Just getn into serato. Also getn into DJ Pro so i can use my ipad with my numark controller. I stopped dj'n about 9 yrs ago and i used to use cd's, sold most of them back then and still have about 200 in closet. Now im doing it just as a hobby, trying to learn how to use serato and dj pro. Video like these make it easy. I was also looking for a video on how to transfer music from google drive but didnt find any, if you know of one please share, much appreciated. Again, thanks for this video, it makes it easy for us newbies learning serato.
Hey Carlos, despite the fact that the video is a couple of years ago, it is still relevant. Thanks for sharing. Oh, if you have any more tips on the same subject please share. Many thanks Cheers.
I do have a problem! I am using MacBook Pro 2013 with Big Sure system installed. I copied my playlist from my old MacBook Pro 2011 (high sierra system) to my external drive and I passed to my MacBook Pro 2013. The issue is that in MUSIC program in Big Sure my playlist doesn’t load. Any one that can help me with that please? I tried everything and nothing 😞😞😞
@justaskcarlos I'm going from an old macbook mid 2012 to a new macbook. Old Macbook has itunes (yosemite), new macbook has music app.(Monterey). I've been trying to move all my music from itunes over to my external drive so I can dj on my new macbook. Problem I have is that Ive always used my playlists on itunes to dj, not crates. I've tried to transfer my playlists, then move my music over to the external but sometimes they dissappear and go orange on serato or get lost, any tips on how to properly make this migration?
Hey Carlos, when I open my serato dj pro I see all my apple music playlist on the left. However I don't see any of the songs in the playlist when I select a playlist. fCan you help me .
Hey, JustAskCarlos, thanks for the information, I try what you said, an it worked great, but the problem, I am having is that all the songs in my iTunes playlist, do not copy over to my Serato playlist. All of my music is saved to an external hard-drive, is there any-thing you can recommend to solve this problem.
If you have songs that won’t copy over and you’re certain they are downloaded and purchased music, not downloaded through an Apple Music subscription, you should be able to drag over to Serato. If not, check to be sure the file is mp3 by right clicking and show in library/finder
Have you figured out a way I can transfer my items folder to a new model MacBook that has the music app and keep all the playlist and they added data the same?
Did you ever figure this out? Tearing my hair out trying to transition from iTunes to Apple Music and preserve all metadata per song as well as playlists. Thanks!
For some reason, when I do exactly as you did to drag a playlist from iTunes into Serato, it is not letting me drag it. Is there some reason I am not able to drag these, maybe because I have the free trial?
Hey what’s up man. I’m a DJ as well. I have a dilemma. The other day i was listening to music in the music app. My speakers are connected to a ddj sr. I turned off the dj controller & my hard drive disconnected for some reason after turning off ddj sr. Inclosed the music app & after my hard drive loaded back up, I reopened the music app. Now for some reason, none of my music or playlists are showing in itunes. I clicked option then clicked on the music app to choose a library & when i choose the library on my hard drive, itunes opens up empty with no music or playlists. My songs & playlists still appear & play in searato but not itunes. Any ideas?
On my old laptop the Playlist from my Itunes would automatically load without having to make a playlist. Anyone know how to Make my new laptop automatically load playlists straight from itunes without making crates?
Hey Carlos, I just got a 2018 mac with Monterey Os and I’m trying to transfer my Apple Music to Serato but it’s not working. I can’t drag and drop like you did in the video. Is there a certain option in settings that I can change that will let me do that? I’m not tech savvy AT ALL. I’ve been trying for a month and don’t know what else to do.
Hey this is great info and I appreciate you but I had a question...How did you get the Automatically Add to Itunes Folder or do I just create another folder with that name and it will automatically transfer the music to my Apple Music Songs list?
That folder exists wherever you point your iTunes/music library. That’s the folder you drop new music into that iTunes reads and imports your files and organizes automatically. Look at your preferences and see what folder you chose for your music library and you’ll find that folder inside.
@Dj cookie or Carlos. First of all thank you for an excellent tutorial. I had lost faith in ITunes / Apple Music. Are letting ITunes organize your music? The automatically add to Library is not working for me. I have my musin in an external Amy tips please?
Thanks for this video. How would this work with a new hard drive? My iTunes libraries are connected to my old hard drive. I want to convert my iTunes playlists to crates in serato w my new hard drive... How would that work?
Make sure you rename your hard drive to the same name as the old one. Serato has the directories saved for your music and if the drive name doesn’t match it can’t find your songs
Hello, I'm dj Liliano Jr, there was a problem with my serato, it doesn't appear in the folders shared with itunes, the songs appear, but the folders don't, what do I do
same here - since my folders are not included (only playlists) when I transferred to a new computer, I now have no organization with my playlists in Serato DJ Lite. or the Pro. HELP, ANYONE!!!????
