The BEST WAY To Add New Music To SERATO DJ PRO!!!

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@xtremebassist777 Год назад

This is huge, thank you so much!!

@DJKrowbarKE 2 года назад

I like the idea... You touched the intro of it. A South African DJ did a much more detailed tutorial on this and even showed how it can work with your HardDrive and Crates. Just noticed you linked his video on the bio. 👊🏾

@PDot 2 года назад

Such a great feature more people need to know about!

@anesamilic145 Год назад

BRO I LOVE U !! U HELPED ME SO MUCH WOW !! THANK U THANL U❤️

@andnegr 2 года назад

Very cool and smart suggestion!

@PDot 2 года назад

Learning about this has really sped up my process!

@gekhond 2 года назад

here's the problem with this approach: your actual files must remain in your downloads folder, otherwise you run the risk of a bunch of dead links in Serato when you have to move them later. One alternative may be to move the "auto-import alias" into the folder where you keep all of your music anyway, and then set Chrome up to download into that same folder. So your downloaded files don't go to Downloads, but to that folder instead, and are imported automatically. It may still cause trouble if you want to move files to the proper subdirectories later on (e.g. organized by artist), if you don't want all files indiscriminately in 1 big directory.

@PDot 2 года назад

Sorry if there was any confusion in my video. I definitely DO NOT leave any music in my downloads folder. As soon as the songs are done downloading them, I move them into the proper folders where I keep my music. Those are the folders that I have aliases for inside of the auto import folder.

@gekhond 2 года назад

@@PDot That makes a lot of sense. Thanks so much for the clarification. I will definitely do this from now, it'll save me a LOT of time.

@PDot 2 года назад

@@gekhond Glad to help!

@selectorerwin1don12 2 года назад

exactly this aint make no sensevl atall cause lets say u uses a secondary music software? i build my folders then import it as crates in that way everything remain same easy access no headache

@gekhond 2 года назад

@@selectorerwin1don12 @PDot is right that you can organize your tracks in the same folders as you always do, right where you want them, and then add the alias (pointing to Serato's auto-import folder) to that location. Serato will automatically import any new tracks that you put there. This doesn't affect any other software. BTW, the way I did it, to reduce the risk of automatic snafus, is that I set the download path of my browser to a folder right next to where I keep my music, e.g. /staging and then when I download music it goes straight there. That gives me the opportunity to organize the files a bit in that folder (put them in subfolders by artist or genre etc). Then I manually drag the downloaded tracks (or folders ) into my main /djmusic folder, where I also keep the Serato auto-import alias. Next time I start Serato, boom!, tracks are automatically imported. Super efficient, super easy, and safe. Thanks again for the great video @PDot!

@JODIEFLEXAS Год назад

You're bad ass bro Appreciate you

@coolhandlex 2 года назад

This is dope! Good tip!

@PDot 2 года назад

Thank you for watching, hope it's helpful!

@gillocolonna Год назад

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thanks bro!

@leithkanon Месяц назад

thank you 🥰

@nickcobley 2 года назад

Hey Pdot Great video, How was has this never been talked out b4! I've been with serato since the SL1 and scratch live days and in all those years have never come across this . I too follow the same path of getting the track, moving it to various folder in my windows library and then dragging into serato to corrisponding crate . A process that I'm just so used to , but now am de gonna try this "hack" can't wait to try it. Thanks again

@PDot 2 года назад

Glad you found this helpful!

@zendygarrido6177 2 года назад

This is huge!

@PDot 2 года назад

I’m really surprised this feature isn’t talked about as much!

@zendygarrido6177 2 года назад

@@PDot i have been holding off on doing a master reset on qll my comouters because i do not want to deal with re doing my playlists. This will make me do it and do it right

@rockvibes1479 4 месяца назад

Thanks dude

@PDot 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@djkirk2854 2 года назад

I have a specific folder for music which is on an external HDD will this process work the same and if so is it the same steps?

@jojorilu 2 года назад

@pdot My problem is that i have all my folders fixed by genres and those mimic my crates in Serato. But since i download the songs i could use this just to get going but eventually y will have mot move all my downloaded songs to the folders. But since i have so many different edits, i have them separated in different moods and genres and that's a lot. So if i download like 30 new songs i want to have the in one place to play with but if i move them then their will be scattered around. Any good tips on how to do it differently?

@Zle_blacklightning 4 месяца назад

Beatsource for life

@PDot 4 месяца назад

It's definitely a GREAT service!

@djrsi01 Год назад

Before creating creats in Serato, where do you keep your music folders inside Music on your mac ?

