Serato has just released the official new update for Serato Scratch Live which is now up to 2.4.4. This new update will fix a few bugs and improve the overall stability of the SSL platform. They've addressed many of the software crash issues that certain hardware would present and the Serato team has also changed the way the installer installs drivers of certain hardware. Check out the full press release notes for SSL 2.4.4 and then head on over to the Serato website for your free SSL upgrade after the jump.

DJ Unkut, the 2011 DMC Online Turntablist Champion, is in the DJbooth in this demo video showing off the next step in Traktor Scratch performance: Native Scratch Technology. All of the new scratch products by NI will contain the Native Scratch Technology that delivers super-accurate performance through the MK2 timecode for an authentic vinyl feel. In this video DJ Unkut goes all out showing his scratching, drumming, and controllerism skills to the ultimate test. Check out the full Video Demo after the jump.

The Scratch DJ Academy just celebrated their 10th Year Anniversary on January 15th, 2013 with heavy hitter DJ's such as DJ Qbert, ATRAK, and Kool Herc on hand in the NYC Scratch Academy to put their skills on display and show you what can be learned through the curriculum. The Scratch DJ Academy is the absolute best place to go if you want to learn how to DJ and produce music with hands-on experience, lessons, and advice directly from industry professionals and experts. Check out the video performances from the event and enrolling class information after the jump.

Stanton® Magnetics, a member of the Stanton Group of companies and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, is announcing the release of the Scratch DJ Academy MIX! Software. Developed by Scratch DJ Academy, the world leader in DJ education, this intuitive DJ software application helps music fans mix their digital music files while they learn the DJ basics along the way and inspires professional DJs to better analyze their tracks.

Mixware.net is the new US distributor for the recently announced NOCS NS900 Live Professional DJ Headphones. These new headphones have high quality titanium drivers that fit nicely on the ear. They come with three replaceable cable types to appease DJ's and smart device users as well. The NOCS NS900 have replaceable ear cushions and the headband is made of steel. These certainly look promising and I'm happy to report that they will be available in the US via Mixware.net when they are released next week.