Serato DJ vs Rekordbox DJ - How to choose | STK 45
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The question you opened up with was EXACTLY what I was contemplating. I love your videos. You never go to fast which a lot of people do, yet straight to the point. Thank you so much
As a person who used all the top DJ software because I am not a DJ which know all my music very well and do not have the brain to remember every song name. I tested each software to see which software will help me the most. I will say that out side of this two features which are serato flip, and fade in and fade out cue point in traktor, I will consider that Rekordbox is a very likeable option. it has many great feature and it is stable. I will not discuss the many feature but I will recommend giving it a try. A very good thing is that they are equipment like the s9 and the ddj-sx2 which can be use with serato and Rekordbox so there is no need to buy new equipment. If you need to buy equipment as well you may want to read about the features of the software before switch. In my opinion Rekordbox is half step ahead of serato. If Rekordbox included a feature like flip mode then Rekordbox will be a full step ahead of serato and if they included fade in and fade out cue point the will be ahead of traktor.
I currently own the DDJ 1000 and I love it. It is by FAR Pioneers best controller and the closest thing to having a CDJ/DJM setup for home use. Rekordbox DJ has made some real strides as far as a DJ programme and it does feel similar to Serato.
BUT.......
If you are already a long time Serato user then here's no real reason to make the switch.
That’s the thing; it has to make sense to switch. Otherwise you’re better off sticking to what works for you
right thanks :)
Hey bro been following you for two years now! I have turned into the DJ that I am today because of you and the knowledge you share! I couldn’t thank you enough for this channel! Keep it up and never stop sharing the knowledge!!!!
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Dj TLM always keeping us up to date! You are appreciated! Thanks!
Thank You for your opinion
First yes choice i love Serato DJ and I will never move away from it ill rather die then do that LOL
But i just bought myself an Pioneer XDJ RX2 and i love the mobility of the unit thats why i bought it
Im in the process of switching over but will still be using both
Serrate just feels more comfy for me
We need an update to this video. Been 4 years
When I started on WEGO 4, I use Virtural DJ 8. I recommend that one for beginners. I knew I didn't want to deal with Serato DJ 4 most of my DJ friends and venues in my city uses CDJs with DM 900 or 2000 mixer with Rekordbox. Since I want to play out, I had to purchase a DJ equipment that use Rekordbox. I got the Pioneer DDJ 400 with Rekordbox DJ. Learning to organize my track library but enjoy the controller a great deal. I say choose what is best for you. TLM is right. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Personal preference is key. Don't allow other to sway you here or there. Try them both out and see what fix you.
Between those 2?
That's easy
- RekordBox DJ is up and comming, constantly evolving, and supports great gear
- Serato are loosing marked shares and are not really doing anything for themselvs to get ahead. V2 brought almost nothing new
Rekordbox it is
Both have plus. But right now rekordbox have great potential. They way they catch up and rubbing shoulders with serato is a testament. Ddj 1000 i wud rather use with serato for now. Since noserato i willwait it out
I have Rekordbox DJ DVS with turntables, every time I use it I get 100% one program crash within 3 hours of playing. This crash can happen within 1min of use or after 2h 59min- other problem being it doesn’t register the sound when I move the time code vinyl very slow, so slow scratches doesn’t work.
For me, I used it in the club once and it failed me miserably, now I just use USB sticks and CDJS because I can’t rely on the software crashing when I’m out playing...
that doesnt sound like a software issue, more like a sytem issue. have you tried restaging you system, and have you monitored the heat and cpu usage etc??? Id say try a diffent laptop maybe and make sure you have latest updates on controller, and rb and all software on laptop
I agree. That sounds like a hardware issue
Do manual calibration in your DVS settings. It will solve your slow scratches issue.
Personal experience right here...
Decided to make the switch to Rekordbox and got the DDJ-1000.. it’s an amazing controller. As for the software, it was OK. It needs work, especially with analyzing files. It is not up to par with Serato.
Fast forward a month... I now own a DDJ-SX3. That’s how much the Rekordbox software bothered me lol. #serato all day
Was it just the analyzing or were other things bothering you as well?
DJ TLM TV it was the analyzing. It’s just... idk... different, I guess. The grids were constantly off. I did not wanna go through thousands of songs to correct the grids.
Might be a personal issue, lol. But when Serato has it down to a T... you can’t compare to it. Other than the program... the controller itself is amazing. Wish it was serato compatible!
Nice Video Bro, So quick question. It’s 5 years after you made this video, are you still Team Serato or have you Switched to Rekordbox ???
Serato DJ is still my daily driver, but I use Rekordbox as well. And Algoriddim DJay, and whenever I use my Traktor controller I use Traktor.
