Serato Studio

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Score8.2

Rank#16 of 130

From$9.99/mo

Free planYes

Free trialYes

Runs onmacOS, Windows

Summary

Serato Studio is beat-making software for producers creating beats and custom DJ edits, with a workflow designed for DJ users. Its Sample Deck can sync samples to a project’s BPM and key, separate stems, chop samples, and apply time stretching, key shifting, reverse, and effects. It can also separate acapella, melody, bassline, and drum stems from a track in real time. A step sequencer and more than 190 instruments cover 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. Audio exports can be split into files for each track, the mix, loops, or individual drum pads. It runs on macOS and Windows and requires a Serato.com account. The free mode allows one audio track, four decks, and four scenes, with automation disabled. Subscribe costs $9.99 USD per month; the separate Buy plan is listed at $149.00 USD per month.

Who it is for

It suits producers and DJ users who want to make beats or custom edits, especially those working with samples, stems, and MIDI hardware. The free mode may suit users who can work within its track, deck, scene, and automation limits.

What is good

Syncs samples to project BPM and key
Separates four stem types in real time
Includes more than 190 instruments
Exports tracks, mixes, loops, or drum pads separately

What to know first

Free mode allows one audio track
Free mode limits projects to four scenes and decks
Automation is disabled in free mode
Requires a Serato.com account

Verdict

Serato Studio brings sampling, stem separation, sequencing, instruments, and DJ-focused integrations into one beat-making tool. Check the free-mode limits and paid plan terms against the way you plan to work.

Serato Studio plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Feature-limited Studio · selected sound packs · 1 audio track · 4 decks · 4 scenes · limited recording serato.com · 30 Sept 2026

Buy $149/mo Unlimited audio tracks · Unlimited decks · 32 scenes serato.com · 20 Sept 2026

Subscribe $9.99/mo Producer Suite: Serato Studio, Serato Sample, Serato Hex FX · all sound packs · cancel anytime · unlimited recording, audio tracks and decks · 32 scenes serato.com · 30 Sept 2026

Buy $149 once Serato Studio · all sound packs · unlimited recording, audio tracks and decks · 32 scenes serato.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on audio editing software

Free plan: Yesserato.com
Paid from: $9.99/moserato.com

Facts

Purpose: Serato Studio is beat-making software for creating album-quality beats and custom DJ edits.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Sampling: Its Sample Deck can sync samples to project BPM and key, separate stems, chop samples and apply time stretching, key shifting, reverse and effects.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Stem separation: Studio can separate acapella, melody, bassline and drum stems from a track in real time.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Drums and instruments: The product page lists a step sequencer and more than 190 instruments, including bass, keys, synths, pads, percussion, guitars and orchestral sounds.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Plugins and exports: Studio supports VST3 and Audio Unit effects and instrument plugins and can export each track, mix, loop or individual drum pad as separate audio files.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations: Studio integrates with Serato DJ crates and FX plugins and supports MIDI hardware mapping; the downloads page also lists native control for AlphaTheta SLAB.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platforms: Serato describes Studio as a desktop application, and its current downloads page offers Mac and Windows installers.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Free trial: The full-functionality trial lasts 14 days, starts when activated in the application, and does not require a credit card.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Free mode limits: Free mode is limited to four scenes, four decks and one audio track, and automation is disabled.support.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Account requirement: Using Studio requires signing in to a Serato.com account.support.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: Serato lists 24/7 support with the subscription plan, and its Studio support section offers help requests and product guides.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy and security: Serato says it uses security technologies and procedures, stores personal information on systems with limited access in controlled facilities, and encrypts data in transit using TLS or SSL.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users: Serato describes Studio as beat-making software with a DJ-friendly workflow for producers and users making DJ edits.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company history: Serato says it launched its first product in 1999 and released Serato Studio in June 2019.serato.com · 30 Sept 2026