I might be bias in this debate, but I have to comment on what DJ
Techtools wrote on the topic. The latest article is very politically correct,
in the fact that it’s not appointing any winner, but it’s clear that in total
it all seems to leans towards Native Instruments. When it comes to Audio
Interface, MIDI and Effects Traktor clearly takes the win.
Even through, as the article says in the summary, it all comes down to
what you prefer and DJs that has taken a liking to either Traktor or Serato
seldom switch sides. It’s important to take in to account the newbies that want
to start digital DJing and that’s when it’s really important to point out the
best choice and take in to account what sets the two worlds apart.
Serato Scratch Live takes some points home when it comes to the customization of the interface with several different views of transport controls, some cool media library options, the fact that one can mix video and the interface option with two interchangeable USB connections.
If you wanna mix videos you also might want to take a look at Virtual DJ. Just remember that VJs are restricted to only play music videos.
I would like to boil it down to this:
In case you want a DJ setup that is as similar to a standard CD or
Vinyl setup without any bells and whistles (Read BORING), then either way is a good way to
go.
If you want to expand your performance (maybe in the future?) and want the system that
gives you both a full DVS and an option to go fully digital with a dedicated
controller; Traktor is the way to go.
Traktor has it all in one package and Serato has split the two
platforms into two softwares; Scratch and Itch.
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