So what's your method for staying organized after you transfer everything you want from iTunes into Serato? Do you then have to manage 2 seperate libraries (iTunes and Serato)? Is there a way to keep your iTunes playlists synced with the corresponding Serato crates? I love the idea of not reading iTunes library in Serato (the new Apple Music app and Serato integration has been nothing but a headache for me). But I hate the idea of having to sort new music twice in different programs. Anyway to avoid managing 2 libraries?
The video shows exactly what I do. Serato is only pointing to where the files exist and I have crates of music from past events and sorted by decade, genre, or the month I downloaded new music. iTunes organizes my file every time I download new music by placing the files into “automatically add to Music” folder and from there drag into Serato crate I created for that month. iTunes organizes, then I drag the songs into a Serato crate and I’m done
Hi Carlos. Does the automatic add to Apple Music library only works if you have it managing your collection? Cause I kept my own folder structure but when I add tracks to the automatic add to library, nothing happens.
Do you use Serato or prefer another DJ software and why?
Serato is my goto and Rekordbox for flash drive performances
I use serato because I'm comfortable with it
Just getn into serato. Also getn into DJ Pro so i can use my ipad with my numark controller. I stopped dj'n about 9 yrs ago and i used to use cd's, sold most of them back then and still have about 200 in closet. Now im doing it just as a hobby, trying to learn how to use serato and dj pro. Video like these make it easy.
I was also looking for a video on how to transfer music from google drive but didnt find any, if you know of one please share, much appreciated. Again, thanks for this video, it makes it easy for us newbies learning serato.
Hello JustAskCarlos- l have iTunes on my HP computer but l want to transfer it to my MacBook and import iTunes Playlist to Serato. Can tell me how?
I used serato and it's awesome and i use itunes and tidal when I dj at home
Hey Carlos, despite the fact that the video is a couple of years ago, it is still relevant. Thanks for sharing. Oh, if you have any more tips on the same subject please share. Many thanks
Cheers.
Every RUclipsr I watch doesn’t explain my problem lol
Thanks Carlos. My itunes takes forever to add a song to the library, so im considering doing all my music organization in serato. This helped!
thanks carlos i was really stressed about serato libary now i can easily use itunes library
how
Wow, thank you for making this video, very easy to do it this way.
Thanks for checking it out!
I do have a problem! I am using MacBook Pro 2013 with Big Sure system installed. I copied my playlist from my old MacBook Pro 2011 (high sierra system) to my external drive and I passed to my MacBook Pro 2013. The issue is that in MUSIC program in Big Sure my playlist doesn’t load. Any one that can help me with that please? I tried everything and nothing 😞😞😞
@justaskcarlos I'm going from an old macbook mid 2012 to a new macbook. Old Macbook has itunes (yosemite), new macbook has music app.(Monterey). I've been trying to move all my music from itunes over to my external drive so I can dj on my new macbook. Problem I have is that Ive always used my playlists on itunes to dj, not crates. I've tried to transfer my playlists, then move my music over to the external but sometimes they dissappear and go orange on serato or get lost, any tips on how to properly make this migration?
Hey Carlos, when I open my serato dj pro I see all my apple music playlist on the left. However I don't see any of the songs in the playlist when I select a playlist. fCan you help me .
Hey, JustAskCarlos, thanks for the information, I try what you said, an it worked great, but the problem, I am having is that all the songs in my iTunes playlist, do not copy over to my Serato playlist. All of my music is saved to an external hard-drive, is there any-thing you can recommend to solve this problem.
If you have songs that won’t copy over and you’re certain they are downloaded and purchased music, not downloaded through an Apple Music subscription, you should be able to drag over to Serato. If not, check to be sure the file is mp3 by right clicking and show in library/finder
@@JustAskCarlos Thanks, will do, and I will let you know what the results are...
Have you figured out a way I can transfer my items folder to a new model MacBook that has the music app and keep all the playlist and they added data the same?
Did you ever figure this out? Tearing my hair out trying to transition from iTunes to Apple Music and preserve all metadata per song as well as playlists. Thanks!
Everytime I try to drag it won’t drag to serato it drags back to iTunes or music app
For some reason, when I do exactly as you did to drag a playlist from iTunes into Serato, it is not letting me drag it. Is there some reason I am not able to drag these, maybe because I have the free trial?
Noooo drag the song not the playlist!
@@JustAskCarlos Still not working boss, it just drags it and hovers over but doesnt settle into Serato
Same here I need help
does not work when i drag from MUSIC to serato
What platform are you using to download music?