I plan to use Rekordbox for my music management because I feel it has the best options (for me). Chances are I might start using it dor DJ’ing more as well, but they will have to improve their Stems feature first.
@@djTLMtv Nice Bro 😎, All I have right now is Algoriddim DJ set up. Can’t wait to Get the Mac M1 and really start throwing down !
Thank you for the info my brother
My pleasure
My take would be if you are just starting out go with rekordbox because it has more options (IE CDJS + controllers + DVS)
If you are already using another program that supports your hardware and you are used to (unless you really want the 1000 or to use The DMX box or Lyric) There’s really nothing game changing to warrant the switch.
Now that Serato has moved to 2.0, they said there are plans to include the DDJ 1000 Serato compatible. So it's not like the DDJ 1k is going to be RB exclusive forever. Its just because Pioneer didn't have the limitation that Serato does software wise supporting the controller.
I would say it also has to do with the kind of DJ you see yourself being. I use Rekordbox because it's Pioneer software and clubs in my area stick to Pioneer gear in the clubs. So I get more mileage and flexibility using Rekordbox than Serato could hope to offer. Don't know and you're mainly be sticking to a controller? Go Serato. While the Pack thing was a turn off for me, it's a great DJ software that offers a lot of flexibility, even if you do have to pay more in the long run. Plan on live performing with maybe an interest in DJing? Traktor. It offers a myriad of ways to launch samples, songs, and other things. Even NI will tell you though that's it's not really aimed at DJs. So while it does work for that, you're not using much of what it offers.
TITANoner I hope they do incorporate other software to the DDJ1000 ... I’m mainly breaks/house in my library but use to use DJAY pro / Spotify to play around with Hip Hop/r&b / and other genres that I don’t actually purchase on my RX ... miss being able to do that on the 1k
That's interesting to know that Serato will become compatible with the DDJ 1000. It will start selling like hot cake
Yes, agree with Du Boi. I did order the DDJ 1000 and have the DMX R 1 box already ( backorder until June now ) ( DDJ 1000 backorder till ????? ) in Pioneer forum there saying " did not expect so many pre order's". But am willing to wait for it. Just because it near all in one, plus with the controller, you get record-box and lighting software free with the purchase. I am a Denon x1800 and SC 5000 fan but want Pioneer for my back up. If I could afford the Pioneer nexus units, good chance would go that way but I am not rich so 1200 and near the nexus system, yea good bang for the buck. yes I know I paid 6 K for the Denon system but I have 2 players each side and no there not a toy, look at who is using them now or switched, still love Pioneer. Software yea it is what you tase is agree so much there also.Keep up the great work TLM!
they have 2 SC5000s set up on an S9 at my local guitar center and I’ve played around with them... great decks... haven’t used them with engine prepped files and they haven’t updated the firmware so the ones they have I have to analyze on the fly ... can see all the potential... my only complaint with them would be the touch capacitive jogs... I just like the click of the mechanical ... but if I were to really invest in 2 players and a mixer I would probably go with either the denon prime series or the rane at this time (because I basically have cdjs/djm 900 covered with the 1000 & overall I think the denon system is more bang for the buck)
Yea I agree with the touch capacitive/mechanical jog's! Funny you say that Mojax is hard on this subject, but you do get the feel of it. SC 5000 and the new DDJ 1000 are just the opposite so I guess I will get to know both. But yea Denon SC 5000 are great .... kinda do not like using Seroto tho ..... kinda takes from the player.Thanks for the reply, wish you the best! I watch many DJ on youtube and it's nice we help each other, on advice. TLM has a good channel here, he takes a lot of time to help DJ's. Funny some are so stuck up. I have been DJing for over 20 years.I learn every day! I will never think I have the best equipment nor am I the best DJ, we are all unique in our own way, we all have different sound. That is what makes us, us. Have a great weekend!
DDJ 1000 on shelves. I walked into guitar center and bought it off the shelf 3 days ago.
where you from ?
nokmuay1970 I’ve had mine about 2 months now. But depending on what part of the country it’s still on back order. It’s not on the shelves at my local guitar center... but I was fortunate enough to have the money day 1 or preorders cause I was saving for the prime set up. Jumped on the 1000 because of the club standard layout. Saving now for pioneers updated future CDJs/XDJs ... I think a major update is coming soon to compete with the SC5000’s
How to use song in rekodbox like serato flip?? please help anyone 🙏😔
I don’t think Rekordbox has a feature that can do that
No talk of RekordBuddy? The app that syncs your cue points and grids throughout all 3 platforms (Traktor, Rekordbox, Serato)?
Heath Hammond I wish there were something similar for Windows...
