Beatsource can be used as a music streaming provider for use with Serato DJ Pro.
Got any further questions after completing the steps in this guide? See our Serato DJ Pro & Beatsource - Frequently Asked Questions article.
Log-in to Beatsource via Serato DJ Pro
If you do not already have a Beatsource account, we suggest you create one first by clicking here.
To use Beatsource Streaming with Serato DJ Pro, you must have an active subscription or current trial of Beatsource, and you must have installed Serato DJ Pro 2.4 or above.
Log-in to Beatsource via Serato DJ Pro with the following steps:
- Open Serato DJ Pro
- Navigate to Setup > Library + Display > Music Streaming
- Enable Show Streaming Services, then select Beatsource from the services:
- Finally click Sign up / Login to Beatsouce to redirect to your browser and log-in, sign-up, or 'continue' using your Beatsource account (if you're already signed in)
- After confirming you should be presented with a browser pop-up, asking to redirect you back to Serato DJ Pro - click 'Allow':
NOTE: The pop-up may be worded a little differently depending on your operating system or internet browser of choice, or logged-in status. - Once back in Serato DJ Pro, you'll now notice the music streaming section indicates a logged-in account (you can also change your streaming quality option here):
NOTE: You may need to click Sign up / Login to Beatsouce again if your account is not shown as in the screenshot above.
Using Beatsource Streaming playlists in Serato DJ Pro
Playlists can be created and edited via the Beatsource website. Check out Beatsource's Help Center here, or find out how to create a playlist with Beatsource's How do I create playlists? article.
You can also create Beatsource Streaming playlists from within Serato DJ Pro, which will also be reflected in your account on the Beatsource website.
Click the New Streaming Playlist button to create a new Beatsource Streaming playlist. You can add files to the playlist by dropping and dragging them onto the playlist, as you would do with regular Serato DJ Pro crates.
Once you've created a playlist, expand the Beatsource tab, and then My Playlists option in the crates/playlists pane of Serato DJ Pro, to reveal your playlists:
NOTE: It's not currently possible to add Beatsource tracks to Serato crates or smart crates.
Beatsource Featured Playlists
Beatsource has a range of curated playlists that are updated monthly. These consist of 'Top Tracks' and 'Curated' playlists.
Featured Playlists can be disabled from the Streaming area under 'Library + Display' tab in the Setup Menu
Searching for Beatsource Streaming tracks in Serato DJ Pro
Click on the Streaming Search button next to the search box in Serato DJ Pro, once you've enabled Beatsource as a streaming service.
Once clicked on, search focus will change to the 'ALL' crate, with streaming (and non-streaming) tracks now available for searching. Clicking the button again will revert focus back to the track and crate you had previously selected.
If your internet connection or connection to the server fails, the Streaming Search button will be greyed out.
Using Beatsource Locker to save tracks for offline usage
Click and drag tracks into your Beatsource Locker while online, to save them for offline usage:
Tracks in your locker, but not yet downloaded to your computer, will show the following status column symbol:
Tracks in your locker, that have been downloaded to your computer and are ready for offline playback, will show the following status column symbol:
Beatsource Locker tracks can be added to any of your existing Beatsource playlists in Serato DJ Pro.
NOTE: The Locker feature is only available on specific Beatsource Streaming plans.