A demonstration of ammobox, a new free virtual instrument that lets you scratch audio by triggering samples asyncronously with MIDI. The turntable provides velocity and rotation control.
Creator Nathan Ramella (aka Synthesizer Patel) says:
What you see on the screen is me dropping MIDI notes into an Ableton Live MIDI loop, as each note is hit, it […]

MixMeister Fusion and MixMeister Studio 7.2 have been updated. This release marks the first Mac versions of MixMeister.
Version 7.2 of both packages includes the following:

Native Mac OSX version is universal binary for PowerPC or Intel processors
Improved time stretching accurately matches beats with fast or slow tempos
Enhanced timeline display provides clear division of measures
Effect automation via […]

MixMeister has announced EZ Vinyl Converter 2, a new app being bundled with turntables from Numark and ION Audio which reads incoming audio from a turntable and uses Gracenote’s MusicID technology to automatically fill in the artist, album, and song information.
Users need only to click the “New Track” button at the end of each track. […]

Deckadance, the dj software with what some think is the most offensive gear ad ever, is coming to the Mac.
“Many professional DJs, producers and remixers use Macs as a preference platform, so the release of version 1.2 will make Deckadance a real proposition for them” commented Luis Serrano, the developer of Deckadance.
Here are highlights of […]

AlpineSoft has announced an updated version of VinylStudio, with enhanced audio cleanup tools.
VinylStudio is designed to be a complete software solution for digitizing vinyl LP’s and tapes via your PC. It records, splits tracks and burns both audio and MP3 CD’s,. It can also look track listings up over the Internet and copy tracks to […]

Native Instruments has released Traktor Scratch 1.1, a free update for its new high-performance digital DJ system. The update includes additional functionality and a wide range of further refinements to various areas of the software, resulting in increased creative potential and optimized handling of the system.
The versatile performance effects section in Traktor Scratch now provides […]

Xylio has updated FutureDecks Pro DJ mixing software for MacOSX and Windows to version 1.0.5.
Features:

classic DJ setup with 2 decks, pro mixer and playlists
fully manual or automatic mixing (one-click beat-matching)
seamless intelligent looping and “skipbeat”
automatic BPM detection (grid like) with batch-mode function
vinyl simulation including scratch, pitch, reverse play, brake
separate headphones output and song pre-listening
support for VST […]

MachineCodex has released a new public beta of MachineHead, an alternative media player for OS X that lets you slow it down, pitch it up, loop it, warp it, manipulate it, slap it up, flip it, rub it down - oh no!
Features:

Pitch Shifting: -1200 to +1200Hz
Time Shifting: 1/4x to 4x speed
Opens most audio files
Opens […]

MixMeister has announced immediate availability of MixMeister Fusion and MixMeister Studio, two new options for DJs and electronic musicians.
Here are the details:
MixMeister Fusion
MixMeister Fusion is an all-new pro DJ software application designed to combine the spontaneity of live DJ performances with the pinpoint precision of the best studio production software.
Fusion lets you maintain two, three, […]

Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ is now available in stores worldwide.
The Audio 8 DJ is a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for Traktor 3 and other professional DJ software. With an 8-in/8-out configuration, two studio-grade phono preamps, low latency, and a compact and highly robust aluminium casing, AUDIO 8 DJ meets the demands […]

M-Audio has published a series of 31 free video tutorials designed to help users master every aspect of the company’s Torq DJ software.
The Torq Tutorial video series encompasses a diverse array of topics to support users of all levels. The first videos explain Torq Conectiv and Torq Xponent setup, the Torq Browser, Auto BPM mapping, […]

Schaack Audio Technologies has introduced Quad, a new vinyl-controlled MP3 mixing and scratching program for Windows. Quad lets you connect up to 4 turntables to your PC using Windows XP or Windows 2000. You just need to supply an ASIO soundcard with Phono Inputs (1 Stereo In per Deck) or Line In’s (with Phono Preamp).
Features:

Advanced […]

M-Audio has released the newest Torq software update, Torq 1.0.4. This is supported by Mac 10.4.9 and Windows XP SP2. This can be updated from the M-Audio Software Update Page.

Release Notes:

Supports Xponent controller/interface
Holding SHIFT and rotating an Xponent Scratch Wheel will offset the Phase Grid
Redesigned MIDI architecture for improved response
If a sample is looped, it […]

Image Line Software, the creators of software such as FL Studio / Fruityloops, has announced the release of Deckadance, a DJ mixing application in which creative DJ performance is the key design philosophy. Deckadance can be controlled using most (if not all) existing midi controllers and time-coded vinyl and CD systems.
Deckadance works either as a […]

Native Instruments has announced announce that Traktor Scratch is now available in stores worldwide.
Traktor Scratch software is based on the Traktor 3 engine, but specifically tweaked for turntable/CD DJs.
Features include:

Browsing in iTunes Playlists directly from within Traktor Explorer
Instant iPod Playlists recognition
High Resolution Control Signal (2kHz)
Scrolling Playlist via Vinyl function
Automatic recognition of control signal medium (vinyl […]