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Serato DJ 1.2.1: Serato Remote and more controllers

Mark Settle·
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Serato DJ 1.2.1

New kid on the Serato block Serato DJ hasn’t been left out of today’s upgrade onslaught. Just like Scratch Live before it, Serato DJ 1.2.1 has been updated for the new Serato Remote app, has the same free Loopmasters content, and for owners of the Numark N4 and Vestax Typhoon, they can now buy the Serato DJ Intro to full fat Serato DJ upgrade.

The very extensive words from Auckland:

serato dj 1.2.1

15th July 2013

For Immediate Release

SERATO ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF SERATO DJ 1.2.1

Serato DJ 1.2.1 – The latest update for Serato DJ, now includes support for Serato Remote – Serato’s first official App for iPad®, support for Numark N4 and Vestax Typhoon controllers as a paid upgrade, and free Loopmasters sample content.

Sam Gribben, CEO of Serato, says: “We’ve come a long way with Serato DJ since the launch in November last year, and this latest version is a big step forward. We’re very excited to be adding support for Serato Remote; our first iPad App. Serato Remote is the perfect companion for anyone using Serato DJ with any of the supported Pro Series controllers, or any supported Intro Series controller with an upgrade to Serato DJ. This latest upgrade also unlocks great potential for Numark N4 and Vestax Typhoon customers, giving them their first taste of Serato DJ. We’re working hard on the continued development of Serato DJ, and we’re excited about what the future holds.”

Serato DJ 1.2.1 Features

Support for Serato Remote 

  • Serato’s first official App for iPad. Available now from the App StoreSM for USD19.99.
  • Designed to compliment an existing Serato DJ setup, Serato Remote will connect seamlessly to your Serato laptop software and work with all supported Serato DJ hardware.
  • Serato Remote lets you see and perform all of your favorite Serato DJ functions without needing to touch your laptop. Control Cue Points, Loops and Samples. Load tracks and manipulate FX in ways that weren’t previously possible. See Serato’s famous Virtual Decks and Track Overviews so you can focus on the crowd and free yourself from your laptop.
  • Have control at your fingertips and enhance your Serato DJ performance. Serato Remote can be connected wirelessly freeing you to move around the stage or connected over USB for ultra low latency.
  • Designed with real world performance in mind, using big easy to hit buttons focusing on the most important performance features.
  • To watch Rui from Serato use Serato Remote, and for more information visit www.serato.com/remote

FREE Loopmasters sample content 

  • Serato have teamed up with Loopmasters to pull a range of samples from their immense and high quality catalogue of sound-wares.
  • Get 24 of the best Beats, Hits, Loops and Sweeps FREE to you when you download Serato DJ 1.2.1.
  • Simple installation. The Loopmasters sample content installer is included in the Serato DJ 1.2.1 download and will install straight to your Serato library as a crate. Get all the information here. 

Numark N4 and Vestax Typhoon Support 

  • Numark N4 and Vestax Typhoon users can now upgrade to Serato DJ 1.2.1 for USD129.
  • Users of these controllers also have the option to activate a Free 14 Day Trial and unlock the fully functional software to take advantage of all the advanced features it has to offer. Easy to activate within the software, just download Serato DJ 1.2.1 and follow the instructions in-app.
  • Serato DJ 1.2.1 also supports the following Serato DJ Intro controllers as a paid upgrade: Numark Mixtrack Pro, Mixtrack Pro II, Mixdeck, Mixdeck Express, Pioneer DDJ-ERGO, DDJ-WeGO1, Reloop TM2, Reloop TM4, Vestax VCI-400 and Denon MC2000 controllers.
  • Serato DJ is a comprehensive digital DJ platform that allows you to record and share your sets. Add acapellas and stems with 4 deck mixing for supported controllers. Color your mixes and blends with advanced FX, powered by iZotope. MIDI mapping for use with a secondary controller, and support for Serato Video to add a whole new visual element to your performance. All these professional level features and much more are available in Serato DJ 1.2.1.
  • Serato DJ 1.2.1 will be followed by further Serato DJ support for Serato DJ Intro and ITCH controllers such as: Vestax VCI-300, Novation Twitch, Numark V7, Numark Mixdeck Quad and Vestax VCI-100 Mk2 in a gradual rollout this northern summer/fall.
  • For Serato DJ Intro and Serato ITCH customers still waiting on support, you can choose to be notified when Serato DJ will be available for you at serato.com/dj/stay-informed
  • Serato DJ 1.2.1 can be downloaded direct from www.serato.com/dj/downloads

Serato DJ Features 

Serato DJ comes with the following features with more to come.

  • Free 14 Day Trial: Users of supported controllers can activate a Free 14 Day Trial to unlock the fully functional software and take advantage of the features it has to offer.
  • Great New FX Powered by iZotope: Load your choice of high quality FX, including: Delay, Echo, Version Echo, Ping Pong Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Distortion, High Pass Filter (HPF), Low Pass Filter (LPF), LFO Filter and Combo HP/LP Filter.
  • Multi FX Mode: Unlock the next evolution of creative control with a powerful and easy to use FX mode that allows users to select up to three effects per FX bank, and create their own unique blend of effects combinations.
  • MIDI Mapping: Take full advantage of Serato DJ’s features. MIDI mapping opens up the software to be mapped with a secondary MIDI controller.
  • Recording: Make mixtapes and save your night’s work to listen to or share later. Record your mix at the click of a button2.
  • Four Deck Mixing: Mix with four decks on supported four deck controllers.
  • Brand New User Interface: A greatly improved software layout that looks amazing and is simple to use. The new interface also offers two and four deck view modes for four deck controllers.
  • More Cue Points: Set and trigger up to 8 Cue Points in Serato DJ to quickly jump to different sections in your track.
  • Active Deck Display: Active decks are always displayed in two deck view modes for four deck controllers.
  • Mic/Aux Support: Available for supported controllers.
  • Bug and Stability Fixes: Serato DJ 1.2.1 comes with added performance optimization and stability fixes for rock solid performance.

You can view all the details in the Serato DJ 1.2.1 Release Notes.

As well as these features, Serato DJ Intro customers can expect to get all the same professional-level tools we offer when they upgrade to Serato DJ, including:

  • Looping: Manual Loops, Auto Loops and Loop Rolls are all available to creatively repeat and loop parts of your tracks in the mix.
  • Sync and Auto Tempo Matching: Lock tracks together for seamless grooves. Less time beat matching, more time to get creative.
  • Crates and Smart Crates: Make library management a breeze with Serato Crates and Smart   Crates. Build playlists, save your sets and organize your music.
  • SP-6: Trigger all your favorite stings, samples and loops over your tracks. 4 Banks of 6 sample slots, which can be synced to the playing decks.
  • Colored Waveforms: See the music with Serato’s ground breaking colored track waveforms.
  • Plug-and-Play Connectivity: Less time making it work, more time at the party.
  • Interoperable with your current Scratch Live, ITCH, DJ Intro and iTunes Music Library.
  • Serato Video Support.
  • Support for whitelabel.net files.

1 DDJ-WeGO firmware must be updated to be compatible with Serato DJ 1.2.1, which is available at http://pioneerdj.com/support
2 Feature not compatible with Numark Mixdeck and Mixdeck Express controllers.

There’s not much to add after this really. It’s all pretty self explanatory, and can be downloaded today from the Serato site.