Roland SP-404MKII V5 now does Serato DJ and Studio: free update

On 404 Day Eve, Roland is squeezing more power into the SP-404MKII. This time, you can use the device to add hands-on control to Serato DJ Lite/Pro and Serato Studio, combining Serato’s sampling, beatmaking, live, and DJing capabilities with the 404’s familiar layout and effects. Once you’ve got the 404, you can start playing with all of it for free. Here’s what’s included, and how we got here.

Apple Music now streams in Serato, Rekordbox, djay, Rane, Denon tools

Apple Music is now streaming in major DJ software like Serato DJ Pro. That comes complete with playlists and companion Apple Music curation on desktop and mobile – plus support for some all-in-one Pioneer hardware and even Engine OS-powered Denon decks.

Peter Kirn - March 25, 2025

Korg is reviving the Vestax Handy Trax line with four portable turntables

Take one part “reviving classic gear brands,” mix it with several parts of the legendary Vestax portable turntable, then blend different flavors from digital and effects to hi-fi to tube, and what you get is KORG’s new handytraxx line. There’s not one but four new turntables here, each with its own approach. It’s “portablism” all over again.

Peter Kirn - January 22, 2025

Rekordbox UI showing a bunch of the author's playlists, and playing tracks by Nour Jaber feat. Zanias and Kessell & Kerqus on Detroit Underground.

Rekordbox 7.0.6 arrives with one very important feature

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2024

Tired of controller lock-in? Mixxx is a free DJ alternative; 2.4.2 out now

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2024

Rekordbox 7: cleaner UI, “vastly improved” CPU, easier prep

Peter Kirn - May 14, 2024

Grimes update: technical team describes failure, aftermovie

Peter Kirn - April 22, 2024

Two CDJ decks with DJM mixer in between.

How to avoid USB and rekordbox DJing failures: a complete guide

Peter Kirn - April 15, 2024

303 day: minisite, Roland and Serato 303, 606 control vinyl and music

Peter Kirn - March 3, 2024

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