Today, Serato DJ released the new 1.6 Beta download to the public which brings all of the other Rane DJ mixers and DVS soundcards up-to-date with the newest Serato DJ features and functions. The Rane SL2, SL3, SL4, Sixty-One, Sixty-Two, and Sixty-Eight can all now reap the benefits of using the new Serato DJ platform instead of the "soon-to-be-retired" Serato Scratch Live software. Remember, this is only a Beta release, so Serato users are warned not to use this software in live performances because its not yet fully tested.

The Serato team has just released the new Serato DJ 1.3.0 DJ software that includes some welcomed upgrades to the effects and also allows all DJ controllers to use the "pioneer-inspired" Slip mode feature. The effects section receives the most attention in this upgrade which now has a new FX Expansion pack system that allows users to purchase and download additional FX packages that provide DJ's with a multitude of new effects to use in their sets.

The Serato team has just announced a new update to their flagship software that will allow owners of the newly released Pioneer XDJ-1000 media player to use Serato DJ with HID control. This means users can now download Serato DJ 1.7.3 to unlock the HID pairing on the XDJ-1000 which will give users access to Serato features like sync, cue points, loops, library navigation, slip mode, and more.

Earlier today, Pioneer DJ has announced a brand new two-channel scratch/battle DJ Mixer that works in perfect harmony with Serato DJ and has all of the Pioneer FX that DJ's have come to love. The new Pioneer DJM-S9 Serato DJ Mixer sports eight RGB backlit pads for each channel, dual USB ports for easy DJ switch-overs, and a new Magvel Pro scratch crossfader that has many unique adjustments and features for todays scratch DJ's. Check out the full press release, intro video, and our thoughts after the jump.

Pioneer and Serato has just announced that the CDJ-900NXS multi-media player (an update to the hugely popular CDJ-900 that adds a new high-resolution color display, better looping abilities, and full Rekordbox compatibility) is now fully compatible with the Serato DJ Software in HID Mode. This means that most of the main buttons, functions, and features on the CDJ-900NXS will function flawlessly in conjunction with the Serato DJ Software.

After last month's public Beta of Serato DJ 1.9.6, the official release is here and ready to go! The new Serato DJ 1.9.6 contains a host of improvements especially for DVS DJ's like me, including Anti-Drift Tempo, sticker lock sensitivity, and Smart Sync Options. Everyone else gets increased stability along with normal bug fixes and official support for the Reloop RMX-90 DVS Mixer. Peep the videos and details inside.