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Serato

DJ and music production software

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Serato develops DJ software and music production tools for mixing, sampling, beat making, and audio effects. The company has been releasing products since 1999, beginning with Pitch ’n Time time-stretching and pitch-shifting technology.

Its DJ lineup includes Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite, with integrations for Spotify and Apple Music, Stems track separation, and support for DJ hardware such as controllers and the SLAB. Production tools include Serato Studio for beat making, Serato Sample for chopping and time-stretching samples, Hex FX as a multi-effects plugin, and Pitch ’n Time. A Serato DJ 5.0 beta introduces Lucid Beatgrids.

Serato DJ Pro is available through a subscription or a one-time purchase, with a DJ Suite edition that bundles expansions such as FX, Pitch ’n Time DJ, DVS, Video, Flip, Play, DJ Club Kit, and Serato Studio. Serato DJ Lite is available as a free download, and a free trial of DJ Pro is offered. Sample, Hex FX, and Studio are available together under a monthly subscription.

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