code BANG-THAT).
How to Use Custom Cue Points in Serato DJ
Customizing the cue points in your DJ performance software can streamline and open up new options for your sets. On this episode of Turntable Techniques, the Beat Refinery‘s DJ As-One discusses how to use them in Serato DJ.
Related: How to Use ‘Transition Stingers’
Chris Karns Discusses His Live Setup for Pretty Lights
Chris Karns performs with Pretty Lights in Morrison, Colorado in 2016. (photo credit: Jesse Borrell)
Serato recently caught up with former DMC World Champion, Chris Karns, who’s currently on tour with the Pretty Lights band. The Denver native has been working with the group for the past three years.
Karns discussed how his approach to DJing has changed since joining the band, the various components of his setup, and how he uses Serato DJ. Specifically, Karns explained how he uses the Pitch ‘n Time expansion pack and Ableton Link.
In addition to the interview, Karns put together an eclectic hour-long set for the SeratoCast.
Watch the convo and stream the mix below.
Serato DJ 1.9.6 Now Available
The final version of Serato DJ 1.9.6 is now available to download, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements, especially for DVS users.
DVS improvements include the Anti-Drift option to stabilize BPM, Smart Sync, and improvements to needle drop sensitivity. Other new features include Favorite FX Banks, Chronological Loops, Recording Loops, the Enable/Disable Hot Cues option, and support for the Reloop RMX-90 DVS mixer. 1.9.6 also comes with the usual stability and performance improvements.
Nick Maclaren, Serato’s Head of Strategy, said in the press release:
“After paying close attention to user feedback over weeks of beta testing, we are now thrilled to officially release Serato DJ 1.9.6. Our goal for version 1.9.6 was to hone in and fine tune features that are really important to our professional DJ customers.”
In conjunction with the launch, Serato hosted a live stream event on Wednesday at their headquarters in New Zealand.
Download 1.9.6 here, and watch the live stream along with Mojaxx’s “first look” below.
Related: Watch DJ Manwell, Stro Elliot and 14KT Perform With Serato DJ and Ableton Link
Watch DJ Manwell, Stro Elliot and 14KT Perform With Serato DJ and Ableton Link
At the end of 2016, Serato set out to find three artists to demonstrate Ableton’s Link feature with Serato DJ. DJ Manwell and hip-hop producers Stro Elliot and 14KT answered the call and put together an impressive routine, which is now available to watch.
Ableton Link is a wireless technology that keeps devices in time over a local network, so artists can “forget the hassle of setting up and focus on playing music.” DJs, producers, and musicians can sync with each other via Link-enabled DVS software such as Serato DJ and Ableton Live and DAWs like Ableton Live, Maschine, and Reason.
To showcase the technology, Manwell used two Reloop turntables and the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer, Stro used Ableton Push 2, and 14KT used the Roland DJ-808 controller. They were given three rules: They had to perform linked together, use their own music, and make a tempo change in their set. The end result was a freestyle jam session over a hip-hop beat.
Watch the trio’s performance above and learn more about Ableton Link here.
DJ Spider Throws Down Grunge-Influenced Routine for Serato
Fresh off the heels of touring with Blink-182, DJ Spider is back with a routine for Serato’s From the Studio series. The video, which was filmed at the company’s Los Angeles studio, shows Spider throwing down a bass-heavy routine that samples Alice in Chains’ grunge classic, “Man in the Box.”
First Look: Serato DJ 1.9.6 Public Beta
At the end of January, Serato released the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.6. The update adds significant DVS improvements, including an Anti-Drift option, Smart Sync, and improvements to needle drop sensitivity.
Now, after two weeks of testing, Mojaxx provides a first look at the version on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks. Watch above and join the beta here.
Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ 1.9.5
DJ Ease Drops New Routine for Serato
Popular
-
November 19, 2017
Listen to DJ Kiss’ DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Kiss is an open-format DJ from Paris. He serves up a half-hour hip hop loaded mix, which was recorded in one take for his edition of the DJcity Podcast...
-
February 24, 2020
Listen to DJ Ruky’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Ruky is a DJcity ambassador from Colombo, Sri Lanka. He's known for blending afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop, and soca into his sets. He is also a residen...
-
August 18, 2017
Milan’s DJ SAX Drops DJcity Podcast Mix
Established and recognised DJ, Milan's DJ SAX presents his DJcity Podcast. With over 20 years experience, he has been rocking parties across Europe and is...
-
March 9, 2020
Listen to Michael Walls’ DJcity Podcast Mix
Michael Walls is an open-format DJ and house music producer from Newcastle, UK. He performs across some of the hottest residences in the city and Michael o...
-
October 15, 2020
Pioneer DJ Announces DJM-S11 Mixer
(Source: Pioneer DJ) Pioneer DJ has announced the DJM-S11 mixer, the successor to its game-changing DJM-S9. The two-channel, four-deck battle mixer builds...
-
December 21, 2022
Top 30 Remixes, Bootlegs, and DJ Edits of 2022
GRAYMATTER. Yesterday, DJcity revealed its most downloaded tracks of 2022. Today, we dive deeper to uncover the most popular remixes, bootlegs, and edits o...
-
December 20, 2018
Top 30 Remixes, Bootlegs and DJ Edits of 2018
Last week, DJcity revealed its most downloaded tracks of 2018. Today, we dive deeper to uncover the most popular remixes, bootlegs, and edits of the year...
-
February 2, 2022
Listen to DJ Rokit’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Rokit is from Berlin, Germany. He hosts the renowned "Any Given Thursday" party at Club Bricks and holds residencies at Avenue and the Weekend Club. Str...
-
December 5, 2018
Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed Artists, Songs, and Albums of 2018
Drake (Source: Instagram) Spotify has revealed its list of the most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of 2018 on the platform. With over 8.2 billion stre...
-
March 31, 2017
Chris Karns Discusses His Live Setup for Pretty Lights
Chris Karns performs with Pretty Lights in Morrison, Colorado in 2016. (photo credit: Jesse Borrell) Serato recently caught up with former DMC World Champi...