Serato DJ Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5

“Perfect for the Advanced DJ”

Once I mastered Serato DJ, it became my go-to tool. The ability to customize everything from effects to track management is amazing.

Pros : Professional-grade features, highly customizable.

Cons : Interface can be overwhelming at first.

Switched from : rekordbox

Reason to switch : Rekordbox’s recording feature limits each file to 3 hours, though recording continues, creating new files after 3 hours.

4.5/5

“Perfect for Professional DJs”

Serato DJ offers fantastic control and reliability for live performances. Once I got comfortable with the setup, it felt seamless, though there’s a bit of a learning curve.

Pros : Advanced features for live performance, great integration with hardware.

Cons : Takes time to master the advanced functions.

Switched from : TRAKTOR DJ

Reason to switch : Needed a more stable and intuitive interface for live events.

4.5/5

“Reliable and Feature-Rich, But Pricey”

Serato DJ offers a lot of features that cater to both new and professional DJs, but the subscription cost and the need for regular updates can be a bit much. That said, it’s a fantastic tool if you’re serious about DJing.

Pros : Great for both beginners and experienced DJs, solid customer support.

Cons : Expensive and requires frequent updates

Switched from : rekordbox

Reason to switch : Rekordbox’s streaming service restrictions apply, such as limitations on offline playback and using tracks from streaming services for certain functions like adding to playlists or exporting.

4.5/5

“Great for Live Sets but Too Complex for Casual Use”

Serato DJ is great for live sets, but for casual use, it’s a bit overwhelming. It’s definitely geared towards more professional DJs who need all its features.

Pros : Highly responsive, fast cueing, and transitions.

Cons : Requires a lot of practice to fully utilize.

Switched from : Mixxx

Reason to switch : Mixxx lacks features like bulk metadata editing and drag-and-drop folder support for library additions.

4.5/5

“Fantastic Software for Serious DJs”

As a professional DJ, I appreciate how Serato DJ’s features improve my workflow. It offers the best sound quality and stability, but the price is a bit high.

Pros : Smooth workflow, excellent sound quality

Cons : Expensive compared to other software options.

Switched from : Ableton Live

Reason to switch : Ableton’s music production tools were not suitable for my devices.

4.3/5

“Great Software with Some Room for Improvement”

I've been using Serato since I was using DVS with Technics and control records. I find it to be easy to navigate and I prefer the look and feel compared to Rekordbox or Traktor.

Pros : Excellent sound quality, lots of advanced features.

Cons : I’ve experienced occasional crashes when pushing the software with too many tracks. It’s a minor issue, but it can be frustrating during live performances.

Switched from : TRAKTOR DJ

Reason to switch : Traktor doesn’t offer stability for heavy track usage.

4.3/5

“Great for Mixing but Needs More Customization”

The mixing is seamless and intuitive, but I wish Serato DJ allowed for more personalized tweaks in its interface.

Pros : Easy to use once you understand the layout, solid mixing features.

Cons : Limited options for customizing the layout to personal preference.

Switched from : TRAKTOR DJ

Reason to switch : Traktor doesn’t fit my style.

4.3/5

“Powerful but Complicated for Beginners”

It took a few weeks for me to fully get the hang of Serato DJ, but once I did, it became my go-to tool for gigs. However, it’s definitely not as beginner-friendly.

Pros : Packed with features, offers everything an experienced DJ needs.

Cons : Initial setup and learning curve can be overwhelming for beginners.

Switched from : VirtualDJ

Reason to switch : Wanted more advanced features and better hardware compatibility.

4.3/5

“The Ultimate DJ Tool for Pro DJs”

After years of using other software, Serato DJ’s consistency and quality won me over. It’s not the easiest to start with, but the results are well worth it.

Pros : Reliable, with seamless integration with hardware.

Cons : Can be tough for first-time users.

Switched from : VirtualDJ

Reason to switch : I wanted better hardware compatibility and more advanced features.

4.2/5

“Perfect for Mobile Gigs”

I'm a mobile DJ, so I need software that's portable and easy to use. Serato DJ Lite is perfect for my needs. It has all the essential features for mixing and beatmatching, and it's lightweight enough to run smoothly on my laptop. I can easily manage my music library and create playlists for different events. It's a great entry point into the world of DJing.

Pros : Easy to use, great for beginners, affordable, runs smoothly on laptops, good for music library management.

Cons : The Lite version has some limitations compared to Pro, and it doesn't have all the fancy effects and features.