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The Big Story
Spotify streaming lands in Serato DJ
Serato DJ Lite and Pro now have native Spotify integration. You need a Premium account, but millions of tracks are now available directly in the software. The streaming-in-the-booth era just got a lot more real.
via Serato Blog
Software
Serato publishes the how-to guide for Spotify integration
If you're wondering about the mechanics — linking your account, browsing playlists, offline caching — Serato dropped a full walkthrough alongside the announcement.
via Serato Blog · Mar 11
DJTT's Midi Fighter Utility gets a significant beta update
MFU 2.91 moves to Qt 6.8.3, adds per-device session support, bootloader recovery, and synced bank navigation. If you've been waiting for proper multi-device handling, this is the one to test.
via DJTT Forum · Mar 13
SirenMix: browser-based BPM changer that never uploads your files
Free tool runs FFmpeg via WebAssembly locally in your browser. Tempo shift with pitch lock, batch format conversion, no cloud upload. Useful for quick prep work without opening a DAW.
via DJTT Forum · Mar 16
Gear
Baby Audio ships Grainferno, a granular synth that actually tries to be usable
New plugin turns any sample into a playable instrument via high-speed granular processing. Early reviews suggest the interface keeps things accessible despite the deep engine underneath.
via Attack Magazine · Mar 11
The Feed
VirtualDJ's CloudDrive syncs your library across machines for free
Works with Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive. If you prep on a laptop and play on a desktop — or just want a backup that actually stays current — worth setting up.
via Digital DJ Tips · Mar 10
Energy vs. tempo: the lesson most DJs learn too late
Digital DJ Tips breaks down why BPM alone doesn't tell you where you are in a set. Not a new idea, but a good reminder that a 124 BPM track can hit harder than one at 132.
via Digital DJ Tips · Mar 11