How To PROPERLY Load and Update Music on Serato DJ Pro

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • In this video, I explain in detail how to load and update music on Serato. If you're switching from Virtual DJ, or Rekordbox, or even Traktor - you'll find out that the way Serato manages music is very different and can even be frustrating if you don't know the correct way to do it. This video will solve all your problems and make your transition to Serato a very easy one! If you have any questions at all, leave a comment!
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Комментарии • 382

  • @NickSpinelli
    @NickSpinelli  4 года назад +15

    If you have any questions, list them below!

    • @Jerseyweddingdj
      @Jerseyweddingdj 4 года назад +2

      Great Video.., Question what is the cause of choppy waveform while searching for a song in Serato? As well as what size Lacie are you using and how full is it?

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад +3

      I have a 2TB Lacie and have like 800GB's free on it. So I'm using like 1.2 - The waveform get's choppy from your computer working extra hard to index and search through a large library of music. Smaller library the better.

    • @Jerseyweddingdj
      @Jerseyweddingdj 4 года назад

      Nick Spinelli the worst part is having to go through and get rid of stuff. That could take forever. Serato hates large libraries... yet I have seen vdj and it has no problem with that at all.

    • @DJSINCEER
      @DJSINCEER 4 года назад +4

      What should DJ's like myself, (who have wrongly just dragged over all their music into Serato, and made crates after) do to correctly add music to Serato as you put it in this video? I completely agree with the way you say Music should be added. I just want to know what should I do from now. Should I delete all my music out of Serato and then drag it back over the way you say, or do you have a better suggestion? Thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing.

    • @carlos_mann
      @carlos_mann 4 года назад

      How do you analyze like 10+ tracks at a time?

  • @DJSORPRESAMIX
    @DJSORPRESAMIX 3 года назад +16

    THANK THANK YOU THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR A WHILE FINALLY I FIND IT THANK SO MUCH

  • @Old_Man_Medina_Gaming
    @Old_Man_Medina_Gaming День назад

    Thank you, this is super helpful. As a day 1 noob I dragged a folder of 20 sub folders in and all tracks landed in one big folder

  • @JenTheulen84
    @JenTheulen84 4 года назад +3

    This Alaskan wedding DJ appreciates you sharing your knowledge, Nick.

  • @hbroncos12
    @hbroncos12 4 года назад +3

    I searched ALL OVER for this answer (new music update). Thank you!!

  • @dj.sentinol7740
    @dj.sentinol7740 2 года назад +2

    3 years later and this video still helpful. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @DJDave2001
    @DJDave2001 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video DJ Nick Spinell I did the same thing because Where I normally get my music is from RUclips Converter because I don’t want too waste money on buying music.

  • @supadupa790
    @supadupa790 Месяц назад

    Dude😃 Thank you for sharing this information. This is exactly what I needed to see to get started. Now, my Serado account is set up the right way😃💯💪🏿👍🏿🙌🏿

  • @MrDJMikieMike
    @MrDJMikieMike 3 года назад

    That’s why VDJ 2021 is so much smoother.

  • @djgsmallztv
    @djgsmallztv 3 года назад +4

    Found your channel yesterday , I love how simple you explain everything , I do sometimes have trouble taking in how others explain but with your videos I get it straight away

  • @MikieRoxx
    @MikieRoxx 3 года назад +2

    Word! Didn’t realize it was cleaner to drop in the sub folders.. like your rock example. I just dropped the whole thing in. Cleaning it now. 🧼 🧹

  • @djmadlive
    @djmadlive 3 года назад +2

    Bro thank you for making it so simple I have been struggling with yellow question marks for a long time you have moved a boulder out of my way... #respect

  • @albertomora3849
    @albertomora3849 4 года назад +3

    Just here helping out with your algorithm 😉, great video brother👌🏽

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад +1

      Alberto Mora appreciate you 🙏🏼

  • @djmarkcutz_
    @djmarkcutz_ 4 года назад +3

    Yup! This is is how I’ve been doing it for years. Good video man!

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад

      Mark Cutz thanks Mark! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @kmkbinusbandung3204
    @kmkbinusbandung3204 Год назад

    i really apreciate your help with dowloanding this software

  • @dj_cip
    @dj_cip 4 года назад +4

    Dam! I learned so much in this video. Thank you!

  • @mookmarvmusic
    @mookmarvmusic Год назад

    Thanks for this!! I was going crazy trying to load my music in Serato.

