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.

A few weeks ago, Pioneer DJ announced the availability of its new rekordbox DJ music management app for iPhone and iPod touch. The rekordbox App enables users to prepare and manage music stored on their portable devices as well as create playlists, cue/loop point and beat location settings, perform waveform analysis, and more. The recently announced XDJ-AERO system works with the new app and enables the iPhone or iPod touch to become a main source for music content. Check out our exclusive video from the DJ Expo to see it in action after the jump.

This one is for all the Traktor Digital Vinyl DJ's out there! Introducing the new Traktor Butter Rug slip Mats that are now available online at the Native Instruments website for only $19. Butter rugs were developed by the king himself, DJ Q-Bert in order to give scratch DJ's the most slippery surface available to when using vinyl decks. The Butter Rugs have been around for years, but now they come with the exclusive Traktor symbol for a new custom look. They won't be around for long, so get 'em while you can! Links inside.

The iMaschine music production app is making huge waves in the music industry. It is the most popular music production app at the App Store and it's easy to start making beats from scratch using the touch pad surface of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The music that you make on the iMaschine app can then be transferred over to your computer and full or medium sized Maschine production unit to continue making the beat or to finalize your mix. Check out the video of the iMaschine in action inside.

Here's something new and interesting! The iPhone, iPod, and iPad have been getting lots of DJ Software releases these days but none of them work quite like this Morpho DJ app that has just hit the scene. Developed by Nick Bryan and Ge Wang at Stanford University, the Morpho DJ app allows DJ's to mount an iPod touch or iPhone onto each platter where the record would normally spin and the gyro and accelerometer data gets sent wirelessly to a laptop where the data is used to control the playback of digital files. Video and information inside.

Numark and Algoriddm have just teamed up to give the iDJ Live controller a seamless integration with the djay app for iPad, iPhone, or the iPod touch. The djay app provides DJ's with a system that allows users to mix and scratch directly from their iTunes Library. This super-compact controller system can now also be powered directly from the i-device itself, meaning that the user no longer needs a power cable to operate when using the djay app. This is the first midi controller device that allows people to DJ without a laptop or other computer. Now that's what I call portable! Details and links inside...