How To Fix Beat Grid in Serato DJ | Troubleshooting 101 | How To Use Sync Properly | Edit Beat Grid

Watch this video if you are having problems with sync.
If your beatgrids are not set up correctly,
Sync WILL NOT WORK.
For sync to work, it is necessary for all of your beat grids to be setup correctly.
Watch this video to learn how to edit and set up beat grids correctly, so that when you use sync while DJing, the track will never go out of wack.
This is a super important troubleshooting step for Serato DJ Pro, but will work the same on any dj software like Rekordbox or Virtual DJ.
The beat grid MUST be aligned on all of the softwares to work.
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[@GameAdmin90]

Thank you, I searched for a solution to this problem You are the only person who explained the solution to the problem step by step I think Serato is the only program that suffers from this problem We hope that this problem will be resolved in the next updates The rest of the programs have this problem, but to a small extent

[@TheDJConnect]

Ya man ! Honestly the best solution is to learn how to work by ear I know it has more functions than that, But due to this, it is what it is I actually worked with an algorithm creator who wanted to sell to serato to fix the issue, Not sure if it ever went thru, But it worked

[@GameAdmin90]

@@TheDJConnect Thank you

[@TheDJConnect]

@@GameAdmin90 lets goooo

[@FatboyBass]

Been trying to get this sorted for a hot minute now. I think my biggest issue was clearing the beatgrid and setting it on the 1 which left the intro as a negative beat grid and crapped all my bars up too. Looks like I will be busy remapping a ton of songs this week while resetting queue points. On a bright now homie I FINALLY GET MY REV 7!!!! only took 4 months of wait. Lookin forward to the next video. Thanks

[@TheDJConnect]

YOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad this helped bro! Placing the "1" on the downbeat, is the absolutely number 1 skill. For beatmatching, beat gridding, everything, If that isn't dropped correctly, EVERYTHING will be off for sure and no way of fixing it AND HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooOOOOOOoOO It's the one for sure, A couple annoyances, but honestly the best controller that exists, you're gonna love it!!!

[@charliechao3625]

Youre honestly a life saver. Im learning how to DJ right now and i could beat match properly because of the misaligned grids and thought I just didnt have the ears to keep the beat. Thanks again!

[@TheDJConnect]

No worries bro !!! Watch my new video on 5 tips for DJs hahahaha Back in my day there was no such thing as a beat grid, If you rely on them, You're in for a world of pain 1 issue with he beat grid and your whole career can be over Learn to beat match by ear first, Worry about beat grids later My only advice to you

[@charliechao3625]

@@TheDJConnect you got it!

[@TheDJConnect]

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[@dylanmcdowell840]

This is the best explanation I’ve seen. I had other videos showing the same thing but they added in the bullshit. This was strait to the point. Cheers

[@TheDJConnect]

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[@SimonJones_zx10]

Thanks been trying to do beat grid on some of my recorded records which drift a bit. New the first bit but was bit stumped on how to aling the rest had just found out how to do it on recordbox so thought must be able to in Serato I had got round it by using off grid loops , great clear explanation Thanks

[@TheDJConnect]

yessssssssss bro!! Sorry for the delay but exactly man!! love it!!!!

[@djderive6830]

Straight out of the gates!!! My man summed it all up in 10 mins 🙏thank mistah man!!!

[@TheDJConnect]

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[@TheDJConnect]

People been saying I talk too much 😒

[@felipebaez3512]

great explanation on editing the grid. i used to just clear it then use the tap button to find the correct bpm

[@TheDJConnect]

Hahahaha like a true og !!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌👌

[@TheDJConnect]

Cannot rely on this stupid thing Always something going wrong with it

[@scratchgonzo]

When I adjust stuff and then go further along the stuff before thst I had adjusted is now moved it never seems to work for me

[@TheDJConnect]

You just gotta keep going What kind of music are you gridding ? If it's old stuff that isn't quantized, use the set button on each 1 instead of slipping it

[@d.w.strangeman4963]

I've had this problem with 90s hard core/DnB so I tried putting a marker on every down beat and it kept jumping around the BPM.

[@TheDJConnect]

@@d.w.strangeman4963 yes this will definitely happen if the bpm isn't consistent I would ASSUME DnB would always keep a consistent BPM due to it being electronic, But if you're ever beat gridding some rock and roll or live music, The bpm will always jump around and change because it's not conistent Either the track itself was made that way, Or somethign was done wrong But yes, this is the case, The BPM will change and jump around based on how you grid the track!!!

