Serato
Serato develops software for DJing and music production, with products described for both new and experienced DJs.
About Serato
Serato develops downloadable software for DJing and music production. Its DJ line includes DJ Lite and DJ Pro, and its production line includes Sample, Studio, and Hex FX.
The site describes streaming use with Spotify and Apple Music, stems controls for isolating parts of a track and adjusting levels, and support for controllers such as SLAB, Hercules DJControl T10, and AlphaTheta XDJ-AN. Listed versions include DJ Pro v4.0.10, Sample 2.2.0, Studio 2.5.0, and Hex FX v1.2.0, with a DJ 5.0 beta testing lucid beatgrids.
Key features
- DJ Lite and DJ Pro for mixing DJ sets
- Spotify and Apple Music integration for DJ sets
- Stems controls to isolate parts and adjust levels
- Sample tool for sampling and chopping sounds
- Studio tool for making beats
- Hex FX tool with pitch reverb and tape delays
Best for: New and experienced DJs and producers working on DJ sets, sampling, and beat making.
Good for
- Covers DJing and production with separate DJ, sampling, beat-making, and effects tools
- Lists compatibility with streaming services and named hardware controllers
- Describes a free starting option for DJing
Serato at a glance
- Website
- serato.com
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Serato FAQ
Does Serato DJ work with streaming services?
The site describes Spotify and Apple Music use within Serato DJ.
Which controllers are listed as supported?
Named examples include SLAB for Studio, Hercules DJControl T10 for DJ Pro, and AlphaTheta XDJ-AN for DJ Lite and Pro.
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