Other videos in the series: Part 1: ruclips.net/video/DEIAm5qJf3g/видео.html - How To Get Serato DJ Pro & Serato Play Free (For Laptop-Only DJing!) Part 3: ruclips.net/video/7dwdP3jWQvw/видео.html - How To Laptop-Only DJ With Serato - A Full Laptop DJ Routine Explained
you probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of days :)
This is a really great and clear series, however consider going more in depth on the smart sync feature as it is very fast to turn itself off and can be frustrating to figure out. In particular the next video in the series is a fantastic example of the powerful tools you can use to mix tracks, but you do it with simple sync in a nice display of timing and track manipulation (which does seem like a better way to do it long term due to all of the turning on an off of the smart sync) which is confusing as I at first thought it was on based on your recommendations. I understand that this is just a primer to get one going, and it has got me back in after 15 years so it is working! Thank you for your time.
59.. and now after trying it out and watcNice tutorialng tNice tutorials series of tutorials .. now a soft soft Convert!!!!!! Man tNice tutorials software is stable on a
Im a beginner only on my home music only and i learn a lot in your video esp tge headphone use of listening to one deck to the other....thanks for this one boss..
Ok. Need your help. I am not using a splitter cable just the headphones. Why am I not getting any sound? However, I do get sound from the laptop when listening to other things like youtube.🤷🏼♂️
Thanks a lot for explaining this so clearly. This is exactly what I was looking for. I really doubt if I will ever want to go as far as getting a controller (I'm 63). But I have always wanted to have a go at learning to DJ (after many years of appreciation on the dance floor). Thanks a lot
Three years since this video was posted and the saddest thing is that Serato decided to bundle or its expansion packs on big package, leaving no chance to beginner DJ to get Serato Play to mix using the keyboard. 😢
Hey , I recently purchased a MacBook Pro to begin djing. I’ve downloaded a number of playlists from RUclips. How do I transfer these music to my MacBook, what free software would recommend I download to play these tracks. Thanks, I find your videos very informative.
Ive activated serato play and also enabled serato play on available expansion pack. But still I can't access the audio. It's still empty. Please if you could help that would be great. Thanks
Great tutorial, exactly what I was looking for but how can we activate the MIDI button. To make it perfect I would like to expose some of the functionality to a simple MIDI controller. I subscribed even for 1 month Serato Pro but I am not getting it to work.
This won't work with a controller but it should if you have a Serato Pro license active that you're paying for - which controller are you trying to get it working with?
@@digitaldjtips I thought this as well but unfortunately its not working for me with an active 1 month Serato DJ Pro subscription. What I am trying is to connect my ROLI Blocks and ortho remote. I like minimalist things and I think this combination would make a lot of fun to play with. A pro DJ controller would be overkill for me.
Hie Phil sir , i tried it's good but one thing if we play 6/8 song (like indian dhol music, band song,) it's bpm decreases in serato & sound's slow in serato than the normal song... Please clear my doubt if we hav any setting...
This sounds great BUT I have a question. I use Traktor on a MacBook Pro. If I buy RekordBuddy and convert my entire collection to this free version of Serato DJ Pro,, will it work and will it continue to work if I decide to buy Serato DJ Pro?
Hi Guys, thanks for this offer. It is appreciated. I am experiencing difficulties activating serato play expansion pack. I am using 32 bit operating system. Please HELP
I already use SERATO PRO DJ. and I’m using a mix track pro II (I didn’t update ‘cause I would lose the Pro subscription & be downgraded to SERATO LITE) will I lose my Mixtrack Pro 2 mapping if I install PLAY & at a later stage use my controller for when I Dj?
Hi, thankyou for this. Quick tech question if I may? I have downloaded this software and am enjoying it. So I have been playing around getting my old CDJ1000 Mk2's, FL Studio, DJM 600 and my Stanton T.120s all running through a Steinberg ur22 for playing thru OBS for live and M Audio BXB D3's for monitoring. Until I buy a pair of modern players this set up is currently giving me very high quality stereo sound through both the speakers and the monitors. Your recommendation to download the Serato Software gave me a great thing, the ability to finally play my WAV collection from a modern library and be able to see key and bpm and arrange crates..thankyou. My question is this...is it possible to somehow integrate headphones for cueing into this basic Serato djing setup, so I can DJ properly on the software directly on my laptop, without having to mess with all the cables and still get high quality stereo sound, or is it a simple split mono that is the only way? When I plug the headphones in to the laptop and select headphone split it obviously cuts one of my speakers off. I have thought about routing the software to the mixer or doing something with the settings on the laptop but I can't get my head around it and don't want to compromise the high quality sound I have managed to achieve with how my stuff is set up at the moment. I think I already know the answer but I thought I would ask anyway. Many thanks in advance. Chris.