  • @Younggunssounduk
    @Younggunssounduk 5 месяцев назад

    Love a simple explanation 🫡🙌🏾

  • @livinginweymouth
    @livinginweymouth 2 года назад

    I didnt realise I could update a folder by dragging the whole folder and it just updates it with the added files, bit tip, cheers dude, Subbed :-)

  • @sicknote6949
    @sicknote6949 9 месяцев назад

    I just liked & Subscribed .. Really nice to have it laid down simple.. I've been having trouble organising my huge eclectic library especially after exporting to ext and using a new Mac and updated Serato DJ Pro.. Very helpful and just reminded me to go back and put more orgnisational effort in.. Thanks for the video ...

  • @robertthomas7958
    @robertthomas7958 Год назад

    OUTSTANDING!

  • @Frdrrc27
    @Frdrrc27 2 года назад

    It really worked for me after I look and try some tutorials, yours is the one that worked. Owe you a lot.

  • @matty3548
    @matty3548 2 года назад +67

    EVERYONE: Remember you cannot analyze with hardware (a controller, mixer, etc) plugged in. If it controls serato you will not see analyze unless the hardware is unplugged!

    • @DJAlax909
      @DJAlax909 2 года назад +2

      Coming from Traktor, this definetely sucked at first lol

    • @Ariticfox
      @Ariticfox Год назад +2

      Thank god you said that, I've watched so many vids and had no idea

    • @danrajk3368
      @danrajk3368 Год назад

      How can I analyze like 10+ tracks at a time like in this video

    • @djfishnz
      @djfishnz Год назад +2

      @@danrajk3368 drag em on to the analyze button

    • @djKristhevibedon
      @djKristhevibedon Год назад

      God bless you 🎉

  • @alx2025
    @alx2025 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for such a great video with this kind of information. New subscriber here.

  • @ronniedonaire7262
    @ronniedonaire7262 3 года назад +1

    Hey Nick, just a quick thanks to you as you helped me on how to update my folders/music! I kept deleting the crate, and then re-adding the whole thing again... Cheers my man!

  • @jasonbiggs7066
    @jasonbiggs7066 2 года назад

    This advice about the updating rocks

  • @StephenL128
    @StephenL128 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for taking out to do this video. New to Serato and I am looking forward to downloading some tunes and drag. 2 thumbs up for the Analyze tip. All this time I've been loading each song to identify my bpm.

  • @djrichiemixx8455
    @djrichiemixx8455 Год назад

    Tight freakin work yo! Best video yet bro. U broke that down cuz appreciatecha!¡

  • @ricosteez4205
    @ricosteez4205 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips Nick. I have been cleaning out my hard drive and I needed to hear this!

  • @juliosectionone
    @juliosectionone Год назад

    Thank you, Just started into Serarto, I prefer it instead that Rekordbox and decided to organize music by folders and now ... well thanks to this I see is not a simple Drag and drop

  • @CarlosSanchez-dd1wu
    @CarlosSanchez-dd1wu 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much. It really helped me a lot with my music management. God bless you. Happy new year 2024 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @CesarMartinez-zb1zb
    @CesarMartinez-zb1zb 3 года назад +1

    ty brotha, smooth clear and straight to the point

  • @ParryDraks
    @ParryDraks 11 месяцев назад

    Wow! great tips and nicely presented. Thank you so much! Have a gig tonight and doing the analyze and crates now :)

  • @randytran1233
    @randytran1233 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for the tips and advice you are appreciated!

  • @onowuizuchukwu7257
    @onowuizuchukwu7257 Год назад

    thanks bro, have been looking on how to update my library on serator lite.

  • @djtmajorsd
    @djtmajorsd 4 года назад +3

    Great video! I don’t use Serato I use Rekordbox but honestly it’s similar concept. Definitely never drag all your music entirely at once unless you want it to crash! Great idea on the update folder too!

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад

      DJ TMajor yessir thanks bro!

    • @kudamah
      @kudamah 4 года назад

      Rekordbox can do it this way but it also does it the way u can load music in itunes (file/ import/ track or folder)- which is my preference. The no options on right-clicking a track in serato is a pain in d @$$

  • @ericdavidson7255
    @ericdavidson7255 3 года назад

    I use Serato pro for my Roland 505 on a PC worked perfect thanx for the tips

  • @DJ_NY718
    @DJ_NY718 2 года назад

    Thanks bro 💯 i finally found a DJ That out it in simple words ...thanks man

  • @wowreportblair6446
    @wowreportblair6446 Год назад

    DUDE! Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @airdogg21
    @airdogg21 2 года назад

    You sir are the man....Thank you for this video!

  • @Dmaxsammy
    @Dmaxsammy Год назад

    Thank you that's what I was concerned since I had folders with sub folders

  • @bunny-kr9kb
    @bunny-kr9kb 2 года назад

    Thank you so much this helped a lot!!!! You saved my life

  • @sombitbandyopadhyay8331
    @sombitbandyopadhyay8331 2 года назад

    Thank you, it works perfect!

