djay

Today we released djay 3.1 — a free update for all registered users of djay 3 — containing a ton of new features, improvements, and fixes:

• Significantly improved Auto-BPM detection
• High-precision Auto-Sync
• Quantized Cue Points (set cue automatically aligns to closest beat/onset)
• Auto-Saving of Cue Points and tapped BPM
• Native MIDI support for Ion DISCOVER DJ, Hercules DJ Console Rmx, Hercules DJ Control Steel, Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2, Hercules DJ Console Mk2, VCI-300 – see our list of supported controllers
• Improved keyboard shortcut system for international keyboards: now uses shortcuts based on key position for all shortcuts regarding turntables, sampler, and cutting
• Auto-Loop Shifting: if in loop mode, skipping or jumping to cue point shifts loop region
• … and many more (release notes)

Select “Check for update” in djay’s application menu, or download djay 3.1 now. The update is recommended for all users of djay 3. And if you are running djay 2, you can upgrade to djay 3 for just $24.95 (50% off) as a registered user!

Come join us at Macworld Expo in San Francisco next week — we’ll be at booth #766 in the Digital Media & Multimedia pavilion right across from the main stage.

Stop by and see the latest version of djay, take a spin with the Vestax Spin MIDI Controller, or just chat about how you use djay – we’d love to know!

Do you still need an Exhibit Hall pass? The first 100 people to register through this link will receive a free pass for Macworld Expo!

See you there!

Ever had trouble remembering one of djay’s keyboard shortcuts at a gig? Spend less time learning controls and more time having fun mixing your own music using the new djay Keyboard Cover by KB Covers, the leading provider of finest quality keyboard covers for Macs. Simply put the cover on the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro and get color-coded buttons with symbols to help identify key functions and distinguish between djay’s extensive shortcuts for both the left and right turntables.

The cover consists of soft, ultra-thin silicone that won’t slip off the keyboard and is non-restrictive to regular typing. And as an extra, it also helps to safeguard your Mac from any dirt or spills at the party!

Available today for just $29.95 from the KB Covers website. Enter the code DJAY10 at checkout to receive a 10% discount (valid until December 31st, 2010)!

Note that these covers are currently for U.S. keyboards only — international versions are in the works.

Have you always been dreaming of the perfect all-in-one controller for your favorite Mac DJ software? Partnering up with the world’s number one manufacturer for professional DJ gear, Vestax Coroporation, we are excited to bring you the first solution designed and developed specifically for djay: Spin!

Spin comes with two touch-sensitive high resolution jog wheels for spinning, scratching, mixing and more, as well as a built-in audio interface for pre-cueing and mic input.

Available today, exclusively in all Apple Stores in USA and Canada. Learn more about Spin on our website.

Today we released djay 3.0.1 — a free update for all registered djay 3 users! After the overwhelmingly successful launch of djay 3.0 a few weeks ago and a lot of great feedback, this update contains various improvements and further increases the overall stability of djay:

• Improved integration with external audio devices on Leopard and on Snow Leopard
• Improved iTunes integration and library search
• Improved keyboard shortcut handling
• Extended MIDI support and fixed issues with MIDI Learn with certain devices
• and more… (release notes)

Select “Check for update” in djay’s application menu, or download djay 3.0.1 now. The update is recommend for users of djay 3. And if you are running djay 2, you can still upgrade to djay 3 for just $24.95 (50% off) as a registered user!