[@d.w.strangeman4963]

@@TheDJConnect hi, got frustrated and spent the night trying to figure it and kinda worked around it. Obviously, in the early 90s, Manuel editing on something like an Akai or Amiga 2k wasn't always spot on so quantizing would try to perfect it just making it worse! I think Serato is trying to recorrect it and getting confused. The BPM displays jump around but (without sync) it still stays pretty much on beat, just need to do it old school. I don't use sync, got (old) ears for that, just like to keep everything tight with options there when needed.

[@TheDJConnect]

@@d.w.strangeman4963 yes ! so than honestly this sounds correct Unless you go thru and build this out in a DAW and re-quantize everyhting, This is normal just make sure the beat grids are all correct to ear, and the bpm will definitely change around unless its a perfectly built quantized track, this is normal! and this is also why sync is not a crutch :) should only be used as a tool, def not an end all be all!

[@emkplayboy6]

This tutorial exactly what I needed!

[@TheDJConnect]

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[@felipesostre5541]

Thank you!!!!

[@TheDJConnect]

Always brotha !!!

[@DizzyJerk]

VERY informative, Bubba. Thanks a lot! 👍✌❤

[@TheDJConnect]

Hahahah no worries fam !!! Hope to see you around brother 🦾🦾🦾

[@DizzyJerk]

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[@TheDJConnect]

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[@agreefoodntravel]

Why my colored beatgrid from my laptop turns gray when I insert the connector to my pioneer ddj sx

[@TheDJConnect]

I dunno man

[@djkozzmo]

Need help figuring out songs that are 6/8 rhythm.. it changes and the beat drops messes the grid up.

[@TheDJConnect]

To my knowledge the grid only works in 4/4

[@Kamen_Sens]

what if its like funk music where the bpm change constantly? by fixing the bpm and adjusting grid only wont fix it, is there any more advanced way to manually put the grid?

[@TheDJConnect]

Yea it will fix it, the grid will just constantly move and snap to those spots If you go thru and manually map it out

[@janinegonzalez8640]

I'm doing everything you have said on this video, but for some reason everything move, how can I just move one at time like you do on the video

[@TheDJConnect]

Hey I'll have to look again, I literally NEVER do anything with beatgrids So useless But one is for each point, one slips the entire thing Are you hitting the right button ?

[@keithchegwin1222]

I bought some songs and they're old, as I want to be a mobile wedding DJ. Most of them are very lose and go out of time. Is there anything I can do?Thanks

[@TheDJConnect]

Ya you need to be a part of a good record pool If you want to be a mobile dj, You're gonna need a ton of music And you're not gonna wanna buy every song Shoot me an email [e-mail] I can point you in the right direction

[@ytnuat]

My loop Rolls dont end where the song would be if i didnt do a beat roll . I dont know how to fix that , the roll just ends where i had it .

[@TheDJConnect]

I don't really know man I don't think loop rolls run off beatgrids at all, Just the BPM Is your bpm correct ?

[@FunkyELF]

Can you do this with Serato DJ Lite?

[@TheDJConnect]

I thinnnnnk so but maybe not Can you see the grid ? I thought u could do it all but sometimes no You can definitely get serato pro tho, you do the work offline so it doesn't matter

[@69_MK]

what if the down beat changes midway ? i have a few songs where the downbeat completely changes

[@TheDJConnect]

Honestly I have no clue man Id assume you'd have to go thru and manually set it each time Don't rely on them so much 😜 It still follows 4/4 ?

[@izzzzzz6]

If it won't work you would have to mix it with an effect or slam it in on the beat. Assuming you can't try to mix it in the headphones. The other way is turn off sync and do it visually. Use nudge (+&-) and pitch until the moving wave formations align and don't slip away from each other. I start with the 1st beat from a bar. Then once a new bar starts on the track that is playing i release in time with that. If you set the layout to vertical 2 channels the wafeforms are next to each other and you can visualize to confirm timing that you are listen to in the headphones.

[@januuubeats]

I'm doing a lot of adjusting, back and forth, and noticing I'm stretching too far and too soon on the 1. Should we include more markers to avoid that from happening?

