TRAKTOR VS SERATO Comparison By DJ Qbert !!! 

Qbert is such a humble young artist. I respect a humble artist rather than a arrogant star.

"Tractor's like a hundred bucks more" 2020 enters the chat.

Good old days when serato was cheaper than traktor, today traktor still cost 100 dollars meanwhile serato coast let me 300 dollars... Traktor for ever!!!

Passionate responses. Same vibe as vinyl vs CDs. I own both, using a xone 4D as my interface(prev audio8) for traktor and I recently purchased the SL 4(prev SL 3) to aid in running a club. Everyone is using Serato. In the states it is the standard, but thats changing since TSP2 came out and it being known that the rest of the world prefers Traktor is making people think twice. But I sold my SL 3 and payed extra so djs can swap without pulling wires, and that's so invaluable in a live performan

well that settles that pretty much, i guess we can finally move on with our selves and forget this dumb debate. Thanks qbert for given it to us real

2:35 "it's cool too if you want that little effect" that's a nicely politically correct way to put that :)

I trust Qbert because he's one of the most talented scratch DJs on earth. He's also a bit more mature than most of the not so great DJs out there. Most of the not so greats have to boast themselves and talk rubbish to look big. Surprise, that makes you look quite small.

I been a DJ for 20 years, I carried crates of records around and believe me I don't miss it. I can scratch but I never did it much because I was more of a beat mix DJ playing house and dance. I use Traktor Pro with a DDM4000 mixer and an Omni controller and I use the hell out of key lock and sync. When I used records it would take time to beatmix bringing the needle back and forth to time it right and get the mix. Now I can make remixes on the fly with effects and loops.

I have Traktor Scratch Pro and SSL. I use the Rane TTM57sl with SSL. Tractor is alot easier to use, beatmatch, and set cues. Tractor has more to offer for production ans midi mapping. I love SSL to death but I use Traktor now to and im pleased. Tractor for electronic stuff and SSL for hip hop is what I do. For scratching I have a pretty good vinyl collection and the scratchy seal records are the ish. Well, Q, you are the man and will always be remebered as a DJ icon. The master has spoken. Word!

I actually started with MAudio Torq and it did its job for me for a long time, although it has issues its worth the price and their upgrade improved alot. Ive used serato in clubs and do not like its software layout and it lagged. Traktor Scratch Pro has been the way to go. Im all about Native Instruments gear in general

I've been using Torq for about 3 years now, and i have to say when Torq 2.0.3 was released the audio quality increased and the sticker drift is almost a thing of the past, i love the effects and the custom mapping that you can apply to it. My only gripe is the fact that the samples can only be played through one channel and not mixed like Serato, but ive never had a crash caused by the software (old WD hardware was a b***h to vibrations) but overall Torq is a major competitor

