Below are answers to some frequently asked questions you may have about Serato DJ Pro & Lite when used with Apple Music streaming integration.
To use Apple Music streaming with Serato DJ Pro & Lite as a streaming service you must have Serato DJ Pro or Lite 3.3.0 or later installed, and you must have an active Apple Music streaming subscription.
Find out more about how to get started in our Using Apple Music streaming with Serato DJ Pro article.
Can I start a trial of Apple Music streaming?
Yes, users who are not yet subscribers of Apple Music should be prompted to start a trial when signing into Serato DJ software. Visit Apple's Music plans page for more details.
Can I use Apple Music streaming tracks offline?
At this time, Apple Music streaming in Serato DJ requires an active internet connection.
Can I use Stems with Apple Music streaming tracks?
Stems are not currently available in Serato DJ when using Apple Music streaming tracks.
Can I record using Apple Music streaming tracks in Serato DJ Pro?
Recording is not currently available in Serato DJ Pro using Apple Music streaming tracks.
What quality does Apple Music stream at in Serato DJ software?
Apple Music tracks are streamed at 256kbps using AAC format in Serato DJ software.
What's the difference between the iTunes library and the Apple Music streaming library?
The iTunes library shows tracks locally imported using the Show iTunes Library preference in Serato DJ software; these tracks appear in the iTunes section of Serato DJ software. The Apple Music streaming library shows tracks from the Apple Music streaming service and any tracks uploaded to the Cloud Music Library, if your Apple Music apps are synced.
Is it possible to stream Apple Music without my personal iTunes files being uploaded to Apple's cloud?
Yes. You can prevent your iTunes library from syncing to the cloud within the Apple Music app settings on macOS or in iTunes for Windows. Then, use the Apple Music web player or Serato DJ to manage your playlists. For detailed instructions, refer to our guide: Configuring your Apple Music streaming library for use in Serato DJ Pro & Lite.
Why are certain songs showing up in both my iTunes and Apple Music streaming library sections within Serato DJ?
This occurs when locally added tracks in your Apple Music app are uploaded to Apple's Cloud Music Library. Consequently, these tracks appear in both the iTunes library and the Apple Music streaming library within Serato DJ. See the first question for how to prevent this.
How can I remove my personal music files from the Apple Music streaming section in Serato DJ?
Remove the tracks from your Apple Music streaming library using the Apple Music web player. Afterwards, disable the library sync feature in all Apple Music applications you use.
Why don't my beatgrids, cue points, and loops from my iTunes tracks carry over to the Apple Music streaming versions of those same tracks in Serato DJ?
Serato DJ's Apple Music streaming library displays streaming copies of your tracks, sourced from your Cloud Music Library. The beatgrids, cue points, and loops you added were saved to your local iTunes files. To access them, load the tracks from your iTunes library in Serato DJ, not the Apple Music streaming library.
Help, I'm getting a message in Serato DJ that my Apple Music streaming subscription has expired. How can I rectify this?
You may have landed on this article due to clicking the Find out more button in the notification. You're likely seeing this due to a payment or account issue on with your Apple account.
- Go to music.apple.com.
- Choose Sign In at the top of the page, if you aren't already signed in.
- Click the My Account icon.
- Choose Settings.
- Scroll to Subscriptions and choose Manage.
Once here, you may need to update your payment method or add a new one.
Alternatively, you can head over to support.apple.com to contact Apple directly for more assistance.