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The Big Story
Serato unlocks three Pioneer DJ mixers from Rekordbox exclusivity
Serato DJ Pro 4.0.6 adds full plug-and-play mapping — including DVS — for the DJM-250MK2, DJM-450, and DJM-750MK2. If you've been stuck choosing between your mixer and your software, that wall just came down.
Software
Serato DJ Pro 4.0.6: DJM-250MK2, DJM-450, DJM-750MK2 now fully mapped
Three Pioneer DJ mixers that were previously Rekordbox-only now work natively with Serato, DVS included. The mid-range mixer market just got a lot more flexible.
via Digital DJ Tips · Apr 13
Gear
XDJ-AZ firmware 1.30 finally shows all four deck waveforms at once
The most obvious missing feature on AlphaTheta's flagship standalone is now patched. If you held off on 4-deck sets because you couldn't see what you were doing, update's live.
via Digital DJ Tips · Apr 10
Pioneer CDJ-100S USB-MIDI retrofit project seeks beta testers
Someone's building a drop-in board that adds USB-MIDI and a programmable display to the CDJ-100S while keeping the original feel. Niche, but if you've got a pair collecting dust, this could make them useful again.
via DJTT Forum · Apr 13
The Feed
Chris Stussy drops a 19-track debut album on his own label
Lost, Found & Forgotten lands on Up The Stuss. Not a singles compilation — a proper LP from one of the more consistent names in Dutch house.
via Dancing Astronaut · Apr 7
ARC expands into a 17-week summer residency on Chicago's lakefront
ARC At The Lake runs all summer at Castaways Beach Club with Sasha, BLOND:ISH, and more before the main festival. Chicago's outdoor season just got a lot deeper.
via Dancing Astronaut · Apr 12