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November 16, 2011

Pioneer’s DDJ-ERGO-V, currently bundled with the “Virtual DJ Limited Edition” software by Atomix Productions, is now compatible with Serato’s “Serato DJ Intro” software, with the updated version expected to be available as a free software download in mid December 2011.  Users of the DDJ-ERGO-V must have the latest firmware version 1.10 to use the Serato DJ Intro software.

To check the availability of and download the DDJ-ERGO-V compatible Serato DJ Intro software, please visit www.serato.com/dj-intro.  DDJ-ERGO-V firmware version 1.10 can be downloaded at the Pioneer support website.

Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V Controller with Serato DJ Intro Software:

• Matching Hardware Layout – Serato DJ Intro is a simple two-channel mixing computer software application designed to work intuitively with the DDJ-ERGO-V’s two players and two-channel mixer setup.  The controller offers a user-friendly layout and features HOT CUE, samplers and effects.
• Easy to Read Graphic User Interface (GUI) – The DDJ-ERGO-V enables users to slide the keypad of their laptops under the controller for easy viewing of the GUI displayed on the computer screen.  The new Serato DJ Intro software displays large color-coded waveforms for each musical instrument on its GUI, providing users with a visual progression of the music, ideal for any DJ skill level.
• Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity – The combined controller and Serato DJ Intro software via a USB connection provides instant audio playback that requires no other settings
• Serato DJ Intro system requirements

For more information about the DDJ-ERGO-V please visit- http://www.pioneerdjusa.com/gear.aspx?product=DDJ-ERGO&cp=2. 

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Contacts:
Jaed Arzadon, 310.952.2451 or jaed.arzadon@pioneer-usa.com
Katherine Manning, 310.952.2388 or katherine.manning@pioneer-usa.com
Julie Park, 619.234.0345 or Pioneerdj@formulapr.com