Softpedia >Windows >Multimedia >Audio >Audio Mixers/Synthesizers >Serato Studio >  Changelog

Serato Studio Changelog

What's new in Serato Studio 2.2.0

Apr 23, 2024
  • New Song View Features:
  • Deck MIDI information now displays in Scene Clips.
  • Scene Clips can now be resized, truncated and split by ; Dragging the Clip start/end points, Right-clicking and selecting 'Split to New Clip' (or CMND + E), or Dragging Clips on top of each other.
  • Song View can be zoomed with the Mac Trackpad 'pinch' gesture or by holding the CMND key and using a mouse scroll wheel.
  • The Song View anchor can now be set at any currently visible Song View Grid position, rather than limited to 1 beat increments.
  • Changes:
  • Fixed an issue where starting arrangement playback part way through a scene doesn't pick up automation.
  • Fixed an issue where when sending a licensing request to a Serato server.
  • Fixed an issue where a logged-in user has a combination of expired and valid licenses, and the license server has a problem, SDJ accidentally deletes the user's licenses.
  • Progress is now displayed when rescanning file information.
  • Audio Clips in Song View are no longer greyed out at very small lengths.
  • Fixed an issue with Error Code #7 on Mac, which prevented some licences from being activated.

New in Serato Studio 2.1.3 (Mar 27, 2024)

  • Recent updates:
  • Album art view
  • Sidechain support for FX plugins
  • Beats and bars in Song View
  • Unlimited FX slots
  • Create a Sample Deck from a clip

New in Serato Studio 2.1.2 (Feb 29, 2024)

  • New Features:
  • Ability to use a Sidechain input on FX plugins that support it.
  • Album art can now be displayed in the library.
  • Changes:
  • Song View Loop is updated for the new grid and timeline.
  • Updated design for all Scene and Audio Clips in Song View.
  • Fixed an issue where the hardware modifiers do not work for all devices.
  • Fixed an issue where copy & pasting a drum pad effect slot with side-chain clears the source when pasted to the same drums deck.
  • Fixed an issue where an empty BPM field in old library display as 0 BPM in new library.

New in Serato Studio 2.1.1 (Jan 31, 2024)

  • VST3 support
  • New hardware support
  • Create default template

New in Serato Studio 2.1.0 (Nov 22, 2023)

  • New Features:
  • Ability to add as many effect slots as needed to any Pad, Deck or Track.
  • Ability to Cut/Copy/Paste and Delete effect slots.
  • Ability to rearrange effect slots by dragging and dropping between.
  • New 'Create Sample Deck from Clip' option appears when right-clicking on an Audio Clip. This will instantly send the selected Audio Clip (from an Audio Track) into a Sample Deck inside the Scene Player to be chopped up and sequenced.
  • Changes:
  • Fixed an issue where 'Save Project As' doesn't open dialog in most recently loaded Project Folder
  • When a project with the same name as another project inside a project folder is saved a notification will show
  • Removed First Use Tour cards with a single card that links out to a video
  • Fixed an issue where turning off Melody or Vocal stems incorrectly removed drums from the start of a drum only loop
  • Fixed an issue where Relocate Lost Files does not mark newly deleted assets as Missing if multiple newly deleted assets could match the same candidate file
  • Fixed an issue where the application could crash when loading a very short file to a deck
  • Fixed an issue where pads triggered in hold mode via keyboard when the Settings window is displaying continue to play when the key is released
  • Fixed an issue where playhead freezes when playing a Drum Deck with no MIDI notes in the sequencer
  • Fixed an issue where undo deleting an Audio Track shows the incorrect FX panel
  • Fixed an issue where when changing Pad FX via Hardware Controller with Multiple Pads selected - all Pads are changing
  • Fixed an issue where dock icon does not appear when installing Serato Studio on Big Sur or later

New in Serato Studio 2.0.7 (Aug 31, 2023)

  • Ability to see where a crate will drop when being re-ordered in the crate list
  • New messaging upon install, for users without AVX hardware on Windows
  • Fixed an issue where the selected state colour is incorrect for User menu options
  • Fixed an issue where loading video assets with audio to the Decks using keyboard shortcuts did not work
  • Fixed an issue where the Master Track BPM can display very specific BPM with 10+ decimal places

