Licensing & software
To use this mixer with HID mode you will need a full Serato DJ Pro license. Additionally if you would like to use Serato DVS, you can purchase this, Serato DJ Pro, and all the Expansions included in our Serato DJ Suite license from our online store.
The bundle will also need to be activated by signing into your Serato.com account in Serato DJ Pro before they are able to be used. For more information about the required licenses to use a club mixer, check out the Serato DJ DVS licence guide here.
You can try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Drivers & firmware
The AlphaTheta DJM-V5 requires manufacturer-specific drivers for Windows operating systems. You must
download and install the driver from AlphaTheta’s website here.
No driver is required on Mac. However, a Mixer Utility must be downloaded and installed from AlphaTheta’s website here.
The driver and mixer utility will be bundled with the latest version of Serato DJ Pro. If the driver or utility is not installed on your computer when the mixer is connected, you will be prompted by an ‘INSTALL DRIVER’ pop-up. Click ‘INSTALL DRIVER’ and follow the installer prompts.
It is very important that you have the latest firmware installed for the AlphaTheta DJM-V5 . The update file and installation instructions can be found here on AlphaTheta’s website.
| # | DJM-V5 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | ON/OFF SWITCH | Press to turn the device power on/off |
| 2 | GROUNDING POST | Connect grounding wire |
| 3 | SEND/RECEIVE | Connect TRS jack for send & receive input/output respectively |
| 4 | PHONO/LINE INPUT 1/2/3 | Connect LINE or PHONO input |
| 5 | MIC | Connect XLR or TRS microphone input |
| 6 | GROUNDING POST | Connect grounding wire |
| 7 | KENSINGTON LOCK | Attach a Kensington lock |
| 8 | USB-C | Connect USB-C cable to computer |
| 9 | LINK | Connect Link-compatible device via RJ45 connection |
| 10 | BOOTH | Connect Booth output via TRS |
| 11 | MASTER OUTPUT | XLR Master output |
| 12 | RECORD OUT | Connect RCA cable for Record Output |
| 13 | AC IN | Connect power input |
| # | DJM-V5 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | MIC SECTION | Adjust Mic level, tone & EQ |
| 2 | CHANNEL USB & INPUT SELECT | Input source & USB 1/2 select per channel |
| 3 | MIXER EQ SECTION | Adjust EQ controls for each channel |
| 4 | MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL | Master output level |
| 5 | MULTI I/O SECTION | Hardware dedicated Multi I/O controls |
| 6 | BOOTH EQ | Booth EQ Section |
| 7 | MASTER CUE | Master headphone cue select |
| 8 | BOOTH LEVEL | Booth output level |
| 9 | CHANNEL FADER CURVE SETTING | Set Channel Fader curve |
| 10 | HEADPHONE SECTION | Headphone level Controls |
| 11 | CHANNEL FADER AND CUE | Channel volume and headphone cue select |
| 12 | SEND SECTION | Hardware dedicated Send controls |
| 13 | FILTER SECTION | Hardware dedicated Filter controls |
MIDI
The MIDI feature in Serato DJ Pro allows you to remap Serato DJ Pro software functions to your primary Serato controller, interface or mixer. You can also assign controls to a secondary MIDI controller to further enhance your performance.
For more information on MIDI mapping with Serato DJ Pro, click here.
To remap your supported Serato device, open the SETUP screen and click the MIDI tab. If your Serato device supports hardware remapping, it will appear in the MIDI DEVICES list.
Select your connected device from the MIDI DEVICES list and check the Allow Serato Hardware Remapping option.
Once checked, the MIDI assign button at the top of the main Serato DJ Pro interface will become available for you to start remapping.
You can save, edit or delete MIDI presets in the MIDI tab of the SETUP screen. Clicking Restore Defaults will erase any custom mappings for all connected devices and revert their functions back to default.
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Pro.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Pro.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Pro. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base for specific, related topics.