Any updated comparisons between Traktor/Serato?
Can you guys recommend any websites with recent OBJECTIVE comparisons between the new versions of Traktor Pro, Traktor Duo, and Serato? I’m talking about full on comparisons, not just brief descriptions.
Many people are just getting into controlling their music w/vinyl and/or midi, or are (like me) contemplating an upgrade in the near future, and I can’t seem to find something that isn’t a “fanboy” site.
Any help would be appreciated.
You found it !
This is the best non “that word” ( I can’t even stand to say it) site there is. Most of the folks here can probably answer this question for ya.
Let’s see…
What type of music do you want to play?
What type of environment are you trying to play in ? (one place?? travelling around ?)
What equipment do you already have or know?
What’s your technical level ? computers..audio..midi..djing?
These are some discussion starters to get you on your way to getting the right system.
After that..you start to think…DVS or MIDI or some combo of the two.
I began my non-traditional vinyl Djing life as a very happy SSL user, but now I’m a very happy Taktor Pro user. I look forward to seeing that old familiar SSL interface on my computer again someday, maybe as a way to listen to the radio or tv and fool around with the live feed.
Both are really good. Sorry If I didn’t exactly anser your question about comparisons. I thought maybe that would be getting ahead of ourselves.
I have a friend who’s been making a living with Serato for about 3 years now, never seen Traktor. I demoed it for him last night, and his impressions were:
Pros: Great effects, allows for four decks, timecode control is just as responsive, and it plays nicely with Mixed In Key (Traktor has a dedicated Key field).
Cons: Interface is bit cluttered, waveforms are not as informative, and the Traktor timecode can be way loud/annoying if you’re in a bedroom setting.
Thanks for the replies…I know about this place pretty well, and traktor is the tool of choice here (because of the midi stuff from vestax) but don’t get too many comparisons of Serato here.
Would like to see a comparison of the latest features on both.
Thanks again.
For me one of the most intriguing upcoming features for Traktor will be the ability to beatgrid music with fluctuating bpms (aka human drummers). This will open up a ton of new mixing possibilities.
On the flipside Serato has partnered up with Ableton which could present any number of cool developments.
As far as customer services goes, Serato wins hands down. For this last software update they released 3 beta versions and 4 release candidates before making the 1.9 update available. They ensure that their software is completely stable before releasing it. They also have been building and developing the same software since the day they started (no extreme changes in workflow/gui). The same can’t be said for NI in either case.
I dont like SSL. The interface is downright ugly and doesnt make sense to me. Im actually in love with the virtual DJ interface its super clean I love it, but its very limited. I find that Traktor Pro is the happy medium between looks and function. I wish my laptop had a higher res so I could really take advantage of spinning on 4 decks, although I could just assign a key for turning on the browser, as a matter of fact I will, thinking while typing for the win! So yeah my vote Traktor + Ableton…
As far as interfaces go Traktor Pro is my favorite.
I really like how easy it is to set cues in Serato though.
Personally, I don’t know of any really objective reviews, but I’m sure Remix Magazine, or DJMag, or Skratchworx has something.
Realise, in my mind, the majority of the difference you’ll find is in the workflow and GUI. That’s a completely personal thing. Now that Serato has started implementing more MIDI and effects into their warez, and updated their soundcard, the comparisons are differences are getting more personal, in my opinion.
But I’m sure there are some things Google can find you 
Huh?? I’m a user of both programs and have given him several points to consider when comparing the two.
Yeah, wasn’t really directed at you. It’s early and I’m tired. Meh
No worries.
Oh ok. No problem
Utter rubbish. Ive seen Serato crash plenty of times.
My mate is a long time user of Serato and a hugely respected DJ on the underground scene in London and his Beta crashed twice in a nite and he just said “Its Beta what do you expect”
I was in Paris 2 weeks ago and the DJ at Batofar had a 5 minute gap in his set whilst he was franticly trying to get his Serato restarted after a crash.
Im certainly not gonna claim that im not biased OF COURSE I AM i use Traktor BUT i really like Serato cus im from a traditional vinyl background.
There i said it I LIKE SERATO.
But all this i read about Serato being more stable is nonesense.
Ive used Traktor for 5 years playing between 3 to 6 gigs every week of every year and in all that time ive had had 3 crashes , 2 due to corrupt mp3s and one whilst making a set and accidently moving a huge playlist.
Getting objective opinions on Serato and Traktor is always gonna be a very hard task whilst people arent prepared to be totally honest.
Macs are better than PCs because it shows that I have more money and care about my ravishing good looks.
Cant argue with that. He is good looking.
But what about Traktor and Serato ?
Traktor is better because Chilly has nice hair.
We done here then yeah.