Episode 180: Spring Updates for DJs

BONUS EPISODES: https://patreon.com/passionatedj Today, we go over recent news headlines in the DJ and music industries as we head into the spring season. Here are the news topics we cover in Episode 180: Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1 Released Lets you sync up with Roland drum machines (e.g. TR-8S, TR-8, TR-08, TR-09)Remapping capability for OSAs (Official Serato Accessories, e.g. Novation Dicer, Reloop RP-8000MK2)*Independent pad modes per OSA device* Excludes CDJ/HID devices Rekordbox 5.4.4 beta Released “Cloud Analysis”Track Analysis data sharing between usersReduce overall time that users spend analyzing music, by downloading it from server whenever possible Traktor 3.1 Update Overmapping (for Kontrol S4, S8, D2, S2)Alter function of a single knob/button in an “additive” way, without destroying entire mapping.Standalone Mixer for S4Firmware update. Filter still works!New View OptionsPreparation view (single deck)Parallel waveforms (2 or 4 decks)External Mixing (bypasses all internal audio processing)Gets cleanest and clearest signal straight out of Traktor for pro systems. Can still use limiter.Tag-writing Mode (select whether to write tags to files)Preferences Tooltips (to understand what everything does) Speaking of Native Instruments...A recent Windows Update “killed” several NI products without warningIn latest builds of Windows 10, 8, and 7, the Kontrol S4 mk2, Maschine Studio, and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards were all unrecognized by the OS.Problem now fixed Mixvibes Cross DJ 4 Released “Album Cover” view in libraryParallel WaveformsCustomizable UI through Maquillage (scripting language)Touch-screen compatibility3 synchronized FX per player, create your own FX with “Tweaker”SoundCloud Go integrationImproved Autoplay“Phrase Analysis” - find the intro, outro, “best track parts”Master clock & Ableton LinkNew remote app for iOS and Android“Track match” and “Track playlist” panesImport/Export from Rekordbox, Serato DJ, Traktor, and Virtual DJExport to external USB Kado Shuts Down Kado was an app that let you drag a song from your collection, and pull tracklist data from thousands of DJs (see what was played before/after, and by whom)Operations will cease on March 31, 2019. All subscriptions have been canceled.Founded by two former Twitter and Google employees + Ean Golden Rane Twelve allowed at DMC “RANE and DMC are excited to jointly announce that the RANE TWELVE motorized turntable controller is now officially accepted as performance hardware in the DMC mixing championship events from this year onwards. This announcement includes all regional heats, finals and the online competitions. To support this, RANE is offering custom made 12” acrylic control discs to any DJ that competes in the 2019 DMC globally using the TWELVES.” Streaming Music Domination RIAA report: streaming services now account for 75% of music industry revenueDigital downloads = almost half of industry sales, but dropped by 25% from 2017Vinyl sales saw its most profitable year since 1988, at $419 million Beatport LINK is almost here In-software integration of Beatport libraryStore songs in an “offline locker”, making it available for use in DJ appsBased on Pulselocker technology, which they purchased in 2018. Platforms haven’t been announced, but Pulselocker was integrated w/Serato DJ Pro, Virtual DJ, Rekordbox DJ Return of Beatsource Partnered with DJ CityCaters to open-format, Top-40 DJs needing access to charting songsDJ City’s record pool will be accessible within BeatSourceWill work with Beatport LINK, potentially making this a great resource for mobile/wedding DJs! Spotify vs. Apple Music Spotify filed complaint with the European Commission, after resolving directly with Apple Music team didn’t work.Spotify alleges that paying a 30% tax via Apple’s forced payment system, it gives their platform an unfair advantage. Warner Makes Deal with Dubset Dubset is a startup which help DJs publish licensed songs, and monetize.Helps give access to art