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High Sierra + Serato DJ 1.9.10 = choppy video output

Cory V 5:13 PM - 27 November, 2017
I upgraded to High Sierra, as well as the supported Serato DJ 1.9.10. I noticed immediately that my videos were coming out very choppy, as if all the frames were not being processed. This was both in offline mode and online mode. I have reinstalled the OS as well as Serato DJ. I also reset the NVRAM. None of these things helped, and my videos were embarrassing (to me at least) and unprofessional looking on Sat night!
My mac specs=

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications
Display
▪ 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy or optional antiglare widescreen display with support for millions of colors
▪ Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
▪ Configurable to 1680-by-1050 high-resolution glossy or antiglare display.
Processor
▪ 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz) with 6MB L3 cache
▪ 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache
▪ Configurable to 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 8MB L3 cache.
Memory
▪ 2.3GHz
▪ 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory
▪ Configurable to 8GB.
▪ 2.6GHz
8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory
Storage1
▪ 2.3GHz
500GB 5400-rpm hard drive
▪ Configurable options:
◦ 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
◦ 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive
◦ 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive
◦ 128GB solid-state drive
◦ 256GB solid-state drive
◦ 512GB solid-state drive
▪ 2.6GHz
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
▪ Configurable options:
◦ 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive
◦ 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive
◦ 128GB solid-state drive
◦ 256GB solid-state drive
◦ 512GB solid-state drive
Graphics and Video Support
▪ Intel HD Graphics 4000
▪ NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.3GHz configuration) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.6GHz configuration) and automatic graphics switching
▪ Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Thunderbolt digital video output
▪ Native Mini DisplayPort output
▪ DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
▪ VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
▪ Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
▪ HDMI audio and video output using third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)

I should note also, that i have already been through all of the Serato Video optimization steps multiple times over the years just to make sure everything was always set right. Also, I do not use any external hard drives.
Is there something I was supposed to update along with Serato DJ to make this not happen? BTW, my videos were playing smooth and fine before this upgrade, and they STILL play normally in quick time, and in VLC media player.

If anyone has had this issue and has a resolution, please post
Thank you
Cory V 6:55 PM - 27 November, 2017
I should also add that I opened up a help ticket for this, but I wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing this problem.
popnwave 7:13 PM - 27 November, 2017
Could be High Sierra dogging you at this point :/

I've kept to running 1.9.10 on Yosemite still (mid 2012 non retina 15") and haven't had an issue.

Almost pulled the trigger on a new 512GB SSD on Black Friday to upgrade but the old voice in my head kept saying: if it ain't broke...
AndreaRiello 11:56 PM - 27 November, 2017
Let me know about it from Serato Team.
I have the same problem and my Mac is the same.
DJ Tecniq 3:46 PM - 28 November, 2017
That sucks guys but unfortunately these things will prob happen. Serato Video has not been updated in years and with every new OS or Serato update it’s likely things will get buggy. Even though Serato knows this they still have Serato Video for sale. What a shame guys it’s the users that are getting ripped off...
Cory V 4:33 PM - 28 November, 2017
I'm happy to say, they got back to me fairly quickly with the initial support request, and asked for a System Report (as seen above), but with all my equipment plugged in as well. I sent that off last night and now I'm just waiting for the next reply back. I'll keep you guys updated with the fix if they find one!
AndreaRiello 4:47 PM - 28 November, 2017
Thank you Cory.
I'm not happy to say this, but for the holiday I switch to another software for my video set. I've buy a month license but I don't like his user interface (red,blue&grey :-P) but the video engine at this moment is the Top on the market.
I hope Serato upgrade o update Video plugin or integrate in his software Mixemergency..
DJ Baby Boy 7:40 PM - 28 November, 2017
Hey Cory since you are running a mac I would stongly suggest that you look into MixEmergency www.inklen.com it runs much smoother and at better quality as well ... It does suck having wasted money on Serato Video but it is a very introductory product to spinning video ... ON the windows side VDJ is the way to go for spinning video and on the mac side it's MixEmergency
Dj Youkai 12:42 AM - 29 November, 2017
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I should also add that I opened up a help ticket for this, but I wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing this problem.