I've never used Traktor for timecode but it is a powerful software. I used to use it before I got decks, to mess around and learn on the PC. It has many settings and options, so it can be a bit daunting at first. You also need to spend a bunch of time configuring it properly - turn off autogain, limiter etc etc. I personally bought Serato SL1 (and then upgraded to SL3 when it came out) as I found the Serato Scratch Live software my favourite to use for DVS, back in 2006-2008 anyway. I'm not sure if the issue presented here with Serato still exists on the newest hardware and software versions, but I have my own reasons to avoid using any newer version of the software other than Serato Scratch Live 2.5.0. For preparing and planning your set, Serato DJ Pro is the best, alongside Rekordbox, allowing users to do a 'practice mode' in the free software. However the biggest issue I've ever found with Serato DJ/DJ Pro is one of audio quality. Some people who have compared the signals say that Serato DJ Pro is the best quality, with Scratch Live second and Serato DJ third. However I still think Serato Scratch Live is the best quality for one very simple reason. Try this test: Install Serato DJ (you need to remove Serato DJ Pro or overwrite it to make it work) and try playing a track that dips into the red. Now, I can't evern remember if offline/practice mode even lets you hear the actual sound quality so you may need to have actual hardware or controller that works with all three software to test with. So run a track into 1 or 2 bars of red in SDJ and record your mixer output. You should find that any time you hit even a single red bar internally in the software, your mixer output should have a 'treble tear' noise. A grating scratching sound. Now overwrite your installation with Serato DJ Pro. Try the test again. Notice now the clipping sounds like a 'click pop'. This isn't terrible but it's not good. It sounds kind of like a vinyl pop, but if you pay attention you can tell it's a digital clip 'click'. Now, try loading and doing the same test in Serato Scratch Live. Notice anything different? A warm, analog-ish saturation distortion when you reach into the red. Now, you should avoid the red at all costs, internally and on a mixer. Some people think red=good but red=VERY NOT GOOD. But all the new electronic tracks are mostly mastered with no dynamics, high RMS and constantly peaking around near 0dB. So every single track you load into any version of Serato needs to have its gain reduced, unless it's mastered very gently and with dynamics. Even then you might see a little red light pop. If you were using Serato Scratch Live, that little red light pop once per track for say 100ms or something, won't sound bad at all. On SDJ/SDJP? It will make your set sound crap. Example? I set the first track in this mix to hit the first red bars in Serato DJ Pro, and check out the click pops every few seconds www.mixcloud.com/SubterfugeSeminars/ninja-gaijin-dj-set-at-axed-5-hardcore-25-apr-2019

good job Q !! pretty much what I expected.. I'm using serato, for various reasons, but the most important is, that 99% of the club djs over here use it. so it makes spinning in clubs easier because you can use somebody else's serato box and won't have too change the dvs system all the time. don't know about the US club djs though....

Yo Q, Traktor Scratch Duo (2 deck version of Traktor - same sound quality, same feel) is actually way cheaper than Serato SL1 and half the price of SL3. Nice scratch on the whiteboard!

I've tried traktor scratch duo and compared it to serato and found that during a power down serato would crap out towards the end (gergling sound). they are basically the same, just one offers features the other doesn't. It's all personal preference. If you're going to be a club dj, serato is the way to go as it is the standard installation at most clubs

3:24, man this video is 6 years old and Serato still hasn't fixed that problem. My setup is pretty much all new this year, latest version of Serato, and it still moves away from the sound when I'm holding the record in place.

One Thing people alway ask which is better. But one thing they forgot is the Mixer. Thats plays a big part on how well you scratch too.

Traktor seems to have a better quality sound and more stable hardware/accessories. For a battle DJ the extra $100 for Traktor might change their minds, but Traktor is by far a better product for those with the ears to compare. Thanks for the video, dude. Good work.

I START BY GETTING AN MPK49, 3 -DJ PRO!- LAPTOP STANDS, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT I HAVE AN APC40, THE LAPTOP, AND AN MPD 32. I BUILT A CUSTOM CASE FOR THE MIXER AND TURNTABLES. THE UPPERDECK- FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, AN ST-150, AN LPD8, THE TTM, AN LPD8, AND AN ST-150, AND 2 DICERS RIGHT UNDER THE LPD8'S. THE LOWER DECK-FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, AN APC20, AN MPK MINI, AND AN APC 20, ALL WITH 3 FOUR PORT USB HUBS. AND THE MPD32 CONNECTED TO THE MBOX VIA MIDI. AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT THEY ALL SERVE A PURPOSE!

So the only minor things with Serato are basically software updates, thereby ending the "which is better" argument before it even begins. Pretty sure you'd be able to track down some midi-mappable, 3rd party FX add-ons to use if you want all the extra effects and stuff anyway. If you can, try both and see which you prefer because it's basically down to user interface at this point...

0:47-0:48 I could already tell the difference, Traktor sounds perfect

That's so dope he has a piece of wax with the time coding on one side and then normal vinyl on the other side!

dj q-bert living legend! kool that he didn't sell his soul to serato or traktor so he can give us a uninfluenced opinion.. big!!!

