Traktor Scratch Vs. Serato Scratch
- TRAKTOR Pro software is used for professional DJ live and mix production. Music libraries and playlists are readily available for quick access and provide for simple converting of files. Native Instruments is a creator of hardware and software products for music performance and production for DJs. It created TRAKTOR Pro to integrate advanced tools and controls into a user-friendly interface.
- Serato Scratch Live is a DJ software solution that enables professional DJs who travel to transport their music on a computer hard drive instead of carrying crates of heavy records. Licensed to the Rane Corporation, Serato Scratch Live can be used with Scratch Live hardware or Rane DJ products. Serato also introduced its technology for video scratch that allows DJs to mix transitions and effects with video.
- Native Instruments provides a selection of downloads for its TRAKTOR software that includes user manuals, free and product updates, free and demo version software and user libraries. TRAKTOR Pro has a tutorial DVD, and the program also contains a manual and a link to the service center for immediate access to assistance. It also offers a download of decorative screensavers, backgrounds for desktops and chat icons.The Rane Corporation,which produces Serato Scratch, offers downloads for its software solutions, instruction manuals and installation guides.
- Serato Scratch offers tools for performance including access to promotional music, microphone recording, music archiving, waveforms of color for sound identification, beat extraction, quick access to the music library and regular no-cost upgrades. Serato has technology partnerships that include Apple, Fairlight, Ableton, Denon DJ, Universal Music Group and Numark as well as Rane. TRAKTOR Pro software provides customizable and modular interface settings, provision for seamless mixes in between tracks, and automatic controls that eliminates the need for adjusting manually. Native Instruments software are compatible with Windows 7, Linux and MAC OS X, and they can also integrate into third-party recording systems' manufacturers.
- TRAKTOR Scratch and Serato Scratch both offer software and technical support for their products. You can get assistance for Serato Scratch through online, phone and email support, and for TRAKTOR Scratch via email support.
