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Serato Studio 2.0 Beat Production Software

DAW Software with Audio Recording, Beat Slicing, MIDI Sequencing, Effects, Stem Sample Control and Bundled Software - Mac/PC VST2, AU
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Ultimate DAW for Making Beats

There are a lot of really great beat production apps and DAW-style programs out there, and if you're a long-time producer, you've probably come across them. However, beat makers and electronic music artists are often underserved by their DAW software, often spending more time to get set up than actually making new music. That ends now. Serato Studio 2.0’s clean, modern workflow, speaks your language and provides the necessary tools to take your productions to new levels. Not only can you record audio from your interface, but Studio 2.0 allows you to sequence beats, chop and slice samples, arrange tracks, and even add effects. And it’s all intuitive. Plus, your purchase includes a huge selection of sample packs, instruments, and effects. It’s easy to turn an idea into album-quality beat with Serato Studio 2.0.

Note: Serato Studio 2.0 supports VST2 and AU plug-ins. VST3 plug-ins are not supported. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more information.

Arrange and sequence your way

A core part of production and beatmaking is arranging samples and MIDI loops, and Serato Studio handles that in a way that everyone can appreciate. For starters, there's the audio editor, which features everything from automatic key detection to extreme tempo stretching courtesy of Serato's acclaimed Pitch 'n Time algorithm. Sequencing options include both classic step sequencing and a more modern piano roll, complete with in-key modes that make it impossible to play the wrong notes. You can arrange your clips into scenes, arrange your scenes in the Song View panel, and polish the end result in the mixer. It's all extremely straightforward. The recording function also gives you the option of recording instruments, vocals, and any audio source directly into Serato Studio.

Uparalleled sampling potential with Serato Stems

Serato tells Sweetwater that the new Stems feature is the biggest advancement in sampling since the first digital sampler hit the market. With the touch of a button, an advanced machine-learning algorithm separates an audio sample into any combination of four unique tracks — a cappella, melody, baseline, and drums. From here, you can layer, chop, flip, or mute each track as you please for complete control over your mix. Add in Serato's “Pitch ’n Time” technology, and you get even more creative flexibility. For example, you can play a single sample across your whole keyboard or build a custom drum kit from one-shots. Best of all, Serato Stems works impressively in real-time.

Loaded with exciting content

Need some inspiration? Not sure where to start your remix? Just looking for a cool beat? No problem at all. Serato Studio comes absolutely loaded with stimulating content. There are drum kits pre-built for a variety of styles plus a library of over 300 professionally programmed grooves, all kinds of virtual instruments, and loads of loops and samples, all to get you rolling. Of course, Serato Studio supports VST and AU plug-ins, so it's super easy to expand your system too. Speaking of which, bundled with Serato Studio is a collection of plug-ins from iZotope to help you polish up your tracks.

Help yourself get seen with Serato Visualizer

Serato Studio 2.0 also includes Serato Visualizer, a professional video creation tool that will give your music some visual flair. With this free service, you can pair your songs with millions of royalty-free videos, gifs, and photos. Plus, you can even add branding text to grow your profile. Visualizer is the perfect tool for music producers who need to quickly make content for socials, ads, and more. There are truly no limits to what you create — and it’s all free of charge!

Serato Studio Software Features:

  • Beat-production-oriented DAW software designed for music producers and DJs of all skill levels alike
  • Sequence with either the old-school step sequencer or modern piano roll
  • Record instruments, vocals, vinyl records, and more
  • Cut, chop, layer and manipulate audio samples like the pros, and separate audio into stems.
  • Easy beat slicing onboard makes chopping beats simple
  • Includes over 30 core mixing effects plus drum kits, instruments, loops, and samples
  • Over 300 pre-programmed beats onboard for laying down beats and groove ideas fast
  • Play-In-Key mode ensures you stay in key, no matter what you play
  • Pitch’n’Time pitch shifting and beat matching algorithm for extreme tempo stretching or creating never-before-heard instruments of any sample or stem.
  • Auto-Chord generates perfect chords with ease
  • Create stunning visuals for performance and advertising with Serato Visualizer
  • Organize patterns into scenes for quick arrangement editing in the Song View panel
  • Includes iZotope Ozone 9 Elements
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Beat Production
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: VST2, AU
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i3 / Apple M1 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.14 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 10-15264

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Rated 5/5

A professional composing tool

New version 1.7

A professional composing tool for the professional musician, with professional sound and excellent effects. The editing, programming and composing flow of a track makes it a wonderful companion when it comes to getting inspiration and fast music composition results. It uses VSTs of any type and handles them with excellence and very low CPU consumption.

The effects that it already incorporates are of great quality although they can not be edited in depth, but surely it will be able to in next updates. The new version 1.7 incorporates 16 pads per group which makes it fantastically well and the incorporation of the mixer and the automation of each sample in real time make this work tool something incredible.

I can record a drum line, give an independent effect to each sound in the kit and then record automation of panning, equalization filters, etc. all in real time and recorded to perfection and all in seconds.

The final sound is a gem, no clicks or delays of any kind. The project saves and opens very quickly and never loses any sample along the way, very nice Serato!

I can export every Stem in my mix in seconds and then master it separately in any mastering software. Serato is a gem of inspiration, ideas, concepts and fast elaboration of any musical style, but I have found it genius for original electronic music compositions specifically. Thanks to the Serato Studio development team! A phenomenal DAW 2022!

• Audio quality
• Effects
• Pads
• Automatization of each sample
• Workflow
• Inspirational
• Easy to use
• Professional
• A new great mixer :)
• The composition blocks and workflow
• How well handling any professional VST (instruments and effects)
• Low Low CPU resources (Awesome!)
• Inexpensive
• With a lot of room for future updates!
• Export Steams and or entire project
• Project saved always re-call exactly as it was 'saved'
• Never loosing 'samples' or broken sounds
• A gem for Hip-Hop, Funk and or any electronic style
• Wave interface and sample manipulation, as it's best. - Axl M.
Music background: Musician, Producer
Rated 5/5

Simply awesome!!!!

I can't say enough about how fun, fast and simple Serato Studio is to use. Though it is not my main DAW, it's my go to for anything loop based. Don't get me wrong, it's far more then that, that's just what I am mainly using it for but I suggest you try the demo out to see if it fits your needs, then come back to Sweetwater and buy it.
Rated 5/5

Amazing for sample based production

Serato Studio is crazy good for making music using samples, it's way easier than other DAWs I've used. It's got a different workflow from FL, Logic and Live but that's a good thing. They've taken a different approach to music production and have nailed it. I don't think I've ever been able to make music so quick with a DAW before
Rated 5/5

it's My go too Music software

Works great. Amazing workflow and easy to use interface. It's great for getting ideas out quickly.

The Serato team is constantly banging out updates and listening to their customers by adding in requested features.

Very good built in effects and sampler that works similar to Serato Sample. I have been on it since it launched...I switched from Logic and Maschine and I am just using Serato Studio.

Obviously Logic and older DAWS are probably more feature rich...but in terms of workflow and overall fun...it definitely ranks up there, and its growing at a rapid pace
Music background: Drummer
Rated 5/5

crashing might be your video card

I had a problem with the software crashing, i updated my video card to a NVIDIA quarto 4000. it works great. my old video card was just to slow to handle the software.The problem is not the software its your system.
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