QBert. I'm a turntablist. I have been watching your videos going back to the Shiggar Fraggar show. I still have most of them...all on VHS. I am a REAL fan. I picked up scratching because of you and the Skratch Picklz. I got to be pretty decent at scratching, but a few years ago I had to sell my tables and mixer to pay the bills. I had the newer Technics with the black sparkle finish. Technics as you know stopped making tables just after I did this. Im such a dummy but I did what I had to do. They would be priceless if I still had them today. Anyhow, I still have my records, but am lacking a mixer and a table. I only need 1 table, as I only do scratching, and I can mix in a beat digitally. I thought it might be worth asking if you had a table and a mixer that are decent enough for scratching that you might sell me for a price I can afford. I am not trying to scam you or get something for nothing. I am a genuine far of yours, who has owned and watched over 20 of you earliest and best videos, and have advertised you to all of my friends for over 10 years. I am having a hard time right now, girlfriend just had surgery, and I just lost my job. I can only imagine that joy that being able to scratch again could bring back into my life, but the prices for a table and a mixer have made this impossible for me. I used to used Technics 1200s and 1210s and Vestax 05 pro, 07 pro...These are what I am familiar with, but I would take whatever you have it you think it is decent for scratching. I know you are not a turntable dealer, and that this is not appropriate. But I am desperate to scratch again, and felt it was worth the time to write this. I live in the Bay Area. Warflex

i Think personally i prefer Traktor because of the Virtual layout i can see what I'm doing but also the fact that a lot of superstar DJs use it so if its good for them than i'm happy

I’m not one who urges to “cheat” using sync buttons, but I do feel it can help a DJ’s creative process to let a computer think on an operation simple enough for automation so that a DJ can already be thinking about the next thing… effects, song selection, halfbeats, sfx, loops, etc. With everything a digital DJ has in his/arsenal today, they should NOT have to be hung up on BPMs.

and the winner is..... original old vinyls schoooooooool! fuckin serato and tracktor😄

i was on the fence too, until I saw one of my favorite djs Jazzy Jeff use serato.Very happy with my decision.

Serato and Ableton through The Bridge is what I want right now.

Thanks for this video. It's the best comparison I've seen on the net. I personally prefer Traktor Scratch, which is why I bought it over Serato. It sounds that bit cleaner and the posibilities with regards to effects, samples and loops etc. are endless. I think a lot of Pro DJs go for Serato in the same way that they go for 1200/1210s: it's more established and has proven reliability. As Q says though, they're both great systems to use andeach have their own advantages.

Q-Bert has been around forever but dude still looks the same 20 years ago!

@defcreator i totally agree and people like him arent stealing from the artists cause im sure he owns everything that he has on mps on vinyl as well

I HAVE BEEN DOING TRAKTOR FOR ATLEAST 5 YEARS PLUS- I STARTED WITH 2.0. I HAVE HAD DJ'S ALWAYS LOOKING OVER ME AND ASKING WHY THE HECK I USE TRAKTOR AND NOT THE MORE CONVENIENT SERATO. I SEE THAT THERE IS A MOVEMENT GOING TOWARDS TRAKTOR. ITS THE REAL DEAL!

Love em both...they are both sweet programs. Its about the user

Good vid on comparisons. After having watched one of your other you tube videos, I went out and purchased a Numark DJ controller. Nothing fancy, but I am very curious and interested in what you do. The last time I saw or heard of DJ scratching was when I watched the movie “Breaking” when I was a kid. At 50, it’s kinda late for me to be getting interested in this, or not 😏

I feel there’s a market for “scratch” DJs and beatmatching DJs which are more prominent in the club scenes, in which the only real application for vinyl is a spinback once a track ends. That said, I would love to get a comparison on the BPM engines of four major DJ programs: Serato, Traktor, Virtual DJ, and my favorite (and most underrated) M-Audio Torq.