For me the biggest problem with serato dj is that it don't recognize bpm jumps in a song
For me it's a big problem couse I often play tracks that have different bpm in the break's wich makes it impossible to analyse them well
Don't now if recordbox can but I will test that
rekordbox can but beat shifts never get scanned right anyway. i tried doing it manually sometimes in rekordbox but still not quite right maybe its just me... im just leave a note like bpm change hotcue 5 so i know because after the change its usually right again but the change itself nah idc man its just always wrong.
btw i would change the standard scann setting to fixed bpm because if u got something with a fixed bpm like most songs do the bpm will always change a little bit during the track if u have set it to dynamic which is annyoing. if u know theres a bpm change u can still scann it in dynamic mode or just set it manually.
The problem with serato is that if your computer crashes your screwed. If you have the XDJ-RX2 or CDJs you don't have rely on a computer. Less things to bring.
True, but if you use Rekordbox DJ dvs you do have the run the same risk as a serato or traktor user
djTLMtv true but with rekord box you have the option of using a computer or not. With Serato you have to use a computer because it's software based. Rekord box just has wayyyy more flexibility.
Because you have never seen a DJ rock up with a USB that is D.O.A.??
We all use digital data and have to use it smart or it will be flakey, a usb failing is more likely than a laptop failing if it is a strictly DJ laptop.
Ben Noll well actually the flash drive is solid state. The computer works harder for processing speeds that vary. Bring the computer as back up.
actually flash drives can fail, get corrupt, just stop working, etc etc.
Having a back up should just be part of your work flow, and if you have a USB issue you are toast. if my laptop fails, i have just prepped USBs and an aux with my phone plugged in ready to rock and roll.
i have saved many USB only DJs because they thought 2 USBs and headphones is all you need.
I love pioneer gear that all Ive ever played on even in my Traktor days, RKBOX is my choice now and I do like it beat grid could be a little better but its growing fast, I recently brought the DDJ 1000 controller and its a nice well put together controller but you must understand the design to really appreciate it, if you are into software effects and really love watching the computer I really think theres better controllers SX2 AND RX offers more of a Rekordbox template layout for the software, the bigger jogs thats really the main selling point on the 1000 the on board effects are nice but can be a little misuderstood on the parameter side if you never used a independent mixer,But I wound never switch software just to use any particular controller especially a controller its always something new waiting, Wait a while third parties are working on it, VDJ already mapped out the 1000 knowing Serato have the ability to image their BPM and track info as the did on the latest NS6 it wont be long IMO.
Ima keep it 💯 rekordbox is amazing bruh 😎
i hear you fam been on the rekordbox 4 over 2yrs now played on my uncles sound system & was using serato 4 the ist time hated it all my mixing was off & i don't like the layout
@Dj TLM, What are your thoughts about VirtualDj 8? I bought Serato DJ and Virtual DJ but my main Goto software is VDj. Personally, I find it more open to do certain things. But I’d really like to hear your opinion. Thanks for everything, reviews, Q&A, Etc. I’ve so much from your channel, just Keep Up the good work.
cool info Dj TLM.....man i wanna test that 1000 looks so dope
Christian Turntablist it is very nice... my only real complaint would be the absence of the time adjust on the beat effects. & maybe crossfader curve adjust... but my xfader stays locked at its sharpest setting so not really an issue for me.
Still waiting for my test unit
I hope the ddj-1000 will be compatible for serato soon.
Serato is not getting its handheld anymore by papa Pioneer.
@@nodaysoff2005 DDJ-1000 SRT is it
@@courvillesam3585 you won't regret it
@@nodaysoff2005 i think this contrller made for reakordbox and not serato, im using the sb2 dans sb3 with serato since 4 years and now im switching for reakordbox because every venu and club use cdj wwith reakorbox....
Question, how do you properly put your music In Rekordbox? I tried it and it mess up my music in Serato to where the tracks wouldn’t play in Serato smh! Does putting music in Rekordbox means not being able to play it in Serato? I wouldn’t think so but I’m askin, thx in advance
all this being said .... if they release a true standalone with the DDJ1000 layout but the ability to use USBs , a decent center screen, and add the time adjust for $2500 or less within the year.... I’m gonna cry big Crocodile tears for having bought the DDJ1000 lol
Can you export music already scanned to usb from rekordbox? I just have mp3s put on usb normal.. would be helpful if I can do that . I use the rekordbox phone app wifi straight to my cdjs. Might have gigs coming and radio so putting rb to usb would be superb.
DJ😈cranium😈1210😈 you definitely can use the usb instead of your Hard drive as the root drive for your database. If you mean when you Import into rekordbox will rekordbox also move or save the mp3s to your HD? No. You will have to copy them from your USB to your computer and then import them to rekordbox.
