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First Look: Serato DJ Pro 2.5 Public Beta
Earlier today, Serato launched the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.5 and Lite 1.5. In this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at the Serato DJ Pro 2.5 beta, which includes support for macOS 11 Big Sur, improved Phase functionality, and an offline locker for Beatsource LINK and Beatport LINK.
Download the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.5 or Lite 1.5 here and try Beatsource LINK for free here.
Watch Mo’s first look above.
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Beatsource LINK’s Offline Mode is Coming to Serato DJ

In October, after months of anticipation, Beatsource integrated the Beatsource LINK music streaming service for open-format DJs with Serato DJ. It was a groundbreaking advancement; however, it was just the beginning of their partnership with Serato.
Today, we’re excited to announce that Beatsource LINK’s offline mode, which enables DJs to mix without an internet connection, is coming to Serato DJ Pro 2.5 and Lite 1.5 soon. You’ll be able to mix anywhere with Beatsource LINK.
Can’t wait? You can test Beatsource LINK’s offline mode in the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.5 and Lite 1.5 here.
Don’t have Beatsource LINK? Try it free.
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Serato and Splice Announce ‘BeatFighter – ‘Slam Dunk’ Edition’ Beat Battle
Serato’s beatmaking competition series BeatFighter is back. The “Slam Dunk” edition, co-sponsored by music production platform Splice, invites aspiring producers to compete with challengers from around the globe for a shot at a $20,000 USD grand prize.
To enter, download the BeatFighter sound pack from Splice Sounds using the promo code “beatfighter”.
Make your hottest 1-minute beat in Serato Studio, then upload your screen recording to Instagram tagging #seratobeatfighter, @seratostudio, and @splice.
Finalists will be chosen on Instagram by way of interactive, public voting. A special guest judge will then pick the top three winners via a live stream on Serato’s Twitch channel. In addition to the $20,000 USD grand prize, 2nd place will be awarded $4,000 and 3rd place walks away with $1,000. Entries close on March 28, 2021.
Check out Serato’s website for more info.
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RANE Announces Its First All-in-One Controller, the ONE

RANE ONE. (Source: Serato)
RANE has officially entered the controller market with the release of the ONE. Similar to the design of the TWELVE, the ONE aims to satisfy the needs of turntablists while providing the convenience of a portable, all-in-one piece of tech.
The ONE features motorized platters with 7.2-inch removable acrylic disks. The mixer section features an adjustable crossfader, allowing scratchers to fine-tune their experience. Each deck has eight RGB pads and includes the Scratch Bank feature recently added to Serato DJ Pro, which allows users to easily load scratch samples or full tracks to either deck.
In related news, Serato has announced their latest update, Serato DJ Pro 2.4.4. This update provides support for the RANE ONE and will be available on their website at 12 PM PST.
Watch Mojaxx’s full review of the RANE ONE controller below.
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Beatsource Teams With Serato for All-Stars Competition

Beatsource is all about recognizing talented DJs. That’s why they have teamed up with Serato on the Beatsource All-Stars competition. DJs from around the world can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 paid headlining DJ set on Serato’s Twitch channel on Dec. 23, 2020. The winner will perform along with Four Color Zack, DJ Spider, and DJ Diamond Kuts.
How to enter
- Film yourself performing a 10-minute mix using Beatsource LINK and Serato DJ. You can only use tracks from Beatsource LINK.
- Upload your video to IGTV and tag #BeatsourceAllstars, @serato, and @beatsourceofficial in your caption. Your video must be published by midnight PST on Dec. 8, 2020.
Judging
Beatsource will review all entries on Dec. 9, 2020, and select one winner on Dec. 16, 2020. The mixes will be judged on creativity and vibe.
Additional prizes
- • One-year Beatsource LINK Pro subscription
- • Serato DJ Suite and Serato Studio lifetime licenses
- • Phase Ultimate, Case, and slipmats
- • Nomatic Travel Pack
- • Limited edition Beatsource and Serato merchandise
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First Look: Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 4-Channel DJ Controller for rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro

Pioneer DDJ-FLX6. (Source: Pioneer DJ)
Pioneer DJ has announced the DDJ-FLX6, a brand new four-channel controller supported in both rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro. The controller combines unique features and a professional club-style layout while staying portable and affordable.
The DDJ-FLX6 introduces Merge FX, a new feature that makes it easy for DJs to mix different music styles. The controller includes the Jog Cutter function that applies a professional scratch effect to the last Hot Cue or playback position on the deck in use and built-in presets containing a combination of Serato DJ Pro effects and looping controls. First introduced for the DJM-S11, the DDJ-FLX6 features Scratch Bank, which allows users to load scratch samples or full tracks for pad mode use.
In this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes an in-depth first look at the multifaceted development.
Watch below.
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