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  • djay Pro reaches version 5.2, takes home Apple Design Award

    djay Pro reaches version 5.2, takes home Apple Design Award

    On Tuesday, Algoriddim, winner of the 2024 Apple Design Award, released djay Pro 5.2, a significant update to its DJ software.

    The extensive update list include the following:

    • Introducing the new light mode: a stunning all-white user interface option (on macOS)
    • Introducing Neural Mix 2.0 on Windows powered by AudioShake: supreme quality/ speed now available on ARM64 based PCs (on Windows)
    • Added support for ARM64 (on Windows)
    • Support for Reloop Mixtour Pro, designed in collaboration with DJ & producer Laidback Luke
    • Support for Phase, native plug-and-play via USB/HID (macOS, Windows)
    • Support for Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7
    • Support for Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10, DDJ-REV5, XDJ-RX3, PLX-CRS12
    • Support for AlphaTheta Omnis Duo
    • Support for RANE FOUR (macOS, Windows)
    • Support for Denon Prime Go, SC LIVE 2, SC LIVE 4
    • Support for Numark Mixstream Pro
    • Crossfader FX is now available on external mixers and all DJ controllers
    • New “Drum Cut” Crossfader FX: ideal for seamlessly mixing and scratching tracks without clashing harmonies
    • Loop adjust mode: dynamically adjust loop in and out points using waveforms or jog wheels on various DJ controllers (via Loop In/Out Move actions)
    • Streaming integration: Beatport and Beatsource now available (Android)
    • New Hardware View Mode: Optimized for portrait orientation use with external controllers (on iPhone/iPad)
    • Neural Mix multi-track waveforms: now available across all waveform views (on iPhone/iPad)
    • Dynamic Watch Folders: Auto-import files from specified Finder locations to My Collection (on macOS)
    • Added support for importing crates into My Collection (on macOS)
    • New Sync Setting: option to automatically reset tempo when turning sync off.
    • Keyboard Shortcuts: New “Open Format DJ” set (on macOS)
    • Video Transition: New Cut50 transition
    • FX BPM Tapping: support for tapping FX BPM on various DJ controllers

    A video walkthrough can be found here:

    dJay Pro 5.2 retails for $49.99 for new users and requires

    If you’ve had a chance to try day Pro 5.2, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via Digital DJ Tips

  • Apple releases watchOS 5.2 update, brings ECG app support to Hong Kong, select European regions

    Apple on Wednesday released watchOS 5.2, which brings ECG app support for Hong Kong and select European regions.

    The update doesn’t specifically name which European regions received the ECG functionalities. As of this writing, the ECG app has gone live in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. 

    Alongside the ECG app, the watchOS 5.2 update includes support for the newly-released second-generation AirPods, integrations for real-time text for phone calls, and an assortment of new Hermes watch faces.

    Users can upgrade their Apple Watch to watchOS 5.2 by downloading and remotely installing the update through the Watch app on iOS. Topics:

    If you’ve tried the watchOS 5.2 update and have any feedback to offer, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via AppleInsider

  • Adobe releases Lightroom 5.2 update

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    A helpful update’s a helpful update.

    Adobe on Tuesday announced the availability of the latest version of its prosumer photo editing software, Lightroom 5.2. The new version, a 475.7 megabyte download via MacUpdate, offers the following fixes and changes:
    – A color noise reduction slider in the Detail panel and a feather adjustment slider for the Spot Heal tool.

    – Bug fixes, new lens profiles, and support for 16 new cameras, including the Canon EOS 70D, Fujifilm X-M1, and Sony A3000.

    Lightroom 5.2 is available for both Mac and PC platforms. Mac users will need a multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support, running OS X 10.7 or later along with at least 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended) 2GB of available HDD space, and a 1024×768 resolution to install and run.

    The software is available from Adobe’s website for US$79 when upgrading from an earlier version, or US$149 for new users. Those already subscribed to Adobe’s Creative Cloud service will find that the new software is included in their memberships.

    If you’ve tried Lightroom 5 and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.

  • Adobe releases Lightroom 5.2 release candidate beta

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    You can’t argue with a good release candidate.

    Adobe on Monday announced the availability of the latest version of its prosumer photo editing software, Lightroom 5.2. The new version, a 467.2 megabyte download via MacUpdate, offers the following fixes and changes:

    New features:
    – A Smoothness adjustment slider has been added to the Detail Panel under Color Noise.

    – Reduction. This helps to reduce low-frequency color mottling artifacts.

    Refinements to the Spot Healing Tool:
    – New Feather control.

    – Auto find source method now works better for images with textured areas like rocks, bark, and foliage.

    – Auto find source method now prefers source areas within the crop rectangle.

    – Smart Preview size has been updated to 2560 pixels on the long edge.

    Refinements to the Local Adjustment Brush:
    – Right Click (PC) / Control-click (Mac) on a brush adjustment pin to bring up a context menu to duplicate or delete.

    – Control+Alt+Drag (PC) / Command+Option+Drag (Mac) on a brush adjustment pin to clone (duplicate) that adjustment.

    Bug fixes:
    – Catalog containing images processed with PV2003 were adding a post-crop vignette when catalog upgraded to Lightroom 5.

    – Pressing the “Reset” button while holding down the Shift key caused Lightroom to exit abruptly.

    – Output Sharpening and Noise Reduction were not applied to exported images that were resized to less than 1/3 of the original image size.

    – Incorrect photo was selected when trying to select a photo in segmented grid in Publish Services.

    – The Esc key did not exit the slideshow after right clicking screen with mouse during slideshow playing.

    – Import dialog remained blank for folders that contain PNG files with XMP sidecars.

    – Metadata panel displayed incorrect information after modifying published photo. Please note that this only occurred when metadata was changed after the photo was published.

    Lightroom 5.2 is available for both Mac and PC platforms. Mac users will need a multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support, running OS X 10.7 or later along with at least 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended) 2GB of available HDD space, and a 1024×768 resolution to install and run.

    The software is available from Adobe’s website for US$79 when upgrading from an earlier version, or US$149 for new users. Those already subscribed to Adobe’s Creative Cloud service will find that the new software is included in their memberships.

    If you’ve tried Lightroom 5 and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.