New in Serato Studio 2.0.6 (Aug 2, 2023)

  • Recent Updates:
  • Bug fixes
  • Official support for Apple Silicon
  • Stems algorithm update
  • Workflow improvements
  • Memory optimisations
  • The ability to include stem files in 'Save Project with Samples'

New in Serato Studio 2.0.5 (Jul 5, 2023)

  • Studio 2.0.5 is out now with the ability to export loops from song view and export your beats directly to Serato Visualizer.

New in Serato Studio 2.0.4 (Jun 8, 2023)

  • Official support for Apple Silicon
  • Stems algorithm update
  • Workflow improvements
  • Memory optimisations
  • The ability to include stem files in 'Save Project with Samples'

New in Serato Studio 2.0.3 (May 11, 2023)

  • Official support for Apple Silicon
  • Stems algorithm update
  • Workflow improvements
  • Memory optimisations
  • The ability to include stem files in 'Save Project with Samples'

New in Serato Studio 2.0.2 (Mar 29, 2023)

  • Improvement to Serato Stems
  • Fixed an issue where the Serato Studio Name and Logo no longer behave as part of title bar
  • Fixed an issue where it was possible to save a project that contains overlapping clips
  • Fixed a potential crash when undo/redo-ing adding a VST with Automation on Master Track or Audio Tracks
  • Fixed an issue where the bottom FX panel border is missing in full height Song View and Library View
  • Fixed an issue where the Drum, Sample, and Instrument deck pads are the wrong colour
  • Fixed an issue where left FX Unit (for Pads) are not working in Mixer View

New in Serato Studio 2.0.1 (Feb 15, 2023)

  • Stems are prepared whenever ‘Save Project With Samples’ is used
  • Fixed an issue where the FX Sub menu does not display correctly when there is not enough space at the bottom of the screen
  • Fixed an issue where editing a crate name and then clicking the file area doesn't save the edited text changes
  • Fixed an issue where the size of icon in the title bar on the notification were incorrect
  • Fixed an issue where when double clicking to edit the name of a crate, the textbox is displayed in wrong position if the tree view was expanded prior
  • Fixed an issue where after entering edit mode for the text field on a Scene Tab, pressing return does not confirm edit
  • Fixed an issue where window dividers don't reset to default position with double click
  • Fixed an issue where an unsynced audio deck BPM does not update with project BPM change
  • Fixed an issue where the Master track turns grey every time project BPM is adjusted
  • Fixed an issue where an audio Clip is not playing back from the correct cue position when placed on the Song View timeline if Audio Track has been duplicated
  • Fixed an issue where "Clips deriving from the same Audio Deck on the Song View timeline fail to update their playback speed and pitch on duplicated Audio Tracks
  • Fixed an issue where Redo of Audio Deck loading following undo results in no waveform displayed

New in Serato Studio 2.0.0 (Jan 18, 2023)

  • New features:
  • Serato Stems:
  • Real-time Vocal, Melody, Bass and Drum audio separation is now available in both the Sample and Audio Decks
  • Sample/Audio Deck waveforms dynamically update to reflect Stem state
  • A Serato Stem file will be saved next to the original audio location on disk when a project using Stems is saved
  • Stems can be soloed using Shift + clicking on the stems button you wish to solo
  • Serato Visualiser:
  • Serato Visualiser is the new, free, audio-visual content tool designed to create visuals for producers on social media
  • Serato Visualiser can be accessed via the new Serato Studio 'Export' button on the main screen, or directly at visualizer.serato.com
  • Guest Pass:
  • Serato Studio users can now gift free months of Serato Studio to friends, and will receive a free month in return once redeemed by two friends
  • Guest Pass can be accessed on the Studio Welcome Screen, the Studio My Account dropdown or directly on their Serato.com account profile : account.serato.com
  • Other Changes:
  • Added new 'Export' button to the main header bar of the app
  • Fixed an issue where restoring Mac from sleep state results in lack of audio
  • Fixed an issue where you are unable to move a Clip on the Song View after splitting a Clip using Keyboard Shortcut
  • Fixed an issue where FLAC and OGG files never successfully load
  • Fixed an issue where there is a jitter between waveform and beatgrid
  • Fixed an issue where Guitar Rig plugin window is shown empty and very small
  • Fixed an issue where Studio may sometimes activate the wrong license, for an account with multiple licenses
  • Fixed an issue where Studio hangs when switching to a new blank project while audio is playing from the current project
  • Fixed an issue where when a Deck or Scene is duplicated existing Scene Player waveform was not duplicated
  • Fixed an issue where Quantize dropdown items no longer fit the text

