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Serato DJ 1.9.6 Is Now in Public Beta
Serato has released the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.6, a version which the company has called “one of our best updates yet.”
The release includes the following changes:
– Significant DVS improvements, including the new Anti-Drift option to stabilize BPM, Smart Sync, and improvements to needle drop sensitivity.
– Feature improvements, including Favorite FX banks, Chronological Loops, Reordering Loops, and Enable/Disable Hot Cues.
– Pitch Play mappings for supported hardware (requires Pitch ‘n Time DJ license).
– Significant stability and performance improvements.
Get more information and join the beta here.
Related: Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 2
Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 2
This year’s Red Bull Thre3style US Champion Trayze has returned with part two of his demo of Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 controller. The Washington, D.C. native originally performed the routine on “909 Day” in September, a 24-hour live stream hosted by Roland and Serato.
Tracklist:
1. AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It – DJ Snake Remix
2. Cajmere – Percolator – Zagam 2K14 Remix – Trayze 909 Day Edit
3. Inner City – Good Life – Matt Smallwood Remix
4. AlunaGeorge – I’m In Control – Matthew Law & Jabair Remix – Trayze 909 Day Edit
5. Stevie Nicks – Stand Back – Trayze 909 Day Live Remix
Related: Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 1
Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 1
In September, Roland and Serato unveiled their new DJ-808 controller during a special 24-hour live stream event. To showcase the device, the companies called on Red Bull Thre3style US Champion Trayze to throw down a set.
Thankfully, those who missed the stream can watch Trayze perform the same routine in a new video filmed at Serato’s New York studio. Check it out above and stay tuned for part two.
Tracklist:
1. Eddie Kendricks – Day By Day
2. Lil Wayne – Let The Beat Build
3. Lil Wayne ft. Mannie Fresh – Go DJ
4. Mssingno – XE3 (Wheathin Turn)
5. Bassnectar ft. Mighty High Coup – The 808 Track
6. Clipse ft. Kelis & Pharrell – When the Last Time
7. Tropkillaz & Buku – Follow The Beat – Trayze 909 Day Edit
8. Faith Evans – Love Like This
9. Beyonce ft. Sean Paul – Baby Boy – Trayze 909 Day Edit
10. AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It – DJ Snake Remix
Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ 1.9.5
Serato Releases Serato DJ 1.9.5
After nearly three weeks of public testing, Serato has released the official version of Serato DJ 1.9.5. The highly anticipated update adds support for Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-2000NXS2 player and DJM-900NXS2 mixer.
Matt Cleland, Serato’s Product Planner, said in the press release:
“This update is huge for working club DJs as it provides support for two pieces of kit that many DJs will encounter on a nightly basis. With the Serato DJ Club Kit license, DJs can now connect directly to the Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS2 mixer without the need for a separate interface. Two USB connections on this mixer also means changeover is easier than ever. As well as this, the CDJ-2000NXS2 will also control Serato DJ in HID mode via USB connection.”
Also included are a number of minor changes and stability improvements, including memory optimizations for better performance.
Serato DJ 1.9.5 can be downloaded here.
More information about the Serato DJ Club Kit license can be found here.
Serato DJ 1.9.5 Public Beta Now Available
Serato has released the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.5. The update adds HID support for the Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2 and plug-and-play support for the DJM-900NXS2 when used with Serato DJ Club Kit. The beta also includes bug fixes as well as stability improvements.
Download it on Serato’s website.
Using Serato DJ’s Beat Jump Feature for Blends
Serato DJ’s Beat Jump feature, which was introduced in version 1.7.4, enables DJs to jump forward and backward in tracks while staying in time. It gives DJs more time to mix, as they can skip straight to the track’s hook and other sections.
On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx shares a creative technique for using the feature for blends. Watch above.
Related: Using the ‘Silent Cue Point Start’ Technique in Serato DJ
Serato Adds macOS Sierra Support to Serato DJ
Serato has added support for macOS Sierra to Serato DJ. Sierra is the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system, which was formally known as OS X.
However, the company has advised DJs to check the compatibility of their hardware with Sierra before upgrading. Many devices do not currently support Sierra and others require driver or firmware updates.
The following devices are currently not supported:
Allen & Heath Xone:DB2
Allen & Heath Xone:DB4
Mixars DUO
Numark NS6
Numark NS7
Numark NS7II
Numark V7
Rane MP2015
Rane Sixty-One
Rane Sixty-Two
Rane Sixty-Four
Rane Sixty-Eight
Rane TTM57mkII
The following devices require a driver or firmware update:
Denon MCX8000 (download firmware here)
An up-to-date list of supported and unsupported hardware can be found on Serato’s website.
Serato DJ Support Coming to Pioneer’s DJM-900NXS2
The lack of Serato DJ support in Pioneer DJ’s DJM-900NXS2 mixer has been a deal breaker for many people. Thankfully, Serato has announced that support for Serato DJ will come to the DJM-900NXS2 by the end of the year.
The support will be available as part of the Serato DJ Club Kit license bundle, which is comprised of Serato DJ and the DVS Expansion Pack.
Watch Mojaxx‘s review of the DJM-900NXS2 below.
First Look: SoundSwitch for Serato DJ
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx provides a first look at SoundSwitch, a new product that enables DJs to control DMX lighting with Serato DJ.
SoundSwitch, which was announced in June, is a joint venture between Serato and fellow New Zealand company Onesixone.
First Look: Serato DJ 1.9.3 Public Beta
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx has provided a first look at the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.3, which was released on Wednesday. The update introduces support for Ableton Link, a technology that enables DJs to sync Serato DJ with Ableton Live and other Serato DJ setups over a local network. The beta also includes updates to the Serato DJ Sample Player and MIDI mapping, along with various bug fixes.
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