@jojorilu 2 года назад

@pdot another questions does the aliaswork for all subfolders? I have all my music in one folder and then a bunch of subfolders. Will it auto import everything withing the folder or do I have to make aliases to all my folders?

@DJAntenna 2 года назад

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

@PDot 2 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@gregjonesdfw Год назад

Thanks for tip! Why isn't my genre and year not being uploaded from Tidal? Any suggestions?

@richardchasejr.2430 3 месяца назад

Thank you but if I did what you said for windows version when I exit or done with serato will my music be deleted?

@bigbearded8434 2 года назад

To clarify, once it’s analyzed by serato, can we move the file from the auto import folder to another folder on my hard drive?

@djtweezy06 2 года назад

I just use the Serato Itch Sync. It's free and your folders become crates in serato DJ pro. You just point it to your main music folder and the to you serato library folder

@PDot 2 года назад

Thanks for the info, I'll look into that!

@roderickparkman2398 2 месяца назад

Serato file handling compared to Traktor is like driving a toy bus compared to a real one. With Traktor I can move a file to a folder and import it, Bosh its done. With Serato I have to move it to a folder, go into Serato make a 'FILE' folder (otherwise using 'FILEs' Doesn't show that you played the track and is really small text. Also it is horizontal not vertical which is a right pain.) , then drag it into that folder, Then if I want it in a Crate say "RnB" then drag it into that one. Oh and then analyse it. I HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS IS MY ONE AND BIGGEST REGET CHANGING TO SERATO. If anyone has any idea how to get the file folder bigger and in a style more like create let me know.

@silksluxury_boutique2170 2 года назад

Can this method work with your music on external hard drive

@InTrevWeTrust Год назад

Where exactly do you get all of your music from though?

@tyrantmusic4187 2 месяца назад

I converted my music to mp3 via RU-vid converter, they are now on my desktop in 1 big folder... Can i just dragged all tunes onto serato?. Also can my numark ddj mixer work of serato

@LOSDESACATAOS 2 года назад

nice bro thank you. what about subcrate files ?

@michaelquirozakamqbeatz7737 Год назад

What about saving it to your hard drive?

@edwardporter9784 2 года назад

How do I create a download alias file in Windows? Need your help asap.

@samparker360 Год назад

And does it will it kind of mess up the process of download it even if you put it together already and stuff like that

@djkirk2854 11 месяцев назад

I like the video, however, it did not work for me. First all my music is on an external HDD and I have two folder of serato one is a backup and the other is serato. The auto import folder only exist on my internal HDD, so I copied it and placed in the same directory on my external HDD. When I followed your steps and download a song it did not show up at all. Am I missing a step or is it because my my music folder is on my external drive. Any suggesting would help

@djkirk2854 Год назад

Music on an external hdd does this work the same

@DeeJayNiqco-RXL Год назад

Worked first time with folder Alia’s but stopped syncing. I keep closing serato but still not syncing

@jandebrucker8201 Месяц назад

How do you input full playlists

@allandenola5968 2 года назад

Hi great video - i use platinum notes to fix my songs first . So that might not work for me? But when I’m at a gig and i download a song it would work great ? What are your thoughts

@PDot 2 года назад

I would just add the files after you run them through PN.

@ppompilus 4 месяца назад

I was wondering why i couldn't fine my new tracks... the first time i added music was added... but the following new tracks weren't unless i added them directly... now i know... rekordbox has a different system in place...

@DPRINCEJ 2 года назад

Tried this but look like after download is complete, i cant simply search for the new song within my Serato search feature. i have to completely shot down and then reopen serato for it to be searchable. is that your experience?

@djALLWAYS Год назад

I'm having the same problem

@gillsotu 2 года назад

Looking for an alternative to using iTunes for initially storing my tracks. I liked that before because I could get to it easy when using different platforms (serato, rekordbox, etc…) but now I HATE the new interface. Suggestions? Someplace I can still create folders outside of serato in case it ever crashes I don’t have to go through tons of music…

@PDot 2 года назад

I'm on the same boat! The new Apple Music app is HORRIBLE to use for DJs. It feels so limiting, it's a chore just to search for a track! In the mean time I've just been using smart crates inside of Serato until I find another alternative to iTunes that I really enjoy using. But once I do, I'll be sure to cover it!

@allandenola5968 2 года назад

@@PDot yes iTunes really sucks - i hate it and wish someone would come out with something soon! I try not to even purchase songs from them anymore- i use amazon and beatsource

@djrobgons2112 Год назад

I’ve noticed it’s added, only after you close then re-open Serato

@djx-ray-d Год назад

I need help because when I click on Serato, I don't see Auto imports

@buyanaabuyanaa Год назад

For once, the software is actually really useful

@terryrobinson1215 2 года назад

Could you save a song to a playlist and make it playable while using the program without closing it. When I'm playing at a party I might a special request so I'll use my phone to add the song to my playlist but I don't know how to make it instantly add to my playlist to play it.