Thanks for replying, I managed to get the traktor DJ cable from eBay however my sound card has 2 headphone inputs and a mic input and what ever I do I end up with stereo??? On a different laptop with one input it works perfectly any suggestions 🤔🧐
After succesvol activated serato dj pro , i wanted to use my cdj2000nxs2 and djm 900 it tell me to activate again or start 14 days trial ? I cant nothing do inside serato , cdj and djm not working how come ?
Question, since this video is old now, is there another code to be able to use the Serato Play for free because the Play4free word doesn't work anymore?
Hello thanks for your videos first and foremost. I have the new serato play, but I do not have the little cross fader on the top. How do I activate this feature. I'm using an ADUS laptop running windows 10
@@digitaldjtips good day, I am dj gospel a new DJ trying to come up please I want to know where I can get songs for my DJ mixing because my previous mixing was labelled COPYRIGHT in my RUclips channel and now I need songs to grow my DJ SELF and my RUclips channel
Hi there. Thanks for the video. My hot cue function for the crossfader doesn't work (left and right arrow). I also have to activate my TAB key on the keyboard to get the others hot cues in Serato Play working. (I'm using a MacBook Pro with a german keyboard) Any idea how to solve the problem?
Other videos in the series:
Part 1: ruclips.net/video/DEIAm5qJf3g/видео.html - How To Get Serato DJ Pro & Serato Play Free (For Laptop-Only DJing!)
Part 3: ruclips.net/video/7dwdP3jWQvw/видео.html - How To Laptop-Only DJ With Serato - A Full Laptop DJ Routine Explained
It says part 1 is private!
Thank you for doing this type of video!
You're welcome Felicia
you probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of days :)
@Emiliano Aidan yup, have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
This is fantastic Phil. Enough material to practice OTG.
Definitely 😊
very Use video about Djing on the laptop I have ever heard on RUclips
Glad to help
Thank you for explaining this thoroughly!
You're welcome
I wanted to get started in my mac, but Ive found now way of having serato play with serato lite without paying a subscription
This is an amazing tutorial. Thank you!
No problem!
K, you've been able to download serato play without paying? the coupon is not working for me :(
This is a really great and clear series, however consider going more in depth on the smart sync feature as it is very fast to turn itself off and can be frustrating to figure out. In particular the next video in the series is a fantastic example of the powerful tools you can use to mix tracks, but you do it with simple sync in a nice display of timing and track manipulation (which does seem like a better way to do it long term due to all of the turning on an off of the smart sync) which is confusing as I at first thought it was on based on your recommendations. I understand that this is just a primer to get one going, and it has got me back in after 15 years so it is working! Thank you for your time.
Glad you're doing some DJing again Seth!
59.. and now after trying it out and watcNice tutorialng tNice tutorials series of tutorials .. now a soft soft Convert!!!!!! Man tNice tutorials software is stable on a
Thanks for your explain now how can I scratch with keyboard
Thank you, Grazie for this miniseries
very helpful
No problem!
Simply BRILLIANT! Thank you!
No problem!
hanks lot Sir.. You helping us..
It's my pleasure
This is amazing outreach stuff from you and serato.... nice one
No problem :)
@DJ HOTSOUS no
Very clear ,thankyou
speaker setup not working for cueing as you mentioned for windows 11. pls help and guide
muito bom
Im a beginner only on my home music only and i learn a lot in your video esp tge headphone use of listening to one deck to the other....thanks for this one boss..
You're killing the thumbnail game lately! 😂 Thanks for the video.
Lol thanks
Ok. Need your help. I am not using a splitter cable just the headphones. Why am I not getting any sound? However, I do get sound from the laptop when listening to other things like youtube.🤷🏼♂️
That’s brilliant! Thank you so much
You’re welcome!
works gj
Thanks a lot for explaining this so clearly. This is exactly what I was looking for. I really doubt if I will ever want to go as far as getting a controller (I'm 63). But I have always wanted to have a go at learning to DJ (after many years of appreciation on the dance floor). Thanks a lot
Glad it was helpful!
THANK A LOT BRO... RESPECT TO SERATO
No problem!
AMAZING, THANK YOU!
No problem!
Thankyou. Life saver
No problem!
can this work on any macbook what i have is unlisence
Thank youuu so much!!
No problem, thanks for watching!
do i need a lap top? can i just use my desk top? i'm not going to do live shows just pre recorded stuff.
You can use either
Three years since this video was posted and the saddest thing is that Serato decided to bundle or its expansion packs on big package, leaving no chance to beginner DJ to get Serato Play to mix using the keyboard. 😢
Yes, we agree that is a big shame.
Hey , I recently purchased a MacBook Pro to begin djing. I’ve downloaded a number of playlists from RUclips. How do I transfer these music to my MacBook, what free software would recommend I download to play these tracks. Thanks, I find your videos very informative.