New in Serato Studio 1.7.5 (Oct 12, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue where Studio will crash when dragging multiple FX files.
  • Fixed an issue where library iTunes Library import doesn't import some playlist tracks with characters ) ( and '
  • Fixed an issue where the Drum Deck is not loading Drum Kit colours on second load.
  • Fixed an issue where replacing a Drum Deck Pad with a long sample following Pad parameter and cue point changes results unexpected GUI behaviour.
  • Fixed an issue where recording automation for default Drum Deck Pad is broken until a new Deck is created and Deck selection is changed.
  • Fixed an issue where Clip waveforms do not have a transparent background, so Song View grid is not visible.
  • Fixed an issue where on startup, Drums Deck height is shorter than expected and you can't scroll to access other pads.

New in Serato Studio 1.7.3 (Jul 21, 2022)

  • New Features:
  • Drums Deck Keyboard Mode. Enable to move individual drum notes off grid, or change the pitch.
  • Changes:
  • Fixed an issue where the root note does not align to the bottom of Sequencer View when Project Key is changed.
  • Fixed an issue where notes out of key aren’t visible until Sequencer View is refreshed.
  • Fixed an issue where recording automation for default Drum Deck Pad is broken until a new Deck is created and Deck selection is changed.
  • Fixed an issue where notes on Pad 1 of selected Sample Deck stop playing when another Deck is selected.

New in Serato Studio 1.7.2 (Jun 23, 2022)

  • Serato Studio 1.7.2 is out now with small workflow improvements.

New in Serato Studio 1.7.1 (May 26, 2022)

  • Small workflow improvements.

New in Serato Studio 1.7.0 (Apr 14, 2022)

  • Serato Studio 1.7.0 is out now and features 16 pads and mixer view.
  • 16 pads:
  • Serato Studio now includes 16 pads in the drum, sample and instrument decks. Triggering these pads from a laptop keyboard has been improved with a new 4x4 shortcut grid which uses the 1-4, Q-R, A-F, Z-V keys.
  • To align the extra pads with 16 pad (4x4) MIDI controllers a new 'Reverse Pad Order' option has been added to the General section of the setup screen.
  • Please note: You will need to re-download and reinstall Serato Studio's Sound Packs in order to access the updated Drum Kits with 16 one shots/samples.
  • Mixer view:
  • A brand-new mixer view lets you view and adjust all of your mixer channel strips in one place - letting you compare volume levels, pan channels and tweak the EQs to get the perfect mix.
  • Show shortcut keys:
  • See all of Serato Studio’s keyboard shortcuts with the new ‘Show Shortcut Keys’ option in the Help menu to help speed up your workflow.
  • Recent updates:
  • Full screen song view
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 support
  • Workflow improvements
  • Recording workflow improvement
  • Peak Indicator Light
  • Dedicated Pan control
  • Full Song Automation

New in Serato Studio 1.6.8 (Feb 9, 2022)

  • Workflow improvements:
  • Improvements include Pad level mixer and FX units now show when the sequencer is fully expanded
  • View dB level when adjusting all channel strip faders
  • Adding labels to view tabs to be consistent with Song View tab
  • Master track automation does not take up the full height of the track
  • Moved Quantize and Metronome buttons to the right of the Studio logo
  • Recent updates:
  • Recording workflow improvement
  • Peak Indicator Light
  • Dedicated Pan control
  • Full Song Automation
  • Half / Double BPM shortcut
  • Curve line automation

New in Serato Studio 1.6.6 (Dec 9, 2021)

  • Dedicated Pan control
  • Peak Indicator Light
  • Recording workflow improvement.

