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How to relocate missing files in Serato Studio

If you find that files are missing in Serato Studio, do not fret - there are tools available in Serato Studio to get these missing files back:

Relocating missing files in your Serato Studio library

If you have find that your library missing files in the Audio, Drums and/or Serato DJ tab, you can use the relocate files tools from the Setup window to find your files.

Navigate to Setup > Library, and then choose one of two options.

The Relocate lost files feature will search your computer's drive(s) to find all missing files:

The Relocate files in directory feature will allow you to specify the search location. If you know the new location of your Sample library, use this to speed up the relocation process:

You can also right-click on any file in your library, and choose Relocate > Search All, or Relocate > Choose Location:

Relocating missing files in the Sample or Drum Deck

To relocate a missing file a Sample or Drum Deck, click on the deck or pad containing the missing file:Screen_Shot_2019-07-03_at_2.58.13_PM.png

Either locate then drag the audio file from a Finder window or click "Locate File" to browse your computer for the missing file:

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Relocating missing Deck presets

Serato Studio user deck presets are stored in the following directory, when you create them:

  • macOS: Users > YOURUSERNAMEHERE > Library > Application Support > Serato > Serato Studio > Deck Presets
  • Windows: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAMEHERE\AppData\Local\Serato\Serato Studio\Deck Presets

If you find yourself needing to relocate missing Deck presets, be sure to manually select the location, by right-clicking on a missing Deck preset, and choosing Relocate > Choose Location, and navigating to the relevant path above.

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If you find that even after following the steps above, certain tracks have not been relocated, check out our guide;

What can prevent Serato Studio from Relocating tracks?