Eariler this week, Serato released Serato DJ Pro, which replaces Serato DJ – now known as Serato DJ Lite. The newest installment of the award-winning DJ software features a new user interface, a high-res screen support, a performance mode for drum pads, a practice mode, and more. [Click here for more info + download]

Scratch LA‘s own DJ 4Tify just released "It Ain’t Complicated“, a new single that Broadway Music World has called ”a mesh of smooth R&B vocals and danceable beats". [Click here to listen]

Our #scratchfam A-Trak recently premiered the video to his latest single “Ride For Me” at House Of Vans in Brooklyn. The video features classic NYC skate footage from Eli Morgan Gesner spliced with current footage. Features include Harold Hunter, Young Thug, 24hrs, and others.  [Click here to check out the video]

Pioneer just announced the release of the DDJ-SB3 DJ controller, designed for use with Serato DJ. Includes “Pad Scratch Mode” — a feature that allows you to scratch along with pre-recorded tricks by DJ Jazzy Jeff. We can see this going hand in hand with the performance mode feature in Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite. Check out the video for more info and an overview featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff.