The next two controllers to be supported in Serato DJ are here. Serato DJ 1.3 now supports Novation TWITCH the unique platter-less controller as well as the Vestax VCI-300 & VFX-1 Serato's first ITCH controller & FX unit.
Novation TWITCH.
With Serato DJ 1.3 there are now two new performance pad modes:
- Sampler Pad mode which gives you easy access and control over Serato DJ's SP-6 Sample player with the performance pads. To enable simply press Hot Cue twice.
- Manual Loop mode which gives you the ability to create manual loops using the performance pads to turn this on simply press Loop Roll twice.
Also available in Serato DJ 1.3 is Panel Select which enables you to easily access Serato DJ's REC, FX, SP-6 and Serato Video panels without having to touch your computer. To cycle through these features hold Shift and press View.
New to Serato DJ 1.3 for all controllers is Slip mode which can be turned on by clicking the Slip Mode logo on the right hand side of the deck. Click through for more information on Slip mode.
In Serato DJ 1.3 there have been a couple of changes to the way the TWITCH controller is mapped, visit the TWITCH Quick Start Guide to get up to speed.
Vestax VCI-300
Two new features for the VCI-300 and Serato DJ 1.3 are:
- Loop shift which shifts the loop left or right to the same value as the loop is set, this can be enabled by pressing Shift and either half, to shift the loop left, or double to shift right.
- Slip Mode which can be enabled with your controller by pressing Shift and Scratch.
For more information about getting started with Serato DJ 1.3 and the Vestax VCI-300 and to get up to speed with the new mappings click through to the VCI-300 Quick Start Guide.
Vestax VFX-1
The VFX-1 is an FX controller unit designed to compliment the Vestax VCI-300, giving easy control over Serato DJ's wide range of FX powered by iZotope. Two separate effect unit controls, a large rotary knob for precise parameter control and feel, selectable effect ON/OFF mode and tireless soft touch buttons.
Don't have a VCI-300? Don't worry, because the VFX-1 works with any other Serato DJ compatible controller to control Serato DJ FX.