[@TheDJConnect]

Yes definitely! You can literally turn on quantize And as you go thru the track just hit a marker That will solidify it as well This video might be pretty old but I found some new tricks (I RARELY ever beatgrid anything because it's always done from record pools)

[@technomikelyons]

I find 70s disco and early 80s the worst for drifting BPM, becausedrums were largely done by human hands. While tgat can improve the natural-sounding nature of the song, it makes beatmatching a nightmare. I tend to hit extra markers every few bars just to keep everything aligned. What still throws everything off, however, is when part of a song has an irregular timing, such as going 4/4 most of the time and then they include an extra beat or three, derailing the nicely aligned beat grid.

[@TheDJConnect]

Ya like I'll just manually beat match it at that point Not waisting the time Wait for the quantized version to download lpl

[@technomikelyons]

@TheDJConnect yeah I do it manually often, too. Or at the very least make sure the into and break are properly gridded and not worry about the rest.

[@TheDJConnect]

@@technomikelyons ya definitely I guess it's cool to have, But I don't spend any time with it really

[@DjBandboy]

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[@TheDJConnect]

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[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

like a pack mule?

[@djbkbassTV]

It’s hellp full but did we have to edit all the playlists like this it’s crazy

[@TheDJConnect]

I've never fixed a beat grid in my life apart from this video

[@djbkbassTV]

@@TheDJConnect I think this problem only in serato dj pro right?

[@TheDJConnect]

@@djbkbassTV no.. they would all have this issue Except if you have proper music this isn't an issue

[@fernandoflores6377]

Does it set it to every song you mix?

[@TheDJConnect]

No you have to do this for every song, IF it's off Most songs from record pools come pre gridded so not something to worry about

[@StreetPete]

OK so I can't get this to work, after working my way down the track and stretching/shrinking when I go back to the very beginning it's out again?! So I get the beginning right and and then the end is out. This is with modern edm music that should have regular beats. I'm getting this with a lot of tracks so I must be doing something wrong?

[@TheDJConnect]

Ya I dunno man Qr you dropping the pin on each beat ? Like you can literally mark 1, and it shouldn't ever move again

[@TheDJConnect]

As long as you're pinning it

[@StreetPete]

​@@TheDJConnectthanks, yes I was marking every beat as I figured that would kind of lock it in but the damn thing keeps changing 😂 I'll spend some more time on it.

[@TheDJConnect]

LYa that's weird One slips everything I think the outside double >> It's such a rare thing tho I never use it

[@markreid3929]

What about the Set, Clear, Save, and cancel buttons?

[@TheDJConnect]

Set sets the point Clear clears it And save saves it.

[@markreid3929]

May have sounded like a silly question, but I ask because when i was mucking around with this yesterday, whenever i hit save the grid would jump back to its original, out of sync place. But thanks for the comprehensive answer.....@@TheDJConnect

[@TheDJConnect]

@@markreid3929 was the file locked ?

[@markreid3929]

Nope @@TheDJConnect

[@markreid3929]

I realised that if i just don't hit save, it stays where i want it to, hence asking what those buttons do. @@TheDJConnect

[@michaelcoleman1140]

IF I HAVE THE BEAT GRID CHECKED IN SARATO BUT WHEN I LOAD THE SONG THERE IS NO BEAT GRID FOR THAT SONG SO WHAT IS GOING ON HERE

[@TheDJConnect]

Sorry man can you go a little more in depth on that question?

[@michaelcoleman1140]

@@TheDJConnect if I have beat grid checked in sarato and when I load the track up and there is no beat grid I then have to do the beat grid manually correct

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@michaelcoleman1140 yep

[@TheDJConnect]

@@michaelcoleman1140 ya, if there is no beat grid on load, there is no beat grid period. So you have to create it !

[@zachrussell6175]

Hey when I do this the beatgrid looks great but the BPM changes, is that normal? Also do you have a guide on how to do it with acapella as well?

[@TheDJConnect]

When the bpm is drifting it's cause it's built off grid So like drum/band music isn't quantized That's the only thing you can do

[@zachrussell6175]

@@TheDJConnect got it I appreciate it. Wanted to make sure it’s okay if the BPM changes when I edit the grid. The new bpm is a bit off from the original but that should be fine ?

