While Serato is more colorful and crowded, Rekordbox is more elegant and serious but also easier to use. You can also notice some differences in the UI. I’d much rather pay one fee for the entire software than be constantly bugged for expansion after expansion. To me, all of these expansions are kind of annoying. Lets you make a set your own with a variety of customisable effects Lets you create, save, and play back custom edits of your tracksĪdds video to your sets with in-depth effects and transitionsĪdds control vinyl and CD integration for supported hardwareĪllows you to key shift and key sync with perfect audio qualit Has almost all functions you need.Īdds advanced functionality for laptop-only DJing in Lite and Pro Good intro to DJing but you’ll quickly run into it’s limitsĬan download a free trial. ![]() All of the expansion sets are explained below. Serato has two main versions and a variety of expansion packs to help you with all aspects of your DJing. Has to be used with a compatible DJ controller.įirst of all, while Rekordbox has 3 plans (shown above), Serato has two main versions along with multiple expansion packs. Less features but simpler to learn and easier to useĬompatible with a wider range of DJ controllers. ![]() With all of the expansion packs, it has a ton of features Multiple Expansion Packs/Subscription Plan They’re both pretty similar but there are some differences: Features These two DJ softwares are the two most common ones you’ll find in the industry. ![]() The BPM range can be modified and the Key recommendations really help when you’re mixing live and want to mix within Key. One of the most useful functionalities is the BPM + Key recommendations in which the software recommends other tracks in your library with a similar BPM and/or Key. Rekordbox DJ comes with a good variety of different options. A quick visit to settings will also give you the option of getting really specific with each and every parameter you can find to tailor the software to your needs.įinally, with the introduction of Rekordbox 6 there are no major overhauls in the interface of the program, besides a new light mode for very bright spaces and the Cloud library sync if you have the Creative plan. Using Rekordbox with a controller, such as the DDJ400 is extremely easy, as the program will detect your controller and map the audio inputs and outputs automatically. You’ll also have the option of seeing and using entirely new sections, such as your fx, sampler and mixer, which are mapped to your controller and most importantly, your recording settings. According to the equipment you have connected (DJ controller or DJing only with your laptop), the user interface and software will look different. There are 2 distinct ways to use Rekordbox: using only your computer or using it in combination with a controller. It is extremely intuitive and with a sleek and straightforward layout, consistent with every major DJ software these days, regardless of a few differences. On the subject of learning how to use the program it couldn’t be easier. On the other hand, setting up a Pioneer DJ controller to use it with Rekordbox is extremely easy because they’re all natively mapped on the program, meaning that you won’t have to spend extra time mapping every button and knob on your controller with the controls of the software. Right now and until July 13, the pricing of the Core and Creative plans is reduced to $6.99 and $9.99 each, giving you a discount on the monthly subscription.Īs said before, Rekordbox only works with Pioneer DJ controllers and equipment, in contrast with software such as Serato, that can be used across different equipment brands. ![]() For the free plan, you can only use it with 1 device. In contrast, the Core plan can only be used with 2 devices. The Creative plan also has a cloud library sync through Dropbox (a new functionality introduced with Rekordbox 6) and the possibility of being used with 4 devices at the same time.
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