Dj Qbert .. salute ! Great turntablist.

Its basicly an oversimplified DJ software.You can do the basic stuff with it like beat matching and such but thats about it. Effects and such on for example Traktor Pro is much butter, And you can program it.Traktor also supports almost every midi controllers, dj controllers and so on.With VDJ you got more limited choices. You can save every setting and just one click to get it back if you are doing a live set. Everything is just quality. Ive never used Serato myself so ask someone else about it

@StrosB4Hos Well with the covers on, it's rather tough to figure out. . .the only way was the pitch lock on the M3D. It could be M5's though, I didn't see a silver case under above that cover for tables They aren't M5G's though. . .That's for sure. .

I've watched this so many times I also prefer the interface of Traktor to serato :) xx

I don't do vinyl, but this was fun, useful, and had pretty good and wise advise. cheers.

I love me some fresh vinyl! All these applications are out of my range right now. Maybe someday. Great review and camparison Q!

Very cool! Just found this video and I have always wondered. This was 12 years ago! I wonder if they are still practically the same, or if either has improved over the other? Thanks!

the HI-FI RESAMPLE button on serato was probably off which is why the sound was a little watery. I've never had any problems if HI-FI Resample is on, even at ludacris slow speeds. As for the tapping, everyone has problems say if the bass/noise is vibrating the needle, no matter what interface. PROPS Q!!!!! Anyway vinyl all the way lol!!!

@ALLK1LL3RN0F1LLER, the mixer comes with Traktor 3 LE which is a demo of Traktor Pro, you should get it, the effects in Traktor are awesome, I use them, more then the DDM 4000 effects, also for looping, setting cue points, Traktor is awesome, makes things much easier. People need to understand that Traktor or Serato don't make you a good DJ, just makes it easier. You still need to know what to mix and how. Most haters never DJed, they never lugged crates around.

I CAN START WITH BUYING A LAPTOP WITH 2 VIDEO OUTPUTS TTM57SL,VIDEO SL,2 LPD 8'S, AND 2 42" FLATSCREENS. THEN GET AN MPK49, ABLETON SUITE 8, AND AN APC 40. THEN GET KOMPLETE 8, DUBSTEP WOBBLE, 2 APC20'S, AND AN MPK MINI FOR PERFORMANCES. THEN FOR SAMPLING, AN MBOX, A FEMALE 1/4 TO MALE 1/8 ADAPTER, A 1/4 SPLITTER,AN MPD32, SAMPLA, AND PULSE, OR JUST A ROLAND SP555, BOTH WAYS CONNECT IN THROUGH AUX IN. FOR FX, GET THE KORG KAOSS PAD QUAD.FOR TURNTABLES EITHER THE ST-150'S OR TECHNICS 1200S THEN..

Is there a difference with asolute vs relative? Traktor's signal is higher frequency (2000 vs 1000 hz) so in relative mode should be more detailed. Serato might be better in absolute mode though. It encodes position in a clever way that lets it detect position more quickly.

there is nice one slider in serato setup called treshold. Move that and needle traveling during hitting turntable will gone. by the way serato also has effects :) this is not fairplay test

@LTLfilms Record the timecode sound then cut it out to a vinyl side a and you can put anything on the otherside. I think it can work.

Just buy both and stop fighting, I my self own Traktor and I love it. I might buy Serato just to compare both DVS systems.

Depends on your sound card. If you buy the Box that numark came out with for VDJ i'm sure you will get a better result.

Nice work Q. This helps begginers like me know WtFtoDO :) and what to buy. Keep these reviews coming man. Cheers !

@turje241 exactly, if you set the estimate slider more towards the other side, it wont pick up vibrations and feedback that easily.