[@TheDJConnect]

@@zachrussell6175 well is it a legit song ? When was it made ? If it's quantized music it probably shouldn't trail But as long as it beat matches it prob fine And ya you can do with acapellas

[@zachrussell6175]

@@TheDJConnect songs from early 00’s that couldn’t be found on record pool. Should I have the quantize option on when editing beatgrid too?

[@TheDJConnect]

@@zachrussell6175 ya definitely And id be pretty sure that song should be quantized Run it again with it on and see if you get a perfect bpm

[@michaelcoleman8203]

Ok I just watch this video and we don't have the same version of serato dj pro I have version 2.56 you probably have 3.0 my Mac won't let me use that version

[@TheDJConnect]

Ahhh ya man I have the new 3.0 That's what all the stems and stuff is about Sorry about that man Not much new functions tho other than stems Shpuld all be the same

[@michaelcoleman8203]

question do you have to be connected to hardware to do this or no

[@TheDJConnect]

No you can do this offline, Potentially must be done offline,

[@michaelcoleman8203]

@@TheDJConnect my next question is how do I turn on beat grid in offline mode thanks

[@TheDJConnect]

There's a button called edit grid I should have shown it in the video at the start

[@michaelcoleman8203]

@@TheDJConnect funny I don’t see that button on my serato Dj pro offline

[@TheDJConnect]

@@michaelcoleman8203 I'll check next time I'm on the computer

[@dcgilmore6081]

Why won't my sync work with all of my songs

[@TheDJConnect]

Because sync shouldn't be used if you don't know how to use it properly Work on beatmatching by ear

[@jaden4935]

what to do if in serato i only have two display function changing things and i cant see the circle decks thing

[@TheDJConnect]

Is your controller plugged in and turned online ? Hit space bar to change views

[@djryliej]

Wow great video.. better my dad check out😁😁

[@TheDJConnect]

yesssssssssss!! Super important if you're using the sync button If the grids are messed up, it will never work :)

[@djryliej]

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[@TheDJConnect]

@@djryliej Hey what do you mean! I try and help as much as I can :) I don't actually watch youtube tho, I only create content, I don't really consume it, What do you need help with?

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[@Daniel7m]

There must be another way! Doing this every track would take forever...recently moved to serato from Rekordbox and struggling as Rekordbox is much more on point grid wise

[@TheDJConnect]

Unfortunately I do believe this is the only option Where do you get your music from ? Record pools normally come down already But it's also best to not have to rely on the grid at all

[@mohammadqasim7081]

Is there a way without doing it manually

[@TheDJConnect]

Ya, download proper music

[@mohammadqasim7081]

@@TheDJConnect I do

[@TheDJConnect]

@@mohammadqasim7081 then the beat grids should already be set I don't ever worry about beat grids

[@alexsmff]

video starts 3:00

[@TheDJConnect]

Perfect thanks bro

[@loloishere97]

I hate that you have to do this for every track that is messed up…. I’ve used Virtual DJ and this rarely happened! I don’t know why Serato can’t pin point the down beat!

[@TheDJConnect]

Ya I dunno lol Def weird But also not an issue I've ever had to deal with as they always come pre built from record pools But yes, I can see how annoying it is if you rely on it

[@loloishere97]

@@TheDJConnect yep i just saw a comment you told somebody else that record pools already had them pre made… looks like I’ll need to reorganize and download all my songs i already from record pool 🙃

[@TheDJConnect]

@@loloishere97 hahahahah def Well hopefully om not lying, But at least with djcity and HMC they come complete for sure, Can't speak on any other pools, But I would assume that's what some of our payments go towards hahahaha, If not, the DJs will strike 🤣

[@loloishere97]

@@TheDJConnect that’s good to know! I’ve used beatsource and I’m going to start getting my songs from BPM supreme so fingers crossed because I’m having a tough time switching over to serato from virtual DJ 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TheDJConnect]

hahahah hope so!!! is there a reason that you need the beat grids? @@loloishere97

[@lukeosborne1983]

So we have to do this to every track?

[@TheDJConnect]

If you get music from a reputable source like record pools, it's already done for you Serato does it during analyze, sometimes it's wrong🤷‍♂️ Not something I worry about tho

[@lukeosborne1983]

@@TheDJConnect Thank you for this reply. I’m mainly using tidal. Would be nice if they were already done. That would be much easier, remembering what you’ve done already when adding new songs on top could get tedious!

