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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

SoundSwitch for Serato DJ Is Now Available

SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch, a new software and hardware package that provides an interface between Serato DJ and lighting systems, is now available.

SoundSwitch enables DJs to attach lighting cues and effects to audio files, which are automatically triggered when the music is played through Serato DJ.

​”DJs can now easily consider the impact lighting can have on their live performance and in turn the experience of their crowd,” SoundSwitch CEO Zak Meyers said in a press release. “We are looking forward to seeing how DJs approach SoundSwitch and what affect [sic] it has in the performance space.”

The hardware and software package can be purchased via SoundSwitch’s website for $499 USD​. Those who buy the bundle will gain access to the software immediately, but the hardware won’t arrive until August.

Watch Serato’s demo video below and stayed tuned for a review from Mojaxx on DJcityTV.

Related: The Ultimate Starter Kit for DJ Lighting: Chauvet’s Gigbar 2

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Friday, July 8, 2016

Watch Thugli’s ‘Listen Up’ Routine for Serato

Thugli

Toronto duo Thugli is best known for their hard-hitting trap productions, which have been supported by the likes of A-Trak, Diplo, and Just Blaze. However, the group’s members Pat Drastik and Tom Wrecks are also skilled turntablists, the former of which has won Thre3style and DMC championships. Watch above to see them perform their 2013 heater “Listen Up” using the Serato DJ-powered Pioneer DJM-S9.

Related: Watch Thugli’s Set for the MikiDz Show

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

First Look: Serato DJ 1.9.2 Public Beta

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Serato released the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.2 on Tuesday. According to their press release, the version focuses on “stability and bug fixes, as well as important workflow and interface improvements.” Watch Mojaxx‘s first look above and download the beta here.

Related: Using the ‘Silent Cue Point Start’ Technique in Serato DJ

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Serato, Tips and Tricks,
Saturday, May 28, 2016

Using the ‘Silent Cue Point Start’ Technique in Serato DJ

Turntable Techniques


 
DJcityTV and Beat Refinery have returned with a new episode of Turntable Techniques, this time focusing on the “silent cue point start” in Serato DJ. The technique enables DJs to keep their crossfaders and upfaders open while mixing in new tracks. It is essential for certain kinds of routines, especially those that require DJs to have both hands on one deck. Watch above to see instructor DJ Trayze, a former Red Bull Thre3style USA finalist, demonstrate the technique with two examples.
 
Related: Using Acapella Edits to Enhance Your DJ Sets, Part 2

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

MIDI Mapping Pitched Cue Points in Serato DJ

MIDI mapping

Denon DJ’s MCX8000 controller has a new feature called “Pitch Play,” which enables DJs to play pitched cue points as they would with notes on a keyboard. While the feature is currently only available on the 8000, German inventor Radikarl has made a MIDI mapping for Serato DJ that brings similar functionality to other hardware, like Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S9.

Related: Watch Serato DJ’s New Key Shifting and Hardware Remapping Features in Action

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Mojaxx, Serato, Tips and Tricks,
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Review: Pulselocker Streaming Service for DJs


 
For this week’s episode of Tips & Tricks, Mojaxx gives an honest review of Pulselocker, a music streaming service that’s designed for DJs. Up until recently, the service was only available in niche DJ software like PCDJ Red and future.dj. However, Serato added support for Pulselocker in March and Pioneer announced that it will be available in rekordbox this spring.
 
Related: Numark Dashboard Reviewed

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Mojaxx, Pulselocker, Serato, Tips and Tricks,

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