In past versions of Serato, you needed to connect Serato-compatible hardware (eg controller, mixer, DVS interface) in order to “unlock” it so you have access to two decks. This is where you can mix with two decks, a crossfader, tempo controls, hot cues and your full library without any hardware connected to your laptop. Call me shallow (and ridiculously near-sighted), but this has got to be my favourite new feature!Īnother feature that’s been a long time coming for Serato is Practice Mode. Virtual DJ 8, djay Pro and Rekordbox DJ are just some of the apps that have high-resolution graphic interfaces, and we can now add Serato DJ Pro to that list.Īnother byproduct of the refreshed interface is crisper text – you won’t see any jagged fonts here, and that’s great news for people with poor eyesight such as myself, because it’s so much easier to read track names in a dark club without straining. And it’s about time – the user interface of Serato DJ looked increasingly dated with each year that passed as high-resolution laptop screens became the norm and other DJ apps took advantage of that development. The most striking new thing in Serato DJ Pro is the overhauled interface: it looks slick and sharp, like you’re seeing everything in high definition.
Overall, a welcome update to one of the longest running DJ apps around, though it doesn’t have anything new to offer that other apps like Virtual DJ and Rekordbox DJ already have. The 64-bit under the hood revamp means it runs smoother, which is a great thing because for Serato it’s all about stability, and Serato DJ Pro continues this tradition of being rock-solid. It comes with some new features that are, frankly, long overdue: Practice Mode lets you try out blends and mixes using two decks and a crossfader without any hardware connected, and the new interface gives you clear, sharp text without the jagged graphics of past versions of the app. Serato DJ Pro is the latest version of Serato’s software for DJing, replacing the company’s Serato DJ app.