Serato DJ For Beginners - Introduction And Layouts

[@TheYoden85]

I love how at 1:20 he forgets what hes trying to say and starts again and forgets to edit it out hahaha

[@FreakyFunnies]

Thank you for taking the time to do an intro on Serato. Same as many, i was just fed up with the limited things virtual DJ can do and just had to try Serato finally out to take it to real djing not just transition and do nothing all the time. Thanks!

[@rayramirez2012]

Thank you for your tutorial, very insightful and now I’ll replay so I can experiment and learn it, though it looks intimidating, but let’s give it a go. New to all this, but you made it seem simple which boost my confidence. Thank you very much.

[@PDot]

It makes me so happy to hear that my content would encourage you to give this a try. Have fun with it, if you have a passion for music its a great thing to get into! Also, let me know if you need help with anything else or have any questions, I would be glad to help!

[@kittamani4044]

Hi, m just a beginner DJ your video is so useful.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Wow this was super helpful for us newbies!

[@MultiWayland]

indeed great post ( thank you )

[@DJDynablend]

Just what i needed man, im making the painful transition from vdj8 to serato.

[@thebeast6686]

DJ Dynablend same here bro

[@DanielKinuthia]

Why do that man? to me Vdj8 is the best controller software there is. I know serato but it dasnt have many features like vdj8

[@DJDynablend]

Daniel Kinuthia Believe me I know it is but I have to move on to so called professional software. Lol. VdJ8 kicks ass

[@victorpleyosa4386]

Me too bro....dats why am here 😢😢😢

[@jammman1]

I am one of the few djs that use vdj 8 professionally her in PA and am making the switch to serato because it actually is beeter if you scratch the sound of the scratching is nowhere even close with vdj 8 unless im missing some setting.

[@kyb3709]

Boutta binge watch all these vids lool, hopefully they'll help me in my quest to be a DJ.

[@Kingkimani]

I'm a very beginner. You started with all your music in serato. But a lot of us need help understanding how to get the music into the serato library.

[@PDot]

You just need to open a file explorer (or finder on mac) window, navigate to all of your music files, then select and drag them into Serato.

[@RichardDow-djmrswotchnonstop]

Excellent!

[@TheCoolpaul8]

With Dj pools, could you subscribe for a month, download as much music as you want, then unsubscribe and still be able to keep the music you downloaded ?

[@PDot]

Yes! Once the music is downloaded to your computer, it's yours to keep!

[@jonathanlausell7761]

Seeing the video is helpful, how do I erase all and start again from scratch?

[@brame75]

Got a question when you download songs do you only get intros or do you download all the different versions of the song? Just asking because I'm running out of room on my laptop and I want to better organize my collection. I'm just looking at your collection and saw intro. Thanks

[@steinerair71]

Awesome job! This video is great. Where do you get playlists like the playlists you have?

[@UltimateKeyboardWarrior]

Sooo I haven't touched my Technics and Serato for over 4 years and today I tried to hook it up but it's not recognizing the controller? I tried installing Scratch Live 2.5 but it asked me to upgrade to DJ Pro2.1.0. Which couldn't even finish installing because it kept crashing. I don't think the windows is recognizing the controller. Please help!

[@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912]

how do you set up 2 decks it's not loading wen I plug in ddj sb2

[@DanielKinuthia]

thats because you havent installed the drivers. even if its says two drivers installed i,e usb and pio ddj sb2, youll still have to install the provied ddjsb2 windows/mac driver found on serato website. if you dont, when you connect the controller it will flash for a minute and then say error, cannot connect audio!! Also make sure the defaut device and default communication device is the internal speakers of the laptop.

[@isaacjones5258]

Hi Daniel, I'm having this same problem. Whereabouts on the webstie can you find the ddjsb2/drivers. Which heading are they under?

[@DanielKinuthia]

www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/ddj-sb2/

[@kinjayson]

thanks a lot just upgraded to Serato DJ from Virtual DJ

[@DanielKinuthia]

upgraded? no no no no that shifting.

[@andrewbosire1649]

I'd say downgraded

[@fieldsymusic4311]

I'm about to get my Serato ddj in about 3 days... I'm a total beginner at djing, do you think I can dj ok with a Ddj Sb2 Serato? Thanks ! Btw I can see your vids are helpful as hell, subscribed !

[@kittamani4044]

I’m having trouble with my serato dj pro… why is it when I load a song to cue I can hear 2 different songs playing at the same time? How can I fix this? Help please 🙏🏼

[@tjac4801]

Wowww .. quick response ..thx bro I'm try it out and great videos

[@PDot]

No problem, thanks for watching! Anything else you need help with let me know, id love to cover it!