@PDot 2 года назад

If you are using a streaming service like Tidal or Beatsource you could just log out/login after adding the song to the playlist on your phone. It should add when your playlists open back up.

@JeremyDahl 2 года назад

So if I create a shortcut of my music library folder and put it in the auto import folder it will auto add it, for windows.

@JeremyDahl 2 года назад

Does it do sub folders too?

@PDot 2 года назад

Yes this should work!

@PDot 2 года назад

Not sure but I will test it!

@JeremyDahl 2 года назад

@@PDot thanks brother! I will test it tomorrow probably, and give my results in chat, too. I have to gig tonight, and don't wanna harass the software gods before a set

@samsamani7 Год назад

Great Feature but the issue is that if I had to download on the fly (when a client makes a request while I am djing and I download using iTunes etc), the track(s) downloaded will not show up in Serato unless I close and re-open which is not possible while I am djing. Any suggestions/ideas? Ty.

@ace277 Год назад

If you use iTunes to manage your music you can uncheck and then recheck the use iTunes setting in settings and it'll show up.

@DjA.Sauce5 2 года назад

Once I download a song it automatically goes into my iTunes and then I just drop it in the proper folder. That’s how I been doing it since 2012. Thanks for info

@PDot 2 года назад

This used to be my process until I lost iTunes on my new laptop. The new Apple Music app needs A LOT of work before I think about using it again.

@DjA.Sauce5 2 года назад

@@PDot wow good to know I’m still rocking my 2012 no issues thank god

@selectorerwin1don12 2 года назад

ppl i suggest u do which suits u best make life easier not everytime someone say jump means u have to

@PDot 2 года назад

I totally agree! Music organization is such a personal topic as differs from DJ to DJ. Just wanted to showcase a cool and fast way of doing it that isn’t talked about so much.

@ceejay882000 2 года назад

What stops Serato from allowing the software to access local folder drives just like VDJ? too much hassle. In serato Personally I download my songs into genres of folders for different years, anytime I update a folder I ll remove old one and drop newly updated version. From VDJ go straight to any folder I want without faffing round updating or dragging and dropping etc!

@PDot 2 года назад

You can do this in Serato as well, there is a full browser in the middle panels that can be accessed at any time.

@ceejay882000 2 года назад

@@PDot thanks good to know it's there. also like the fact that VDJ automatically finds and plays serato crates so anything you create in serato you don't need to bother recreating again in VDJ.

@jambitch 2 года назад

Man this Sh*$ ain't working for me..Did you drag all those Apps in PDot Folder ?? Do I have to make a Folder and drag Apps to it???

@PDot 2 года назад

Sorry for any confusion. I'm not dragging/moving any apps in this video. Here's a quick breakdown: - download music - move music from download folder into folders where you keep your music - create alias/shortcut of that folder - put that alias/shortcut into the auto import folder

@Djelectrox820 2 года назад

nothing about traktor dj pro so unfair

@PDot 2 года назад

Unfortunately I haven't really used Traktor Pro in the last few years, but if there is interest in the content I might have to reinstall it!

@kangaroosekcie 2 года назад

Dude, it takes less time to just drag it into itunes and let itunes auto sort a duplicate. Then you just delete the downloads folder. This is trash.

@PDot 2 года назад

While it is fast to let iTunes handle it, there are A LOT of DJs that use Serato that do not like using iTunes. Also after the update to Apple Music, the interface isn't very friendly for DJs and takes extra time every time you launch Serato DJ.

@joachimjohann873 2 года назад

thanks for your videos!...@ serato team :why not having a dedicated option like in TRAKTOR...

@PDot 2 года назад

I’d like to see it in the option window to make it easier to use as well!

@Spinweezy 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for the tip, P. It's a priceless lesson that I plan to use IMMEDIATELY !! Thanks again, P...and say what's up to Miles for me 😀...PEACE !!! Oh...one more thing. Is there any way that you can send me the MOST recent and updated way to set up my Serato DVS ?? I find the current Serato instructions to be a MAJOR learning curve that I have yet to successfully overcome. I'm even willing to hook you up with a CashApp donation to speed up the process if you'd like. HOLLA @ ME...PEACE !!!

@PDot 2 года назад

What hardware are you trying to use Serato DVS with?

@Spinweezy 2 года назад

@@PDot Pioneer XDJ-XZ