New in Serato Studio 1.6.5 (Nov 10, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Song View Automation - you can now automate track parameters across your Scene, Audio and Master tracks in Song View.
  • Halve or double the BPM of files in the library using keyboard shortcuts when editing the BPM field:
  • Windows: ALT + UP/DOWN
  • Mac: Option + UP/DOWN
  • Other Changes:
  • Improvements to the appearance of curved automation lines
  • Fixed an issue where plugin effect names are not displayed in the automation drop down after loading projects
  • Fixed an issue where the library search box loses focus when pressing enter
  • Fixed a possible crash when undoing a change to a sequence

New in Serato Studio 1.6.4 (Oct 14, 2021)

  • Updates in Serato Studio 1.6.4:
  • Curve line automation - Achieve more control over your Automation with this new improvement - perfect for creating a ‘swelling’ effect, including volume or filter sweeps, reversing a sample, or quick transitions. Simply hold the 'Alt' key and click + drag to activate.
  • .MID / .MIDI file Library support - You can now import .MID/ .MIDI files into your library - organise your collection of chord progressions, melodies and drum patterns in Studio’s large modern library.
  • Performance improvements - Including Improved speed and CPU performance when dealing with Audio Clips and project loading.
  • New sub-menus in the Automation drop down - Find what you need faster with a new drop down menu that categories all your parameters.
  • Library workflow improvements - Including the ability to resize the number column, and expand/collapse your crates using the left/right keyboard arrows.
  • General workflow improvements - Quickly access the input setup from the Record input channel selection dropdown, pressing 'A' on your computer keyboard will now always trigger Pad 1, and more.
  • Other recent updates:
  • Robust recording and editing functionality: Record directly from any source (including built-in computer mics, instruments, and vinyl for sampling) and edit within Serato Studio’s smooth workflow.
  • Audio Track improvements: Audio Track capabilities have been expanded in Studio 1.6 to bring more power and functionality to Song View.
  • New Serato Virtual Audio Driver: Serato has created an easy-to-install Virtual Audio Driver for Mac to replace the third-party solution in previous versions.

New in Serato Studio 1.6.2 (Aug 19, 2021)

  • Audio Track workflow improvements - See the clip start and end points in your Waveform overview when you select an Audio Track clip. Auto-scroll vertically when dragging an audio clip up / down in the Song View.
  • Library improvements - Sort your library by a secondary column when pressing COMMAND + CLICK, great for organising by both key and BPM. Enjoy usability improvements with scalable icons and crates.

New in Serato Studio 1.6.0 (Jul 21, 2021)