Traktor and Serato in the year of 2013 still have cpu and usb powered stability issues. But Serato is still a little bit more stable then Traktor on some issues. Rane has way better response to questions but long wait for updates. Native Instruments responds weeks later but have a flash of updates back to back when they are ready to do so. For Scratch Turntablism,Cdj ,Club Dj's. Serato For Controller,Club,Techno,Dance,Dj's. Traktor. This is based off of my use of both of these products.

Traktor has already copy Serato. But that's why traktor and Serato are that good and that equal ! If you try Serato SL4 VS Traktor A10, I think both are amazing. I use Serato with a Rane TTM56s and it's really cool to use. I really like it. Maybe you prefere traktor because you're a traktor guy. I know I'm a Rane guy ! Another thing : Serato is so simple to use. Just plug in and play ! The best is still vinyl !

I have to say, i started on vinyl and switched over to serato after all record stores in my area went out of business. I've tried traktor scratch duo and compared it to serato and found that during a power down serato would crap out towards the end (gergling sound). they are basically the same, just one offers features the other doesn't. It's all personal preference. If you're going to be a club dj, serato is the way to go as it is the standard installation at most clubs

(Stating the obvious for some) With the whole digital sound issue with serato and other types of time code scratching it would be ideal to rip the original vinyl in to a wave file at 24bit or higher and refresh at 96khz or higher to help eliminate part of the digital sound at slow speeds but hey most people wouldn't notice any way but I prefer buy vinyl but most dub plates are poor quality in sound

I Love To See Both Of Them Vs Virtual Dj

Traktor is the SH*t without the smell!!!!!! Thanks Q for your review

Hello Qbert, I would like to see someone do the following demos if possible:- Numark PT-01 with 7" dvs control vinyl * 2 (one left deck A & one right deck B) With either:- Raiden/Jesse Dean/Stokyo Kutter/Frisk Fader (mounted on top of and connected to the) Novation Audiohub 2*4 Audio Interface Reloop Neon (midi mapped) Virtual DJ 8 Pro Timecode/Cross DJ/Rekordbox DJ DVS Or Swap Audio Interface to:- Denon DS-1 to use with Serato DVS setup NI Traktor Scratch A6 for Traktor Scratch DVS and Traktor Pro setup Or Swap Both Audio Interface and Crossfader to:- Akai AMX for Serato DVS setup NI Traktor Kontrol Z1 for Traktor Pro setup (unless there is a Traktor Scratch DVS work around similar to the way DJ Player Pro works on iOS) Reloop Mixtour for Virtual DJ 8 Pro Timecode/Cross DJ/Rekordbox DJ DVS Add On Controllers (to be midi mapped to work with all of these DJ software programs):- Akai AFX or Reloop Neon for Serato SP6/flip NI Traktor Kontrol D2 for Traktor Pro - FX/Flux/Loops/Hot Cues/Remix Decks/Stems (to be used with a Raiden/Jesse Dean/Stokyo Kutter/Frisk Fader) mounted on top of and connected to the Novation Audiohub 2*4 Audio Interface (and hopefully there is a Traktor Scratch DVS work around similar to the way DJ Player Pro works on iOS) Novation Circuit or Novation Launchpad Mk2 RGB or Novation Launchpad Pro NI Maschine Jam (A-H buttons could be used to toggle channel on/off & the Jam could have buttons midi mapped as switches to change the parameters of what the 8 touch strips control, eg:- deck volume, fx level, etc) Reloop Neon (Serato Official Accessory - Midi Mapped to work the same with the other software) Software Integration:- Ableton Live 9 & Ableton Link Thoughts???

Good vid, I use the TTM57SL, so Serato ScratchLive, but I agree.. I think Traktor emulates vinyl better then Serato

If you get Traktor Scratch in a bundle, awesome, otherwise I'd say that subtle difference isn't worth an extra $100

I think that Serato is the best to scratching and Traktor is the best to mixing. The main difference is very low latency of Serato with Windows PC and old PC. With MAC the differences are not so visible.

I got Traktor Scratch Duo and I love it just make sure you got a good laptop.