  • @swingenuity
    @swingenuity 2 года назад

    Thanks... it's working... Good Job...!

  • @sonorous658
    @sonorous658 2 года назад

    That's a very very very helpful video. Thank you for that!
    Greetings vom Germany

  • @DJDjayVarela
    @DJDjayVarela 4 года назад +1

    Always learn Something New with you...
    We need a video on how to clean (products) our gear... controller, mixer, speakers etc...
    Or is that Santi’s Job??

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад

      DJ Djay that’s a great ass idea!

  • @NunyaBusinessEither
    @NunyaBusinessEither 3 года назад +1

    Incredibly Helpful!
    Thanks!

  • @djdennisfey2953
    @djdennisfey2953 2 года назад

    Thanks for that video 👊🏻

  • @tubo1639
    @tubo1639 3 года назад +1

    Thanks man, good video! New to Serato, so this was helpful.

  • @howiedarkstar
    @howiedarkstar 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Nick, that was fudging good lol . See you in Vegas Feb. 2020

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад +1

      Howie Darkstar lmao thanks see you then Howie!

  • @chornickbulprag8295
    @chornickbulprag8295 2 года назад

    An excellent video turned out, everything is well thought out, a very clear instruction turned out)))

  • @typhu25
    @typhu25 2 года назад

    Awesome program

  • @Theyluvmali
    @Theyluvmali Год назад

    The only video that was helpful thanks! Also how would I go about backing up my hard drive?

  • @johnnyappleseed999
    @johnnyappleseed999 3 года назад

    This dude. HOOKIN IT UP

  • @bezmusiq
    @bezmusiq 3 года назад

    This channel is so dope

  • @Kvnmoya
    @Kvnmoya 9 месяцев назад

    great vid Nick thank you

  • @gngdrk4142
    @gngdrk4142 2 года назад

    Dope!! Just switched and will definitely follow these tips brotha! Thanks!!

  • @alexanderona7257
    @alexanderona7257 2 года назад

    Thank you for explaining this thoroughly!

  • @bramdewit9931
    @bramdewit9931 2 года назад

    thank you so much dude you're a god

  • @Spinweezy
    @Spinweezy Год назад

    THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS, NICK !!

  • @tommie184
    @tommie184 3 года назад

    excellent ive found out what the lighting sign is cheers pal

  • @ameetprajapati1853
    @ameetprajapati1853 2 года назад

    thanks, it actually let me through so i could download it.

  • @mahlondrayton6272
    @mahlondrayton6272 3 года назад

    Thank you very much. I appreciate the crate information.
    I was wondering why I couldn't see the subfolders

  • @Djlunatikomas
    @Djlunatikomas 3 года назад +1

    Great explanations and new shit I DID NOT KNOW. THANKS!

  • @alejandrohernandez-bn6db
    @alejandrohernandez-bn6db 4 года назад +1

    awesome video !!!

  • @johnbiz1020
    @johnbiz1020 3 года назад

    Thank you champ… you nailed 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @SystemoneyTV
    @SystemoneyTV Год назад

    Thanks this works for me

  • @DJ.StevoD.Entertainment
    @DJ.StevoD.Entertainment 10 месяцев назад

    Nick Another great video. What is your favorite music pool for getting MP3's?

  • @Bigheadedwon
    @Bigheadedwon 3 года назад +2

    sub folders in folders are fine as long as they have music in them. I have a reggae folder with no music directly, all I have is a sub folder for each artist, and under each artist folder I have their albums each in its own sub folder and that's where my music files are. IMHO if you have a large library that's a good way to organize it on a system level. So when I dragged the reggae folder into Serato it imported all 4500 tracks fine. I don't have a lot of different sub genre folders, but if you do you'll definitely want to drag folders in 1 by 1.
    But if you organize your music anything like mine, you can minimize the drags to next to none. I just checked my soul folder and it has 1,916 sub folders and 80 gigs. And all the music imported fine just by dragging the 1 main folder into Serato. Having your music tagged correctly (I use MusicBrainz) before you import into Serato is a good idea too imho.

  • @nicholascolella5827
    @nicholascolella5827 3 года назад +1

    What do you use to download the music!!?

  • @pricecarr67
    @pricecarr67 2 года назад

    Thank you from DJ PRICE

  • @michaelchiverall4451
    @michaelchiverall4451 2 месяца назад

    Whatever your utube clip about adding music to serato dj it was very good thank you. Just would like to ask some of my folders have album art do I need to delete that file before adding music

  • @shubhkaushik7541
    @shubhkaushik7541 Год назад

    Ima download it thanks for sharing!!