[@beluasmr]

Thank you so much, you were very clear!

[@PDot]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@beluasmr]

[@ivanvelez7668]

hi I use both Serato dj pro with iTunes to dj with and I want to delete both Serato dj pro and iTunes without deleting my music files and start all over again and this time without using iTunes with Serato dj pro. Because for some reason I lost a lot of music files that they are no where to be found on my computer nor in my external hard drive and by the way I use an external hard drive with Serato dj pro which is where I keep my music files and iTunes folder. I did realize I have Serato and Serato backup folders in my internal and external hard drive and I think that is how my music files go missing. Can you please tell me how do I go about starting over and to be able to have my Serato dj pro setup nice and clean, cause the way my Serato dj pro looks now is very messy. seeing all these red or orange files with ? marks and lightning icon is an eyesore to me.

[@bboymac84]

Good video! Real simple!

[@PDot]

Thank you for watching as always!

[@JMLRecording]

But what IS key lock and all the buttons you mentioned but didn’t explain?

[@tetrapharmakos]

Where do you get your songs do you download them of KZbin or ?

[@PDot]

I get my music from dj record pools, which are paid subscription services for DJs where you can download as much music as you want for a monthly fee.

[@Wlsn56210]

PDotTV how much do you pay for your DJ pool? And which one do you use?

[@nhusarik]

PDotTV could I use my spotify account for this program?

[@MultiWayland]

you can do that from You Tube. but pools are good

[@ILL1607]

The horizontal mode for me I'm used to PROTOOLS so that feels more normal for me!

[@up4dayzpaybak508]

how do u get the songs on your library? do you gota dwnload them?

[@PDot]

Yes all of the songs in my library are MP3 files that were downloaded. Mostly from record pools such as DJCity and Headliner Music Club.

[@kaizokureeves]

Keenan Forever

[@PDot]

Forever and ever!

[@stunrichiedigenius7531]

Come up with a video of how to record a mixtape n save on the the computer

[@delmarray1147]

when u say plug in serato dj what are you plugging in. I have a mixer and I control the music from the laptop

[@cbosmooth]

Dj controller

[@utuyrrgijbfd]

Some of my songs in serato don't play and they are turning orange with this symbol (?)

[@lack8810]

I have a question I am beginning Serato DJ. I just installed it. I am using a windows PC and a ddj sr. My external mouse does not work when serato is opened

[@PDot]

Your computer may not be giving enough power over the USB ports to support both the controller and the mouse. Try using the SR's power supply or maybe try using a powered USB hub to plug the mouse into?

[@abdoo1992]

how to connect mixtrack pro 3 to serato dj?

[@joseaavellanet4322]

I am using a Numark NS6 can I plug my turntable and cd deck and mix from the Serato to any of these and record my mixes.

[@keronn4714]

Fam am I able to use 4 decks using ddjSR2

[@snakejr2717]

Hello how are u im using serato dj and i purchased the ortofon s120 for serato and i installed them on my turntables and they sound distorted need a resolution

[@PDot]

Make sure that your turntables are plugged into a phono input on your mixer/controller, that may resolve the issue.

[@snakejr2717]

@@PDot ok thnk u brother will try

[@johnnietroublefield4569]

Where is the button to advance to the next track or to start the song over, can someone point it out on the screen for me

[@DAMIENrap]

Keenan forever

[@doeplatform5285]

I subscribe if you tell me how to turn off the annoying sound when using Denon ds1 with turntables and why the songs start in the middle

[@megamichael13579]

tanks ..very helpfull

[@jesuswwwept]

as a dj do you need to have so many clean versions of songs

[@nathanbertie5862]

Whats on my my mind is that: If I got serato with a beginner dj controller such as a Serato DJ DDJ-SB2, would I only have access to certain music? please answer, I am very new to this :/ many thanks.

[@PDot]

Not sure what you are asking exactly? You'd be able to pay whatever music you have saved in compatible formats on your console loiter with a controller like and sb2

[@nathanbertie5862]

Im new to this just forget that question lol... I just thought music came with dj-ing software but u need iTunes or some shit.

[@mv8897]

Loool very funny...DJing aint cheapthou

[@kihopkins9236]

What would you say the best laptop for Djing not highly expensive?

[@PDot]

I would say a used Macbook would be your best bet!

[@kyb3709]

@@PDot why is this the case bro? I have a 15in dell Inspiron 7567 I was planning to use that. Well it's the only laptop I have for now so I don't have a choice. Can you elaborate as to why most DJs prefer Mac?