If you calibrate the serato one properly then the drift issue will stop. Also if you turn off hi-fi resampling mode and enable the vinyl distortion mode it sounds better at super slow speeds.

I use Ableton Live, so for me Serato was the obvious choice. Ableton Live + Rane Serato = The Bridge. - FX and clip launching from Ableton to Serato - Liveset/Mixtape recording from Serato.to Ableton Traktor works well for live mixing with syncing ability and better FX, not to mention 4 decks, but I needed one of these to work with my DAW Both are solid additions to ones setup, but you will have to decide for yourself. Its not which is better, but which is better for your needs.

he is 2 using technic sl1200s with white covers, and 2 vestax pmc05 mixers...one has a custom white cover and the other is stock. there are 4 retail versions of traktor: 2 software, 2 software+hardware...in duo or pro trim (basically 2 channel or 4 channel). all 4 versions are currently 50% off until December31,2010. the audio8 is a far superior interface versus the rane sl-1 (for serato). @subverbaldj - you can use your ion hardware with a software version of traktor.

WHEN I SAY YOU CAN DJ AND PERFORM YOUR OWN BEATS. I MEAN ABLETON WITH THE APC 40 INSIDE SERATO!!!!NAMEEN

Traktor/Serato on slow 2:15 Traktor is noticeably smoother.

I think Traktor sounded and responded a little better.

3:16 Serato : The KeyLock is on so of course the scratch is gonna sound a little digital ! I'm a huge fan of Qbert but we don't know if Native instrument paid him to say "Traktor is better"

very helpful video but it would have been helpful if you had used a MIDI controller mixer to test the latency of the signal

Yes you need software but that's not where the responsiveness comes from. It's about the timecode tone they use on their vinyl and the algorithm used in their audio interfaces that make a good DVS. Since Q is testing responsiveness here, it's all about the vinyl and audio interface, which you can't pirate.

LUV MY TRAKTOR!!!!!!!!

Traktor 2.6 has been out for a few months now, and the MK2 timecode as well, which is tighter. I think that NI would've realised this by now. Oh yeh, being from europe I do actually prefer Traktor. I think it's the asses in the DJ world, or the ones following larger name DJs whom use certain programmes are the ones saying ________ sucks. I've never used Serato, but I don't think that if you're pretty good, that you'll be able to notice a huge difference. It's personal preference.

Great video. really helped alot with my decision. thanks pimp.

@amb3rgambl3r Check settings make sure latency buffer is set all the way to the left (assuming that your laptop/pc is maxed out on memory, at least 2gb) and or turn on of off the Hi-Fi Sampler box.

defenily traktor is the best for..im a dj/producer about 4 years...im more based on Tech house minimal and electro music...for this style Traktor pro 2 is the best one...serato if more based on scratching...traktor i really good..but i recomand u to use cd-players...not the laptop...but when u dont have a good financiar position...u can use ur laptop...

I've just put Traktor on for a go on the decks and wondered something about this video: What latency and sample rate do you use? Also, briefly, how do you think the feel compares to 'proper' vinyl? I have mine set to 1.5 ms and still think vinyl feels much better. I suppose it doesn't help that the Traktor vinyl -I have the clear ones- is a bit heavier than a proper scratch vinyl.

the best from the best Dj Traktor!!

I personally love Traktor, but its a matter of personal preference. Use what you want to meet your needs (unless its vdj XD).

Still there is digital effect on Serato DJ PRO

I play live with the xone:4D using Traktor Pro on a macbook, so for everything I do, I find Traktor the best. I still have technics decks though, and learnt to beatmix 12 years ago :P We use computers to make music... so why not to play it??

SERATO is more expensive here in the states too…TRACKTOR seems better for the money.

Virtual Dj is pretty Solid. just to be clear though VdJ was the first to Do video. It took what Stanton did with Final scratch to another level. Now I say that to say this Honestly if Jazzy Jeff said tomorrow hey I'm switching to VDj8 everyone would switch. I use all 3 for different reasons and applications so I have no Biased opinion about who is better. I got into serato cause I had to learn it. A lot of clubs was using it so I had to convert.

