Serato Audio Research are pleased to announce the release of Scratch Live 2.1 - a new version of the popular DJ software designed to take live performances further than ever before.

Amongst the list of new features is the exciting new integration with the CDJ2000 and CDJ900 in "Advanced HID Mode", which includes library navigation, album art, overview display and responsive platter control.

Other developments include

• Plug and Play support for the Novation Dicer Scratch Live controller.
• Ultra Knob effects for 1 Knob performance control of advanced effects.
• 32 new Ultra Knob effects and 28 new Super Knob effects including "Echo Out" and "1 Knob HP/LP Filter".
• Many more feature enhancements, fixes and improvements.

For more information on the latest release, read the release notes here.

Scratch Live 2.1 is a free download for Scratch Live DJs - download here.

Scratch Live with The Bridge is also now in Public Beta. If you own a registered copy of Ableton Live 8 and Scratch Live, start testing The Bridge here.