It’s update time for Serato DJ again. Nothing major for the software itself, but more about making other things work. The Mixars Duo mixer is about to hit shop around the world, Rane’s ongoing battle with El Capitan looks to be coming to an end (pretty please release the MP25 drivers), and Pulselocker basic is available too.
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From Auckland, New Zealand, 10th May 2016 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SERATO DJ 1.9.1 update is now available.
The Serato DJ 1.9.1 update includes a number of important bug fixes and performance improvements alongside support for
- The all-new MIXARS Duo 2-channel mixer.
- Mac OS X El Capitan support for Rane Sixty-Series mixers.
- Support for the Pulselocker Basic Plan pricing.
Download and update to Serato DJ 1.9.1
MIXARS Duo
Serato DJ 1.9.1 adds support for the Mixars Duo.
The Duo is a brand new Serato DJ and DVS enabled 2-channel mixer from all-new Italian based DJ company, MIXARS. dBTechnologies as part of the RCF Group, are launching the MIXARS brand and Serato is the first software partner with the Duo, a mixer designed with close collaboration between both companies.
Price for the MIXARS Duo will be $999 USD and $999 EU.
- Serato DJ + DVS Enabled. Plug-and-play with Serato DJ and using turntables/CDJs with Serato Control Vinyl/CDs.
- Integrated 24-bit/48kHz high quality audio interface.
- Mini-innofader for precise cuts.
- 8 RGB rubber performance pads for control of Cues and Samples as well as a unique switch for quick swapping between modes.
- Dedicated Sampler volume control.
- Control for Serato DJ FX and Looping.
- Built in USB HUB to power third party USB devices and MIDI controllers.
- MIC input with tone adjustment (Combo Input).
- Easy accessible AUX input.
- Analog High/Low-Pass filter on each channel.
- USB 2.0 high speed class compliant audio and MIDI USB ports.
- Fully assignable MIDI functionality via USB can transmit most control information to external devices and can also be used as a MIDI controller.
- When using Serato DJ, FX are post-fader.
- Unique crossfader cut-in control.
Rane Sixty-Series mixer support in Mac OS X El Capitan
The Rane Sixty-One, Sixty-Two, Sixty-Four and Sixty-Eight are now supported on Mac OS X El Capitan, in conjunction with Serato DJ 1.9.1. There are updated drivers bundled in this update, which can be installed when running Serato DJ 1.9.1 with your hardware connected for the first time.
Updated drivers for the Rane SL2, SL3 and SL4 interfaces will be available shortly.
Read a full list of hardware compatibility with Mac OS X El Capitan.
Pulselocker Basic Plan Support
You can now use the Pulselocker Basic Plan with Serato DJ. This allows the streaming of two tracks at once via Pulselocker but does not provide any offline capabilities and is not cleared for use in public venues and clubs.
- Pulselocker Basic Plan is USD $9.99 per month
- Pulselocker Professional Plan is USD $19.99 per month
Learn more about Pulselocker in Serato DJ.
Bug Fixes and Optimisations
This release includes a number of important stability improvements for all Serato DJs. Read the full list of bug fixes, changes and additions in the Serato DJ 1.9.1 release notes.
Download Serato DJ and update here: http://serato.com/dj/downloads
So big ups to Mixars in getting the Duo into the shops and being part of the Serato mixer family. And welcome back to Rane Sixty This and That owners for getting to use Serato DJ again. And… well I don’t know what to say about Pulselocker basic. Neither myself or Mojaxx were especially happy with the pro version, and even at half the price the lack of offline play and dismally poor library still makes Pulselocker Basic an unappealing proposition.
Hopefully the pressure of poor reviews will make Pulselocker raise their game. Serato has done their bit, and they need to lean on their partner hard to keep up their end of the bargain.