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Serato Studio 1.6.4

Serato Studio is the go-to DAW for beat making. Studio’s sample-based workflow removes all the technical clutter so producers can get right into the flow. It’s powerful and intuitive interface is clean and simple, allowing producers of all levels to make heavy-hitting beats fast.

Updates in Serato Studio 1.6.4:

  • Curve line automation: Achieve more control over your Automation with this new improvement—perfect for creating a ‘swelling’ effect, including volume or filter sweeps, reversing a sample, or quick transitions. Simply hold the ‘Alt’ key and click + drag to activate.
  • .MID / .MIDI file Library support: You can now import .MID/ .MIDI files into your library—organise your collection of chord progressions, melodies and drum patterns in Studio’s large modern library.
  • Performance improvements: Including Improved speed and CPU performance when dealing with Audio Clips and project loading.
  • New sub-menus in the Automation drop down: Find what you need faster with a new drop down menu that categories all your parameters.
  • Library workflow improvements: Including the ability to resize the number column, and expand/collapse your crates using the left/right keyboard arrows.
  • General workflow improvements: Quickly access the input setup from the Record input channel selection dropdown, pressing ‘A’ on your computer keyboard will now always trigger Pad 1, and more.

Other recent updates:

  • Robust recording and editing functionality: Record directly from any source (including built-in computer mics, instruments, and vinyl for sampling) and edit within Serato Studio’s smooth workflow.
  • Audio Track improvements: Audio Track capabilities have been expanded in Studio 1.6 to bring more power and functionality to Song View.
  • New Serato Virtual Audio Driver: Serato has created an easy-to-install Virtual Audio Driver for Mac to replace the third-party solution in previous versions.
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New Features
  • Ability to curve line automation. Alt/Option + Click Drag a line segment to curve it.
  • Ability to import .Mid/.Midi files into the library.
Other Changes
  • Access device Input Setup via the Record Input Channel Selection dropdown in Song View.
  • Performance Improvements with Deck interactions and Project Loading.
  • Decks nows always trigger the same pads when using the computer keyboard.
  • Read and write to .mid and .midi file metadata via the library.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to halve or double the BPM for a single asset in the library.
  • Duplicate and move audio clips with improved speed/performance.
  • Use left and right arrow keyboard shortcuts to expand/collapse crates in the library.
  • Automation dropdown menu in the Scene Player now contains sub-menus.
  • Added ability to resize the number column in the library.
  • The Mixer label now displays the Pad name for Audio Track pads.
  • Fixed an issue where Beat Grid edit metronome doesn’t play on Audio Tracks.
  • Fixed an issue where clear highlighted selection with left or right arrow not handled correctly when cursor is at the end of the text in Library.
  • Fixed an issue where project metadata is lost when saving the project.
  • Fixed a possible crash when shutting down the library.
  • Fixed an issue where Mute and Solo buttons disappear from track sidebar when recording.
  • Fixed an issue where the Instrument sample eventually stops looping correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where Audio Clips for long audio recordings are truncated at around 5 mins.
  • Fixed an issue where the song anchor is not updated when duplicating clips.
  • Fixed an issue with a stuck note occurring when enabling recording with overdub off part way through a note.
  • Fixed an issue where library scroll wheel not working correctly in the crate tree after changing library zoom level.
  • Fixed an issue where existing text couldn’t be edited for song name on project files and newly missing or ‘corrupted’ files in the library.
  • Fixed an issue where Denon MCX8000 doesn’t work with Mac driver installed.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking in track empty space does not deselect clips on mouse down.
  • Fixed an issue where an unwanted purple border is displayed on Audio Track sidebar.
  • Fixed an issue where parameter changes made to Sample Deck or Audio Deck Pads are only processed on Playback.
  • Fixed an issue where the Master and Scene track level meters remain at zero and do not move with the sound produced.
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