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Roland just made syncing Serato and TR drum machines automatic
The hybrid DJ set keeps getting fresh nudges. Now, Roland and Serato have added easy, automatic sync over USB for the TR-8, TR-8S, and the Boutique Series TR-08 and TR-09 drum machines.
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Reloop’s new RP-8000 MK2: instrumental pitch control, Serato integration
Like the relaunched Technics 1200, the new Reloop decks sport digitally controlled motors. But Reloop have gone somewhere very different from Technics: platters that can be controlled at a full range of pitches, and even play scales. And the RP-8000 MK2 is a MIDI controller, too, for Serato and other software.
Peter Kirn - January 10, 2019
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Streaming music is coming to DJ software, but one step at a time
Streaming is coming to DJing. Last week saw new announcements from Tidal, SoundCloud, Serato, and several other software makers. But progress is uneven – expect these features at first to be primarily about discovery, not what you do at a gig.
Peter Kirn - October 23, 2018
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NI’s moving haptic wheels could change digital DJing: the new S4
Peter Kirn - September 6, 2018
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Pioneer’s latest DJ all-in-one wants to help you get ready for clubs
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2018
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What do you play? Berklee adds electronic digital instrument program
Peter Kirn - August 1, 2018
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Pioneer’s $250 DDJ-400 will appeal to DIYers, iOS users, too
Peter Kirn - June 26, 2018
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