Serato Studio with Single Choice of 3 FREE! Plug-Ins or BONUS Student Offer (Download)
Unlock your creative potential with the fastest and most intuitive DAW for beat production. Create album-quality beats easily with Studio's powerful features and discover why it is the best beat maker for producers of all levels.
Features include:
The Fastest Way to Make Music
Get into your creative zone quickly with Studio’s streamlined workflow and leave the technical roadblocks and frustrations behind.
World's Best Sampling Technology
Take your place among chart-topping music producers and use Studio’s renowned built-in sampler to create that next big hit.
Master Key & BPM
Automatically update your song's key with Master Key and adjust the BPM to extremes with world-class Pitch 'n Time stretching.
Channel Mixing Strip
Mix your sounds using the easy-to-use channel mixing strip, with dedicated gain, EQs, filters and more.
Step Sequencer
Get creative with your drum patterns using the intuitive and easy-to-use 808-style step sequencer.
Drum Patterns
Get started faster with over 300 pre-made drum patterns across a range of different genres.
Built-In FX
Tweak your beats using over 30 built-in FX presets to add even more depth to your sounds.
Built-In Sounds & Samples
Studio comes with hundreds of free sounds built-in and new content is released each month for subscribers, including new drum kits, instruments, audio loops, and samples.
Content Library
Easily access your music library with crates, cue points, BPM and key information collated from other Serato products.
Instruments
Choose from a large list of built-in instruments or use your own VST/AU plugins to produce the sounds you love.
Note Sequencer
Record, arrange and manipulate instruments and samples in the intuitive note sequencer.
Auto Chord
Instantly create smooth chords without the need for music theory with Auto-Chord mode.
Play N Key
Turn on 'Play In Key' to ensure the sounds you produce match the rest of your project.
Scenes
Build sections of your songs into 'scenes' for simple song arrangement.
Song View
Arrange your Scenes in the Song View and watch the master waveform as your song grows.
Sampler
Take advantage of the power and functionality of Studio's popular sampler, allowing to you to manipulate your favourite sounds with ease.
Set Endless Slicer
Use the autoset feature to instantly and intuitively slice up your audio file into easy-to-manage pieces.
Audio Tracks
Record from any source (including computer mics, instruments, and vinyl) and add acapellas, samples or even full songs to lift your beats to the next level.
Audio Clips
Drag slices of the Audio Deck down to arrange them easily.
Clip Arrangement
Easily chop up, rearrange, and edit audio clips quickly.
Click Parameters
Change the tempo, key, and direction of a clip slice with just a click.
Color Waveforms
Watch your audio and MIDI sequences play out in Serato's famous color waveforms and, with a quick glance, tell if something has too much bass or treble.
Serato Sounds
Stay inspired with free sound packs containing hundreds of unique instruments, drum kits, and samples from world-class producers, including:
- Lofi Faded Sound Track: For the hazier times in the studio, when the beats are a little more understated. Sit back and plunge into the Lofi Faded sound pack - a curated collection of samples, patterns, instruments and drum kits that are purpose-built for chilled music. Choose dynamic key samples that will glide over the top of your brushed drum beats, soundtracking the days spent sinking further into your studio chair.
- Ocean Sound Pack: We partnered with YouTube-producer phenom Ocean to bring you the sounds that have made him heard across the world. Menacing bass lines delivered with crisp drum samples make this the perfect pack for trap, grime and drill producers. This pack also comes with 8 patterns - offering Ocean’s blueprint for you to build your beats over.
- Reggaeton Sound Pack: This expansion by BPM Create gives you all the sonic tools to craft your next big Latin beat. Infectious Reggaeton and Dembow style drums coupled with tropical keys, layered melodies and catchy vocal hooks round this expansion out. Highly inspired by artists such as Bad Bunny, Tainy and J Balvin, this has the goods you need to produce that next Latin Billboard hit.
- Global Moombahton Sound Pack: We’ve teamed up with BPM Create to curate a Moombahton-inspired sample pack so you can create floor-filling tunes brimming with sharp grooves, heavy-hitting drums, and piercing synth leads. If you’re inspired by artists like Dave Nada, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer, and JSTJR then look no further.
- Juls Sound Pack: Silky arpeggiators to chunky bass instruments - we’re thrilled to present our Serato Studio sound pack with Afrobeat wonderboy, Juls. You’ll receive eight Drum Kits, seven Instruments and 24 Audio Samples for you to sink your teeth into. Plus, there’s three demo projects that you can load up and get some inspiration from. Channel the Juls energy and explore some new terrain.
- Concert Hall Vol. 2 Sound Pack: In the second instalment of our Concert Hall sound pack series, we continue to step back in time. Harness the organic richness of live orchestral instruments, with the natural reverb and echo that would come with being there in the room. With an upright bass, grand piano, flute and string soundscapes, you can compose songs using the full dynamic range of an orchestra.
