BeatMaker 3
5.9#25 in beat making software$24.99 one-timeiOS
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Serato Studio
6.9#2 in beat making softwareFrom $9.99 a monthFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | BeatMaker 3 | Serato Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1999 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The product supports Audio Unit V3, Inter-App Audio, Audiobus 3, and Ableton Link. | Studio integrates with Serato DJ crates and FX plugins and supports MIDI hardware mapping; the downloads page also lists native control for AlphaTheta SLAB. |
| Sampling | The sampler supports 128 banks of 128 pads, live recording and chopping, resampling, modulation, and layering. | Its Sample Deck can sync samples to project BPM and key, separate stems, chop samples and apply time stretching, key shifting, reverse and effects. |
| Support | The maker links to online documentation, support, and a PDF manual. | Serato lists 24/7 support with the subscription plan, and its Studio support section offers help requests and product guides. |
BeatMaker 3 plans
- BeatMaker 3$24.99, paid once
Serato Studio plans
- FreeFree
- Subscribe$9.99 a month
- Buy$149, paid once
Pick BeatMaker 3 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Serato Studio if…
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.