NAMM 2014: Pitch 'N Time DJ & Jet Pack FX

The Serato just keeps getting better and better with the release of new software and hardware upgrades popping up regularly. Serato DJ has just announced the integration of Pitch 'N Time DJ which will allow users to drastically alter the speed of a track without changing the pitch. There's also a new Jet Pack FX Expansion pack that will give DJ's new rave-style effects such as UFO, Space Verb, and Noise Pulse. These new additions will be available in February with the release of the full Serato DJ 1.6 software.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Jan 23, 2014

The Serato just keeps getting better and better with the release of new software and hardware upgrades popping up regularly. Serato DJ has just announced the integration of Pitch 'N Time DJ which will allow users to drastically alter the speed of a track without changing the pitch. There's also a new Jet Pack FX Expansion pack that will give DJ's new rave-style effects such as UFO, Space Verb, and Noise Pulse. These new additions will be available in February with the release of the full Serato DJ 1.6 software. Check out the full press release below for more information.

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DJ Controllers

Serato DJ has come a long way in terms of available effects within its software setup. The new izotope effects found in Serato sound great and they have lots of depth to make them unique. There are many different tricks and tips that can be found within the Serato DJ effects engine. The Serato DJ team has just released an in-depth tutorial video on the Serato DJ FX powered by iZotope. Check out the video after the jump.

DJ Controllers

Serato DJ 1.2 is now available for download to all Serato DJ controller users. The update also finally brings the Serato DJ software upgrade to Serato Itch users who own the Vestax VCI-380, the Numark NS7, Mixdeck, Mixdeck Express and the Pioneer DDJ-S1. The Serato DJ 1.2 upgrade also brings with it the new Multi-FX feature which allows DJ's to chain up to six different effects together at once. Check out the full press release, Mutli-FX video and a quick breakdown after the jump.

DJ Software

The new Serato DJ 1.8 software is out now in Beta form for all current Serato DJ users to test out. The new Serato DJ 1.8 includes a few new features that users have been craving for a long time. These features include the ability to remap controllers, color-coded Key Detection, and Key Sync is available to those who have the Pitch N Time Serato upgrade. Check out the full press release and details on where to get the upgrade after the jump.

Turntablism

Today, for the first day of the NAMM 2015 show, Denon DJ is coming out swinging! Their first release of the day is the new Denon DS1 which is a Serato DJ Digital Vinyl Interface and soundcard that will allow DJ's to connect turntables and CD decks to an analog DJ mixer for full Serato DJ playback using noisemap (timecode) vinyl or CD's. The DS1 will come bundled with Serato DJ software and two timecode vinyl & CD's for only $300 when its released in the Spring.

DJ Software

The Serato team has just released a few new software bundles called kits that will allow users to upgrade to the full Serato DJ software and experience many of the add-on features for drastically reduced prices. If you've been waiting to upgrade or add some of the new features to your setup, then now is a great time to take advantage of the savings.

Mixers

Today at NAMM 2015, the Serato team has announced a new Serato DJ Club Kit that will allow users of certain Pioneer and Allen & Heath four channel Club mixers to work in digital vinyl setup mode with external decks and Serato DJ software control. Users of the Pioneer DJM-900NSX/DJM-850 or the Allen & Heath DB2/DB4 can connect to the computer via USB and have full Serato DJ timecode control using the Serato DJ Club Kit which will run $169.

DJ Software

Serato DJ 1.7.4 has just been released and with it comes the compatibility with the new Serato DJ Club Kit that will allow users of certain Pioneer and Allen & Heath four channel Club mixers to work in digital vinyl setup mode with external decks and Serato DJ software control. Users of the Pioneer DJM-900NSX/DJM-850 or the Allen & Heath DB2/DB4 and newly announced Xone:43C can connect to the computer via USB and have full Serato DJ timecode control with the club kit.

DJ Controllers

Reloop has just announced their new four-deck flagship controller called the Terminal Mix 8 at this year's NAMM show. The Terminal Mix 8 looks to have much of the same DNA as the successful Terminal Mix 4, while adding 16 Multi-color back-lit Velocity Sensitive Performance Pads for functions within Serato DJ such as hot cues, loops, samples, and slicer. The pads can also be divided into two parts so the user can use the top row of pads for one function such as loops while the bottom row of pads can control another function such as hot cues.