Serato Studio allows for both third-party MIDI devices and a range of Serato DJ-supported devices to be used, to control features and functions of the software.
When connected and enabled, these devices will activate a varying, pre-configured mapping.
You can also create your own custom MIDI mappings for devices with a pre-configured mapping, and third-party MIDI devices.
To get started with your MIDI device, connect it, then navigate to Setup > MIDI > MIDI Devices, and enable the toggle:
Using Serato-compatible hardware
Click the following link to find a list of Serato-compatible devices that Serato Studio includes default mappings for:
When clicking through to each piece of hardware on that page, you’ll also see the following card to indicate an included default mapping when used in Serato Studio:
NOTE: Some supported devices include additional features like screens, lights, motorized platters and sequencers that are not functional in Serato Studio.
You can download two guides for mapping for both a controller and mixer, which while not specific to the devices above, should cover most of the functionality & mapping from the devices above.
Using third-party MIDI devices
The Akai MPK Mini MKII (including Special Edition), Akai MPK Mini MK3 and Reloop Keypad Pro are mapped to work with Serato Studio:
All other third-party non Serato-compatible MIDI devices should work with Serato Studio, however the pre-configured mapping may differ between third-party devices.
Create your own MIDI mapping for MIDI devices
No matter the level of support for your connected MIDI device, if you’d prefer to customize it to your own liking you can use the MIDI Mapping Mode in Serato Studio to change the assignment of controls on your device and add new assignments.
Learn more in the MIDI Mapping Mode section of Serato Studio’s user manual.