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Serato DJ Pro

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Spec score 7.9 #12 of 28 in Audio Mixing Software

What it is

Serato DJ Pro is desktop software for mixing music and performing with supported DJ hardware on macOS and Windows. It can play up to four tracks at once when connected to hardware that supports four-deck playback, and deck waveforms can be viewed horizontally or vertically. Serato Stems separates vocals, melody, bass, or drums for making acapellas, instrumentals, transitions, and mashups. The product includes access to more than 50 built-in effects and officially supports over 100 pieces of DJ hardware. Listed streaming services are Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal. Practice Mode provides a basic version without connected hardware. Set recording is unavailable when playing from a streaming service, in laptop Practice Mode, or with hardware without a recording function. A Digital Vinyl System setup requires a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription. Serato DJ Pro costs $11.99 a month; DJ Suite costs $14.99 a month and includes DJ Pro, DVS, Video, and other listed additions. Eligible new users with hardware requiring a paid upgrade can try DJ Pro and all Expansions free for 14 days, without card details.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Serato DJ Pro is professional DJ software for mixing music and performing with supported DJ hardware.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Trial
The free 14-day trial provides access to Serato DJ Pro and all Expansions without requiring credit card details; eligibility applies to people who have not used Serato DJ Pro before and have hardware requiring a paid upgrade.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Support
Serato says its support team responds seven days a week and is staffed by professional DJs familiar with its software.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Headquarters
Auckland, New ZealandRead 28 Sep 2026 · serato.com
Founded
1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · serato.com
Company
Serato says it makes audio software and launched its first product in 1999.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Desktop platforms
Serato DJ Pro is a desktop application, and Serato provides macOS and Windows compatibility and system requirements on its download page.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
DVS limitation
A Serato DJ Suite license or subscription is required to use a Digital Vinyl System setup.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Effects
The product page says Serato DJ Pro includes access to more than 50 built-in effects.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Four decks
The software can play up to four tracks simultaneously when connected to hardware that supports four-deck playback.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Hardware compatibility
Serato DJ Pro officially supports over 100 pieces of DJ hardware.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Practice Mode
Practice Mode lets users continue using a basic version of Serato DJ Pro without connected hardware.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Recording limitation
Set recording is unavailable when playing music from a streaming service, using laptop Practice Mode, or using hardware without a recording function.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Stems
Serato Stems can isolate vocals, melody, bass, or drums to create acapellas, instrumentals, transitions, and mashups.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Streaming integrations
Supported streaming services listed by Serato are Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Waveforms
Users can view deck waveforms horizontally or vertically.Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com

Plans and prices

Serato DJ Pro $11.99 a month $11.99 USD/m Includes Serato DJ Pro Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Serato DJ Suite $14.99 a month $14.99 USD/m Serato DJ Pro · Serato FX · Pitch ’n Time DJ · DVS · Video · Flip · Play · DJ Club Kit · Serato Studio Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Serato DJ Pro $299, paid once Buy 299 USD Includes Serato DJ Pro Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com
Serato DJ Suite $499, paid once Buy 499 USD Serato DJ Pro · Serato FX · Pitch ’n Time DJ · DVS · Video · Flip · Play · DJ Club Kit · Serato Studio Read 2 Oct 2026 · serato.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports over 100 pieces of DJ hardware
  • Four-deck playback with compatible hardware
  • Stems can isolate vocals, melody, bass, and drums
  • Practice Mode works without connected hardware

Limits

  • Set recording is unavailable in several modes
  • DVS requires a DJ Suite license or subscription
  • Free trial has hardware and prior-use eligibility conditions

Who it suits

It suits DJs using compatible hardware on macOS or Windows, including those who want stem separation, streaming integrations, or Practice Mode. DVS users need the DJ Suite license or subscription.

Verdict

Serato DJ Pro sets out its hardware, streaming, and performance capabilities alongside specific recording and DVS limits. The 14-day trial is conditional, and ongoing access starts at $11.99 a month.

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