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We’ve just released djay 3.1.1 — a free update for all registered users of djay 3. In addition to stability and performance improvements, this update enhances support for a variety of devices such as the Magic Mouse, djay Remote (for iPhone and iPod touch) and various MIDI controllers:

• Enhanced support for djay Remote (for iPhone and iPod touch)
• Compatibility with Magic Mouse
• Compatibility with inertial scrolling for new MacBook Pro
• Native MIDI support for M-Audio Torq Xponent, Reloop Digital Jockey Interface Edition 2, and Hercules DJ Console Mk4 and DJ Control MP3
• Improved stability when toggling key-lock
• Fixed fullscreen mode on secondary screen when using multiple screens
• Fixed exported history PDF cut off on the right
• … and many more (release notes)

The update is recommended for all users of djay 3. To update, select “Check for update” in djay’s application menu, or download djay 3.1.1 now.

We’re very excited to announce the immediate availability of djay Remote! djay Remote turns your for iPhone or iPod touch into a fully-fledged DJ controller, allowing you to wirelessly control the addictive features of djay 3 from the palm of your hand.

Whether you’re mingling with guests, rocking out on the dance floor, or simply wandering about the house, djay Remote allows you to mix and play your own iTunes music by wirelessly syncing with your djay 3 software over WiFi. It is synchronous 2-ways, giving you the power to work two turntables individually, scratch and cue music in real-time and control high quality effects, looping, skipping and cue points — all from the touch screen of your iPhone or iPod touch. Use Automix to queue up song requests on-the-fly and have them mixed for you – nonstop an fully automatic.

djay Remote is available on the App Store for just $4.99 / €3.99. Visit the djay Remote website for more information.

P.S. We will be at musikmesse Frankfurt this week (March 24-27), the world’s leading trade fair for music. Visit us at booth A48 in hall 5.1!

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.