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Learn: Key Mixing w/ Logan

Find the key that fits! Logan from Serato HQ discusses harmonic mixing and how you can easily use the key shifting and sync tools in Serato DJ to make your mixes sound smoother than ever. Learn how to use key mixing to your advantage.

DJ Trayze's New DJ Setup

DJ Trayze blessed his new DJ setup (complete with MIDI drum kit) with a new routine yesterday. Nice to see the booth continuing to expand as DJs continue to add more performance elements to their sets. Turn It UP!

Serato DJ 1.8.1 Is Out Now

Serato has released Serato DJ 1.8.1, a free update that includes important stability improvements for all users as well as support for some Pioneer device specific drivers for Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

UKF in the Mix: Drum & Bass - in association with Serato

UK Turntablist DJ, Captain Crunch cuts, blends and scratches his way through a selection of recent UKF Drum n Bass uploads in this new show "In The Mix."

Serato Presents - The Rub Live mix - November

Off the back of their super successful SeratoCast #6 last year which was celebrating 12 years of their infamous monthly parties in Brooklyn, we managed to get an exclusive mix from DJ Ayres and DJ Eleven, who are The Rub. This mix was recorded live at their party on the 13th of November and features some absolute bangers. Listen here and check the interview we had with them.

Pro Tip: Library Sorting

The Serato DJ library allows you to sort your music by a number of different categories such as BPM, key, bitrate, artist, track etc. Learn how to manage your library columns in Serato DJ as well as a few pro tips!

Serato DJ 1.8.1 Public Beta

Serato DJ 1.8.1 is a maintenance update with a range of important bug fixes for all users, as well as support for some device specific drivers from for Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Read more.

DJ Vertigos "Serato Synth Live"

It's always great to hear from the community. This video was sent to us by DJ Vertigo, after being in touch with our support team. Watch a really cool performance using the new key shifting features in Pitch 'n Time DJ, put together in a very innovative way :)

Germany Education Tour 2015

Serato are offering 11 free Masterclass Events in Germany in the next few weeks. Find out the hottest tips, tricks and learn about the latest features. Read more and RSVP for an event near you.

Ritchie Ruftone Freestyle Scratch Jam

Watch UK scratch master, Ritchie Ruftone, practicing his cuts at high speed in this freestyle jam session. You'll see why he is a former DMC World Champion and the runner up in this years DMC Online comp.

Serato Artist: Swindle

While in ADE we caught up with Serato Artist Swindle, where he treated us to this unique routine at Walls Gallery. Check the routine to see him ombine Serato DJ with the Pioneer DJM-900SRT, DDJ-SP1 & CDJ 2000NXS, Akai Pro LPD8, and Novation Bass Station II keyboard.

Learn: SLICER

The Slicer can be a powerful but often misunderstood tool for interesting performance, and on the fly remixing. Learn how to incorporate this tool into your sets and add another layer of interest!