I'm Experiencing this Also. I hope They Can Fix This.
DJ Tecniq 12:03 AM - 30 November, 2017
I have been experiencing video freezing and I’ve been on Yosemite...to put it bluntly Serato Video is a piece of shit and have no idea why they are still selling it when it clearly will be phased out. When you update software the plugins have to be updated too and SV hasn’t had any updates in the last cpl years. The fact they are still supporting this product furiates me.
DJ DylusionaL 12:08 AM - 5 December, 2017
I am having the same issue. MacBook pro late 2015 retina I believe.

Anyone have a fix for this? I would prefer not to return to a previous version of osx.

Serato please update video expansion! I use this weekly and it's embarrassing that my co-djs use virtual dj video and have no problem
Cory V 5:32 PM - 5 December, 2017
Update: Not solved yet

I have sent a full system report as requested, then they asked for a screenshot of my Serato Video settings, to make sure my settings were right, as well as having me check to make sure automatic graphics card switching was unchecked in Energy settings.
So.... just waiting to hear back again, I'll post the solution if and when it comes!!
DJ Tecniq 6:34 PM - 5 December, 2017
Quote:
Update: Not solved yet

I have sent a full system report as requested, then they asked for a screenshot of my Serato Video settings, to make sure my settings were right, as well as having me check to make sure automatic graphics card switching was unchecked in Energy settings.
So.... just waiting to hear back again, I'll post the solution if and when it comes!!
They Try to look for anything that you’re doing wrong but it’s really just their software.
AndreaRiello 9:32 PM - 5 December, 2017
Quote:
Could be High Sierra dogging you at this point :/
I've kept to running 1.9.10 on Yosemite still (mid 2012 non retina 15") and haven't had an issue..


Ok, in this days I've make a little partition on my ssd , and i've installed El Capitan on it.
I've put on it Serato 1.9.4 - 1.9.6 - 1.9.8 - 1.9.9 - 1.9.10 and the new beta 2.0.
Not any issue and the video are perfect (SD and 720p 1080p).
I think the problem is OS X from Sierra in up and not good optimization from serato team on it.
The best solution for me at this time is run El Capitan for VideoDjSet, my database is on Ext HardDisk.
Sorry for my english
popnwave 10:09 PM - 5 December, 2017
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Quote:
Could be High Sierra dogging you at this point :/
I've kept to running 1.9.10 on Yosemite still (mid 2012 non retina 15") and haven't had an issue..


Ok, in this days I've make a little partition on my ssd , and i've installed El Capitan on it.
I've put on it Serato 1.9.4 - 1.9.6 - 1.9.8 - 1.9.9 - 1.9.10 and the new beta 2.0.
Not any issue and the video are perfect (SD and 720p 1080p).
I think the problem is OS X from Sierra in up and not good optimization from serato team on it.
The best solution for me at this time is run El Capitan for VideoDjSet, my database is on Ext HardDisk.
Sorry for my english


Dude, that is some awesome troubleshooting!
Dj Youkai 3:48 AM - 6 December, 2017
Quote:
Ok, in this days I've make a little partition on my ssd , and i've installed El Capitan on it.
I've put on it Serato 1.9.4 - 1.9.6 - 1.9.8 - 1.9.9 - 1.9.10 and the new beta 2.0.
Not any issue and the video are perfect (SD and 720p 1080p).
I think the problem is OS X from Sierra in up and not good optimization from serato team on it.
The best solution for me at this time is run El Capitan for VideoDjSet, my database is on Ext HardDisk.
Sorry for my english

Thank You For The Info. I a Second Partition Also. Glad it's Working For Now Until They Fixed it for High Sierra. :)
Cory V 5:15 PM - 7 December, 2017
Digging around on some other forums, I found that Mix Emergency is having the same problem with High Sierra as Serato Video is...

