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Serato DJ marches onwards with an incremental update to Serato DJ 1.5.2, that as well as enabling a few more controllers to be upgraded from Serato DJ Intro, it also debuts the next “Chips” FX Expansion pack, that for $19 is as cheap as… no, I won’t do that.
Behold the missive from Serato HQ:
SERATO ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF SERATO DJ 1.5.2
Serato DJ 1.5.2 – The latest update for Serato DJ includes brand new FX powered by iZotope for Serato’s new FX Expansion Packs. Scrollable FX drop-down menus, support for the Vestax VCI-100 MKII, Numark MixDeck Quad and the brand new Pioneer DDJ-SB Serato DJ Intro controllers and a healthy dose of maintenance / bug fixes for continued stability and performance.
Sam Gribben, CEO of Serato, says: “We’re very pleased to announce our latest update of Serato DJ with the release of version 1.5.2. This includes the ‘Chip Pack’, the third iZotope FX Expansion Pack release, along with upgrade support for another two Serato DJ Intro controllers and support for the brand new Serato DJ Intro controller from Pioneer, the DDJ-SB.
This release brings us one step closer to 1.6 with comprehensive DVS support in Serato DJ. Next year promises to be a very exciting one with everything we have planned.”
Key new features of Serato DJ 1.5.2
SERATO DJ FX EXPANSION PACK – CHIP PACK
Chip Pack, a new FX Expansion Pack powered by iZotope is available to purchase for USD19.
Expansion Packs can be purchased / activated in-app within the Serato DJ ‘Online’ window, or from the Serato Online Store.
Each new FX Expansion Pack comes with several base FX for use in Single FX Mode, plus, a large number of base FX variations for use in Multi FX Mode.
For the full list of FX available in the Chip Pack, and to watch Tom from the Serato Development Team demo the new FX, please visit serato.com/dj/expansion-packs/fx
SCROLLABLE FX DROP-DOWN MENU
New to Serato DJ 1.5.2 is Scrollable FX drop-down Menus in both single and multi FX mode.
We have optimized the FX drop-down menus. Shortening them and adding scroll allows for a larger FX list and stops the list obscuring the library.
SUPPORT FOR VESTAX VCI-100 MKII, NUMARK MIXDECK QUAD & PIONEER DDJ-SB
Serato DJ 1.5.2 now supports the Vestax VCI-100 MKII, Numark MixDeck Quad and Pioneer DDJ-SB Serato DJ Intro controllers as a paid upgrade.
Users of these controllers have the option to buy a Serato DJ upgrade from serato.com or activate a Free 14 Day Trial to take advantage of all the advanced features Serato DJ has to offer. It’s easy to activate within the software, just download Serato DJ 1.5.2 and follow the in-app instructions.
Serato DJ 1.5.2 can be downloaded direct from serato.com/dj/downloads.
It’s also worth checking out the release notes too:
Added Hardware Support
- Vestax VCI-100 mk II
- Numark MixDeck Quad
- Pioneer DDJ-SB
New Software Features
- New Chip Pack DJ FX Expansion Pack
- Added scrollable FX drop down menus
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Novation Dicer showing unpredictable behavior
- Fixed strip search on Numark NS7 always jumping to the beginning of a track
- Fixed DDJ-SP1 so it can not enter Slicer Modes 1 & 2 when in ABS Mode
- Fixed the platter resolution on the Vestax VCI-300
- Fixed Novation Twitch pitch adjustment being latching when loading a new track
- Fixed Novation Twitch effect depth on left hand deck sometimes not working
- Fixed lighting on the Numark NS6 jog wheel
- Fixed DDJ-WeGo Deck D platter controlling Deck A on the DDJ-WeGo
- Fixed non adjustable upfader curve on the MixDeckQuad
- Fixed Performance Pads 7 and 8 not turning off in sampler mode on the VCI-380
- Fixed FX LEDs in Single Mode on Twitch
- Fixed FX Scroll on Numark Mixdeck Pro
- Fixed NS6 gets stuck in Beat Grid Slip Mode
- Fixed VCI-380 Double track load
- Fixed MC2000 gets stuck in Fast FWD/RWD mode when Shift is released first
- Fixed brightness levels for Novation dicer in auto loop mode and inactive loops
- Fixed wrong colour for cue button on the Novation Twitch
Other Changes
- Simple Upfader Start on the NS7 and NS7MKII: holding shift and using the upfader performs upfader start
As ever, it’s free and available for download today.