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Since its inception in 1999, Serato has been at the cutting edge of audio software innovation, enabling DJs, producers and artists to take their creativity and performance to the next level. The brand’s first-ever product, Pitch ’n Time, has become the industry standard for time-stretching audio and forms the backbone of the company’s core product, Serato DJ. One of the most widely used and powerful DJ software tools available today, Serato DJ is constantly updated with new features and is revered by the most iconic DJs of our time. Serato has also established itself as a leading brand in music production with Serato Sample and Serato Studio, which have become go-to tools for Sample-based producers and beat-makers alike. In 2022 and 2023, Serato transformed the industry once again through the introduction of its real-time stem-splitting technology Serato Stems across its product range, to global and industry acclaim. Serato’s advanced suite of music production tools provides creators with endless possibilities for producing, sampling and remixing music that will continue to drive culture forward.

UPDATE: Serato DJ 1.7.1 — Akai Pro AMX and bug fixes

While we all wait for the Akai Pro AMX to arrive, Serato has been busy tinkering under the hood to bring support for it in Serato DJ 1.7.1 as well as despatching some bugs.

VIDEO: Arkaei on the Numark NV

Having a few spare hours to kill, we did what any self-respecting DJ would do - bust out the video camera and record a Numark NV demo. And eat cookies.

OFFICIAL: Serato DJ 1.7 is out now

The symbiosis between Serato and its hardware partners often means that new shiny is dependent upon our friends in New Zealand getting their ducks in a row and having everything ready for multiple partners. Such is the case with Serato DJ 1.7, which delivers Flip and DVS capability for a number of manufacturers. Read all about it after the jump.

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The Reloop Neon Serato DJ controller, with extra pictures

While everyone gets damp downstairs about mothership controllers, it's often the small ones that have the biggest impact. The Novation Dicers became a fairly standard fixture thanks to size and cost. And now the next generation of more capable but still affordable Serato controllers is here. The Reloop NEON is all that pad based goodness found on big boy controllers condensed down into a single unit.

VIDEO: Numark NV showcasing Serato Flip

It's showtime folks — DJ Expo that is. And with the rip-roaring success enjoyed by Numark with their NS7II at last year's show, it makes perfect sense total their latest and greatest to the same show. The Numark NV will be available for you to maul and paw, but for those who can't get to see it, there's a new video showcasing the NV with Serato Flip.

POLL: Controllers and DVS — real or perceived need?

This week has seen some big announcements from the Serato camp. A lot of this is around the new Serato DJ DVS add-on that lets suitable partner controllers run Serato DJ DVS without the need of external interfaces. You just plug in your turntables and media players and you're off. But we're still not sure how much of a need there is. Serato will have done their homework, but we'd like you to tell us if the need is real, perceived, or non-existent.

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Denon DJ MC6000mk2 units to get full Serato DJ

While Denon's MC6000mk2 might not easily sit alongside flagship units from Numark and Pioneer, it is still a very capable controller. And having snapped up by their unstoppable acquisition juggernaut, inMusic is keen to demonstrate commitment to the Denon brand, and has decided to ship all future MC6000mk2 units with the full Serato DJ package, and as announced previously, it will also be DVS expansion pack ready.

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NEW: Pioneer DDJ-SX2 — Flips, pads, jogs, and DVS

There's no denying that when Serato DJ came out, and with it the first dedicated controller in the shape of the Pioneer DDJ-SX, the DJ world collectively soiled its pants. There was a huge WOOT wave with subsequent insane sales, but as time passed, it was clear that there were a few things that could have been done better. The DDJ-SX2 is that unit that aims to do things better. Fully enabled for Serato Flip and DVS, with better pads and jogs, this is the DDJ-SX evolved.

Serato DJ 1.7 public beta — it’s a biggie

Time for a point release update from Serato. As mentioned in today's Seratofest marathon of posting, Serato DJ 1.7 is key to unlocking new features and hardware. But there's also a lot of long standing issues being addressed in this release. The public beta is up and ready for play. Sign up and give it a thorough hammering.

About that Serato DJ DVS Expansion pack

It's funny how things often come full circle. Serato gained fame via their Scratch Live DVS software. But once the controller revolution had got a grip, they turned their attention to that market. But now, with their Serato DJ DVS addon expansion pack, they want to make their controllers DVS friendly.

Akai Pro AMX and AFX — bringing Serato to producers

DJing and producing used to be disparate worlds. But now the line between them is increasingly blurred, with each camp wanting to dabble in the other. Serato tried to graft Ableton Live into Scratch Live with a great deal of promise but limited success. But now they've decided to work with Akai Pro to bring Serato DJ into the producer world via hardware that compliments APC units. The AMX and AFX controllers deliver a fair slice of the Serato DJ repertoire in a very familiar and cost effective way.

Introducing Serato Flip — hot cues just got hotter

It's quite possible that the core DJ skill of playing one record into another on beat reached peak development a number of years ago. So now it's a matter of taking the new stuff and doing more with it. Serato Flip is an expansion pack for Serato DJ that lets you record and playback hot cue and censor actions, and save them with the original track.