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The Big Story
Serato DJ comes to iPhone and iPad
Serato DJ is now available free on iPhone and iPad, using the same engine as Serato DJ Pro and supporting more than 120 hardware setups. Its transfer tool moves crates, cue points, beatgrids and metadata from a laptop running version 5.0 or later.
via Serato Blog
Software
rekordbox Studio Plan links libraries to Bitwig
The new subscription bundles Bitwig Studio Essentials with rekordbox library integration, transferring BPM, key, Hot Cues and vocal positions into Bitwig projects. Stem separation is scheduled for a future update rather than included now.
via rekordbox · Oct 13
Gear
AlphaTheta Unveils HDJ-F9 Wireless DJ Headphones
AlphaTheta launches the HDJ-F9 wireless DJ headphones with SonicLink tech, offering 9ms latency and cable-free monitoring for $349.
via EDMTunes · Oct 19
The Feed
KUVO expands club play reporting to 15,000-plus venues
A new partnership with a nightclub trade group will feed KUVO’s track-identification data into reports used by royalty distributors. For DJs, that gives club plays a clearer route into payout calculations.
via The FADER · Oct 14
Calvin Harris adds new Brooklyn and Los Angeles shows to first North American headline tour
Calvin Harris has added two new dates to his first-ever North American headline tour due to what he describes as phenomenal demand. The arena run, which was announced last week with 18 shows, now stands at 20 dates. The new shows include a second night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 10, 2027.
via We Rave You · Oct 20
New Music Friday: 50 Hip-Hop and R&B Releases You Need on Your Playlist
Lucky Daye, Fireboy DML, K. Michelle, Doechii, Meek Mill, G Herbo, A$AP Rocky, KenTheMan, and more stars drop new sounds
via VIBE · Oct 16