[@TheDJConnect]

@@lukeosborne1983 Ya that's actually really weird, and somethign i don't understand if you're getting off tidal, no clue why they wouldn't come done? As much as streaming will be the future, right now just doesn't seem viable. I've nver used it, but I've heard from countless people having glitches and issues with their crates, moving back and forth I dont know, I still build my own library for now

[@lukeosborne1983]

@@TheDJConnect what record pool do you use mate?

[@TheDJConnect]

@@lukeosborne1983 dj city Headliner music club Club killers BPM supreme

[@hottitos4176]

If this is the leading program for a top DJ, why are there so many complexities?

[@TheDJConnect]

Complexities in what ? A beat grid ? All programs have this same issue

[@TheDJConnect]

It's a non issue as well if you use legit music

[@hottitos4176]

@@TheDJConnect am just a rookie starting off on serato, but boy oh boy am having a difficulty time trying to beat match on this program, but am not going to give up I must conquer it. Keep up the good job doe.

[@TheDJConnect]

@@hottitos4176 love it man!!! you got this Just keep working at it...... (or join the course and learn in a day 😁😁) The program shouldn't matter at all when it comes to beatmatching, same process no matter what program/cdj/turntable you use!

[@hottitos4176]

@@TheDJConnect how much for the course?

[@izzzzzz6]

Not something to do on the fly then. Quite a mission for thousands of tracks. jeeeeeeeeeeeeez

[@TheDJConnect]

Lol ya man But if you have legit music, they're done for you Nothing to actually do Don't download shit music and everything is good 👍

[@zeroChannelJJ]

3:04 to actually get to the point...Under the song name, click "Edit Grid", that's it... Drag song to beat start, then click Set easy... not sure why this video is 11min... at least i found the solution here. But the rest was unnecessary.

[@TheDJConnect]

You're gonna go far if the only thing you care about is how to sync and not learning anything else Good luck

[@illegalalien1349]

Terrible software! sync clearly fails even after beat edit is set and saved. Serato is my worst purchase and for me waste of money due to this. Traktor is better. In this day and age we still cannot get analyse function that knows a downbeat wave form pattern that can be auto adjusted by software is beyond me.

[@TheDJConnect]

Serato is the best software bar none brother. Traktor isn't even supported by anything or anybody I've literally never had an issue with sync, and when I use sync I'm using it to create transitions live in the mix Why would you be relying on the software to do that anyways ? Also most record pool tracks come with beatgrids pre made for you, all built out properly

[@illegalalien1349]

@@TheDJConnect retired after yrs and not wanting to sell up its nice to have a session on sync to chill with the music not work too hard on the mix that is why brother. Serato is not worth it traktor works better.

[@TheDJConnect]

@@illegalalien1349 well sync most definitely works just fine Literally zero issues with it when needed

[@listentothestars]

does ZIPdj already have the beat grids? @@TheDJConnect

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

it's so funny that this is about Sync..and your voice is not in sync with the video :)

[@TheDJConnect]

Oh wow really ? Didn't even notice and you're the first to say ! But I was pretty new at video editing Either way, good work bud

[@TheDJConnect]

wowwwwwwwwwww it is way out of sync crazy you're the first person to say this LOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLL HAGAGAGGAHAHAHAH damn yo my bad lol

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@TheDJConnect hahah no worries it kinda was worse at the start then kinda corrects. :) I meant to say as well.. excellent demonstration with the Beat Grid!! :) I just saw your 2nd reply.. certainly wasn't clowning on ya.. just thought it was funny.. in the most 'light' manner. :)

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@TheDJConnect when I look at it.. it looks like you may have been 'live' capturing the the screen..that could explain the smearing effect like dropped video frames . Certainly not trying to bust your balls my friend :)

[@TheDJConnect]

@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 hahahaha it's all good man I love people busting my balls Only helps me get better 🔥 But there's been like 1.5k views and noone said anything 🤣🤣🤣 I'm slowllllly starting to learn editing I didn't wanna do anything cause premiere was going slow as fuck, But learned I have to manually clean a bunch of temp files and now it's working again So much to think about lol

[@Tech_Infantry]

Get to the point bud.

[@TheDJConnect]

No

[@DeejayWilly]

serato is the worst DJ program in adjusting beat grid field in the industry

[@TheDJConnect]

But the best program period

[@anthonyoneal2736]

Get to the point my guy for real....

[@TheDJConnect]

Got u