[@theomascarenhas5647]

Hi, I don't see the beat matching waveforms. Can someone please help me!

[@ambrociocruz8743]

I have Serato dj pro on a PC and can not see music videos and I have purchased

[@PDot]

You may need the Serato Video plugin to make it work correctly.

[@KeeJay07717]

Hey. How to spit the audio so you can hear the 1st song or 1st deck in the speaker and the next songs to your headphones ? Thankss

[@PDot]

Take a look at the cuing section of the hardware you are using, the controls for that function is there and not in the software.

[@tjac4801]

How can I stop the humming sounds on my jbl srx powered speaker..the only way it'll stop if the controller is on and what xlr cables do you recommend?

[@PDot]

That sounds like a grounding issue. I would try running different and better shielded cables from your controller to your speakers. Also try checking the power source your speakers are plugged into. If the power isn't grounded correctly or shielded well you will get that hum.

[@tjac4801]

How do I see the most recent song download / added to serato dj?

[@PDot]

Right click on the columns and select "added". This will show the date that songs were added to Serato, and you can organize them accordingly.

[@MultiWayland]

go to traxsource

[@fr3undx]

do you have to buy the music to play it

[@rodmukesjr]

nah you can use any song you like... idealy you'd want to download mp3s off youtube. You find the song you downloaded in Serato, drag it to the deck, and it's there !

[@NocturnalAndres]

rodmukesjr but "ideally" u want to purchase them. Ripping songs from youtube drastically makes the quality worse and takes money from artists.

[@hannes.b]

Both ways aren't the best... Better buy a "Club member lisence" on a dj platform and get your Songs there its wayy cheaper (30$) and good quality

[@tetrapharmakos]

Flash what website can I purchase this membership you’re speaking of

[@mv8897]

That will sound like crap...buy your music or subscribe to a record pool

[@jayprogameing4389]

I think was informative

[@mevijay1610]

switching to serato from rekordbox.

[@julior.alvarado8583]

I have everything plugged in how do I get both turn tables on the computer I only see one like the beginning

[@PDot]

Are you using a Serato DJ compatible sound card, mixer, or controller?

[@DanielKinuthia]

post the model of the controller you are using. also make sure you have installed the drivers of your controller even if windows/mac shows that all the drivers are installed. also make sure your internal sound drivers are set to be default device and default communication device respectively. try different usb ports but am sure step one and two will take care of your issue

[@DanielKinuthia]

I forgot to say, when your buying your machine/gear/hardware. Make SURE its Serato compatible. dont go buying recordbox machines and then get a heart attack when it doesn't display the jog wheels on serato. but these days any gear has a walkabout to any software you want

[@jonathangarcia9495]

i need help what did you plug in to get both turn tables on the laptop

[@PDot]

+Jonathan Garcia you will need to be plugged into Serato DJ supported hardware to make both decks appear.

[@jonathangarcia9495]

how do i do that?

[@jonathangarcia9495]

i just berly downloaded serato right now

[@PDot]

+Jonathan Garcia run the USB cable from the hardware like a mixer, controller, or audio interface, to your computer. Serato DJ will not function with just your computer

[@jonathangarcia9495]

i dont have the usb cable which one do i need

[@jus_joe_king]

cool

[@hodgepodge9047]

can i dj with just this and no turn tables?

[@atrrix1778]

dude you make music witht this app but you transfer themusic or play the music in a pioneer dj serato

[@treezybeats602]

Does serato have a on screen mixer

[@PDot]

It does not have a on screen mixer similar to Virtual DJ or Traktor. You need some sort of hardware connected to be able to mix on it.

[@djsheldonstone842]

He talked about what everything was. But didn't explain (how) to use anything 🤔

[@PDot]

That’s why it’s a series and this was just the introduction 😊

[@johnniemoore4771]

What's the link button for

[@PDot]

It's for the Ableton Link feature that lets you sync with another laptop or ipad. I did a video explaining Link, check it out on my channel!

[@johnniemoore4771]

K

[@tree92278]

ok how do you add the music to the program????

[@DanielKinuthia]

on the controller there is a wide round wheel mainly on the top center that navigates the song and when you want to load the song youve selected, you usually press that navigator inside.

[@tree92278]

thanks I found that I can drag and drop also... just makes it stutter sometime so that is my issue now...

[@asheemsookram8649]

help when i go on my songs don't load

[@PDot]

Can you give more details on the issue you are experiencing?

[@oneveracity1417]

Asheem Sookram You need quicktime player I believe

[@atrrix1778]

no, thank you dude

[@karban1200000]

You are so stoned