VDJ is just as PRO LEVEL as tracktor and Serato... and its about to take it to the next level with VDJ 8 about to be launch in a few weeks

@Wondershock i completely agree with you.....I keep trying to tell some of these fools that these programs don't make you a dj....you still have to put time into mixing, scratching, and programming for your audience....you can give anyone serato....but only the talented ones will stick out of the crowd..

Thanks Q-Bert. Good review (of the most important stuff).

I want records like that!! One side Battle Vinyl one side Control Vinyl!! Where can I get those!

@MrPopinjay qouted from xwax site: "These can be picked up as spares for around £10-20 each. Currently, the Scratch Live vinyls are recommended for use with xwax. They have been found to be the best pressing with timecode signal to the edge of the vinyl, and the 1Khz (rather than 2KHz for Traktor) timecode performs better at high speeds, whilst giving perfectly adequate resolution. There may be further developments on this in the future though." :DDDDD it says everything :D

thanks for the comparison Q!

if you're a real dj you don't need to see the beats, you can match it by ear my friend, and you can set serato to normalize the volume on every track, then adjust them accordingly

i definetly agree with traktor , im amazed at how traktor works without an audio 8 dj if you have a xone 2d :) i sold my serato too buy a 2d , kinda wish i got too try out the bridge , i can just send my wave file straight too ableton before i do a final mix anyway :)

Also for the 3:45 'issue' - tapping on a turntable and having the software pick that 'THUD/RUMBLE' (!) up is kind of 'normal', I mean the software is tracking what is happening with the stylus. Is Serato in absolute or relative mode? I mean, do you tap on the chassis when playing real vinyl and not expect it to have the cartridge/stylus pick up those vibrations? The fact Traktor is recognising something wrong is happening and ignoring it 'could' be good. How can it be precise software if it is ignoring movements of the stylus? I hope it is just some smart noise detection routine or something. In the end though the vinyl is just a control surface at this point being DVS and all, so the audio won't change in sound quality. BUT if you are manipulating the record, what if you want to tap the chassis and have the cartridge pop off the record, and have the software actually recognise that? I have seem people slam decks to make the stylus skip on purpose as part of an act/set. So traktor won't let you, but Serato will xD

@MrPopinjay anyway when i bought my sl1 5years before there was not even plans for traktor scratch, just the final scratch 2 option but serato was already out with his product for some more time 2or3 years more i think. the traktor software was always buggy what made my friends changing it to serato rather +there is a free support, free updates and even free music for the serato. at all you have a feeling that you bought something quality

man you save my life! now i know. traktor. i search for some dj doin this experiment (i think first thing to do is scratch fast and long and see what happen) ok. i connect on my store for...1 traktor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@FYICREW Pitch n Time is for keylocked tempo shifting.. by running the record at a slow speed, that is just a straight pitch shift. Given, 16 bits vs 24 bits isn't really fair! Good vid tho.

How hard is it to believe that DJ Qbert is 42 years old?

Torq is a lot more unreliable than the two tested in this video, it crashed during a bboy competition for my friend. And there are rumors about Avid dropping Torq and the Xponent. While these still are rumors, the price of the Xponent dropped to 200$ on Amazon, so it wouldn't surprise me if they turned out to be true. Other than that Torq is a good software, I like the warping. However I definitely wouldn't choose Torq over Serato or Traktor. Hope this has helped!

Denying the usefulness of Traktor and programs like Traktor is like being an artist that refuses to learn digital art; you will forever be stuck in the past. While people fly by you making incredible artwork that advances the edge of art, you will be sitting far in the back of the room. As a scratcher, imo, you can't beat the sound of vinyl. But for mixing music, not using traktor or something similar is just going to hold you back (hint: not every music track exists on vinyl)