  • New features
  • Recording - Serato Studio now supports recording in Audio Tracks.
  • Audio Track Improvements and changes
  • Removed the 1-1 relationship between Audio Pads and Clips. After a Clip is created from a Pad they can now be edited completely independently of each other.
  • Added ability to move Audio Clips on to any Audio Track
  • Added ability to adjust Clip start position on Audio Track
  • Added ability to drop Clips on top of other Clips and have them truncate rather than replace
  • Added ability to delete Pads and maintain their corresponding Audio Clips
  • All Clips from a Source Deck now share same Colour
  • Added ability to adjust parameters of each Audio Clip independently - as opposed to adjusting the parent 'Pad' parameter and this affecting all children Clips.
  • Splitting a Clip in Song View no longer creates a new Pad on the Audio Deck
  • Removed Pad/Clip specific FX Slots, and now have 6 Audio Track level FX slots instead of 3.
  • Note:
  • Project Migration : Projects made prior to Studio 1.5.8 that include Audio Track Pad Level FX will have each Pad with an effect split out into a new dedicated Audio Track to maintain sound of original project. A modal message will appear when opening a project in this scenario.
  • Serato Virtual Audio Driver - Replaced third party Virtual Audio Driver (iShowU) on Mac with Serato's own virtual audio driver. Install prompt when 'Make Audio Available to Other Applications' is enabled for the first time.
  • Other Changes:
  • Significantly improved CPU performance when moving/duplicating Audio Clips in Song View
  • Improved performance when dragging Audio Clips between Audio Tracks
  • Added ability to Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Duplicate and Select All clips from a right-click context menu in the Song View
  • Added ability to edit an Audio Clip in the Song View to be the minimum length
  • Added ability to interact with the Recording Track/Deck while Recording
  • Fixed issue where changing Clip Reverse wasn't updating playing Audio Clips
  • When Audio Clips are added via recording they truncate/split existing Clips in the arrangement• Added ability to adjust the size of Library text in the Setup screen
  • Updated messaging when editing files from Read-Only Drive.
  • Added message about .aac files being played on Windows
  • Changed default Autoset mode to 'Set Slicer' for Audio Tracks
  • Fixed an issue with loading low sample rate files to the Sample Deck
  • Fixed a crash on Big Sur/Catalina when dropping multiple folders as new crates
  • Fixed an issue where duplicate assets can be imported if files from the root of a drive on Windows are imported from both Windows Explorer and the Files Panel
  • Fixed an issue where exporting stems fails if a deck has certain characters in its name
  • Fixed an issue where loading plugins can cause an audio glitch
  • Fixed a crash when changing pads during line mode edit
  • Fixed an issue where exporting stems fails if a deck has reserved path characters in its name (i.e '/')
  • Fixed a possible crash when loading a project
  • Audio Clips saved in projects with sample Start/EndPositions at 0.0 will load incorrectly
  • Audio Clips can have zero length after BPM changes
  • Fixed an issue where nudging with multiple clips not working as expected
  • Fixed an issue where changing multiple selected clips Tempo/Key Shift values results in a large number of undo/redo actions
  • Fixed an issue where song Anchor and Clip selection incorrect after dragging on Windows
  • Sample Deck Pads can be dragged to the Song View
  • Fixed an issue where the Drop Zone Indicator wasn't displayed when dragging a Pad, Audio Clip or an Asset from Library onto/around on an existing Audio Track
  • Fixed an issue where dragging a large number of Audio Clips from one Audio Track to another causes a crash
  • Fixed an issue where project key/bpm not set by loading an audio deck after creating and deleting two or more tracks
  • Changed the audio output to a higher quality sampler
  • Fixed an issue where resizing an Audio Clip that is less than 1 beat long results in unexpected resizing/snapping behaviour

New in Serato Studio 1.5.8 (May 6, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Changes to read-only files are remembered.
  • Read-only drives can now be read by Serato Studio.
  • Project Backups - Backups for a project are now saved in the ‘Project’ folder.
  • Other Features:
  • Fixed an issue where drum sample deck pads not preserving sample position when missing file is relocated.
  • I can edit the Plays column for my assets.
  • Fixed an issue where doing two things at once such as triggering a different cue via external control while adjusting the attack/release of a cue
  • via mouse would then affected the undo actions.
  • Fixed an issue where you couldn't set Song Anchor or Deck Playhead with right click on an Audio Clip.
  • Fixed an issue where saving with samples on Windows does not unzip correctly on a Mac.
  • Fixed a possible crash when mounting a drive.
  • Fixed an issue where FLAC files with non-Latin characters on the file path or metadata caused a hang when the file was analyzed.
  • Fixed an issue where duplicating a deck does not duplicate Plugin FX values.
  • Fixed a possible crash when changing scenes during an automation recording session.

New in Serato Studio 1.5.7 (Apr 8, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Line Automation Mode for Scene Player - you can now toggle between Bar and Line automation modes in the Scene Player.
  • Other Features:
  • Library can be used when the Music directory has changed from default system drive location
  • Play/Pause button on an external controller remains on/lit when non-Scene Track is selected and Scene Player is playing
  • Fixed a possible crash when recording automation
  • Fixed an issue where patterns were unable to be saved after loading a project
  • Fixed a possible crash when removing a deck from a project
  • Fixed an issue where Minimum Gain parameter value displayed incorrectly in bar mode
  • Fixed an possible crash when loading a project or starting a new project
  • Fixed an issue where incorrect key was written to file name when exporting stems
  • Fixed a possible crash undoing deck deletion after previewing audio files
  • Fixed an issue where the loading a new project prompts a Save Project box to appear when no changes were made to the project
  • Fixed an issue where FX automation is applied late on export
  • Fixed an issue where changing default audio device buffer size whilst live streaming causes drop in output pitch
  • Fixed an issue where audio, waveforms and instruments were not working.

