#Traktor vs serato for free
#Traktor vs serato software

#Traktor vs serato for free

The fact that they have the install market pretty cornered these days and the plus of the unified library, the new rekordbox only controllers that are head and shoulders better than the serato offerings, and the fact that they are explicitly undercutting serato by offering their licenses for free - and the mindshare dominance, there are lots of people converting right now. That said, rekordbox is getting constant updates all the time so it could be there in a few years.

#Traktor vs serato software

To me, serato has always felt like it was designed by djs whereas rekordbox feels like it’s designed by software engineers who have a list of features they need to tick off without any real concern over the best way to implement it. When I was trying the ddj 1000, they hadn’t implemented a track undo feature yet which was also a huge dealbreaker (although it’s there now).

The aforementioned secondary sort, things like sticker lock, some of the searching features, and flip all contribute to my preference. Personally, I can’t stand using it, but I’m a bit of a serato power-user and Serato has a way of implementing little things that really help with the flow. It’s got the featureset and the library functions are cool (although no secondary sort is a bit of a dealbreaker for me), but imo, it doesn’t put it together as cleanly and as smoothly as serato in terms of usability. Flexible Beat gridding is fire, it even tries to do it automatically during analyses. The tagging system seems like a powerful tool.Ģ. Other than that I'd say if I was a newbie starting off I will be content with what's on offer.ġ. The Lyrics thing also had a 3000 track limit. So if you use a DJ Intro version the lyrics don't line up.ĥ. I trialled the video plug in as well to test the lyrics plug in, it was cool but downside is that it only worked for studio releases properly. I haven't tried the DVS bit yet, for a while it was near impossible to buy their timecode vinyl but I think they are readily available now. When one clicks on a parent playlist with sub playlist it doesn't show the tracks in the subs. I don't have time to maintain separate play list for audio and video.Ģ. The lack of mixed playlist ie both videos and audio tracks as one playlist. I have no intention to go the USB only path with Rekordbox I was more interested in the performance software.ġ. I initially copped the XP1 or whatever that multiple pad controller is called. I bought the DDJ400 to mess with Rekordbox DJ properly. (I'm a HUGE FAN of that product, btw!!) Are the above points true? Is Rekordbox a legit contender against Serato DJ Pro? Am I just late to the party? How many DJs are considering moving over (blasphemy, LOL)? Are there any DJs that have already made the switch and if so why? Please comment & share your experiences with Rekordbox on this thread. The only Pioneer DJ product I even own is the Pioneer DJS-1000 sampler. Hmmmm, I know next to nothing about Rekordbox.

Rekordbox is also closing the gap in terms of reliability & stability. In the short time Rekordbox has been made public & developed it has made huge progress in terms of features.

Stick a USB drive in filled with music and your good to go. So, to put this in the correct context- a DJ from my close inner circle is contemplating moving on from my beloved Serato software for two major reasons:ġ. I'm just now wrapping my head around what he told me. He also said that he may transition over to using Rekordbox exclusively?!! Silence. He stated that the XDJ-1000MKII offered more value & flexibility for the price versus the Rane Twelves. I was at a lost for words! This was coming from the same DJ that I've know for over 15+ years who introduced me to Serato. After that, he told me that he had bought a set of Rane Twelves but has since returned them and purchased a set of the Pioneer XDJ-1000MK2 instead. It started off with me inviting him to an upcoming Christmas party that I'm DJing but of course he has to work an event on that same night (a problem when many of your friends are DJs). Yesterday, I had a conversation with a close DJ friend of mine.