- Horn Section Vol. 2 Sound Pack: The sequel in our Horn Section series delivers a diverse range of horn samples to accentuate your tracks, whether you make hip hop and trap or house. The pack includes jazz horns, soulful horns, trumpets, flugelhorn, and french horn, including both full compositions and stems to amplify your sound.
- DJ Jazzy Jeff Soul Beatz Sound Pack: Jazzy Jeff is hip hop royalty. We've worked with the Grammy award-winning producer to deliver 'Soul Beatz' - a sound pack full of rich, authentic samples that Jeff processed and resampled himself. You'll find iconic Rhodes pads, Wurlitzer keys samples, and Minimoog bass tones. Through to 909 drum samples that Jeff handpicked himself. It's food for the soul, and now it's at your disposal - only on Serato Studio. Use it wisely.
- Late Night R&B Pack: Sink into the hazy low light of a late-night studio session. The Late Night R&B pack is full of velvety smooth instruments, drum kits and loops for getting that modern R&B sound.For fans of Bryson Tiller or SZA, the lush keys, warm bass tones, and lo-fi drums provide a genuine smoothness for the silkiest of beats. Dive into it.
- Psychedelic Trap Sound Pack: With the help of the experts at Komorebi Audio, we've created this dark and surreal selection of quality samples for trap makers. Channel your psychedelic side with lush, wavy pads, deep 808s, digital keys and synth leads. You'll also get three demo projects to pull apart and get inspired. If you're a fan of Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott or Playboi Carti this one's for you.
- Chords and Melodies Sound Pack: Chords and melodies are the soul of a song - and the hardest part to nail sometimes. So we’re providing you with 30 MIDI patterns to load into Serato Studio and be on your way. You can use them as they are, or tweak to your liking. Get 30 chord progressions and melodies across multiple genres including EDM, hip-hop, R&B, house, afrobeats and dancehall. Go forth and create.
- Neo Synth Sound Pack: Oozing with rich 80s nostalgia, Neo Synth by Melodics is stacked with warm pads, lush bass, reverb guitars, electric FM piano, and more. You'll find the perfect samples for adding chord progressions, textures and depth to your mid-range, and glistening topline hooks. Plus the perfect percussion accompaniment with loops and one shots to build with. Tie a ribbon to your beat and download now.
- Trap Starter Pack: With the likes of Travis Scott and Young Thug taking over the charts, trap has become one of the hardest hitting hip hop sub-genres. This pack is full of menacing key top lines and big 808s, through to snappy drums and textures. It’s perfect for creating beats that are full of energy and make you want to turn up. Have at it.
- And Much, Much More!
BONUS! Includes your choice of One of Three Capsule Audio Plug-Ins:
- Polychrome: Polychrome from Capsule Audio is a dynamic virtual instrument that offers an ideal blend of classic and modern synthesis with over 70 presets what will add color to your productions. Including plucks, pads, bells, and keys, suited for both classic and modern electronic music production. Polychrome delivers a unique and authentic synth experience, which has been crafted using both vintage gear and Capsule Audio's virtual analog sound engine. The Capsule plug-in automatically adjusts its interface with custom tools for tweaking and adjusting the library's audio.
- Retro Essentials: The Retro Essentials library from Capsule Audio celebrates hardware and iconic synth sounds from the '80s and '90s that defined those eras. This library enables you to score, produce, and bring back the sounds from those twenty years of distinctive music. Bring the sounds of funk, glam rock, and alien soundscapes to your audio projects, without needing to physically travel back to the past to work with those instruments. The Capsule plug-in automatically adjusts its interface with custom tools for tweaking and adjusting the library's audio.
- Thunderdome: The Thunderdome library from Capsule Audio provides you with braams, risers, impact FX, and dramatic drums to create a futuristic sound for your productions. Use its collection of dense pads, drones, and ambiences to heighten the emotion of virtually any scene. Suitable for film, TV, or a movie trailer, Thunderdome is your go-to tool for increasing the emotional impact of your audio. The Capsule plug-in automatically adjusts its interface with custom tools for tweaking and adjusting the library's audio.
System Requirements:
Mac
- Operating System: mac macOS 13 Ventura macOS 12 Monterey macOS 11 Big Sur macOS 10.15 Catalina
- Processor: Apple: M1, Intel: i3, i5, i7, i9
- RAM: 4 GB
- Hard drive space: 5 GB
- Additional Requirements: Screen Resolution 1280 x 720
Windows
- Operating System: windows Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: AMD: Ryzen, Intel: i3, i5, i7, i9
- RAM: 4 GB
- Hard drive space: 5 GB
- Additional Requirements: Screen Resolution 1280 x 720
BONUS! Student Exclusive Offer Get Serato Hex FX for Only $80 - Regularly $99 when Purchased with Serato Studio
Add color, energy, and movement to every track with a full suite of chainable FX—all in one plugin. From subtle tweaks to full-on chaos, the power’s yours.
