• Serato Now Playing Nice with Non-Serato Gear

• Meta’s Quest 3 AI Update

• TikTok's Top Ten

• Exploring ChatBots with Aaron

• School Teen Dance Crate

Serato DJ Pro 3.2.1 - Because Why Should Serato Have All The Fun? 

Serato just dropped its 3.2.1 update, and let’s be honest—it’s about time. They finally realized that not everyone wants to be tied down to Serato-only controllers. With this update, you can now use your favorite gear—Traktor, Pioneer, you name it—without the Serato stamp of approval holding you back. It’s like Serato finally stopped being possessive and decided to share.

What’s New:

- Multi-Controller Compatibility: Yes, you can now plug in your fancy non-Serato gear (looking at you, Traktor S2 MK3 and Pioneer DDJ-400) and still use Serato's magic. Because DJs deserve options, right?

- Expanded Stems Feature: Remember stem separation? Now you can isolate vocals, melodies, basslines, and drums in real-time, making your mixes smoother than butter on toast.

- Cross-Platform Flexibility: This update makes sure Serato keeps up with the multi-platform crowd, ensuring you can work seamlessly across various controllers without throwing your setup into chaos

What Does It Mean for You? 

It means freedom. Use the gear you want, where you want, and enjoy Serato’s signature features without being boxed into their ecosystem. Finally, Serato has caught up with what DJs have been asking for all along. Now that Serato has decided to stop gatekeeping, it opens up more creative possibilities, with broader compatibility making life easier for DJs everywhere.

Meta Quest’s AI – Because Why Not Have an AI Tell You What You’re Looking At?

Meta’s bringing AI straight to your face—literally. Rolling out this month on Quest 3 headsets, Meta’s new AI assistant is about to make your VR sessions even more immersive. Imagine an assistant that not only gives you restaurant recommendations but also tells you what’s in your fridge while you're wearing your headset. Welcome to the future, where your headset does the thinking for you.

Key Features:

• AI with Vision: Forget regular voice commands; Meta’s AI now has eyes. Through passthrough mode, it can see what’s in front of you and offer insights. Need fashion advice? Hold up a shirt, and your AI can tell you if it’s a no-go. It’s like having a snarky personal stylist... in your head.

• Hands-Free Everything: Tired of using those controllers? Say less. The AI lets you navigate, pause, or summon random facts without lifting a finger—literally. Meta is making sure that VR will soon be as hands-free as possible, so you can keep on swinging those virtual lightsabers.

• Personal Assistant Vibes: Ask it anything from "Where’s the nearest pizza place?" to "What should I wear today?" It’s like Siri, but way cooler because it actually sees what you see.

What Does It Mean for You?
Whether you’re smashing blocks in Beat Saber or watching a VR movie in your hotel, Meta’s AI will now be there to assist. Get ready for your Quest headset to become a know-it-all—and no, you can’t escape it.

Last week’s poll indicated that 79% of us still use Google as our main search platform.

What’s Blowing Up?

TikTok just dropped its top 10 songs of the summer, and it’s no surprise that it’s shaping what’s hot on the dancefloor. DJs, take note: your next set might just depend on knowing which viral tracks are dominating Gen Z’s playlists. Whether you love them or hate them, these songs are what your crowd is vibing to right now. If you’re not dropping at least a couple of these bangers, are you even DJing in 2024?

Here’s a tip: Throw in one of these TikTok hits mid-set, and watch the crowd light up—because apparently, a viral dance challenge beats good taste these days. Check out the full list and see what you should be mixing in​

Trending AI Tools

1. Ideogram.AI - Ideogram 2.0 is packed with major upgrades and new features. They offer a free tier that allows you to generate up to 40 images a day.

2. Kling AI - Now you can take static images and turn them into videos.

3. Stori AI - Automated personal and business branding for professionals

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