New in Serato Studio 1.5.6 (Mar 11, 2021)

  • New features:
  • Network Drive Support - Serato Studio now supports Network Drives, which means you can import files and use them with your projects.
  • Project Folders - .ssp project files will now live in their own project folders on disk.
  • Other Features:
  • Fixed a potential crash during analysis of track with 48k+ sample rate
  • Fixed a potential crash when an audio asset with no Beatgrid is dragged to a new audio track
  • Fixed a possible crash when loading a project
  • Fixed an issue where re-ordering a crate to the bottom of the list, puts it second to last instead of last
  • Fixed a possible crash when generating frequency data for a track
  • Fixed an issue where opening multiple context menus causes application to become unresponsive
  • Fixed an issue where relocating files via folder using the right click library menu searches the parent directory rather than the selected child directory
  • Fixed a possible crash when processing a specific MIDI note message

New in Serato Studio 1.5.5 (Feb 11, 2021)

  • New features:
  • New progress notification displays when loading large instruments
  • Other Features:
  • All Video and All Audio crates can now have custom crate columns
  • Changes can be made to the global DJ library tab columns and they persist across session
  • Each column per iTunes Playlist can be customised
  • The DJ tab of Studio now has customisable columns per crate which can also be migrated.
  • When copying or moving a file, its associated XML metadata location is updated
  • Fixed an issue where deck list view becomes incorrect after selecting next deck up
  • Fixed an issue where exporting a song disconnects live stream
  • Fixed an issue where changing the scene using a controller while adjusting automation by clicking and dragging in the bar/line view can result in ungrouped undo actions
  • Fixed an issue where third party FX plugin windows aren't visible in Scene Track view
  • Fixed an issue where bar mode displays incorrectly on Undo Recording
  • Fixed an issue where recording automation doesn't work after deleting a deck
  • Fixed an issue where parameter recording latch-in sometimes breaks while dragging a control when scene loops
  • Fixed an issue where editing a parameter automation bar value can end up writing over neighbouring steps
  • Fixed a possible crash on shutdown with a MIDI device connected
  • Fixed an issue where automation parameter list may only appear after a second click.
  • Fixed an issue where Studio can become unresponsive when zooming out the song view with a long audio clip
  • Fixed a possible crash when modifying a sequence using undo.
  • Fixed an issue where removing a deck while editing automation disables undo/redo
  • Fixed a possible crash when playing an audio deck with Guitar Rig 5 loaded as effect
  • Fixed an issue where loading an audio file to a deck for the first time can be slower
  • Metadata can be read and written for m4v format
  • Fixed an issue where attempting to load an instrument with a large number of missing samples breaks audio loading
  • Fixed a possible crash when processing a network request
  • Improvement to library so you see a message when you attempt to remove an asset by just pressing delete

New in Serato Studio 1.5.3 (Dec 10, 2020)

  • AKAI MPK Mini MK3 support - The latest edition to AKAI’s MPK Mini series is now officially supported, allowing you to use the hardware knobs to control parameters in Serato Studio.
  • On/off option for automation recording - Choose whether or not recording captures Automation changes or just notes.
  • Send files directly to trash - Quickly clean up your sample library by sending unwanted files to trash - just hit COMMAND / CONTROL + SHIFT + DELETE.
  • Share library preferences with Serato DJ - Keep your libraries consistent with Serato DJ Pro or Lite by syncing your library preferences across both apps.
  • Instrument load optimisations - Get faster loading using instruments in Studio.
  • Access Serato Video crates in your DJ library - Access all Serato Video crates in your Serato DJ Library tab.