Glad we are helping you. RUclips is not designed for DJs to download music from, so we can't help you with that.
Ive activated serato play and also enabled serato play on available expansion pack. But still I can't access the audio. It's still empty. Please if you could help that would be great.
Thanks
You'll want to talk to Serato if something is going wrong John
what will happened if you get the PC DJ pro version which u get to keep and hook up the controller what will happened? will it not be workable?
Not sure what you're asking here, sorry!
Do you have an Amazon link to that female Y cord for the headphones? I purchased one, but it wasn't the correct cord. Thanks!
Hi have club kit on my expansion packs, how can i activate serato play
They are two separate things
Hello sir this video i see headphone 🎧 what company and price please 🙏
They are AIAIAI TM2.
Great tutorial, exactly what I was looking for but how can we activate the MIDI button. To make it perfect I would like to expose some of the functionality to a simple MIDI controller. I subscribed even for 1 month Serato Pro but I am not getting it to work.
This won't work with a controller but it should if you have a Serato Pro license active that you're paying for - which controller are you trying to get it working with?
@@digitaldjtips I thought this as well but unfortunately its not working for me with an active 1 month Serato DJ Pro subscription. What I am trying is to connect my ROLI Blocks and ortho remote. I like minimalist things and I think this combination would make a lot of fun to play with. A pro DJ controller would be overkill for me.
Ah yeah I don't think those products would work with Serato without significant mapping
Does it do
Hi Guys anyway at all of using bluetooth headphones with the Serato Play set up?
Wired is the standard for DJing due to latency
I would go grab some cheap wired headphones from Guitar Center. They have really good ones for like $40
I cannot see part 1 of 3. I watched it yesterday, now it is set to private. Is there anyway I can view Part 1 of 3?
Weird! Here's the link to the article that also contains all the videos: www.digitaldjtips.com/2020/04/how-to-dj-laptop-free/
I plan to mix when everyones sleeping in my house so would split cable allow two headphones? In-ear and overhead set
No, Serato Play does not let you use headphones cueing (at least, that';s how I remember it).
@@digitaldjtips My version isn;t showing serato play settings cog. It's a free download I've been using for about a week.
Hie Phil sir , i tried it's good but one thing if we play 6/8 song (like indian dhol music, band song,) it's bpm decreases in serato & sound's slow in serato than the normal song... Please clear my doubt if we hav any setting...
Serato is set up for 4/4 music, so you cannot rely on the beatgrids for other time signatures.
Sum craic👏👍😎💪thank u
No problem!
Nice one cheers!! Any idea how to get the midi working?
You can;t on this version.
I've purchased all expansion pack subscripton but can't see the serato play pack!! why is that??
Not sure, if you've purchased it, it should show.
@@digitaldjtips yeah I re-installed the software and problem solved. Thanks anyway 👍🏻
Nao tem sarato play free?
This sounds great BUT I have a question. I use Traktor on a MacBook Pro. If I buy RekordBuddy and convert my entire collection to this free version of Serato DJ Pro,, will it work and will it continue to work if I decide to buy Serato DJ Pro?
Yes it will
@@digitaldjtips Thank You!!
I see your headphone icon but my icon dos not show up
Digital dj tips will you have to pay if you select controller interface
Yes, this is for using with your laptop only
Hi Guys, thanks for this offer. It is appreciated.
I am experiencing difficulties activating serato play expansion pack. I am using 32 bit operating system. Please HELP
I'd suggest contacting Serato directly if you're following the steps and it isn't working
Question - what will happen if I plug in a controller, do a set, then unplug controller. Will I still retain DJ pro with activated Play?
Yes you will
I already use SERATO PRO DJ. and I’m using a mix track pro II (I didn’t update ‘cause I would lose the Pro subscription & be downgraded to SERATO LITE) will I lose my Mixtrack Pro 2 mapping if I install PLAY & at a later stage use my controller for when I Dj?
No there's no reason why you would as long as you don't update as mentioned
Hi, thankyou for this. Quick tech question if I may? I have downloaded this software and am enjoying it. So I have been playing around getting my old CDJ1000 Mk2's, FL Studio, DJM 600 and my Stanton T.120s all running through a Steinberg ur22 for playing thru OBS for live and M Audio BXB D3's for monitoring. Until I buy a pair of modern players this set up is currently giving me very high quality stereo sound through both the speakers and the monitors. Your recommendation to download the Serato Software gave me a great thing, the ability to finally play my WAV collection from a modern library and be able to see key and bpm and arrange crates..thankyou.
My question is this...is it possible to somehow integrate headphones for cueing into this basic Serato djing setup, so I can DJ properly on the software directly on my laptop, without having to mess with all the cables and still get high quality stereo sound, or is it a simple split mono that is the only way? When I plug the headphones in to the laptop and select headphone split it obviously cuts one of my speakers off. I have thought about routing the software to the mixer or doing something with the settings on the laptop but I can't get my head around it and don't want to compromise the high quality sound I have managed to achieve with how my stuff is set up at the moment. I think I already know the answer but I thought I would ask anyway. Many thanks in advance.