The Power of the Dial
The Hex Dial unlocks new sonic dimensions, shifting effects independently to create intricate, ever-evolving layers. With every turn, discover unexpected sounds that reshape your mix, revealing rich, hidden textures—just like magic.
- 1. Pick Your Preset: Conjure lo-fi grit to vintage warmth, ethereal echoes to electrifying modulation—choose the preset that sets the perfect tone for your sound.
- 2. Dial in the Magic: Warp each effect parameter from a single control and feel your sound evolve instantly.
- 3. Fine-Tune It: Fine-tune each effect with pinpoint precision until your track lands exactly where you want it.
The Power is In Your Hands
Experience complete control—weave rich soundscapes, conjure transformative effect chains, and modify every element on every sound.
NEW! Features include:
- Preset Macro Editor: Customize how each effect and parameter in your chain responds to the Hex Dial—dial in unique sounds and program powerful automations with ease.
- Every Effect You Can Think Of: Conjure gritty textures, vibrant tones, and spellbinding modulation. Bend time, shape reflections—every effect you could dream of, all in one powerful plugin.
- The Best Sound, Period: The best FX processing in the game. Pro-level sound for every track, every time. Unlock new textures, fuel your creativity, and keep your flow going strong—all with effortless control.
- Customize Every Element: Dial in every FX parameter with precision, rearrange chains, and sculpt custom presets to craft your signature sound.
- Presets from the Pros: Fast track your way to pro-sounding tracks with exclusive access to signature presets from industry legends like Guy Lawrence (Disclosure), Lord Finesse, DECAP, Amber Navran (Moonchild), Jake One, Dibia$e, DuckGirl, Kaelin Ellis, Oh Gosh Leotus, and Leonard Charles.
- Make Your Beats Move: Turn up the energy with Performance FX. Jam, trigger, and tweak effects like Halftime and Rollout in real time to give your beats that dynamic and live movement.
FX Categories: Sounds for Every Occasion
- Bit Crushers: Revive iconic distortion and retro texture inspired by the SP-1200 and Commodore Amiga, with authentic bit rates, sampling, jitter, drive, and filter control.
- Repeaters & Brakers: From gritty lo-fi stops to classic turntable FX, including Serato’s legendary Rollout. Features brake level, rate, curve, echo, spin, direction, and beat trigger control.
- Compression: Get smooth control with the Clean Compressor, or crank up the grit and punch with the Hex Compressor for hard-hitting, dirty distortion.
- Delays: From classic Tape Delay with pitch-sliding echoes and warm saturation to Ping Pong Delay for dynamic stereo effects, or Reverse Delay for unique, backward echoes.
- Distortion: Asymmetric Drive moves from smooth warmth to chaotic distortion, Nasty Distortion adds raw power, and Smooth Drive delivers rich fuzz. Adjust with band control.
- Filters: Combo Filter with flexible LFO and drive, Drive Filter for synth-style overdrive, and the standout Infinity Filter with endless sweeping peaks for evolving, dramatic soundscapes.
- Lo-Fi: Recreate the nostalgic sounds of off-center vinyl or dusty cassettes—complete with all the warp, wow, flutter, hiss, and soul of vintage hardware.
- Modulation: Rich choruses, sweeping flangers, and swirling phasers to the standout Infinity Flanger, delivering endless, seamless flanging that rises or falls infinitely for unmatched depth.
- Reverbs: Shape immersive soundscapes with Inverse, Pitch, Spring and Plate Reverbs. From warped, reversed ambience to tonal richness and endless depth.
- Saturation: Add warmth and texture with Tape and Warm Saturations. From the rich, analog-inspired color of tape to the lush warmth of the SP404 effect, these tools drench your sound in character and depth.
- Shapers: Dynamic modulation FX to shape your sound’s rhythm and stereo depth, from auto-panning and pumping to vintage tremolo warmth.
- Time Stretch: Warp time with Half Time and Retro Stretch. From slowed, chopped grooves to bold, retro time-dilation, these effects bring unique character and nostalgia to your tracks.
Compatibility:
- Supported Formats: VST3, Audio Units (AU), and AAX (Native).
- Supported DAWs: Officially tested with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, ProTools, Maschine, and Serato Studio.
- Usage: It functions as a virtual multi-effects rack for both studio production and live performance, supporting automation and MIDI control.
- System Requirements: Compatible with recent macOS (13 Ventura and later) and Windows systems, though not supported on ARM-based Windows computers
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