  • @damiontrice9108
    @damiontrice9108 3 года назад

    Dj salute to you

  • @Martinmoore87
    @Martinmoore87 3 года назад

    Great video as always

  • @jonathangill1126
    @jonathangill1126 2 года назад

    This was so helpful!! Thank you

  • @_SirCharge
    @_SirCharge 2 года назад

    Yo thanks for sharing this jawn. Your from Delaware or Philly right? Peace

  • @jenniferscumaci6513
    @jenniferscumaci6513 2 года назад

    Suuuuuuper helpful - thank you!!

  • @dupreychin7278
    @dupreychin7278 4 года назад +1

    Great vid, Thanks for the share.

  • @r4gn4r0k3
    @r4gn4r0k3 2 года назад

    GOD!!!My broo

  • @claudiosantini7226
    @claudiosantini7226 4 года назад +1

    Great stuff

  • @jayrepairs
    @jayrepairs 3 года назад

    THANK YOU

  • @recoleredmario
    @recoleredmario 2 года назад

    Probably the best app from iobit..

  • @dannykgoldston
    @dannykgoldston Год назад

    Thank you so much! I'm new to using a LaCie hardrive and I was wondering do you use Velcro to attach you hardrive to your computer? If so how and why should I do it?

  • @aftermathmatix
    @aftermathmatix Месяц назад

    apperciate it bro....what a weird program....fun and easy to use...but folder sorting is wacko

  • @gregcapozzi7028
    @gregcapozzi7028 3 года назад +2

    Great video thank you. Just wondering if there is a way to import new music to an existing SDJ library without having to make a new crate every time. For example, I use promo only and bring in a new folder every week. I was hoping to just add it to the library. since it contains all different genres, I then drag and drop songs into existing crates like top 40, hip hop, house, etc. thank you

  • @simplyplayn324
    @simplyplayn324 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @TemoDidit
    @TemoDidit 2 года назад

    2022 Thanks for this informative video it answered quite a few of my questions

  • @georgemapp2855
    @georgemapp2855 3 года назад +1

    Nick I have a WD hard drive in my crate side of Serato a computer tech put a Hard drive icon on my Desk top of my Mac book Air with songs that don’t come up in the WD Hard Drive ( crate ) side I’ll go to file in Serato and drag a song into a Crate and then when I unplug the HD and back the song in not in the crate I’m going do what you mentioned in this Video.

  • @martinstack2132
    @martinstack2132 2 года назад

    Well explained, and subscribed.

  • @patricherrmann858
    @patricherrmann858 2 года назад

    i love u so much bro, thanks very much

  • @ayeminthu1482
    @ayeminthu1482 2 года назад

    Works well!! DANKEEE

  • @alejandramendoza5836
    @alejandramendoza5836 2 года назад

    Good job

  • @djroach3237
    @djroach3237 2 года назад

    Sweet!

  • @djshane0h
    @djshane0h 2 года назад

    helped a ton brotha thank you

  • @alejandrodiaz4772
    @alejandrodiaz4772 2 месяца назад

    Yo! Thank you for the help.
    If I connect my external hard drive to my laptop, open Serato, and follow your steps, will have to always have my hard drive connected as I DJ or will the music crates that I created save in Serato without needing it?
    Thank you again🙏🏽

  • @nicolabarani6687
    @nicolabarani6687 2 года назад

    That was great. Thank you.

  • @kortezartise5761
    @kortezartise5761 Год назад

    Hey I thought this was a perfect tutorial. I have one question and I honestly think U answered it for me but correct me if I’m wrong. I’ll walk U through my process then ask the question.
    From my understanding, if I’m ripping CDs it seems like the best way to do it is to create a folder 1st. Rip the songs from the CD to my desktop. After that place the ripped songs into the fold that I created on my desktop and once that folder is filled with the songs/tracks, I then create a crate in Serato and analyze that folder with the new tracks and it will be loaded in my crate in Serato.
    The question is this, if my CD doesn’t have any track/song info, do I have to name the artists and tracks before loading into Serato? I have a bunch of CDs that don’t have the artists and titles embedded on the CDs. They are hand written with just track numbers showing up when I load them into the computer.

  • @michaeldouglas9939
    @michaeldouglas9939 Год назад

    Thx, I wish I knew this years ago...lol

  • @darrellbryant3666
    @darrellbryant3666 4 года назад +2

    I have a lot of CDs I downloaded on Serato into folders some folders have music symbols some don't the ones that has music symbols play it was a doesn't have music symbol doesn't play why is that great video anyway.

    • @NickSpinelli
      @NickSpinelli  4 года назад

      They may be smart crates? I'm not sure?

    • @darrellbryant3666
      @darrellbryant3666 4 года назад

      I figured it out you have to go into the download setting and change the music to MP3 that would give you a music symbol and download and play on Serato