What happen to Google Drive moving music
Lol can I ship my laptop to you then you can do this for me?? Cuz I tired and it didn’t work
Hey what’s up man. I’m a DJ as well. I have a dilemma. The other day i was listening to music in the music app. My speakers are connected to a ddj sr. I turned off the dj controller & my hard drive disconnected for some reason after turning off ddj sr. Inclosed the music app & after my hard drive loaded back up, I reopened the music app. Now for some reason, none of my music or playlists are showing in itunes. I clicked option then clicked on the music app to choose a library & when i choose the library on my hard drive, itunes opens up empty with no music or playlists. My songs & playlists still appear & play in searato but not itunes. Any ideas?
Windows or MacOS?
@@JustAskCarlos mac os big sur macbook pro 2019
@@DJ.Zan202 well that’s easy. Serato isn’t supported yet. Downgrade to Catalina
How do you get serato abc order crates? I tried removing that new order?
On my old laptop the Playlist from my Itunes would automatically load without having to make a playlist. Anyone know how to Make my new laptop automatically load playlists straight from itunes without making crates?
Hey Carlos, I just got a 2018 mac with Monterey Os and I’m trying to transfer my Apple Music to Serato but it’s not working. I can’t drag and drop like you did in the video. Is there a certain option in settings that I can change that will let me do that? I’m not tech savvy AT ALL. I’ve been trying for a month and don’t know what else to do.
You have to have the export on in itune
Hey this is great info and I appreciate you but I had a question...How did you get the Automatically Add to Itunes Folder or do I just create another folder with that name and it will automatically transfer the music to my Apple Music Songs list?
That folder exists wherever you point your iTunes/music library. That’s the folder you drop new music into that iTunes reads and imports your files and organizes automatically. Look at your preferences and see what folder you chose for your music library and you’ll find that folder inside.
@@JustAskCarlos Thank you so much and I figured it out. I really appreciate the tip.
@Dj cookie or Carlos. First of all thank you for an excellent tutorial. I had lost faith in ITunes / Apple Music. Are letting ITunes organize your music? The automatically add to Library is not working for me. I have my musin in an external Amy tips please?
Do we have to download the songs in iTunes in order to use them in serato? Or can we transfer them from iCloud
I just got a used 2019 MBP and I’m stuck in “Apple Music” hell trying to get Serato to read my stuff just like it would read iTunes. Bummer!
Thanks for this video. How would this work with a new hard drive? My iTunes libraries are connected to my old hard drive. I want to convert my iTunes playlists to crates in serato w my new hard drive... How would that work?
Make sure you rename your hard drive to the same name as the old one. Serato has the directories saved for your music and if the drive name doesn’t match it can’t find your songs
Are we supposed to know what finder is?
Yes, or you could search it.
Hello, I'm dj Liliano Jr, there was a problem with my serato, it doesn't appear in the folders shared with itunes, the songs appear, but the folders don't, what do I do
same here - since my folders are not included (only playlists) when I transferred to a new computer, I now have no organization with my playlists in Serato DJ Lite. or the Pro. HELP, ANYONE!!!????
I am on ipad, how do you add your playlist music to clips, because idk how the whole thing works.
Clips? You can’t unless you bought the track off iTunes. Apple Music tracks are unavailable to use.
So what's your method for staying organized after you transfer everything you want from iTunes into Serato? Do you then have to manage 2 seperate libraries (iTunes and Serato)? Is there a way to keep your iTunes playlists synced with the corresponding Serato crates? I love the idea of not reading iTunes library in Serato (the new Apple Music app and Serato integration has been nothing but a headache for me). But I hate the idea of having to sort new music twice in different programs. Anyway to avoid managing 2 libraries?
The video shows exactly what I do. Serato is only pointing to where the files exist and I have crates of music from past events and sorted by decade, genre, or the month I downloaded new music. iTunes organizes my file every time I download new music by placing the files into “automatically add to Music” folder and from there drag into Serato crate I created for that month. iTunes organizes, then I drag the songs into a Serato crate and I’m done
you just showed us ...drag and drop and not how to use iTunes in Serato
Thanks carlos
this doesn't work .
Literally does, I showed step by step
@@JustAskCarlos I don't have the option to "show in finder" does not pop up
Are you on a Mac?
@@JustAskCarlos I am , and for me , the tinder option does not pop up .
Hi Carlos. Does the automatic add to Apple Music library only works if you have it managing your collection? Cause I kept my own folder structure but when I add tracks to the automatic add to library, nothing happens.
That is great info
Thank you! I hoped it would help someone because before this my music was everywhere and Serato took forever to load!
Wth was that @9:04 ?
couldn’t see shit on this video bruh