A member stated that : "The frames per second reduces in the video output screen of 50-60 in sierra with serato 1.9.6 to 12-20 frames per second with serato 1.9.10 and high sierra "

Sound familiar?
DJ McCoy 3:27 AM - 9 December, 2017
same here getting that trouble on my video.
Vic1 5:29 PM - 9 December, 2017
The problem began when I upgraded my Mid 2014, top of the line, 15 inch, MacBook Pro to High Sierra. Serato please fix this issue. I’m djing a big NYE Party and I must deliver, my reputation is in the line.
DJ Tecniq 5:59 PM - 9 December, 2017
Can anyone confirm if this happens w/Mix Emergency w/High Sierra cause if not than it’s a Serato Video problem and they should update it considering they still support it.
arne 7:08 PM - 9 December, 2017
Had a gig last night (see my other thread) with the 15" MBP w. Touch Bar and ME,the Videos didn't came out choppy,but i've had several small screen freezes during a 1 hr Set,and after about 55minutes my laptop crashed/froze completely so i've had to do a hard reset! High Sierra, 1.9.10 . Spinnin Videos became a complete mess! Just bought this 3k Mac since i thought my 2014 13" MBP couldn't hand it well :(
Vic1 7:38 PM - 9 December, 2017
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Can anyone confirm if this happens w/Mix Emergency w/High Sierra cause if not than it’s a Serato Video problem and they should update it considering they still support it.


Agree, Serato Viedo should be updated. We shouldn’t have to buy a third party software to play videos during our set.
popnwave 10:15 PM - 9 December, 2017
If you can go back to an earlier macOS/OSX do it now.
DJ Tecniq 4:26 AM - 10 December, 2017
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Agree, Serato Viedo should be updated. We shouldn’t have to buy a third party software to play videos during our set.
100% I’ve had screen freezes even on Yosemite it is their shitty video plugin. They are lucky i don’t start a class action lawsuit and sue their ass. Uncalled for. The fact Serato Video is so outdated is ridiculous. If they are going to update Serato DJ than they need to do the same with the video plugin cause eventually it WILL stop working.
Cory V 1:58 PM - 10 December, 2017
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Can anyone confirm if this happens w/Mix Emergency w/High Sierra cause if not than it’s a Serato Video problem and they should update it considering they still support it.


Yep, it occurs in ME as well. It is definitely a High Sierra bug
Cory V 2:12 PM - 10 December, 2017
AndreaRiello had the right idea.
I did a full Time Machine backup, partitioned my Mac HHD, made a bootable usb drive with OLD Sierra on it, installed it onto the partition, disabled Serato add-on packs (including Serato Video) on the High Sierra, and re enabled them on the new (old version) Sierra drive Serato.

and the video is 100% as good as before

If any Video DJs (Serato OR mix emergency users) are planning on upgrading to High Sierra, please note that Serato DJ fully supports it...... but Serato video DOES NOT/nor does Mix Emergency.

Partitioning a HD in Mac is straight forward and pretty basic, but BACK UP YOUR WHOLE COMPUTER before you do it, you never know...

Thanks for all the suggestions, and please keep posting here as I'd like to hear everyone else fixes or F ups. That's what this forum is for, if Serato can't help, we help each other!

Merry Christmas
DJ Marv the Maverick 1:31 PM - 11 December, 2017
I used high Sierra with ME on a 2014 MBPr with 2gb Video ram.

No crashes at 2 gigs already.

Each of those gigs I played for 4 hours minimum.

During one practice session though I noticed my Serato waveforms becoming choppy plus delayed reaction time from controller to software.

I reduced the ME preview quality to the lowest setting and the choppiness & delays went away.
Cory V 2:36 PM - 12 December, 2017
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!
arne 3:07 PM - 12 December, 2017
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!


Hmm, interesting...I wonder if this will help with my Issue too (short Screen Freezes, and while using ME my MBP w.TB crashed completely after 55min. spinning)?
AndreaRiello 3:39 PM - 12 December, 2017
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HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................
Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.


Hey Cory V.... I've try and the video is perfect.
Fixed!
But i've not understand, this setting what change on program?
Cory V 3:41 PM - 12 December, 2017
Quote:
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................
Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.


Hey Cory V.... I've try and the video is perfect.
Fixed!
But i've not understand, this setting what change on program?


I'm not sure, I was told it is not a setting that is not used or changed very often. But in this case, it needed to be to work correctly.
DJ McCoy 6:21 AM - 13 December, 2017
thank you serato support tech for fixing our problem.
Vic1 6:34 AM - 13 December, 2017
Awesome, it works. Thank you.
Dj Youkai 10:08 AM - 17 December, 2017
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!
Thank You Sir!!! Awesome!!! Works Great. I also Updated the NVidia Driver Also. Gonna Test This Out How Stable This Is Now :)
DJRB1 3:33 PM - 17 December, 2017
Quote:
I am having the same issue. MacBook pro late 2015 retina I believe.