New in Serato Studio 1.5.2 (Nov 11, 2020)

  • New features:
  • Live streaming output
  • Automatically analyze files on import to library
  • Analysis improvements
  • Other Features:
  • Fixed a possible crash when analysing a beatgrid
  • Fixed a possible crash when searching for missing assets
  • Fixed the Library Header button styling
  • Fixed an issue where loading supported assets to deck from Files Panel using keyboard shortcuts didn't work
  • Fixed an issue where you could not undo/redo changes to plugin parameters
  • Fixed an issue where there is a loss of audio if you undo a replaced Sample deck
  • Fixed an issue where Studio would crash when reading MP4 with invalid metadata
  • Fixed a possible hang during audio processing
  • MPEG files can be exported and imported between SDJ and Studio libraries
  • Library Tab icons are rendered clearly and have no unwanted artefacts
  • DV files can be exported and imported between SDJ and Studio libraries
  • You can't analyze files in Studio when Serato DJ is open
  • You can enable Automation mode through the OS View menu
  • You can toggle the Song View and the Library in the OS menu
  • You can specify the BPM range for beatgrid/BPM analysis
  • You can see individual file progress for library analysis
  • When importing assets into Serato Studio you will be asked if you would like to analyse automatically

New in Serato Studio 1.5.1 (Oct 21, 2020)

  • New features:
  • Instrument note sustain - Sound Packs have been updated to support this
  • New Scene Track View
  • Bulk library analysis improvements
  • Ability to playback audio from video files - DV, MPG, MPEG
  • Select which Stereo Outputs are used by Output Device
  • Automation Improvements: Right-click on any button or knob and select 'Show Automation' or 'Reset Automation'
  • Analysis Improvements: Easily analyse entire library and opt out of having your files analysed for key or BPM
  • Other Features:
  • Workflow update: The Mix panel is open when entering the Master/Scene Track View
  • Workflow update: FX panel is open when entering the Scene Track View
  • Fixed an issue where you can't Beatgrid Lock, Relocate or Rescan from the context menu when an old SDJ library version is open
  • Improvement to Free Mode where you can record MIDI Control Change & Pitch Bend
  • Beta users are updated to know when their beta build has expired
  • Update to notification "error code" field
  • Implement Keyboard Shortcuts - Pressing Cmd/Ctrl + E with an asset in focus the asset enters the metadata editing mode
  • Improved notifications UI
  • Loading a Drum or Sample Pattern to an Deck with piano roll shows in the active octave
  • CPU improvements when sample deck contains no sample
  • User can drag a selection of files/directories from the Files Panel/OS to the Analyze Button
  • Dragging any audio to the Song View allows you to see a clip length outline
  • You can re-analyse a selection of files that have already been analysed via drag and drop
  • Other Changes:
  • Fixed an issue where studio locks all external drives on Windows preventing the "safely remove hardware" eject option from being usedFixed an issue where library asset header components can overlap when they shouldn't
  • Fixed an issue where there is a possible crash when attempting to shut down the application cleanly
  • Fixed an issue where there is no audio is output when automation sets the effect "On" and the effect is set to "None"
  • Fixed an issue more than 2 decimal digits are shown when editing a BPM field via text input
  • Fixed an issue where the instrument deck that replaced Sample deck records incorrect midi notes.
  • Fixed an issue where there is a possible crash when attempting to delete a directory
  • Fixed an issue where there is a possible crash when loading a project
  • Fixed an issue you can re-analyse a selection of assets or a crate via a context menu
  • Fixed an issue where notifications are shown with the appropriate mode, category, and priority
  • Fixed a crash when the sample rate of an activated audio device changes
  • Fixed an issue of invalid WaveformView detail level warnings during normal use
  • Fixed an issue where loading a new deck presets to a deck changes swing
  • Possible crash when recording automation events
  • Fixed an issue where unsupported file types with an .mp4 suffix cause error log entries
  • Fixed an issue where Audio Deck created when asset dragged to deck list drop zone then dropped on library area
  • Fixed an issue where there is a possible crash when opening certain FLAC files
  • Fixed an issue where Studio crashes when performing long undo/redo list actions when replacing Sample Deck
  • Fixed an issue where Ctrl-click on Audio Track clips does not show the right-click context menu
  • Fixed an issue where Undoing and redo in actions with Clean 808 Drum Kit causes audible effect sounds when effects are off
  • Fixed an issue where Undo/Redo of adding Data Groups can leave child group order in different state than originally
  • Fixed an issue where there is no audio created when using export option on a Windows 10 user profile with Non-Latin Characters
  • Fixed an issue where many broken up Undo queue actions, after dragging Song Loop while recording parameters

