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Professional DJ software, precision-engineered with the world’s greatest headliners for over twenty years. Maximum stability, best-in-class Stems, and built for any booth. The software artists trust wherever they play.

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Stems, DJ Hardware, Streaming. Covered.

DJ software built for performance. Separate stems in real time. Connect to 150+ pieces of DJ hardware. Stream from Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal.

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Serato DJ Pro GUI dynamic waveform view showing real-time mixing in Serato's top DJ software.
Serato DJ Pro practice mode view for professional DJs practicing their mixes.
Serato DJ Pro practice mode view for professional DJs practicing their mixes.
The DJ Pro GUI prepare window in Serato's top pro DJ software helps ensure a seamless performance.
Serato DJ Pro four-deck layout for mixing four tracks with professional DJ software.
Serato DJ Pro interface showing FX and sampler tools in professional DJ software.
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Discover DJ Pro

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Take a tour of the key features.

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Dynamic Waveforms

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Choose between horizontal or vertical waveform view, each mapped by Lucid Beatgrids, our analysis engine that moves with your music.

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Practice Mode

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DJ from your laptop with Practice Mode. No hardware needed.

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Prepare Tracks

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Display the Prepare and History panels horizontally or vertically alongside your library.

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Sampler Panel

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Use the Sampler panel to trigger DJ stings, loops, acapellas & more. Toggle between simple and extended views as you go.

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4 Deck Mode

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Play up to four tracks at once on supported hardware. Because sometimes two just isn’t enough.

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50+ Built in FX

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Blend effects like Epic Reverb Drop, Bitcrush, Shredder, and Braker to put your own spin on any track.

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The Legendary Serato Stems

Separate vocals, melody, bass, or drums in real time, at high quality. Each Stem lands on its own pad, so you can play them instantly. Pull an acapella, flip an instrumental, drop a live remix on the fly. Bonus points if nobody can tell what the original track was.

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150+ Pieces of DJ Hardware Supported

Choose from over 150 officially certified controllers, turntables, mixers, DJ hardware, and counting. Developed side by side with the brands who make them, all ready to play as soon as you plug in.

DJ with Apple Music, Spotify, and More

Stream from Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal, all at once. Log in and your playlists sit right next to your own crates. Obscure cuts, viral hits, certified classics. All there when you need them.

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Hear from Serato DJ Pro Artists

Serato's artist roster is packed with DJs and producers who use Serato DJ to shape where music goes next. They’re the ones who put our DJ software to the test every night and make it look easy.

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“I’m on the go a lot—having Spotify integrated with Serato DJ just makes it easier to make sets and add music.”

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Get Started with Serato DJ Pro

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Go Live, Get Noticed

Your livestream deserves the same production value as your set. On top of professional DJ software, we’ll give you the tips and tools to make your at-home sets look and sound as good as the mix.

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Real Help, Seven Days a Week

Our support team is made up of real human DJs who know our DJ software inside out, and have already come across every hiccup in the book. They’re here to give you hands on help when you need it.

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Keep Getting Better

There’s always more to learn. Tutorials, artist videos, workshops and more. Everything you need to sharpen your skills and improve your performance.

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Expand Your DJ Set Up

Unlock Serato DVS, Serato Video, Serato Pitch ’n Time DJ, and more with Expansions in Serato DJ Suite.

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Even More Ways to Grow

FAQs

Getting Started

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Can I try Serato DJ Pro before I subscribe or buy?

If you have not used Serato DJ Pro before, and have DJ hardware that requires a paid upgrade, you are eligible for a free 14-day trial of Serato DJ Suite, which includes Serato DJ Pro, Serato DJ for iOS, and access to all Expansions.

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I have hardware that unlocks Serato DJ Pro, do I need a license or subscription?

If you have hardware that unlocks Serato DJ Pro when connected, you don’t need a license or subscription.

However, you’ll need to purchase a Serato DJ Pro license or subscription if you want to use Serato DJ Pro with another piece of hardware, including:

Please see this support article for more details.

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Do I need a Serato DJ Pro license or subscription if I want to DJ with just my laptop?

No, you can DJ with just your laptop using Practice Mode, which is a free, basic version of Serato DJ Pro that doesn’t require DJ hardware. You can also subscribe to or buy Serato DJ Suite if you’d like more advanced features for laptop-only DJing, like access to EQs and more FX, through the DJ Expansion Play.

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Can I use my Serato DJ Lite controller with Serato DJ Pro?

Yes, you can use your Serato DJ Lite controller with Serato DJ Pro if you have a Serato DJ Pro license or subscription. Please see Pricing for more details.

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What are the system and operating system requirements for Serato DJ Pro?

You can view the latest system requirements and macOS and Windows compatibility details on the Serato DJ Pro Downloads page.

Features

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What streaming services can I use with Serato DJ Pro?

Serato DJ Pro supports the following music streaming services:

  • Apple Music
  • Beatport
  • SoundCloud
  • Spotify
  • Tidal
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Can I record my DJ sets with Serato DJ Pro?

You can record your DJ set directly from Serato DJ Pro if you:

  • Have hardware that unlocks a Serato DJ Pro license,
  • Own a Serato DJ Pro license or subscription, or
  • Own a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription.


Recording is not available if you:

  • Play music from a streaming service.
  • Play in Practice mode on your laptop.
  • Use hardware that does not have a recording function.
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Does Serato DJ Pro support advanced features like 4 decks, Stems, FX, and DVS?

Yes, Serato DJ Pro includes advanced features such as:

  • 4-deck view
  • Over 50+ built-in FX
  • Stems FX


To DJ with a Digital Vinyl System (DVS) setup, you’ll need a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription. Please see Pricing for more details.

Hardware

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What DJ controllers and hardware work with Serato DJ Pro?

Serato DJ Pro works with 150+ pieces of compatible DJ controllers.

You can view the full list of supported hardware for Serato DJ Pro within DJ Hardware.

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Do I need Serato DVS (Digital Vinyl System)?

You’ll need Serato DVS if you will be using:

  • Serato Noisemap™ control tone Vinyl
  • Serato Noisemap™ control tone CD or USB in a CDJ

For selected controllers and mixers, Serato DVS is included with a Serato DJ Pro hardware unlock license at no extra cost. You don’t need to purchase an additional license or subscription.

However, to use Serato DVS with these selected supported controllers and mixers, you will need a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription.

Club Sets

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Can I connect to club-standard equipment with Serato DJ Pro?

Yes, to use Serato DJ Pro with club-standard mixers and industry-standard turntables, CDJs, and media players, you will need a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription.

This allows you to:

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How do I use Serato DJ Pro with CDJs and a club mixer?

You can connect to CDJs using either HID mode or DVS mode.

  • HID mode requires a Serato DJ Pro license or subscription
  • DVS mode requires a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription


Please see the DVS FAQ above for more information.

Lite vs Pro

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How is Serato DJ Pro different from Serato DJ Lite?

With Serato DJ Pro, you get full access to all the core features of Serato DJ Lite, plus set recording, more cue points and Sampler slots, 20+ Pro FX, Smart Sync, Key Analysis, MIDI Mapping, Crate Search, Smart Crates, and advanced Pad Modes like Stems FX, Beat Jump, and Slicer. You can also unlock every expansion with a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Suite.

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What makes Serato DJ Pro professional DJ software?

Serato DJ Pro is trusted by top DJs worldwide, and is the most popular professional DJ software globally.

It’s renowned for its reliability and intuitive design, allowing DJs to customize their workflow to different mixing styles, hardware setups, and performance environments.

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