Chris.
I don't think so, let me know if you solve it though! It is something Serato would have to implement.
@@digitaldjtips ..will do..thanks for taking the time to reply. Appreciated.
HI, do you have a link for the DJ splitter cable that you are using ? Thank you
No, just type "DJ splitter cable" or "mono splitter cable" into Amazon.
Thanks for replying, I managed to get the traktor DJ cable from eBay however my sound card has 2 headphone inputs and a mic input and what ever I do I end up with stereo??? On a different laptop with one input it works perfectly any suggestions 🤔🧐
I have an HP windows laptop and it doesn't work on mine? Help!!!
What doesn't work exactly?
I bet its an AMD Processor, Serato does not support AMD. Rediculous I know.
@@DJDynablend If its a Ryzen AMD it will support
please put capslock 'on', this might be the issue.
I’ve seen to run into a problem it won’t open on my MacBook I did all the steps but nothing is coming up what you think is wrong?
Not sure on that one, you're best off getting in contact with Serato
After succesvol activated serato dj pro , i wanted to use my cdj2000nxs2 and djm 900 it tell me to activate again or start 14 days trial ?
I cant nothing do inside serato , cdj and djm not working how come ?
This isn't for use with hardware, you'll need to pay for that
the coupon code i'snt working for me
Yes it was for May 2020
Question, since this video is old now, is there another code to be able to use the Serato Play for free because the Play4free word doesn't work anymore?
There isn't I'm afraid
Hello thanks for your videos first and foremost. I have the new serato play, but I do not have the little cross fader on the top. How do I activate this feature. I'm using an ADUS laptop running windows 10
Make sure you have 2 decks selected not 1
.
Thanks for helping out Michael :)
@@michaelturner9113 Thanks Michael. Yes two deck is selected but do little cross fader at the top
The little crossfader isn’t showing on my screen on Serato dj pro , I’m on windows though has that got anything to do with it or can it be fixed? 😂
It sounds to me like you do not have the Expansion Pack activated. Check it is ticked in the Settings.
@@digitaldjtips good day, I am dj gospel a new DJ trying to come up please I want to know where I can get songs for my DJ mixing because my previous mixing was labelled COPYRIGHT in my RUclips channel and now I need songs to grow my DJ SELF and my RUclips channel
So if I have Pro but want to get Play also I can still use my hardware with out issues correct?
Yes
new version, the keyboard shortcuts dont work...
The latest Serato version? Did you try turning them on again in the Settings (just checking).
is the offer still valid??? help me
No it isn't, only for the month of May 2020
I like the pro but my tracks just keep moving back
Not sure what you mean Terrance
Hi there. Thanks for the video. My hot cue function for the crossfader doesn't work (left and right arrow). I also have to activate my TAB key on the keyboard to get the others hot cues in Serato Play working. (I'm using a MacBook Pro with a german keyboard) Any idea how to solve the problem?
You could try setting the keyboard to US.
@@digitaldjtips sorry, did not solve the problem...
and I also wonder why the other hot cues only work when Caps Lock is activated...
We'd suggest contacting Serato (or posting on their forum) in that case
@@digitaldjtips Thanks. Problem solved!
Any free code for September 2020
No there isn't unfortunately
Thanx 4 letting me know cheers
What happened to the first video?
EDIT: And the third video?
U miss dem.find them
See the description for links to both.
@@digitaldjtips Yeah they weren't working for me yesterday. Today video #3 works but #1 is still showing private.
@@kingblack6965 I've already seen the first video.. just figured if there's an issue with it I'd point it out.. seems to be marked as private for me.
Appreciate that we'll take a look :)
CAN this work with sound card ?
No, you have to use a splitter cable.
@@digitaldjtips sawa
Kirass
Drumstick
Latest update doesnt work
What do you mean exactly Tangil? Did you do it in May when it was free?
What is that speaker? I am on the road so the size is perfect!
Minirig 3! They're awesome :)
Will you lose Serato Play after May ends?
No.
Nope!
Didn't work for me
The code? It was only valid in May
Oh ok
This is the cable you need, it's dual mono
www.amazon.com/dp/B00V4413W0/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_s2B1Fb7MJWCMS
Thanks
VDJ is still way advanced than this, unless I am missing something.
Indeed it is, it is pretty awesome for laptop-only DJing, this is really going for simplicity.
Serato Play is not for free, it's over £30
It was free for the entire month of May
Great, it’s June now, can u sort me a free version?
Nope sorry! This wasn't our promo this was Serato's promo
Nao tem sarato play free?