Recording your DJ mix played through Serato DJ Pro, including tracks sourced from streaming services integrated within the software, is a straightforward process using the built-in recording function.
To record a mix played within Serato DJ Pro, follow these steps:
Recording Your Mix in Serato DJ Pro
Serato DJ Pro provides a dedicated panel for recording your performance. This includes the audio from any tracks loaded into decks, whether they are local files or streamed from supported services like Tidal, SoundCloud Go+, Beatport LINK, or Beatsource LINK.
Here's the step-by-step guide based on the Serato functionality:
- Locate the Recording Panel: Click the REC button within the Serato DJ Pro interface. This action will open the dedicated Recording panel, usually located near the main deck controls or browser area.
- Select the Input Source: In the opened Recording panel, find the "Record input source" drop-down menu. Set this drop-down to Mix. This ensures that Serato records the master output of your entire mix, including both deck audio and any effects or samples.
- Test Your Record Levels: Before starting your full recording, it's crucial to check your audio levels to prevent distortion (clipping). Start playing a loud section of your mix – perhaps a track with prominent bass or a section where multiple elements are playing simultaneously.
- Adjust Input Gain: While the loud section is playing, monitor the record level meter in the Recording panel. If the meter shows red (indicating clipping), adjust the Record input gain control downwards. Aim for the levels to stay primarily in the yellow/green area, only occasionally peaking into the red. This ensures a clean recording without distortion.
Once your input source is set to "Mix" and your levels are properly adjusted, you are ready to click the record button within the Recording panel to start capturing your streaming mix performance.
Quick Steps Summary
Here is a quick summary of the core steps:
| Step | Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Open Panel | Click the REC button. |
Opens the Recording panel. |
| 2. Set Input Source | Set "Record input source" drop-down to Mix. |
Records the main output of your mix. |
| 3. Test Levels | Play a loud part of your mix. | Check for potential clipping. |
| 4. Adjust Gain | Adjust the Record input gain control if needed. |
Prevent distortion by keeping levels below clipping point. |
| 5. Start Recording | Click the Record button in the panel (after setup). | Begin capturing your mix. |
By following these steps, you can reliably record mixes you perform using Serato DJ Pro, regardless of whether the music is from local files or integrated streaming services.