Anyone have a fix for this? I would prefer not to return to a previous version of osx.

Serato please update video expansion! I use this weekly and it's embarrassing that my co-djs use virtual dj video and have no problem

I also have the exact same issue since I updated to mac os high sierra and also updated to the last serato update and YES I get these freezes and never had any problems before I upgraded so I'm thinking downgrade both...I run a MacBook pro mid15 , 15"screen, with 16 gbt of ram and I also run ME for my videos and never had any issue with it. I think my best option is to downgrade to the one's that never gave me any issues...
The Blendmaster 9:53 PM - 17 December, 2017
I formally used Mix emergency for years but I came back and used Serato Video with Serato DJ for the first time last night and it worked flawlessy! 6hr set. I'm sticking to Serato Video. By the way Mixemergency 3 was a rip off it optimized the software for lower spec computers and somehow screwed up the functionality (constant crashes and long freeze frames in recorded video). ME 2 worked the best but since we know that won't be updated, Serato Video was the best choice for me on Mac High Sierra.
popnwave 4:52 PM - 18 December, 2017
You can always use ME 2.x you know...?
Dj Youkai 6:18 AM - 28 December, 2017
Quote:
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!
Thank You Sir!!! Awesome!!! Works Great. I also Updated the NVidia Driver Also. Gonna Test This Out How Stable This Is Now :)

Works Perfectly!!! DJed 12 Straight Hours With Video.. Stable.. No Crashes.. Thank You Again :)
DJ Tecniq 8:40 AM - 28 December, 2017
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!
Will this actually stop my videos from freezing too? Will this work w/Yosemite. Thanks
DJ Tecniq 8:44 AM - 28 December, 2017
Nevermind it made the video title txt very blurry. Not a solution for me. Oh well.
Dj Unforgiven 10:53 PM - 2 March, 2018
I'm glad I found this thread. I just updated to Dj Pro, but before I did that I had to update OS from Yosemite to High Sierra, which ended up being 10.13.3. Everything seemed to work great until I plugged in to the video system at my bar last night and noticed my videos were choppy. Spent most of the night troubleshooting. Frame rate was as low as 4 with just one video playing. Did what was suggested above and clicked on the YUV button, changed it to Software Only, frame rate jumped to 50+. All good so far. I will put it through more tests tonight.
MarZmatrixZ 7:49 PM - 29 March, 2018
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I'm glad I found this thread. I just updated to Dj Pro, but before I did that I had to update OS from Yosemite to High Sierra, which ended up being 10.13.3. Everything seemed to work great until I plugged in to the video system at my bar last night and noticed my videos were choppy. Spent most of the night troubleshooting. Frame rate was as low as 4 with just one video playing. Did what was suggested above and clicked on the YUV button, changed it to Software Only, frame rate jumped to 50+. All good so far. I will put it through more tests tonight.



Wow, just submitted a ticket for the same issues for SV w/SDJ PRO only to stumble across this thread and try the YUV button trick and it did indeed kick the frame rate back up!! Thank all you guys for your hard work and sugesstions! God bless!
popnwave 7:53 PM - 29 March, 2018
Wish there was a way to sticky this to the top - the search function isn't the easiest to use and find and this seems to get a positive post every month or two.
MarZmatrixZ 7:59 PM - 29 March, 2018
Ok so upon further testing, the YUV trick works BUT, some of you may experience a video freeze every 30 secs on avg, lasting for up to 7 seconds. I still have my ticket open in case further steps need to be taken. It's a sad trade-off but i'd rather have the temporary freeze than the extremely choppy videos all the way through. So take this as a temporary fix and not an actual solution. God bless!
MarZmatrixZ 7:11 PM - 30 March, 2018
Hey guys, my ticket is still open with no response yet. Was hoping to give you guys an update on this issue by now. I'm hoping SV will very soon have an actual compatible update with high sierra/sdj pro. Of course with added/updated features since we all paid for a product we'd expect to be top notch but is flawed to say the least.
Dj Toobs 4:23 AM - 9 May, 2018
Hello fellow Dj brothers.
i wanted to share this info with you all.
A day ago i finally pulled the trigger and updating my 2014 MacBook Pro from El Capitan to HighSierra. Like you all i had a problem with Serato DJ PRO chopping, lagging, etc, especially with video mixing. Something i never had a problem with El Capitan.

