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Mike 2600, a 2016 Red Bull Music 3Style U.S. finalist, has put down a creative mini mix for Serato’s In The Mix series. His 19-minute set consists of a variety of genres and is full of unexpected live blends throughout.

A Nashville, Tennessee native, Mike is also a graphic designer with the Burlesque of North America crew. He designed DJcity’s limited edition Fall 2017 sticker pack, which can be purchased in our online store.

Watch Mike’s mini mix above.

Related: Watch: djlazyboy Flips Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’ in Routine for Serato

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

djlazyboy, a veteran Bay Area turntablist, has released a short routine for Serato. The six-time DMC regional finalist applies his technical scratching style and body tricks to Anderson .Paak’s Malibu album single “Come Down.” djlazyboy closes his one-minute routine with creative wordplay using other funk and hip-hop hits.

Watch the video above.

Related: Listen to djlazyboy’s DJcity Podcast Mix

A-Trak is known for pushing the DJ culture forward by creating new ideas to use in his routines then sharing how he comes up with them. As he in November when he broke down how he constructed his “rockstar” routine.

Today, the Fool’s Gold Chief has explained how he came up with a creative way to use Serato DJ Pro’s Slip Mode feature.

Slip Mode is a tool that enables DJs to manipulate a track without losing its playback position.

A-Trak uses the feature to integrate scratching into his mix while maintaining a continuous groove. He combines it with another idea he had in which he uses loops in his set instead of full tracks and what he achieves is a new way to perform a scratch routine.

In the video, A-Trak discusses his thought process behind the idea. He then demonstrates the technique using Basement Jaxx‘s 1999 interlude, “Jazzalude.”

Watch it above.

Related: A-Trak: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

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