Or if you go ahead and use the usb as your root and prepare your hot cues etc as normal and decide you want to move the files to your computer or an external hard drive later you don’t have to redo all your hot cues etc. Rekordbox does offer a way to “relocate” missing files that are in your database but it can’t find. There are several videos demonstrating this already just search locate missing files or moving database in rekordbox
Du Boi thanks bro .🤩🤩🤩
id recomend using a usb/external drive over your Hard drive on computer... seems most djs agreed when I asked that question recently....
I heard that Rekordbox can play videos just like Serato dj video. Problem is serato video is a 32 bit program. Do you know if rekordbox is the same or 64 bit?
DJ TLM can you do a test where you compare Recordbox and Serato DJ's pitch lock? I want to get the DDJ-1000 but I'm scared that the pitch lock on Recordbox won't compare to Serato DJ with the Pitch in time plugin which I have and love.
Yes, I’ll do that
You're the man!!!! I greatly appreciate it :)
Thks 4 the review!!!
Thanks DJ TLM.
I fully agree with you on this. Music is all about you and your own preference and expression. This something that you need to answer yourself since they both great in their own way.
Just wanted to know if the full recordbox do has automix whereby you select a list of music and it plays all the music with sweet transition. Just like vdj does
Hey I've got a question between the Serato DJ (not pro) vs. Rekordbox.
So we have our very first gig coming up and we would like to have HID display whilst playing. Not having Serato DJ Pro, we're unable to do plug and play with the CDJs & DJM Mixers, but i've seen a tutorial online where it's possible to do plug and play with Rekordbox so long as you can switch to performance mode, given you need 3 usb cables and usb ports. Correct me if i'm wrong?
Thanks for the video bro.
Why not own them both?
djseasickbaby I do as knowing both is important to me. I have the numark ns7iii and pioneer ddj1000. both software options offer great features. Though I have really grown to love rekordbox’s abilities. For example, continuous play comes in handy when it calls for it in a short step away or IF needed. Knowing both is a plus.
iam still torn between the two
It's still hard to pick between the 2 come to find out, I can't download the driver for the Ddj-sr for serato on Windows...
Why not?
Just switched to RB 1 week ago with my new xdj rx2.
Not really satisfied!!!
Missing Serato loyalty 😥😥😥
I did switch cause I needed a standalone controller...
Rx2 was the only Pioneer option.
Very good...
Can your record your sets on s9
which controller is good for me ddi sz2 or sx3
j3onthebeatz srt 1000
Please tell me what kind of specs do i need to have in my laptop for using rekordbox in high quality without having any issues with master tempo bad qualities or any other problem!
No specs for reckord box you can use windows 10 or a mac
How about serato vs traktor?
Serato and Traktor do have a different look and feel. That’s the first thing. I felt more comfortable with the serato layout, but I will be giving traktor another go to get more familiar with it.
After that it’s about the features. What do you need? For instance: I like the video option and Traktor doesn’t have that.
can you please tell me why when i use the keylock feature in serato my songs sounds like a scratch record?
Please define what a scratch record sounds like so ai understand what you mean.
Second question: ar you using serato scratch live or serato dj?
Third question: if you are using serato dj, are you using it with the pitch n time expansion?
sorry its more like a popping sound.........like this th-cam.com/video/eipTCsDkuf8/w-d-xo.html
happens when the song is playing even without the controller connected .
serato dj pro latest version
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Am DJ matick from Jamaica and I like how DJ tlm talk
Good information peace 💯
Thanks
Should I go for Numark mixtrack pro 3 or should I go for Pioneer DJ DDJ SB2.......
That’s up to you ;) Both work great
How would I set up Serato on your computer to be compatible with the CDJ NXS 2000 that's already running Rekordbox?
If you have the Serato club kit it will work with the djm900. You could either use the serato control signal on cd or flash drive and play it on the CDJs to control Serato, or you can connect the CDJs directly to your laptop and use them with Serato in HID mode
tlm is the freaking man
It doesn't matter.. I'm happy with my Virtual DJ 8 DVS response 😉
I bought DDJ 1000 and I hate the rekordbox. It is so glitchy with countless useless functions.
Its cuz you got a shit laptop boii
tnx for the tips, but rip AVICII
Jad Sleiman
Yeah!!!
R.I.P ACICII
Indeed. Way too young to go
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"Serato or rekordbox?" - Traktor!
Ok cdjs aside. Serato your kind of a dj anything else your not. If your not doing your not a DJ..sorry
I'm not sure if I understand. Are you saying that if someone uses Rekordbox DJ or Traktor or VDJ that they are not a DJ?
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