Serato Studio is beat-making software for creating beats and custom DJ edits, with a workflow Serato describes as DJ-friendly. Its Sample Deck can sync samples to a project’s BPM and key, chop them, separate stems, and apply time stretching, key shifting, reverse, and effects. Real-time stem separation can split a track into acapella, melody, bassline, and drum parts. The software includes a step sequencer and more than 190 instruments, including bass, keys, synths, pads, percussion, guitars, and orchestral sounds. Studio supports VST3 and Audio Unit plugins, MIDI hardware mapping, Serato DJ crates, and FX plugins. Users can export separate audio files for tracks, mixes, loops, or individual drum pads. Serato Studio runs on macOS and Windows and requires signing in to a Serato.com account. The free mode is limited to four scenes, four decks, and one audio track, with automation disabled. The Subscribe plan is 9.99 USD per month and includes Studio, Serato Sample, and Serato Hex FX; a separate Buy plan is listed at 149.00 USD per month.
Who it is for
Serato Studio may suit producers and DJ users making beats or custom DJ edits. Its sample tools, stem separation, and DJ crate integration are relevant to those workflows.
What is good
- Real-time separation into four stem types.
- More than 190 listed instruments.
- Supports VST3 and Audio Unit plugins.
- Exports tracks, mixes, loops, and drum pads separately.
- Supports MIDI hardware mapping.
What to know first
- Free mode allows one audio track.
- Free mode is limited to four scenes and decks.
- Automation is disabled in free mode.
- A Serato.com account is required.
Verdict
Serato Studio combines sampling, stem separation, instruments, and DJ-focused integrations for beat-making and edits. Review the free-mode restrictions and the listed subscription and Buy plan before choosing an option.
Serato Studio plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio editing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $9.99/mo
