You asked for it and you got it -- Serato has released Itch 2.0 (Mac / Win), a free update to the digital DJ software, which adds support for four decks, multiple display modes, and more.

Itch 2.0 works with DJ controllers made by Vestax, Numark, Allen & Heath, Pioneer, and Novation. Its main features are listed below:

• Integrated "one to one" hardware to software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time
• Interoperable with Scratch LIve crates, loops and cue points, and support for iTunes
• Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information
• Auto Tempo Matching and Beat Sync
• Optimal Gain and BPM Calculation
• Serato's unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound
• Set and store Cue-points
• Manual and Auto Loop activation
• Music Library management tools for backup and restore
• Exclusive Access to Fresh Promotional Music with Whitelabel.net
• Input and Mix recording capability
• AIFF, WAV, MP3 and AAC audio file support
• No Charge Upgrades that constantly add new features and improvements

Version 2 offers a number of new features, including an updated design, the addition of the SP-6 Sample Player, Serato SmartSync, better Library Management, Serato Playlists, enhanced browsing capabilities, multiple display modes, and much more.

What's new in version 2.0:

• A fresh new look, with changeable Night & Day mode
• New SP-6 Sample Player including Sample Sync
• Multiple display modes to suit different styles of DJing -- vertical, horizontal, stack, and library views
• Re-optimized Serato SmartSync engine for precise grids and locked grooves
• Improved Library Management so you can easily copy crates and tracks to external drives for gigs
• Smart Crates which auto-fill using keywords from your music library
• Serato Playlists to share your tracklists either as you play, or online afterward
• Album Art Views for enhanced browsing
• Improved Instant Doubles functionality, including support for four decks

Itch 2.0 is available now as a free update from the Serato Web site, serato.com.