Music streaming in Serato DJ Pro
Play the heavy hitters with Beatsource Streaming
Streaming with Beatsource in Serato DJ Pro gives you access to the expansive catalog of open-format music, ready for any gig.
Beatsource Streaming can stream in up to 256kbps AAC if you are on the Beatsource Pro+ plan. The Beatsource plan allows for 128kbps AAC streaming.
You’ll also be able to access, create and edit your playlists and search Beatsource’s catalog all within Serato DJ Pro.
Start a one-month free trial of any of the Beatsource Streaming plans and try this out today.
Access the world’s biggest record store with Beatport Streaming
The Beatport Streaming integration in Serato DJ Pro brings the comprehensive electronic music catalog to your fingertips when DJing.
Stream millions of tracks directly in Serato DJ Pro in up to 256kbps AAC if you are on the Professional plan, or 128kbps AAC on the Essential or Advanced plans.
You’ll also be able to access, create and edit your playlists and search Beatport’s catalog all within Serato DJ Pro.
Start a one-month free trial of any of the Beatport Streaming plans and try this out today.
Discover new music with SoundCloud
Get immediate access to the newest songs posted on SoundCloud and stream them in high-quality 256kbps AAC in Serato DJ Pro.
You’ll also be able to access, create and edit your playlists and search SoundCloud's catalog all within Serato DJ Pro.
Start a one-month free trial of SoundCloud Go+ ($9.99/m or $4.99/m for Pro Unlimited subscribers) and try this out today.
Never get caught without a track with TIDAL
Streaming with TIDAL in Serato DJ Pro gives you access to an endless music library at the highest audio quality available.
TIDAL offers two tiers of membership - HiFi or HiFi Plus, which both allow the option to use lossless FLAC files or AAC files in 320Kbps or 256Kbps.
Organize your playlists from the TIDAL phone or desktop app, then the next time you open Serato DJ Pro they’ll be ready for you to DJ with.
Start a one-month free trial of TIDAL and try this out today.
FAQs
What kind of audio quality settings can I use for streaming tracks?
Beatsource Streaming and Beatport Streaming tracks are available to stream at different qualities depending on your subscription. Beatsource, Beatport Essential and Beatport Advanced users have access to 128kbps AAC. Beatsource Pro+ and Beatport Professional users have access to 256kbps AAC.
SoundCloud tracks are available in a high-quality AAC format.
TIDAL users have the option to choose between lossless FLAC streams, and high-quality AAC streams.
Will my track metadata (Cue Points, Loops, Flips etc) work once I save them on tracks from streaming services?
Once you set cue points, loops and flips on a track from a streaming service the information will all be saved to your machine and next time you load the file (at either FLAC or AAC quality) all your information will be available
Can I search for tracks from streaming services in Serato DJ Pro?
DJs can search music from all streaming service catalogs, directly within Serato DJ Pro. Click the streaming services provider next to the search bar and enter your search query. Local results from the ‘all…’ crate will be displayed first, followed by results from the streaming service. Streamed tracks will have a small streaming service icon in the first column of the library.
Why aren't all the tracks in my SoundCloud playlist showing in my Serato DJ Pro library?
Some tracks may have restrictions on use by third-party applications, this is set by the content owner at the upload stage. These tracks will not show up in your Serato DJ Pro library.
Do I need to analyze tracks from streaming services like I do with my tracks normally?
When you load a streaming track to deck the entire audio stream will be downloaded. Once the download is complete Serato DJ Pro will analyze the file quickly and provide you with track information such as Key, BPM and a waveform overview. All this information will be saved and displayed in your library for the next time you play the track.
How can I create and edit streaming playlists?
Create and edit playlists on the go using the SoundCloud and TIDAL mobile and web applications, or on the Beatsource or Beatport platforms.
You can also create and edit playlists in Serato DJ Pro by dragging and dropping tracks from your search results or other playlists.
Can I record my sets in Serato DJ Pro with tracks that I am streaming?
You cannot record your sets while DJing with streaming tracks.
Can I save my tracks from streaming services to be used offline?
With a Beatsource Pro+ or Beatport Professional plan you are able to store up to 1000 tracks on your device and play without an internet connection.