New in Serato Studio 1.4.9 (Aug 27, 2020)

  • New features:
  • Added tap tempo function for setting project BPM
  • Added Metronome to help with beatgrid editing
  • Added ability to rename audio tracks
  • Decks now show if they have automation enabled
  • Improved pattern loading and FX loading
  • Analyzing files creates Serato DJ autogain, and overviews for files that don’t support metadata
  • Other Changes:
  • Fixed an issue where undo action was incorrect when changing sample deck and cue bpm changes beyond constraints
  • Fixed an issue where undo of drums deck cue Tempo changes (performed with drag) worked incorrectly
  • Fixed an issue where deleting a crate immediately after making a change to it may incorrectly display an error in the status bar
  • Fixed an issue where draggable fields don't correctly handle focus
  • Fixed a crash when loading a project file
  • Fixed an issue where swapping a deck preset deletes all Pitch Bend and CC performance for deck
  • Fixed an issue where license state wouldn't auto-update after clicking "Or Buy/Subscribe" link and subscribing
  • Fixed an issue with Sidechain FX not engaging when loaded to Audio Track and FX level turned up
  • Fixed a possible crash when loading an instrument
  • Fixed a crash when bulk analysing certain .mov tracks
  • Improvements to CPU usage

New in Serato Studio 1.4.8 (Jul 28, 2020)

  • New features:
  • Patterns:
  • New 'Patterns' Tab in Studio Library
  • Added the ability to save patterns to the library via right-clicking in sequence area > 'Save Pattern'
  • User-saved drum patterns will randomly load when the new 'User' category is used with the Make Drums feature
  • Built-in 'Make Drums' patterns are now stored and loaded from the Patterns tab of the Library
  • Added support for MIDI/.mid files
  • Other features:
  • 'Analyze Files' button added to the Library. Bulk analysis of files in the library now supported
  • Added ability to re-scan and relocate files in the Library using right-click menu
  • Corrupt and unsupported files now display icons after analysis
  • New 'Autoset Cues on Sample Deck Load' option added to the Setup screen. When off, loading samples will not automatically set 8 Cue Points
  • Added ability to drop files or a directory to the add crate button to make a crate
  • Made Library Search box interactions consistent across with Serato DJ Pro/Lite
  • Other changes
  • Fixed a possible crash when setting sidechain input.
  • Fixed an issue where Knob and Fader control movement was often erratic when dragging slowly.
  • Fixed a potential crash when canceling bulk analysis.
  • Fixed an issue where using 'Relocate Files' fails on files with non-ASCII characters in file or folder name would not work.
  • Fixed an issue where a clips waveform was incorrect while adjusting the tempo of the first tempo marker for an unsynced audio deck.
  • Fixed an issue where key analysis was inconsistent for different sample rates.
  • Fixed an issue where a saved pattern/deck-preset is sometimes not selected after being imported to the library.
  • Fixed an issue where when the library/song view was compacted, dropdown sub menus were not displaying correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where Studio can crash if you loaded a track to deck and then exited before load analysis completed.
  • Fixed a crash when duplicating a deck with a missing plugin effect.
  • Fixed an issue where the Scene Clip arrangement was incorrect when a new Clip was placed over multiple Clips.
  • Fixed a crash when saving a project after undoing and redoing removal of the deck that is the source of the sidechain.
  • Fixed a crash when undoing a cue set when that cue had automation on a plugin
  • Fixed an issue where license limit reached screen no longer displayed to the user when managing max Studio activations
  • Right clicking in the asset list changes selection and opens the context menu
  • Right clicking a Crate, Playlist or Directory selects that item