I contacted Serato Support team and this is what they send me:

1) Close all programs.
2) Open Finder and go to the User > Library > Preferences folder.
3) Rename all com.serato plist files (e.g. to old_com.serato.XXXXXXXXXX.plist).
Note: On Mac OS X Lion, the User Library is hidden. To access this you will have to hold down the option key and click on "Go" on the Finder toolbar and the Library option will appear in the drop down menu.
4) Open Applications --> Utilities --> Activity Monitor
Under the "CPU" or "MEMORY" tabs, locate and force quit all cfprefsd processes
5) Restart your computer & open Serato DJ, you should find that the program has now returned to default settings.

I am happy to say, that after i did the above steps and reopened Serato DJ Pro in High Sierra, it is now working perfectly. Even with having MixEmergency open simultaneously and mixing videos. I just finished spinning a practice set for 1 hour 15 minutes with NO issues at all. I will spin a 2 hour video mix tomorrow to double check it before my Friday night gig. I will post an update again in a few days for you all.

I don't know about Serato Video tho, i stopped using this app about 4 years ago as i update to MixEmergency. Im currently running ME 3.1.1. For those that do not know about ME, i highly recommend it. It has never failed, Never let me down, for the past 4 years that I've been using it every weekend out on the field. This little hiccup of updating to Mac OSX High Sierra was the only one, but i resolved it within 24 hours by following SDJPro above steps. it had nothing to do with ME software.

I currently use a Rane 62 mixer.

Here are my MBP specs:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory: 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 2048 MB Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB
Dj Toobs 1:43 AM - 10 May, 2018
I just finished up a 2 hour practice set at home mixing up video with ME. Everything worked correctly. I had NO issues at all. The steps mention above really fixed all issue when updating to High Sierra. Hope it works out for any of you having issue.
DJ Rup 246893 10:14 AM - 8 June, 2018
OMG, thanks so much i had the same issue this saved me so much time and money i was dropping the resolution of the output on the Mac book pro the videos themselves and the display projector just about to run a better and much more cost HDMI cable thinking it was that when i came across this forum and it worked i was getting so frustrated. But all fixed thanks
dkzuniga 7:21 AM - 13 July, 2018
THANKS VERY MUCH
<3
DJ P... Da don 1:16 AM - 8 March, 2019
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!


Yes sir!!!

Thank you!!
DJ SOVERN-T 9:29 PM - 25 March, 2019
I dj video 4 nights a week in LA and have been searching forums high and low for this info... God Bless You All!!
I was about to lose my mind LOL
DJ Tecniq 9:52 PM - 25 March, 2019
Clean install of the OS would sort it. I updated from Yosemite to High Sierra and had massive lag and video freezes. So i figured a fresh install of the OS would fix it. Problem solved and runs like butter no YUV handling tricks either which will cause your video titles to be extremely blurry.
popnwave 9:59 PM - 25 March, 2019
I gotta say, on my old turd 2012 High Sierra has been pretty flawless so far.

Still won't push it with Mojave though.
One Order Music 1:53 PM - 16 October, 2019
Quote:
HERE IS THE SOLUTION.....Drum roll ....................

Straight from a technical specialist at Serato, if you are running High Sierra, and you are experiencing CHOPPY VIDEO in Serato Video, do this:

"Open up Serato DJ, go to setup and then expansion packs. Click Serato Video in the list and click on the info tab. There is a setting called 'YUV Handling'. Can you please change this setting to software only."

Boom, snap, fixed.

Although I'm really enjoying my new dual boot setup, never again will I blindly update any software or OS without testing it first in the High Sierra environment. Although, I suppose everyone already knows it's best to operate this way, how many of us actually practice it?

So rock on...make that Xmas DJ cash with your video shows!




Im going to try this later when i get home. really hope this works
One Order Music 6:38 PM - 22 October, 2019
i was using mojave. i am going to downgrade back to High Sierra and see if that helps